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... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Four Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless 15 Access Point mode 15 WDS with AP mode 17 WDS mode 19 Wireless Client mode 21 Open System or Shared Key authentication ....... 23 WPA-Personal authentication 24... Stats > WLAN 55 Log > View Log 56 Log > Log Settings 57 Maintenance > Administrator Settings 58 Limit Administrator 59 System Name Settings 60 Login Settings 61 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Four Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Home > Basic Settings > Wireless 15 Access Point mode 15 WDS with AP mode 17 WDS mode 19 Wireless Client mode 21 Open System or Shared Key authentication ....... 23 WPA-Personal authentication 24... Stats > WLAN 55 Log > View Log 56 Log > Log Settings 57 Maintenance > Administrator Settings 58 Limit Administrator 59 System Name Settings 60 Login Settings 61 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
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... Management 71 WLAN Management Tool 71 Easy Deployment and Management 72 Different AP Roles in an Array 75 Easy Configuration of D-Link AP Array 75 Supported in all D-Link 11n Business APs 77 Reliable WLAN Management Tool 77 Troubleshooting 78 Technical Specifications 81 Contacting Technical Support 83 Warranty 84 Registration 90 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
... Management 71 WLAN Management Tool 71 Easy Deployment and Management 72 Different AP Roles in an Array 75 Easy Configuration of D-Link AP Array 75 Supported in all D-Link 11n Business APs 77 Reliable WLAN Management Tool 77 Troubleshooting 78 Technical Specifications 81 Contacting Technical Support 83 Warranty 84 Registration 90 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
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Section 1 - D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • Manual on CD • Ethernet Cable • ��M�o�u�n��tin��g�P�l�a�te I�n�... your reseller. If any of the above . System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-2590 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • Manual on CD • Ethernet Cable • ��M�o�u�n��tin��g�P�l�a�te I�n�... your reseller. If any of the above . System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-2590 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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... client isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust dual band wireless network. Versatile Access Point The AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point allows network administrators to -client communication. Security To help segment users on the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual All three dual band antennas are not readily available. To further protect your wireless network, MAC Address Filtering, Wireless...
... client isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust dual band wireless network. Versatile Access Point The AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point allows network administrators to -client communication. Security To help segment users on the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual All three dual band antennas are not readily available. To further protect your wireless network, MAC Address Filtering, Wireless...
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...;t�p�o��rt�. • Operates in the 5 GHz frequency range. • Better security with WPA - D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual A D-Link D-View 6.0 module will adversely affect wireless signal range. **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on your system to the ... 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DAP-2590 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. ...
...;t�p�o��rt�. • Operates in the 5 GHz frequency range. • Better security with WPA - D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual A D-Link D-View 6.0 module will adversely affect wireless signal range. **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on your system to the ... 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DAP-2590 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. ...
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... -Peer networks, suitable for many users. By avoiding the complications of fixed infrastructure have access to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that frequently change and relocate. The DAP-2590 saves money by extending the network beyond the home or office. Wireless adapter cards used... changed and range from WLAN's ease of wiring may be beneficial to utilize WLAN technology are based on a wired network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual WLAN use is easy to use WLAN technology for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to pull cable through...
... -Peer networks, suitable for many users. By avoiding the complications of fixed infrastructure have access to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that frequently change and relocate. The DAP-2590 saves money by extending the network beyond the home or office. Wireless adapter cards used... changed and range from WLAN's ease of wiring may be beneficial to utilize WLAN technology are based on a wired network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual WLAN use is easy to use WLAN technology for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to pull cable through...
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...works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2590 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (draft) standards. within the ...that are then simultaneously transmitted at different frequencies to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. The D-Link DAP-2590 will vary. Environmental conditions will be able to 300 Mbps*��w��i�th�...802.11b, and 802.1g standards that came before it. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
...works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2590 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (draft) standards. within the ...that are then simultaneously transmitted at different frequencies to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. The D-Link DAP-2590 will vary. Environmental conditions will be able to 300 Mbps*��w��i�th�...802.11b, and 802.1g standards that came before it. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual
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... to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Installation Installation Considerations The D-Link DAP-2590 lets you are using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Position your wireless devices as possible. Make sure... with wireless adapters so that the signal will travel straight through other objects that generate RF noise. 5 If you access your product away - Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
... to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Installation Installation Considerations The D-Link DAP-2590 lets you are using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Position your wireless devices as possible. Make sure... with wireless adapters so that the signal will travel straight through other objects that generate RF noise. 5 If you access your product away - Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
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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-2590 User Manual 10 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-2590 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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Installation Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with the DAP-2590. 5 If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 11 Section 2 - See the printed Install Guide included with your router. 4 See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your desktop computer. 6 Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer.
