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... 7 Connection 7 LED Indicators 8 Installation 9 Assembling the Access Point 9 Preparation before Installation 11 Powering the Access Point 12 Configuring the First DAP-3712 in Access Point Mode 12 Configuring the Second DAP-3712 in Client Mode.14 Mounting the Device 15 Mounting on a Pole 15 Configuration 17 Factory Default Setting 17 Web-based Configuration 18 Wizard 20 Basic Settings 23 Wireless 23 Network 29 QoS 31 Service 34 D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual System 37 Status 39 Info 39 Statistics 41 Network 42 Syslog Info 43 Tools 44 Ping IP 44 Traceroute 45 Link Test...
... 7 Connection 7 LED Indicators 8 Installation 9 Assembling the Access Point 9 Preparation before Installation 11 Powering the Access Point 12 Configuring the First DAP-3712 in Access Point Mode 12 Configuring the Second DAP-3712 in Client Mode.14 Mounting the Device 15 Mounting on a Pole 15 Configuration 17 Factory Default Setting 17 Web-based Configuration 18 Wizard 20 Basic Settings 23 Wireless 23 Network 29 QoS 31 Service 34 D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual System 37 Status 39 Info 39 Statistics 41 Network 42 Syslog Info 43 Tools 44 Ping IP 44 Traceroute 45 Link Test...
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....11 networks • Supports 4 operation modes: Access Point, Client, WDS Access Point, WDS Client • Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections • Unique RF and antenna design enable long-range transmission • Wireless multimedia optimization technology guarantees video/audio transmission QoS • User-friendly web-based UI makes the installation and setup processes much easier • Reliable PoE+ 802.3at standard power input • Waterproof housing and protection from weather D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 6 Product...
....11 networks • Supports 4 operation modes: Access Point, Client, WDS Access Point, WDS Client • Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connections • Unique RF and antenna design enable long-range transmission • Wireless multimedia optimization technology guarantees video/audio transmission QoS • User-friendly web-based UI makes the installation and setup processes much easier • Reliable PoE+ 802.3at standard power input • Waterproof housing and protection from weather D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 6 Product...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 1 PoE Port Uses a standard Ethernet cable to connect the device to a PoE power source such as a PoE switch or PoE injector. 2 Reset Button Resets the device to its factory settings. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 7
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connection 1 2 1 PoE Port Uses a standard Ethernet cable to connect the device to a PoE power source such as a PoE switch or PoE injector. 2 Reset Button Resets the device to its factory settings. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 7
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... same model number and are within wireless signal range of the DAP-3712 is an obstruction, it may be helpful to use a Graphic Information System (GIS) program such as performance degradation or a reduction in coverage area. It may help to install the DAP-3712 as high as possible to check for high-performance bridge connectivity. The radiation pattern and wireless protocol of each other. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 11 Installation...
... same model number and are within wireless signal range of the DAP-3712 is an obstruction, it may be helpful to use a Graphic Information System (GIS) program such as performance degradation or a reduction in coverage area. It may help to install the DAP-3712 as high as possible to check for high-performance bridge connectivity. The radiation pattern and wireless protocol of each other. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 11 Installation...
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... the computer is configured with an even sheath. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 12 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the PoE injector. Launch a web browser. The Ethernet ports on the access point. the RJ-45 connector on the cable will not fit properly into the receptacle on the DAP-3712 access point cannot accept a CAT 5 cable that has an uneven sheath; Cable Requirements Use a CAT 5 cable with the static IP address 192.168.0.2 and...
... the computer is configured with an even sheath. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 12 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the PoE injector. Launch a web browser. The Ethernet ports on the access point. the RJ-45 connector on the cable will not fit properly into the receptacle on the DAP-3712 access point cannot accept a CAT 5 cable that has an uneven sheath; Cable Requirements Use a CAT 5 cable with the static IP address 192.168.0.2 and...
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Follow the Setup Wizard's instructions to configure the device in to the administration user interface. The default login information is: Username: admin Password: admin 5. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 13 Log in Access Point Mode. Installation 4.
