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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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...the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of up to protect your network against outside intruders. In addition, this high performance Wireless AP/Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while ... stay connected to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Create a secure wireless network to your network from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specifications. ...
...the Internet. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of up to protect your network against outside intruders. In addition, this high performance Wireless AP/Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while ... stay connected to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Create a secure wireless network to your network from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specifications. ...
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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 Section 1 -
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... connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 The button will flash green while 3 WPS Button a WPS connection is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. The button will indicate that AP Mode is being established. Product Overview...
... connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 The button will flash green while 3 WPS Button a WPS connection is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. The button will indicate that AP Mode is being established. Product Overview...
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...change connection types (USB to your computer or you will walk you Begin Please configure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. In some cases, you can only use the Ethernet port on the Wireless... Bridge, and then turn off your modem. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10
...change connection types (USB to your computer or you will walk you Begin Please configure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to Ethernet). Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. In some cases, you can only use the Ethernet port on the Wireless... Bridge, and then turn off your modem. Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to the Internet port on your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10
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Section 2 - Internet to your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the cable or modem with your setup. Move the switch to your network, you use your LAN. 6. ... have a wired or wireless router, and want to "AP 5GHz". 1. This section will determine which setting works with the broadband Access Point. 5. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Installation AP/Bridge Depending on how you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. AP Mode If you already...
Section 2 - Internet to your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the cable or modem with your setup. Move the switch to your network, you use your LAN. 6. ... have a wired or wireless router, and want to "AP 5GHz". 1. This section will determine which setting works with the broadband Access Point. 5. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Installation AP/Bridge Depending on how you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. AP Mode If you already...
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... DSL client line that connects the Internet to "Bridge". Installation Bridge Mode If you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. Connect the cable properly or install ...the modem. 3. Connect your home or office. 2. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13 To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge...
... DSL client line that connects the Internet to "Bridge". Installation Bridge Mode If you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. Connect the cable properly or install ...the modem. 3. Connect your home or office. 2. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13 To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge...
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D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". Section 2 - 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 move the switch on the back panel to "AP".
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". Section 2 - 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 move the switch on the back panel to "AP".
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...-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43
...-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43
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It will guide you through step-bystep instructions on how to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to setup your bridge. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 -
It will guide you through step-bystep instructions on how to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to setup your bridge. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 -
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LAN Use the drop-down menu. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to the IPv6 Internet from the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by ... assign an IP address to continue. Configuration Lan Setup This section will allow you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server addresses. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 It is recommended to change the local network settings of the AP and click Next to the computers on the LAN/private...
LAN Use the drop-down menu. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to the IPv6 Internet from the drop-down menu to select Static IP if your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by ... assign an IP address to continue. Configuration Lan Setup This section will allow you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server addresses. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 It is recommended to change the local network settings of the AP and click Next to the computers on the LAN/private...
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...option will restore all configuration settings Default: back to a file on the hard disk of configuration settings. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. Any settings that have created. First, use the Save button above. This will then see a file dialog, where you want to save ...that you are using. Load From Local Hard Use this option to the access point. Reboot The Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Section 3 - If you can select a location and file name for the settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer ...
...option will restore all configuration settings Default: back to a file on the hard disk of configuration settings. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. Any settings that have created. First, use the Save button above. This will then see a file dialog, where you want to save ...that you are using. Load From Local Hard Use this option to the access point. Reboot The Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Section 3 - If you can select a location and file name for the settings. Then, click the Load button to transfer ...
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... to locate the firmware file to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Please check the D-Link support site for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Click Upload to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Browse: After you have downloaded the new...
... to locate the firmware file to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. Please check the D-Link support site for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Click Upload to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Browse: After you have downloaded the new...
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...Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. The key is WPA? This key must be sniffed out and stolen. The DAP-1525 offers the following types of security you can access the network. The password can access the network. WEP regulates access to a wireless network... wireless bridge or access point. EAP is based on your wireless connection. WPA2 is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). D-Link DAP-1525 User ...
...Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. The key is WPA? This key must be sniffed out and stolen. The DAP-1525 offers the following types of security you can access the network. The password can access the network. WEP regulates access to a wireless network... wireless bridge or access point. EAP is based on your wireless connection. WPA2 is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). D-Link DAP-1525 User ...
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...settings. Enter the port you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES. 4. Select EAP from the Cipher Type dropdown menu. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 Next to save your wireless access point before enabling encryption. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and ... on the access point. If you are configuring the access point with your RADIUS server in the Port field. 7. Enter the IP Address of the bridge (192.168.0.50). Section 4 - Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu 5. Click Save Settings at...
...settings. Enter the port you have wireless clients that use both types, use TKIP/AES. 4. Select EAP from the Cipher Type dropdown menu. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 Next to save your wireless access point before enabling encryption. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and ... on the access point. If you are configuring the access point with your RADIUS server in the Port field. 7. Enter the IP Address of the bridge (192.168.0.50). Section 4 - Select Auto(TKIP/AES), TKIP, or AES from the PSK / EAP drop-down menu 5. Click Save Settings at...
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... and then Wireless Settings on your wireless devices. Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to save your wireless network adapters. Make sure you create in the WEP section, select the level of the access point(192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68 Enter a WEP key that you enter this key...
... and then Wireless Settings on your wireless devices. Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to save your wireless network adapters. Make sure you create in the WEP section, select the level of the access point(192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68 Enter a WEP key that you enter this key...
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... characters. Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Select TKIP, or AES from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 3. The key is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Access Point before enabling encryption. Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK...
... characters. Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Select TKIP, or AES from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 3. The key is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless Access Point before enabling encryption. Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK...
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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. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to and then click the Connect button. Select a network to connect to know the security key being used. 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. Section 5 -
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to and then click the Connect button. Select a network to connect to know the security key being used. 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. Section 5 -
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D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you ... computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to know the...
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you ... computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 5 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to know the...