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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 Performance...
... 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 Performance...
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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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...Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-2553 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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...174; Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual
...Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-2553 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 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...174; Internet Explorer® 6.0 and higher • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 2.0 and higher • Apple Safari 3.0 and higher D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual
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... standard is similar to WEP because you to move across the network quickly. 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 ...offers per-packet dynamic hashing. With PoE, the DAP-2553 shares power and data over Ethernet). This method of your network less expensive and more efficiently. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in two options: Enterprise...
... standard is similar to WEP because you to move across the network quickly. 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 ...offers per-packet dynamic hashing. With PoE, the DAP-2553 shares power and data over Ethernet). This method of your network less expensive and more efficiently. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in two options: Enterprise...
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... avoid compromising the network. Management and security implementation can lower actual data throughout rate. Actual data throughput may vary. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. Product Overview WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established...
... avoid compromising the network. Management and security implementation can lower actual data throughout rate. Actual data throughput may vary. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. Product Overview WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established...
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...four different operation modes to meet your 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 signal rate of up to 300 ...wireless AP manager software is not supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in the 2.4~2.5GHz and 5.15~5.85GHz** frequency ranges. • Web-based interface for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Capable of operating in one 10/100/1000M Ethernet port. • Operates in some regions. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual...
...four different operation modes to meet your 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 signal rate of up to 300 ...wireless AP manager software is not supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in the 2.4~2.5GHz and 5.15~5.85GHz** frequency ranges. • Web-based interface for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Capable of operating in one 10/100/1000M Ethernet port. • Operates in some regions. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual...
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...easy during installation, especially since it . WLANs are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual D-Link wireless products provides you want , whenever and wherever you with multi-functionality configurable in locations where installation of wiring ... in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. The DAP-2553 saves money by avoiding the complications of fixed infrastructure have access to -Peer networks, suitable for many users. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other...
...easy during installation, especially since it . WLANs are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual D-Link wireless products provides you want , whenever and wherever you with multi-functionality configurable in locations where installation of wiring ... in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. The DAP-2553 saves money by avoiding the complications of fixed infrastructure have access to -Peer networks, suitable for many users. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other...
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... Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The D-Link DAP-2553 will be able to 300Mbps�*�w��it . Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. IEEE 802.11n offers the...
... Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual The D-Link DAP-2553 will be able to 300Mbps�*�w��it . Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. IEEE 802.11n offers the...
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... security systems), your home or business. 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). Make sure your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or ...to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is as possible. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If you access your wireless network. At...
... security systems), your home or business. 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). Make sure your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or ...to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is as possible. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If you access your wireless network. At...
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... in use . Note: After resetting the unit, you will be able to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 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...
... in use . Note: After resetting the unit, you will be able to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 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...
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D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 12 Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). Section 2 - 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 Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). Section 2 - 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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The AP can be powered on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your access point) to the LAN port on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your PoE switch.
The AP can be powered on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your access point) to the LAN port on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your PoE switch.
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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 - 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
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Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. You will need broadband Internet access. 2. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Consult with your desktop computer. 5. Installation Getting Started 1. Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. Section 2 -
Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. You will need broadband Internet access. 2. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Consult with your desktop computer. 5. Installation Getting Started 1. Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. Section 2 -
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To disable this function, go to enter the correct IP address. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Leave...192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Launch your password. Make sure that is connected to enter the correct password. Configuration Configuration To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. Section 3 -
To disable this function, go to enter the correct IP address. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Leave...192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Launch your password. Make sure that is connected to enter the correct password. Configuration Configuration To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 17 Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the bottom of the page and then click Save and Activate. button at the top of You may change settings to save (not activate) your configuration changes. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the each screen to multiple pages before activating.
Section 3 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 17 Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the bottom of the page and then click Save and Activate. button at the top of You may change settings to save (not activate) your configuration changes. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the each screen to multiple pages before activating.
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Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 Enable is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Channel: All devices...occurs when the AP is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to all network users. Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu to 32 characters and is case-sensitive. The SSID's factory default...
Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 Enable is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Channel: All devices...occurs when the AP is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to all network users. Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu to 32 characters and is case-sensitive. The SSID's factory default...
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... key across the network. Select Open System to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network using any 802.11n wireless clients. No RADIUS server is not available. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Section...
... key across the network. Select Open System to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network using any 802.11n wireless clients. No RADIUS server is not available. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Section...
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...Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is booting up. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 Mode: WDS with AP mode is not supported in . ...wireless network. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu to make the desired selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will provide the best wireless performance. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to operate in WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly...
...Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is booting up. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 Mode: WDS with AP mode is not supported in . ...wireless network. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu to make the desired selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will provide the best wireless performance. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to operate in WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly...
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D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 No RADIUS server is not available. Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that you want to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Select Open System to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-Personal to communicate the key across the...Key, or WPA-Personal. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. 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.
D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 No RADIUS server is not available. Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that you want to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Select Open System to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-Personal to communicate the key across the...Key, or WPA-Personal. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. 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.