Follow the Setup Wizard's instructions to configure the device in to the administration user interface. The default login information is: Username: admin Password: admin 5. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 13 Log in Access Point Mode. Installation 4.
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... the instructions above to configure the device in Client Mode 1. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 14 Follow steps 1-4 of the Setup Wizard (Wireless), select Client from the first DAP-3712's IP address (for instance, by changing it to the Status page and check the information under Associated Stations (shown below). To confirm that it is configured correctly, navigate to 192.168.0.51, as in the following screenshot). 3. Installation Configuring the Second DAP-3712 in Client Mode...
... the instructions above to configure the device in Client Mode 1. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 14 Follow steps 1-4 of the Setup Wizard (Wireless), select Client from the first DAP-3712's IP address (for instance, by changing it to the Status page and check the information under Associated Stations (shown below). To confirm that it is configured correctly, navigate to 192.168.0.51, as in the following screenshot). 3. Installation Configuring the Second DAP-3712 in Client Mode...
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Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your New D-Link DAP-3712 using the web-based configuration utility. Features Username Password Operation Mode Wi-Fi Mode SSID Encryption Key LAN DHCP Server 802.11 mode Channel Bandwidth TDMA Factory Default Setting admin admin Bridge Access Point dlink WPA2-PSK 1234567890abc IP: 192.168.0.50 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 disable 802.11 ac auto 80 MHz disable D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 17 Factory Default Setting The following table shows the DAP-3712's default settings. Section 3 -
Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your New D-Link DAP-3712 using the web-based configuration utility. Features Username Password Operation Mode Wi-Fi Mode SSID Encryption Key LAN DHCP Server 802.11 mode Channel Bandwidth TDMA Factory Default Setting admin admin Bridge Access Point dlink WPA2-PSK 1234567890abc IP: 192.168.0.50 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 disable 802.11 ac auto 80 MHz disable D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 17 Factory Default Setting The following table shows the DAP-3712's default settings. Section 3 -
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To configure the device, follow these steps: D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 20 You can also click Wizard in the top right corner. Section 3 - Wizard When you are done configuring the IP settings above, enter the default IP address (192.168.0.50) into the DAP-3712 for the first time, the Wizard page will appear. When you log into the address bar of your web browser, and the following login interface will automatic pop-up. Configuration 4.
To configure the device, follow these steps: D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 20 You can also click Wizard in the top right corner. Section 3 - Wizard When you are done configuring the IP settings above, enter the default IP address (192.168.0.50) into the DAP-3712 for the first time, the Wizard page will appear. When you log into the address bar of your web browser, and the following login interface will automatic pop-up. Configuration 4.
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... client. Configuration Client When you enable this to set up the maximum number of MAC addresses that can connect to DAP-3712. Users: Use this function, the clients which Isolation: are connected to the DAP-3712 will be able to set up the VLAN ID for each other. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 28 MAC Filtering: Use this function, you want to allow or disallow to connect to the DAP-3712. Max. Section 3 - Speed Limit: When you enable this to set up a list of clients...
... client. Configuration Client When you enable this to set up the maximum number of MAC addresses that can connect to DAP-3712. Users: Use this function, the clients which Isolation: are connected to the DAP-3712 will be able to set up the VLAN ID for each other. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 28 MAC Filtering: Use this function, you want to allow or disallow to connect to the DAP-3712. Max. Section 3 - Speed Limit: When you enable this to set up a list of clients...
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... no DHCP servers in bridge mode is enabled, the DAP3712 can be accessed with this function in the DAP-3712's network. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 29 When you enable this to get the IP address as well as a router. LAN interface: You can set the IP addresses of the DAP-3712. In Bridge Mode, users can set up the DAP-3712's network mode and IP address. Management Use this function, you can configure the DAP-3712's LAN interface. WAN Interface: In router mode, the physical LAN port becomes the WAN port. Router Mode: In this setting. Section 3 - Configuration...
