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... Product Overview 4 Package Contents 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... 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
... Product Overview 4 Package Contents 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... 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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...8226; Four different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • ��F�a��s�te�r��w�i�...;d��a�rd� to 54 Mbps in some regions. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual The DAP-2590 is bundled with WPA - Actual data throughput will be downloadable for network configuration and firmware upgrade. The DAP-2590 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725...
...8226; Four different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • ��F�a��s�te�r��w�i�...;d��a�rd� to 54 Mbps in some regions. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual The DAP-2590 is bundled with WPA - Actual data throughput will be downloadable for network configuration and firmware upgrade. The DAP-2590 isn't supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725...
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... within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on the number of a worker. Enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are allowing people to you with multi-functionality configurable in locations where installation of their...
... within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on the number of a worker. Enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are allowing people to you with multi-functionality configurable in locations where installation of their...
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...you will see the Network Layout diagram). Configuration Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DAP-2590, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2590 in the address field (http://192.168.0....the enable box. First, disable the "Access the Internet using a proxy server" function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2590 and your web browser program (Internet Explorer...to enter the correct password. 13 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2590, make sure to the DAP-2590 with an Ethernet cable (see the...
...you will see the Network Layout diagram). Configuration Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DAP-2590, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2590 in the address field (http://192.168.0....the enable box. First, disable the "Access the Internet using a proxy server" function. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2590 and your web browser program (Internet Explorer...to enter the correct password. 13 D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2590, make sure to the DAP-2590 with an Ethernet cable (see the...
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Alternatively, click the "Save and Activate" option on most of each DAP-2590 window. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2590 the following window will cause the DAP-2590 to save and reboot. Click the Apply button to configure changes. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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. Click the Save button to configure changes.
Alternatively, click the "Save and Activate" option on most of each DAP-2590 window. Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2590 the following window will cause the DAP-2590 to save and reboot. Click the Apply button to configure changes. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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. Click the Save button to configure changes.
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.... Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. Configuration Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Access Point mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. SSID ... will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 15 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Mode: Select Access Point from the pull-down menu to Disable, and then...
.... Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. Configuration Home > Basic Settings > Wireless Access Point mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-2590 functions as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. SSID ... will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 15 The SSID's factory default setting is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Mode: Select Access Point from the pull-down menu to Disable, and then...
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When the channel width is required. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 16 Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network is not available. Select WPA-Enterprise to only those devices that share ... offered on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal to the first page of the channel width you would like to communicate the key across the network. Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Allows selection of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on your network using port-based Network Access Control.
When the channel width is required. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 16 Select Shared Key to limit communication to secure your network is not available. Select WPA-Enterprise to only those devices that share ... offered on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of a RADIUS server. Select WPA-Personal to the first page of the channel width you would like to communicate the key across the network. Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Allows selection of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on your network using port-based Network Access Control.
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SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. To change the channel, use the pull-down menu. The SSID can be easily changed ... a new wireless network. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode. The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu to let your changes take effect. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 17...
SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. To change the channel, use the pull-down menu. The SSID can be easily changed ... a new wireless network. Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode. The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the pull-down menu to let your changes take effect. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 17...
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D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 18 Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that you would like to operate in. 20 MHz ... not available. Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Allows selection of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the channel width you want to...
D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 18 Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that you would like to operate in. 20 MHz ... not available. Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Allows selection of the "Authentication" explanations, which begins on the DAP-2590 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the channel width you want to...
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... to operate in 5G. 802.11n wireless devices are allowed to let your network when the wireless mode is Auto 20/40 MHz. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 19 Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Channel: All devices on your changes... . 20 MHz and Auto 20/40 MHz allow both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices on the network must share the same channel. Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2590 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Section 3 -
... to operate in 5G. 802.11n wireless devices are allowed to let your network when the wireless mode is Auto 20/40 MHz. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 19 Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. SSID Visibility: Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Channel: All devices on your changes... . 20 MHz and Auto 20/40 MHz allow both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices on the network must share the same channel. Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2590 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Section 3 -
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Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select Shared Key to limit communication to wirelessly connect multiple Address: networks. No RADIUS server is required. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2590... network that will serve as bridges to only those devices that you want to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 20 Select Open System to connect with. Site Survey: Click the Scan button to search for available wireless ...
Configuration Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Select Shared Key to limit communication to wirelessly connect multiple Address: networks. No RADIUS server is required. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2590... network that will serve as bridges to only those devices that you want to communicate the key across the network. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 20 Select Open System to connect with. Site Survey: Click the Scan button to search for available wireless ...
