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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...
... 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...
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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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Section 1 - 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 ...® 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 System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the...
Section 1 - 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 ...® 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 System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the...
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...the setup of operating in offices or other workplaces, trade shows, and special events, the DAP-2553 provides data transfer rates up to move across the network quickly. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual An ideal solution for home users). WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are now... wireless local area network (WLAN) in one of authentication is then granted. It also includes an integrity checking feature which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. The DAP-2553 is referred to work faster and more convenient. This method of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless ...
...the setup of operating in offices or other workplaces, trade shows, and special events, the DAP-2553 provides data transfer rates up to move across the network quickly. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual An ideal solution for home users). WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are now... wireless local area network (WLAN) in one of authentication is then granted. It also includes an integrity checking feature which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. The DAP-2553 is referred to work faster and more convenient. This method of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless ...
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... by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is available through the Windows® XP operating system. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-...Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established. You will be centralized on a server participating on all devices in User Service) server, a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless...
... by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is available through the Windows® XP operating system. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-...Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security infrastructures established. You will be centralized on a server participating on all devices in User Service) server, a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless...
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... upgrade. The DAP-2553 can also set up the DAP-2553 easily with D-Link D-View 6.0 software. • Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). • Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet. • Supports one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • Faster wireless networking with the...
... upgrade. The DAP-2553 can also set up the DAP-2553 easily with D-Link D-View 6.0 software. • Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). • Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet. • Supports one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • Faster wireless networking with the...
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... change and relocate. WLANs can significantly improve the efficiency of fixed infrastructure have access to you with multi-functionality configurable in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless technology provides more efficiently. Scalability - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. Networks...
... change and relocate. WLANs can significantly improve the efficiency of fixed infrastructure have access to you with multi-functionality configurable in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless technology provides more efficiently. Scalability - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. Networks...
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... different frequencies to transfer large files quickly, or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital... may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of this device - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual IEEE 802.11n offers the most environments - It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. within the specified ...
... different frequencies to transfer large files quickly, or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital... may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of this device - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual IEEE 802.11n offers the most environments - It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. within the specified ...
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...virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors... frequency) noise in use. The key to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is as possible. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
...virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors... frequency) noise in use. The key to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is as possible. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
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... Hardware Overview Power Receptacle The supplied power adapter connects here. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 LAN LED This light will be able to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Note: After resetting the unit, you will be used to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering...
... Hardware Overview Power Receptacle The supplied power adapter connects here. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 LAN LED This light will be able to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Note: After resetting the unit, you will be used to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering...
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Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 12 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.
Then connect the other end of the Access Point. (See images). D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 12 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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Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your PoE switch. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your access point) to your computer or to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP.
Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your PoE switch. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13 The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your access point) to your computer or to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP.
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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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Section 2 - Installation Getting Started 1. See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. 5. Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. Consult with your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 You will need broadband Internet access. 2. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Connect the cable or DSL modem to your router. 4.
Section 2 - Installation Getting Started 1. See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your wireless CardBus adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. 5. Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3. Consult with your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 15 You will need broadband Internet access. 2. If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. Connect the cable or DSL modem to your router. 4.
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... Configuration Configuration To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. Launch your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server... function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2553 and your web browser. Enter the user name (admin) and your ...
... Configuration Configuration To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. Launch your computer are in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server... function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2553 and your web browser. Enter the user name (admin) and your ...
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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. 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. Section 3 -
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. 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. Section 3 -
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... the drop-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point 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). The SSID... Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. The SSID can be up . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to make the desired selection. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either...
... the drop-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point 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). The SSID... Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. The SSID can be up . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to make the desired selection. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either...
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Select Open System to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select 20 MHz if you are not using 802.11x authentication. Auto 20/40 MHz ... of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or 802.11x. No RADIUS server is not available. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to secure your network. Select 802.11x to operate in. Configuration Channel Width: Allows you...
Select Open System to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select 20 MHz if you are not using 802.11x authentication. Auto 20/40 MHz ... of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or 802.11x. No RADIUS server is not available. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to secure your network. Select 802.11x to operate in. Configuration Channel Width: Allows you...
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... drop-down menu. Select 20 MHz if you to connect to operate in WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel Selection: that will automatically scan and match the...must share the same channel. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is not supported in . D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 This feature is booting up. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. ...
... drop-down menu. Select 20 MHz if you to connect to operate in WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel Selection: that will automatically scan and match the...must share the same channel. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is not supported in . D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 This feature is booting up. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. ...
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Address: Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network that will serve as bridges to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select Open System to ... the key across the network. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. No RADIUS server is not available. Select WPA-Personal to wirelessly connect multiple networks. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that share the same...
Address: Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network that will serve as bridges to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select Open System to ... the key across the network. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is required. No RADIUS server is not available. Select WPA-Personal to wirelessly connect multiple networks. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that share the same...