Table of Contents Troubleshooting...............61 Wireless.Basics..............65 What is Wireless? .................66 Tips ....................68 Wireless Modes ................69 Networking.Basics............70 Check your IP address ...............70 Statically Assign an IP address ..........71 Technical.Specifications...........72 Contacting.Technical.Support.........73 Warranty................74 Registration..............82 D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
DAP-1160L Wireless N150 Cloud Access Point Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide Note:.Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1160L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
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D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link DAP-1160L Wireless N150 Cloud Access Point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 150 Mbps*, the DAP-1160L gives you high-speed wireless network access for your home or office.
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ULTIMATE.PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N150 Cloud Access Point (DAP-1160L) is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 13X faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.
This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP-1160L and another WPS enabled device. A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web-based interface.
Press the power button to turn on or turn off the device. Power.Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Press the WPS button to connect another device to the AP through Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS.Button (WPS). D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
A solid orange light indicates the device is rebooting or being reset to factory default. A blinking orange light indicates the device is rebooting in recovery mode. LAN.LED A solid green light indicates the LAN port connection is OK. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Installation Please configure the DAP-1160L with a computer connected directly to the AP. The following page explains how to set up the DAP-1160L. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation The DAP-1160L acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11n or backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Clients must use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel as the AP in order to connect.
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
17. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link AP and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. The next steps will ask you to enter the settings for your Wi-Fi network such as SSID and security password.
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You will then be taken to the mydlink website. If you clicked No. in the previous step, fill out the requested information and click Sign.up to create your mydlink account. You will then be taken to the mydlink website. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
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The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices, browse network users, and configure your router from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch (iOS 3.0 or higher), Android device (1.6 or higher). To download the mydlink lite App, visit the Apple Store, Google Play, or http://mydlink.com/Lite. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-1160L, you may use the web- based configuration utility.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch.Wireless.Setup.Wizard to configure your access point. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, skip to page 23. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP-1160L as an access point. Select Access.Point from the dropdown menu. Then, click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
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Enter a name for your wireless network (SSID). Enter your network key. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click Next to continue. Enter your password and click Next. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
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Select whether you have a mydlink account or if you need to create one. Click Next to continue. If you do not want to register at this time, click Cancel. Note: mydlink registration is only available in AP mode. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
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If you clicked Yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click Login to register your router. If you clicked No, fill out the requested information and click Sign.up to create your mydlink account. You will then be taken to the mydlink website. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Setup You may manually configure your DAP-1160L instead of running the setup wizard. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Enable Auto The Auto.Channel.Scan setting can be selected to allow Channel Scan: the DAP-1160L to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1160L. The...
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Visibility Status: Check the box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1160L. If checked, the SSID of the DAP-1160L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1160L in order to connect to it.
This page allows you use its mydlink cloud services features including online access and management of your device through mydlink portal website. This feature is only available in AP mode. Register mydlink Click to register for mydlink service. service: D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
This parameter allows you to manually add a MAC Filtering filtering rule. Click the Add button to add the new Rule: MAC filtering rule to the MAC Filtering Rules list at the bottom of this screen. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Internal Station This enables connection to an internal station. Connection: Ethernet to WLAN This feature enables Ethernet to WLAN access. Access: HT 20/40 Check to enable or disable this feature. Coexistance: D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This PIN: becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. Add Wireless Click the button to start the wizard to set up the Station: WPS. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Confirm Enter the same password that you entered in the Password: previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy. Enable Check to enable this feature. Graphical Authentication: D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Reboot the Click to reboot the access point. Device: Remove Click to remove the language pack if installed. Language Pack: D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save.Settings. You can also click the.Copy.Your.Computer’s.Time.Settings button at the bottom of the screen. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
The IPv6 Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Enter a start and end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current LAN and wireless LAN information for the DAP-1160L. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP LAN: settings for the access point.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The DAP-1160L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Setting. Log Options: There are several types of logs that can be viewed: System.
Statistics The DAP-1160L keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted.
The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. Connection Time: Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. MAC Address: The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 This page displays all your IPv6 Internet and network connection information. This feature is only available in AP mode. D-Link DAP-1160L User Manual...