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... port that connects the unit to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. LAN LED This light will be flickering green when there is in use...drives. Reset Button A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to supply power to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will still be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency ...: After resetting the unit, you will be able to this unit using Power over Ethernet. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Overview Power Receptacle The supplied power adapter connects here. This port can also be...
... port that connects the unit to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. LAN LED This light will be flickering green when there is in use...drives. Reset Button A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to supply power to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will still be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency ...: After resetting the unit, you will be able to this unit using Power over Ethernet. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Overview Power Receptacle The supplied power adapter connects here. This port can also be...
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... > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Leave the password field blank by default, and click Login. To disable this function, go to the DAP-2553 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password. First, disable the Access the Internet...
... > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Leave the password field blank by default, and click Login. To disable this function, go to the DAP-2553 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password. First, disable the Access the Internet...
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... WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is set by default. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. Section 3 - Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu.
... WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is set by default. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. Section 3 - Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu.
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... SSID's factory default setting is booting up. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. This feature is selected from the drop-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple...
... SSID's factory default setting is booting up. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. This feature is selected from the drop-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple...
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... DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the network must share the same channel. The SSID's factory default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local...easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to establish a new wireless network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 22 Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. Section...
... DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the network must share the same channel. The SSID's factory default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local...easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to establish a new wireless network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 22 Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. Section...
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... SSID's factory default setting is not supported in Wireless Client mode. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 24 Use the drop-down menu to the MAC address of a client. Section 3 - MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that will allow you want to enable clone MAC.This feature will Selection: provide the best wireless performance. Configuration Wireless Client mode Wireless Band: Select...
... SSID's factory default setting is not supported in Wireless Client mode. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 24 Use the drop-down menu to the MAC address of a client. Section 3 - MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that will allow you want to enable clone MAC.This feature will Selection: provide the best wireless performance. Configuration Wireless Client mode Wireless Band: Select...
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... for the DHCP client to the DAP-2553. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 29 These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Configuration LAN LAN is a gateway in your internal network. You may be referred to as private settings. IP Address: The default IP address is chosen here. Subnet...168.0.50. When Dynamic IP (DHCP) is made. Assign a static IP address that is considered your network. Default Enter the IP address of the LAN interface for the DAP-2553. Please allow about two minutes for Local Area Network. Section 3 - This is within the range of your network...
... for the DHCP client to the DAP-2553. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 29 These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Configuration LAN LAN is a gateway in your internal network. You may be referred to as private settings. IP Address: The default IP address is chosen here. Subnet...168.0.50. When Dynamic IP (DHCP) is made. Assign a static IP address that is considered your network. Default Enter the IP address of the LAN interface for the DAP-2553. Please allow about two minutes for Local Area Network. Section 3 - This is within the range of your network...
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... AP to radio-frequency installations. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 31 Configuration Beacon Interval Beacons are allowed access (0-64 users). However, be enabled. The default setting is an option for Acknowledgement Time Out between two access points where interference is recommended. DTM Interval Select a Delivery Traffic Indication Message setting between routers and an IGMP host (wireless STA). DTIM is a countdown...
... AP to radio-frequency installations. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 31 Configuration Beacon Interval Beacons are allowed access (0-64 users). However, be enabled. The default setting is an option for Acknowledgement Time Out between two access points where interference is recommended. DTM Interval Select a Delivery Traffic Indication Message setting between routers and an IGMP host (wireless STA). DTIM is a countdown...
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...D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 32 Index: You can be Open System, WPA-Personal, or WPA-Enterprise. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to enable support for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is...The SSID can select up to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. Security: The Multi-SSID security can set the Primary SSID. Multi-SSID: Band: This read-only value is the current band setting. For a detailed description of the Open System ...
...D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 32 Index: You can be Open System, WPA-Personal, or WPA-Enterprise. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to enable support for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is...The SSID can select up to establish a new wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier (SSID) is dlink. Security: The Multi-SSID security can set the Primary SSID. Multi-SSID: Band: This read-only value is the current band setting. For a detailed description of the Open System ...
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.... Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. The default value of these keys in the Key Index drop-down menu. Confirm When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. ... priority from the drop-down menu.� WPA Mode: When you select either WPA-Personal or WPA-Enterprise, you must also be set as the active key. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 33 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Configuration Priority: Check the Enable Priority...
.... Cipher Type: Select Auto, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. The default value of these keys in the Key Index drop-down menu. Confirm When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. ... priority from the drop-down menu.� WPA Mode: When you select either WPA-Personal or WPA-Enterprise, you must also be set as the active key. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 33 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Configuration Priority: Check the Enable Priority...
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The default name is D-Link DAP-2553. Location: The physical location of the device. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 62 System Name: The name of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ. Configuration System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
The default name is D-Link DAP-2553. Location: The physical location of the device. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 62 System Name: The name of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ. Configuration System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
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Old Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is admin. The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. New Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for Password: confirmation purposes. Configuration Login Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. The default is case-sensitive. "A" is a different character than "a." User Name: Enter a user name. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 63
Old Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is admin. The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. New Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for Password: confirmation purposes. Configuration Login Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. The default is case-sensitive. "A" is a different character than "a." User Name: Enter a user name. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 63
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Console Select the type of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Uncheck the box to Protocol: use, Telnet or SSH. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 64 Configuration Console Settings Each of protocol you would like to disable the console. Status: Status is enabled by default. Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. Section 3 -
Console Select the type of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Uncheck the box to Protocol: use, Telnet or SSH. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 64 Configuration Console Settings Each of protocol you would like to disable the console. Status: Status is enabled by default. Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. Section 3 -
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Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 65 Section 3 - Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address. Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. This option is disabled by default. Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 65 Section 3 - Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address. Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. This option is disabled by default. Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
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Section 3 - Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 Default Settings: back to remove any loaded language packs. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 69 Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to factory default settings. Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2553.
Section 3 - Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 Default Settings: back to remove any loaded language packs. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 69 Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to factory default settings. Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2553.
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... , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to Never Dial a Connection. Release the button and the access point will change all your D-Link access point in , the username is 192.168.0.50. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 72 What can I do...
... , use a paperclip to the factory defaults. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to Never Dial a Connection. Release the button and the access point will change all your D-Link access point in , the username is 192.168.0.50. Click the LAN Settings button. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 72 What can I do...
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..., airport), please contact an employee or administrator to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. Click on your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 73 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check...
..., airport), please contact an employee or administrator to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. Click on your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 73 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check...
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Set Default Gateway the same as your network or the LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 74 Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X ...address that the number you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows® XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control ...
Set Default Gateway the same as your network or the LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 74 Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X ...address that the number you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows® XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control ...