... no DHCP servers in bridge mode is enabled, the DAP3712 can be accessed with this function in the DAP-3712's network. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 29 When you enable this to get the IP address as well as a router. LAN interface: You can set the IP addresses of the DAP-3712. In Bridge Mode, users can set up the DAP-3712's network mode and IP address. Management Use this function, you can configure the DAP-3712's LAN interface. WAN Interface: In router mode, the physical LAN port becomes the WAN port. Router Mode: In this setting. Section 3 - Configuration...
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Section 3 - Bridge This displays and controls the DAP-3712's bridge Interface policy. Setting: IPv4/IPv6 Use this section, you can configure settings such Settings: as static routes. Configuration Advanced In this to select the LAN port's speed negotiation Interface mode. Setting: VLAN: This displays the DAP-3712 VLAN ID tag. Ethernet Use this section. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 30 In general, users will not need to configure anything in this to add the Static Route rule for the DAPStatic Route: 3712.
Section 3 - Bridge This displays and controls the DAP-3712's bridge Interface policy. Setting: IPv4/IPv6 Use this section, you can configure settings such Settings: as static routes. Configuration Advanced In this to select the LAN port's speed negotiation Interface mode. Setting: VLAN: This displays the DAP-3712 VLAN ID tag. Ethernet Use this section. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 30 In general, users will not need to configure anything in this to add the Static Route rule for the DAPStatic Route: 3712.
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... the LAN port. QoS Priority: Use this setting to define a priority limit on each network port. Interface: Select an interface: Ath0 (wireless) or Eth0 (LAN). For WMM to control the upload/ Shaping: download traffic on the basis of data type. Configuration Traffic Traffic shaping is used to be assigned a higher priority than other data. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 33 Download Enter the maximum download speed. Section 3 - Time-sensitive data (like video/ audio data) can be enabled, the wireless client must support...
... the LAN port. QoS Priority: Use this setting to define a priority limit on each network port. Interface: Select an interface: Ath0 (wireless) or Eth0 (LAN). For WMM to control the upload/ Shaping: download traffic on the basis of data type. Configuration Traffic Traffic shaping is used to be assigned a higher priority than other data. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 33 Download Enter the maximum download speed. Section 3 - Time-sensitive data (like video/ audio data) can be enabled, the wireless client must support...
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..., you set. Configuration Service In the service tab, you can configure the following settings: Time, Automatic Restart, External System Log Server, Ping Watchdog and LED Settings. Internet access is required if this to sync the DAP-3712's time with a dedicated NTP server. Time: Here you can configure the DAP-3712's time settings. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 34 Reboot Period: There are three items can change the time, Type: or click Synchronize to select your time zone. Section 3 - Time Zone: Use this setting is selected, the DAP-3712 will automatically...
..., you set. Configuration Service In the service tab, you can configure the following settings: Time, Automatic Restart, External System Log Server, Ping Watchdog and LED Settings. Internet access is required if this to sync the DAP-3712's time with a dedicated NTP server. Time: Here you can configure the DAP-3712's time settings. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 34 Reboot Period: There are three items can change the time, Type: or click Synchronize to select your time zone. Section 3 - Time Zone: Use this setting is selected, the DAP-3712 will automatically...
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..., the DAP-3712 will reboot the device. If this feature when using ping. It is connecting to wait for example, the IP address of the AP that the client is connecting to ping using the settings that Ping Watchdog is disabled, users will be the IP address of ping replies to . Section 3 - When the web page shows that you enable this feature is enabled in Client/Client (WDS) mode, the IP address should wait between ping requests.
..., the DAP-3712 will reboot the device. If this feature when using ping. It is connecting to wait for example, the IP address of the AP that the client is connecting to ping using the settings that Ping Watchdog is disabled, users will be the IP address of ping replies to . Section 3 - When the web page shows that you enable this feature is enabled in Client/Client (WDS) mode, the IP address should wait between ping requests.
