Quick Install Guide
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...; Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28, or Google Chrome 33 and above (for configuration) Hardware Overview LED Indicators Package Contents This DAP-2680 package includes the following items: • DAP-2680 Access Point • Power Adapter (Optional) • Mounting Plate and Hardware • ... ENGLISH Before You Begin System Requirements This installation guide provides instructions for installing the DAP-2680 on how to configure the device using Nuclias Connect. • DAP-2680 User Manual: For additional information and instructions on your local D-Link reseller.
...; Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28, or Google Chrome 33 and above (for configuration) Hardware Overview LED Indicators Package Contents This DAP-2680 package includes the following items: • DAP-2680 Access Point • Power Adapter (Optional) • Mounting Plate and Hardware • ... ENGLISH Before You Begin System Requirements This installation guide provides instructions for installing the DAP-2680 on how to configure the device using Nuclias Connect. • DAP-2680 User Manual: For additional information and instructions on your local D-Link reseller.
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...Configuration Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring the device before mounting it. Use a standard Ethernet cable to a PoE power source device such as an 802.3at PoE switch or 802.3at PoE injector. The default login information is not included in the address field of the adapter to the power input on the DAP-2680... is Username: admin Password: admin 2 DAP-2680 Quick Installation Guide Configuration Using Nuclias Connect The DAP-2680 is connected to the administration user interface. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-2680 to the management computer, or to the...
...Configuration Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring the device before mounting it. Use a standard Ethernet cable to a PoE power source device such as an 802.3at PoE switch or 802.3at PoE injector. The default login information is not included in the address field of the adapter to the power input on the DAP-2680... is Username: admin Password: admin 2 DAP-2680 Quick Installation Guide Configuration Using Nuclias Connect The DAP-2680 is connected to the administration user interface. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-2680 to the management computer, or to the...
User Manual
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...58 IP Filter Settings 59 MAC Bypass 60 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 4 Introduction 4 Features 5 Package Contents 6 System Requirements 6 Hardware Overview 7 LEDs...7 Connections 7 Basic Installation 8 Hardware Setup 8 Configure the access point 8 Web User Interface 9...34 Internal RADIUS Server 35 ARP Spoofing Prevention 36 Bandwidth Optimization 37 AP Array 39 AP Array Scan 39 Configuration Settings 40 Auto-RF 44 Load Balance 45 Captive Portal 46 Authentication Settings-Web Redirection Only.46 Authentication ...
...58 IP Filter Settings 59 MAC Bypass 60 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 4 Introduction 4 Features 5 Package Contents 6 System Requirements 6 Hardware Overview 7 LEDs...7 Connections 7 Basic Installation 8 Hardware Setup 8 Configure the access point 8 Web User Interface 9...34 Internal RADIUS Server 35 ARP Spoofing Prevention 36 Bandwidth Optimization 37 AP Array 39 AP Array Scan 39 Configuration Settings 40 Auto-RF 44 Load Balance 45 Captive Portal 46 Authentication Settings-Web Redirection Only.46 Authentication ...
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...Settings 81 Ping Control Setting 81 LED Settings 81 Central WiFiManager Settings 81 Firmware and SSL Upload 82 Configuration File Upload 83 Time and Date Settings 84 Configuration and System 85 System Settings 86 Help 87 Knowledge Base 88 Wireless Basics 88 Wireless Installation Considerations ... 90 Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility 90 What can I do if I forgot my password 90 How to check your IP address 91 How to statically assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Antenna Pattern 94 Central WiFiManager 96 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 3
...Settings 81 Ping Control Setting 81 LED Settings 81 Central WiFiManager Settings 81 Firmware and SSL Upload 82 Configuration File Upload 83 Time and Date Settings 84 Configuration and System 85 System Settings 86 Help 87 Knowledge Base 88 Wireless Basics 88 Wireless Installation Considerations ... 90 Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility 90 What can I do if I forgot my password 90 How to check your IP address 91 How to statically assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Antenna Pattern 94 Central WiFiManager 96 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 3
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... rate for DAP-2680 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 5 Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-2680 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz frequency ranges in some regions. ***Only compliant with 802.3at PoE switch and 802.3af standard can't supply sufficient power for reliability, optimized throughput and transmission range yy Web-based configuration and management...