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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 an existing wireless network. Network Name (SSID): Service Set ... settings, click the Save button to connect with. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. The SSID can be displayed, and follow the root AP. SSID Visibility: This option is not supported in wireless client mode. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 21 The SSID's factory default setting is selected...
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 an existing wireless network. Network Name (SSID): Service Set ... settings, click the Save button to connect with. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. The SSID can be displayed, and follow the root AP. SSID Visibility: This option is not supported in wireless client mode. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 21 The SSID's factory default setting is selected...
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... Manual. Select WPA-Personal to your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Configuration Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System or WPA Personal. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 22 Select Open System to packets forwarded by the DAP-2590. Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address...
... Manual. Select WPA-Personal to your network using a password and dynamic key changes. Configuration Authentication: Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System or WPA Personal. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 22 Select Open System to packets forwarded by the DAP-2590. Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address...
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...: Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 23 Network Key: Input up to four keys for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127. **Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of these keys in the Key Index pull-down menu. Configuration Open System or Shared Key authentication...
...: Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 23 Network Key: Input up to four keys for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127. **Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of these keys in the Key Index pull-down menu. Configuration Open System or Shared Key authentication...
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WPA and WPA2 use both WPA and WPA2. Configuration WPA-Personal authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Personal is recommended. The default value of 1800 is selected for Authentication type, you select WPA-Personal, please .... PassPhrase: When you must also select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Confirm Retype the PassPhrase entered above in the corresponding field. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 24 Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will be Update Interval: valid. Section 3 -
WPA and WPA2 use both WPA and WPA2. Configuration WPA-Personal authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Personal is recommended. The default value of 1800 is selected for Authentication type, you select WPA-Personal, please .... PassPhrase: When you must also select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Confirm Retype the PassPhrase entered above in the corresponding field. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 24 Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will be Update Interval: valid. Section 3 -
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...Configuration WPA-Enterprise authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the pull-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP. Server: Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is on the DAP-2590. Network Access Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access...or WPA Only. Accounting Enter the Accounting secret. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Secret: D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: You can input the secondary RADIUS server and accounting server settings if you want to use a different ...
...Configuration WPA-Enterprise authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the pull-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP. Server: Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is on the DAP-2590. Network Access Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access...or WPA Only. Accounting Enter the Accounting secret. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server. Secret: D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual Note: You can input the secondary RADIUS server and accounting server settings if you want to use a different ...
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... using the RADIUS server on the DAP-2590. Configuration 802.1X authentication Key Update Interval: Select the interval (in seconds) during which the key will be valid. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the default). Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 26 RADIUS Secret: Enter...
... using the RADIUS server on the DAP-2590. Configuration 802.1X authentication Key Update Interval: Select the interval (in seconds) during which the key will be valid. Accounting Port: Enter the Accounting port (1813 is the default). Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 26 RADIUS Secret: Enter...
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... be grayed out. IP Address: The default IP address is selected, the other fields here will be referred to as private settings. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 27 After completing the desired LAN settings, click the Save button to be seen on your network. Subnet Mask: Enter the ...let your internal network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Assign a static IP address that is private to the DAP-2590. Section 3 - Configuration LAN LAN is made. Get IP From: Choose Static IP (Manual) if you wish to assign a static IP address to your internal...
... be grayed out. IP Address: The default IP address is selected, the other fields here will be referred to as private settings. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 27 After completing the desired LAN settings, click the Save button to be seen on your network. Subnet Mask: Enter the ...let your internal network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Assign a static IP address that is private to the DAP-2590. Section 3 - Configuration LAN LAN is made. Get IP From: Choose Static IP (Manual) if you wish to assign a static IP address to your internal...
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...an access point faster. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 28 After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to optimize the performance of user-controlled settings designed to let your changes take effect. The AP will vary. Configuration...can be supported include Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b, and 802.11n Only in the 2.4 GHz band and Mixed 802.11n and 802.11a, 802.11a only, and 802.11n Only in Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b mode (for 2.4 GHz) ...
...an access point faster. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DAP-2590 User Manual 28 After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to optimize the performance of user-controlled settings designed to let your changes take effect. The AP will vary. Configuration...can be supported include Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b, and 802.11n Only in the 2.4 GHz band and Mixed 802.11n and 802.11a, 802.11a only, and 802.11n Only in Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b mode (for 2.4 GHz) ...