Installation Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with the DAP-2590. 5 If you are connecting a desktop computer to a router. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 11 Section 2 - See the printed Install Guide included with your router. 4 See the printed Install Guide included with your cable or DSL provider for your desktop computer. 6 Install the drivers for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer.
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D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 12 Section 2 - The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your package) to your PoE switch. Installation Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to the LAN port on the DAP-2590 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP.
D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 12 Section 2 - The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with your package) to your PoE switch. Installation Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to the LAN port on the DAP-2590 and the other end of an Ethernet cable (included with the AP.
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...disable the "Access the Internet using a proxy server" function. Start your computer are in the same subnet. After the connection is connected to enter the correct password. 13 Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2590, make sure to the DAP-2590 with an ...go to enter the correct IP address. • Type "admin" in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: If you will see the Network Layout diagram). Make sure that is established, you have changed the password, make sure to Control Panel...
...disable the "Access the Internet using a proxy server" function. Start your computer are in the same subnet. After the connection is connected to enter the correct password. 13 Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2590, make sure to the DAP-2590 with an ...go to enter the correct IP address. • Type "admin" in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: If you will see the Network Layout diagram). Make sure that is established, you have changed the password, make sure to Control Panel...
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Alternatively, click the "Save and Activate" option on most of each DAP-2590 window. This will appear: When making changes on the Configuration drop-down menu at the top of the configuration windows in this section, use either the Apply button or the Save button to save your configuration changes. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2590 the following window will cause the DAP-2590 to save and reboot. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 14 Click the Save button to configure changes. Section 3 - Click the Apply button to configure changes.
Alternatively, click the "Save and Activate" option on most of each DAP-2590 window. This will appear: When making changes on the Configuration drop-down menu at the top of the configuration windows in this section, use either the Apply button or the Save button to save your configuration changes. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2590 the following window will cause the DAP-2590 to save and reboot. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 14 Click the Save button to configure changes. Section 3 - Click the Apply button to configure changes.
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Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point from the pull-down...to Disable, and then use the pull-down menu. Configuration Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Access Point mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless AP. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is set ... selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 15 Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. The ...
Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point from the pull-down...to Disable, and then use the pull-down menu. Configuration Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Access Point mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless AP. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is set ... selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 15 Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. The ...
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... with the inclusion of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to transmit data using port-based Network Access Control. Select 802.1X if your network using a password and dynamic ...key changes. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on page 23. Section 3 - When the channel width is using 40 MHz. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual...
... with the inclusion of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to transmit data using port-based Network Access Control. Select 802.1X if your network using a password and dynamic ...key changes. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on page 23. Section 3 - When the channel width is using 40 MHz. Select Shared Key to limit communication to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual...
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Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is booting up. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID ... networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 17 To change the channel, use the pull-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. The channel selection...
Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is booting up. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID ... networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 17 To change the channel, use the pull-down menu. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode is dlink. The channel selection...
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... only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-Personal to connect with. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 18 No RADIUS server is not available. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the channel...
... only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-Personal to connect with. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 18 No RADIUS server is not available. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the channel...
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...802.11 b/g/n in 2.4G and Mixed 802.11 a/n in 5G. 802.11n wireless devices are allowed to operate in WDS mode. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, ... pull-down menu to establish a new wireless network. Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2590 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Mode: WDS is dlink. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 19 Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless...
...802.11 b/g/n in 2.4G and Mixed 802.11 a/n in 5G. 802.11n wireless devices are allowed to operate in WDS mode. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, ... pull-down menu to establish a new wireless network. Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2590 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Mode: WDS is dlink. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 19 Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless...
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... go to the first page of the APs on the available network that you want to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Select WPA-Personal to connect with. Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to communicate the key across the network. No RADIUS server...
... go to the first page of the APs on the available network that you want to secure your network that share the same WEP settings. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Select WPA-Personal to connect with. Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to communicate the key across the network. No RADIUS server...
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...Wireless Client is unavailable in which an AP already exists. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Channel: The channel used will provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 21 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for ...Channel Width: This option is selected from the pull-down menu. Configuration Wireless Client mode In Wireless Client mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless client on the available network that will be easily changed to connect to let your changes take ...
...Wireless Client is unavailable in which an AP already exists. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Channel: The channel used will provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 21 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for ...Channel Width: This option is selected from the pull-down menu. Configuration Wireless Client mode In Wireless Client mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless client on the available network that will be easily changed to connect to let your changes take ...