... rate for DAP-2680 D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 5 Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-2680 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz frequency ranges in some regions. ***Only compliant with 802.3at PoE switch and 802.3af standard can't supply sufficient power for reliability, optimized throughput and transmission range yy Web-based configuration and management...
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...-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter yy Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28, or Google Chrome 33 and Above (for configuration) D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 6 Product Overview Package Contents • DAP-2680 802.11ac Power over Ethernet (PoE) Access Point • Mounting Brackets • Ceiling Brackets • Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM •...
...-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter yy Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28, or Google Chrome 33 and Above (for configuration) D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 6 Product Overview Package Contents • DAP-2680 802.11ac Power over Ethernet (PoE) Access Point • Mounting Brackets • Ceiling Brackets • Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM •...
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... field blank) 2. The default login information is : Username: admin Password: (Leave the password field blank) D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 8 Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of your computer via DPE-301GI. Configure the access point DAP-2680 OR 802.3at PoE Switch PoE Injector Power Adapter Computer Computer To set up and manage...
... field blank) 2. The default login information is : Username: admin Password: (Leave the password field blank) D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 8 Launch a web browser, type the default IP address of your computer via DPE-301GI. Configure the access point DAP-2680 OR 802.3at PoE Switch PoE Injector Power Adapter Computer Computer To set up and manage...
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Configuration Web User Interface The DAP-2680 supports an elaborate web user interface where the user can configure and monitor the device. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 9 Most of the configurable settings are located in the left menu of the access point (Default setting is http://192.168.0.50 or https://192.168.0.50) and then press Enter to login. Section 3 - Launch a web browser, type the IP address of the web GUI which contains section called Basic Settings, Advanced Settings and Status.
Configuration Web User Interface The DAP-2680 supports an elaborate web user interface where the user can configure and monitor the device. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 9 Most of the configurable settings are located in the left menu of the access point (Default setting is http://192.168.0.50 or https://192.168.0.50) and then press Enter to login. Section 3 - Launch a web browser, type the IP address of the web GUI which contains section called Basic Settings, Advanced Settings and Status.
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Used to connect multiple wireless networks Wireless Client - Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 10 The user can be up . Used when the access point needs to connect multiple wireless networks while still ... - Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for the access point. The SSID can setup the basic wireless configuration for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Auto Channel Selection: This feature when enabled automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless ...
Used to connect multiple wireless networks Wireless Client - Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 10 The user can be up . Used when the access point needs to connect multiple wireless networks while still ... - Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for the access point. The SSID can setup the basic wireless configuration for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Auto Channel Selection: This feature when enabled automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless ...
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... • Select WPA-Personal to make the desired selection. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using a password and dynamic key changes. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Channel Width: Allows you to select the channel width you would like to only those devices that share the same WEP...to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. • Select 802.1X if your network using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration Channel: To change the channel, first toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to choose Open ...
... • Select WPA-Personal to make the desired selection. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you are not using a password and dynamic key changes. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 11 Section 3 - Channel Width: Allows you to select the channel width you would like to only those devices that share the same WEP...to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. • Select 802.1X if your network using any 802.11n wireless clients. Configuration Channel: To change the channel, first toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to choose Open ...
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... MHz allows you to connect to operate in WDS with AP Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu to establish a new wireless ...you would like to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on the network must share the same channel. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 12 The SSID's factory default setting is booting up. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will automatically scan and match...
... MHz allows you to connect to operate in WDS with AP Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu to establish a new wireless ...you would like to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on the network must share the same channel. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 12 The SSID's factory default setting is booting up. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will automatically scan and match...
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... option is required. Configuration Remote AP MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that you want to only those devices that will serve as bridges to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 13...
... option is required. Configuration Remote AP MAC Address: Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on the available network that you want to only those devices that will serve as bridges to search for available wireless networks, then click on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 13...
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... change the channel, use the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. Configuration WDS Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or...
... change the channel, use the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is selected from the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. Configuration WDS Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or...
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D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 15 Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. • Select Open System to communicate the ... to limit communication to only those devices that you want to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. Configuration Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that share the same WEP settings...
D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 15 Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. • Select Open System to communicate the ... to limit communication to only those devices that you want to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. Configuration Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that share the same WEP settings...