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... decline will drop by 50%. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 36 The default ranges are: LED1: -95 dBm to -71 dBm LED2: -71 dBm to indicate the Configuration: DAP-3712's signal strength. When the signal strength is between 110°C and 135°C, the rate will be 100%. Temperature To extend the working life of the device at different temperatures. At a temperature between...
... decline will drop by 50%. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 36 The default ranges are: LED1: -95 dBm to -71 dBm LED2: -71 dBm to indicate the Configuration: DAP-3712's signal strength. When the signal strength is between 110°C and 135°C, the rate will be 100%. Temperature To extend the working life of the device at different temperatures. At a temperature between...
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... Log Click to the Factory factory default settings. Firmware Click the Browse button and choose a firmware Update: file, then click the Update button to upgrade the firmware to apply the settings. Login Timeout: Enter the time (in the System section: System, Firmware Management, and Account Management. Upload Click Browse to choose the backup configuration Configuration: file and then click Upload to the latest version. Device Name: Enter the device name here. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 37 Restore Click the Reset button to restore the device to download a backup...
... Log Click to the Factory factory default settings. Firmware Click the Browse button and choose a firmware Update: file, then click the Update button to upgrade the firmware to apply the settings. Login Timeout: Enter the time (in the System section: System, Firmware Management, and Account Management. Upload Click Browse to choose the backup configuration Configuration: file and then click Upload to the latest version. Device Name: Enter the device name here. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 37 Restore Click the Reset button to restore the device to download a backup...
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...the device Device Model: Device Model: The model (DAP-3712) Firmware The software version number Version: Uptime: The length of time that the device has been powered on Time: The current time Network: This displays the DAP-3712's network status Network Mode: This indicates whether the device is in the Status section: Status Info In the Info tab, information about the device is configured with a Static IP or DHCP Wired Port This displays the device's LAN MAC Address MAC Address: D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 39 Section 3 - Configuration There are four tabs in Router Mode or Bridge Mode...
...the device Device Model: Device Model: The model (DAP-3712) Firmware The software version number Version: Uptime: The length of time that the device has been powered on Time: The current time Network: This displays the DAP-3712's network status Network Mode: This indicates whether the device is in the Status section: Status Info In the Info tab, information about the device is configured with a Static IP or DHCP Wired Port This displays the device's LAN MAC Address MAC Address: D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 39 Section 3 - Configuration There are four tabs in Router Mode or Bridge Mode...
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... server to check the speed between the two links. Iperf Time: Enter how long the speed test should last. Iperf Type: Select Client or Server Iperf Dual: If you can assign an Iperf server IP address to verify the speed between the tests. Iperf Server: Enter the Iperf server's IP address. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 46 Section 3 - In client mode, you select Iperf Dual, the DAP-3712 will conduct a bi-directional speed test. Iperf Thread: Enter the number...
... server to check the speed between the two links. Iperf Time: Enter how long the speed test should last. Iperf Type: Select Client or Server Iperf Dual: If you can assign an Iperf server IP address to verify the speed between the tests. Iperf Server: Enter the Iperf server's IP address. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 46 Section 3 - In client mode, you select Iperf Dual, the DAP-3712 will conduct a bi-directional speed test. Iperf Thread: Enter the number...
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... Operating Frequency 5180~5320 MHz, 5745~5825 MHz Device Interfaces 1 x 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, reset button Max. Actual data throughput will vary. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 49 Transmit Power¹ 27 dBm LEDs Signal strength Wireless Speed Up to 867 Mbps Antenna Type Dish Bandwidth Support 20/40/80 MHz Antenna Gain 23 dBi Beamwidth...
... Operating Frequency 5180~5320 MHz, 5745~5825 MHz Device Interfaces 1 x 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, reset button Max. Actual data throughput will vary. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DAP-3712 User Manual 49 Transmit Power¹ 27 dBm LEDs Signal strength Wireless Speed Up to 867 Mbps Antenna Type Dish Bandwidth Support 20/40/80 MHz Antenna Gain 23 dBi Beamwidth...