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... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Connections 7 LEDs 8 Front View 9 Installation 10 Before you Begin 10 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 AP/Bridge 12 AP Mode 12 Bridge Mode 13 Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network 14 One Touch AP Configuration 15 Configuration for AP Mode 16 Web-based Configuration Utility...34 Firmware 34 System Check 36 Status 37 Device Info 37 Wireless 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 IPV6 41 Support 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 2
... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Connections 7 LEDs 8 Front View 9 Installation 10 Before you Begin 10 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 AP/Bridge 12 AP Mode 12 Bridge Mode 13 Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network 14 One Touch AP Configuration 15 Configuration for AP Mode 16 Web-based Configuration Utility...34 Firmware 34 System Check 36 Status 37 Device Info 37 Wireless 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 IPV6 41 Support 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 2
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... What is WPA 64 Configure WEP (AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode 66 Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode 67 Configure WEP (Bridge Mode 68 Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode 69 Connect to a Wireless Network 70 Using Windows® 7 70 Using Windows Vista 73 Configure Security 75 Using Windows® XP... Networking Basics 88 Check your IP address 88 Statically Assign an IP address 89 Technical Specifications 90 Contacting Technical Support 91 Warranty 92 Registration 98 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 3
... What is WPA 64 Configure WEP (AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode 66 Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode 67 Configure WEP (Bridge Mode 68 Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode 69 Connect to a Wireless Network 70 Using Windows® 7 70 Using Windows Vista 73 Configure Security 75 Using Windows® XP... Networking Basics 88 Check your IP address 88 Statically Assign an IP address 89 Technical Specifications 90 Contacting Technical Support 91 Warranty 92 Registration 98 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 3
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... phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of up to router and share your network against...D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for users who demand higher performance networking. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - In addition, this high performance Wireless AP/Bridge provides...
... phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of up to router and share your network against...D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for users who demand higher performance networking. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - In addition, this high performance Wireless AP/Bridge provides...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 7
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 7
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... WPS connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to initiate the WPS process. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 The button will indicate that AP Mode is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light will light...
... WPS connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to initiate the WPS process. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 The button will indicate that AP Mode is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light will light...
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...connect to call your modem. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Before you will walk you can only use the Ethernet port on . D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you must turn off your modem, ...disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the Wireless Bridge, and then turn the...
...connect to call your modem. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Before you will walk you can only use the Ethernet port on . D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you must turn off your modem, ...disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the Wireless Bridge, and then turn the...
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...your PC or notebook to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 4. Connect the cable or modem with your DAP-1525 will help you figure out which mode you have a wired or wireless router, and want to your LAN. 6. This section will determine ... Point. 5. Internet to use your setup. Ensure you use. Installation AP/Bridge Depending on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Connect the DAP-1525's Ethernet port to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. Move...
...your PC or notebook to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 4. Connect the cable or modem with your DAP-1525 will help you figure out which mode you have a wired or wireless router, and want to your LAN. 6. This section will determine ... Point. 5. Internet to use your setup. Ensure you use. Installation AP/Bridge Depending on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Connect the DAP-1525's Ethernet port to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. Move...
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... to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect your ...home or office. 2. Section 2 - Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3. D-Link DAP-1525...
... to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect your ...home or office. 2. Section 2 - Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3. D-Link DAP-1525...
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Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to be placed next to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 Section 2 - The second Wireless Bridge will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP".
Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to be placed next to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 Section 2 - The second Wireless Bridge will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP".
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... menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43 Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration for assistance. Section 3 - If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you how...
... menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43 Leave the password blank by default. Configuration Configuration for assistance. Section 3 - If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you how...
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Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 -
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 -
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... Use the drop-down menu. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to continue. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Server: My IPv6 Select the mode you to change the Device... the Static settings. IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 Default Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Connection assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server ...
... Use the drop-down menu. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to continue. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Server: My IPv6 Select the mode you to change the Device... the Static settings. IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 Default Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Connection assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server ...
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... clear the language pack. Reboot The Device: Click to load previously saved access Drive: point configuration settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to reboot the bridge. First, use the Save button above. Load From Local Hard Use this option to save the current access...
... clear the language pack. Reboot The Device: Click to load previously saved access Drive: point configuration settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to reboot the bridge. First, use the Save button above. Load From Local Hard Use this option to save the current access...
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... hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. Browse: After you want to be used for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can change the language of the access point here. Please check the... packs. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to use this option to browse for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Make sure the firmware you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the firmware update on the local hard drive of the...
... hard drive. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. Browse: After you want to be used for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can change the language of the access point here. Please check the... packs. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to use this option to browse for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Make sure the firmware you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the firmware update on the local hard drive of the...
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... to a wireless network based on your wireless bridge or access point. The password can use to authenticate your data from intruders. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses ...a passphrase or key to protect your wireless connection. The DAP-1525 offers the following types of security you can include symbols (!?*&_) and ...
... to a wireless network based on your wireless bridge or access point. The password can use to authenticate your data from intruders. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses ...a passphrase or key to protect your wireless connection. The DAP-1525 offers the following types of security you can include symbols (!?*&_) and ...
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... due to Security Mode in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu 5. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 If you are using with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA on your adapter and enter the same... IP address of your RADIUS server in the Shared Secret field. 8. Enter the security key in the Port field. 7. Enter the IP Address of the bridge (192.168.0.50). Section 4 - Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings.
... due to Security Mode in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu 5. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 If you are using with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA on your adapter and enter the same... IP address of your RADIUS server in the Shared Secret field. 8. Enter the security key in the Port field. 7. Enter the IP Address of the bridge (192.168.0.50). Section 4 - Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings.
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... your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you are valid. 4. Make sure you create in the dropdown menu, WEP Key 1. Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu. 5. Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are configuring the access point... point. You may degrade when enabling encryption due to WEP Encryption in the WEP section, select the level of the access point(192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68
... your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you are valid. 4. Make sure you create in the dropdown menu, WEP Key 1. Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu. 5. Hex - (recommended) Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are configuring the access point... point. You may degrade when enabling encryption due to WEP Encryption in the WEP section, select the level of the access point(192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68
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Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on the left side. 2. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to save your...
Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on the left side. 2. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to save your...
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D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. Select a network to connect to know the security key being used. Section 5 - If you are joining an existing network, you will need to and then click the Connect button. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. Select a network to connect to know the security key being used. Section 5 - If you are joining an existing network, you will need to and then click the Connect button. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
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.... 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to enable wireless security on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your...
.... 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to enable wireless security on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your...