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...Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu to an existing wireless network. Mode: Wireless Client is connected to when set to connect with. Configuration Wireless Client Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the drop-down menu. The SSID can be easily changed to ...Survey: Click on the available network that will be explained in Wireless Client mode. Authentication: Will be displayed, and matches the AP that the DAP-2680 is selected from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - SSID Visibility: This option is not supported in Wireless Client mode. This feature is...
...Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu to an existing wireless network. Mode: Wireless Client is connected to when set to connect with. Configuration Wireless Client Mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the drop-down menu. The SSID can be easily changed to ...Survey: Click on the available network that will be explained in Wireless Client mode. Authentication: Will be displayed, and matches the AP that the DAP-2680 is selected from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - SSID Visibility: This option is not supported in Wireless Client mode. This feature is...
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...WPA). D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 17 WEP was the first security method developed. Key Index (1-4): Select the 1st through the 4th key to disable or enable encryption. Shared Key will send a request to the access point and if the key used matches the one configured on the...denial packet back to four keys for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from the wireless client. Configuration Wireless Security Wireless security is a low level encryption but better than now encryption. WPA is the newest encryption standard and with the ...
...WPA). D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 17 WEP was the first security method developed. Key Index (1-4): Select the 1st through the 4th key to disable or enable encryption. Shared Key will send a request to the access point and if the key used matches the one configured on the...denial packet back to four keys for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from the wireless client. Configuration Wireless Security Wireless security is a low level encryption but better than now encryption. WPA is the newest encryption standard and with the ...
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... WPA. Pass Phrase: When you to address the limitations and weaknesses found with WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK is far more secure than WEP. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 18 WPA2 is the same as a weaker authentication but comparing WPA-PSK to install a Radius Server on the network for wireless today..., orWPA Only.WPA andWPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you select WPA-Personal, please enter a Pass Phrase in WPA. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA / WPA2) WPA was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to use for authentication. There are also two variations found...
... WPA. Pass Phrase: When you to address the limitations and weaknesses found with WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK is far more secure than WEP. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 18 WPA2 is the same as a weaker authentication but comparing WPA-PSK to install a Radius Server on the network for wireless today..., orWPA Only.WPA andWPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you select WPA-Personal, please enter a Pass Phrase in WPA. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA / WPA2) WPA was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to use for authentication. There are also two variations found...
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... Protection. Section 3 - Configuration WPA Mode: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the drop-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP. Cipher Type: When WPA-Enterprise is the recommended value as a lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 19
... Protection. Section 3 - Configuration WPA Mode: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the drop-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP. Cipher Type: When WPA-Enterprise is the recommended value as a lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 19
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...same subnet mask. Assign a static IP address that is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. This is private to the DAP-2680. The LAN IP address is usually the local IP address of your internal network and cannot be functional once this option if you wish ...From: Static IP (Manual) is made. IP Address: The default IP address is short for the DAP-2680. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the LAN interface for Local Area Network. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 20 Configuration LAN LAN is 192.168.0.50. This is considered your network. Section 3 - You may be...
...same subnet mask. Assign a static IP address that is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. This is private to the DAP-2680. The LAN IP address is usually the local IP address of your internal network and cannot be functional once this option if you wish ...From: Static IP (Manual) is made. IP Address: The default IP address is short for the DAP-2680. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the LAN interface for Local Area Network. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 20 Configuration LAN LAN is 192.168.0.50. This is considered your network. Section 3 - You may be...
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Default Gateway: Enter the LAN default gateway IPv6 address used here. When Auto is chosen here. Choose this option the DAP-2680 can get IPv6 address automatically or use Static to enable the IPv6 Get IP From: Auto is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. IP Address: Enter the LAN IPv6 address used here. Prefix: Enter the LAN subnet prefix length value used here. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Enable IPv6: Check to set IPv6 address manually.
Default Gateway: Enter the LAN default gateway IPv6 address used here. When Auto is chosen here. Choose this option the DAP-2680 can get IPv6 address automatically or use Static to enable the IPv6 Get IP From: Auto is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. IP Address: Enter the LAN IPv6 address used here. Prefix: Enter the LAN subnet prefix length value used here. D-Link DAP-2680 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Enable IPv6: Check to set IPv6 address manually.