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... Configuration 16 Save and Activate Settings 17 Basic Settings 18 Wireless 18 Access Point mode 18 WDS with AP mode 20 WDS mode 22 Wireless Client mode 24 Open System/Shared Key Authentication .... 25 WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication 26 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication.......... 27 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 802.11x Authentication 28 LAN 29 Advanced Settings 30...
... Configuration 16 Save and Activate Settings 17 Basic Settings 18 Wireless 18 Access Point mode 18 WDS with AP mode 20 WDS mode 22 Wireless Client mode 24 Open System/Shared Key Authentication .... 25 WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication 26 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication.......... 27 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 802.11x Authentication 28 LAN 29 Advanced Settings 30...
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... Networking Basics 73 Check your IP address 73 Statically Assign an IP address 74 Technical Specifications 76 Contacting Technical Support 78 Warranty 79 Registration 85 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual
... Networking Basics 73 Check your IP address 73 Statically Assign an IP address 74 Technical Specifications 76 Contacting Technical Support 78 Warranty 79 Registration 85 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-2553 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual • Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included... • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the...
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-2553 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual • Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included... • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the...
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Section 1 - WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are now able to move across the network quickly. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The DAP-2553 is capable of operating in one of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with PoE (Power over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of authentication is then granted. Use less wiring, enjoy increased...
Section 1 - WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are now able to move across the network quickly. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The DAP-2553 is capable of operating in one of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with PoE (Power over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of authentication is then granted. Use less wiring, enjoy increased...
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... are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type...wireless signal rate derived from the authorized list to enter a username with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can lower actual data throughout rate. Utilizing 802.1X with a password. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access...
... are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise configured, the new client will need to use the same type...wireless signal rate derived from the authorized list to enter a username with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can lower actual data throughout rate. Utilizing 802.1X with a password. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access...
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...wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n standard to provide a maximum wireless...Access) to provide a much higher level of up to provide a wireless data rate of security for your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. • Compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up the DAP-2553 easily with D-Link...based interface for network configuration and firmware upgrade. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The DAP-2553 can lower actual data throughout rate. **Please note ...
...wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n standard to provide a maximum wireless...Access) to provide a much higher level of up to provide a wireless data rate of security for your own schedule without sacrificing connectivity. • Compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up the DAP-2553 easily with D-Link...based interface for network configuration and firmware upgrade. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The DAP-2553 can lower actual data throughout rate. **Please note ...
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... of fixed infrastructure have access to many different purposes: Mobility - wireless network devices are easy to accommodate hundreds or thousands of implementation. Configurations can benefit from Peer-to-Peer networks, suitable for many users. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual WLANs are as ...competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. Low implementation costs - Wireless technology provides more efficiently. People use is easy to the data ...
... of fixed infrastructure have access to many different purposes: Mobility - wireless network devices are easy to accommodate hundreds or thousands of implementation. Configurations can benefit from Peer-to-Peer networks, suitable for many users. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual WLANs are as ...competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. Low implementation costs - Wireless technology provides more efficiently. People use is easy to the data ...
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...Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to transfer large files quickly, or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. The D-Link DAP-2553 will be ...are then simultaneously transmitted at different frequencies to 300Mbps�*�w��it . Actual data throughput may vary. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual This technology works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that came before it �h�...
...Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to transfer large files quickly, or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. The D-Link DAP-2553 will be ...are then simultaneously transmitted at different frequencies to 300Mbps�*�w��it . Actual data throughput may vary. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual This technology works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that came before it �h�...
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Position your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Make sure your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter).... 3. Keep your home or business. At a 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the range. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10
Position your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Make sure your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter).... 3. Keep your home or business. At a 2-degree angle, it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on the range. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10
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.... This port can also be used to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency is in use . 2.4GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 2.4GHz frequency is powered on your hard drives. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 LAN (PoE) Port An Ethernet...
.... This port can also be used to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency is in use . 2.4GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 2.4GHz frequency is powered on your hard drives. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 LAN (PoE) Port An Ethernet...
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D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). Installation Hardware Installation Connect Power Connect Power Supply into the Power Receptacle Port at the back of the Access Point. (See images) Connect Ethernet Connect Ethernet Cable (supplied) into the Ethernet Port at the back of the Ethernet cable to the PC or the network.
D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). Installation Hardware Installation Connect Power Connect Power Supply into the Power Receptacle Port at the back of the Access Point. (See images) Connect Ethernet Connect Ethernet Cable (supplied) into the Ethernet Port at the back of the Ethernet cable to the PC or the network.
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D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your access point) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP. Section 2 -
D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your access point) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP. Section 2 -
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Installation Four Operational Modes Access Point (AP) WDS with AP WDS Wireless Client Create a wireless LAN Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
Installation Four Operational Modes Access Point (AP) WDS with AP WDS Wireless Client Create a wireless LAN Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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You will need broadband Internet access. 2. Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 Consult with your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your cable or DSL provider for your router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Section 2 - Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. See the printed Install Guide included with your desktop computer. 5. Installation Getting Started 1.
You will need broadband Internet access. 2. Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 Consult with your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your cable or DSL provider for your router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Section 2 - Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. See the printed Install Guide included with your desktop computer. 5. Installation Getting Started 1.
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...D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. Section 3 - Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2553, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. First, disable the Access... the Internet using a proxy server function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2553 and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter...
...D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. Section 3 - Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2553, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. First, disable the Access... the Internet using a proxy server function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2553 and your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter...
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Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the bottom of You may change settings to save (not activate) your configuration changes. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 17 Section 3 - button at the top of the configuration screens in this section, use the each screen to multiple pages before activating. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the page and then click Save and Activate.
Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the bottom of You may change settings to save (not activate) your configuration changes. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 17 Section 3 - button at the top of the configuration screens in this section, use the each screen to multiple pages before activating. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the page and then click Save and Activate.
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...The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is set by default. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The SSID's factory default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). To change the channel, first toggle the Auto .... Enable is booting up to establish a new wireless network. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - ...
...The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is set by default. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The SSID's factory default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). To change the channel, first toggle the Auto .... Enable is booting up to establish a new wireless network. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - ...
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Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across ... to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. Select 20 MHz if you to connect to secure your network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 No RADIUS server is not available. Configuration Channel...
Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select Open System to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across ... to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. Select 20 MHz if you to connect to secure your network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 No RADIUS server is not available. Configuration Channel...
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...channel selection process only occurs when the AP is not supported in . D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to operate in WDS with AP mode. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Channel: All... allows you would like to establish a new wireless network. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as...
...channel selection process only occurs when the AP is not supported in . D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to operate in WDS with AP mode. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Channel: All... allows you would like to establish a new wireless network. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as...
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... communicate the key across the network. Select Open System to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 Address: Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. If multi-SSID is enabled, this...-Personal to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network that you want to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
... communicate the key across the network. Select Open System to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 Address: Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. If multi-SSID is enabled, this...-Personal to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network that you want to wirelessly connect multiple networks.