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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Advanced ..................42 Wireless Settings ..............21 Advanced Wireless .............42 LAN Settings .................23 Maintenance ................43 DHCP ..................23 Admin ..................43 Static IP ................24 System ..................44 Advanced ..................25 Language Pack ..............45 MAC Address Filter .............25 Firmware ................45 Advanced Wireless .............26 D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Using Windows Vista ..............63 ® Configure WPA-PSK ............65 Using Windows XP ..............66 ® Configure WPA-PSK ............67 Troubleshooting ..............69 Wireless Basics ................ 71 What is Wireless? .................72 Tips ....................74 Wireless Modes ................75 Networking Basics ..............76 D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1155 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows...

  • Page 5: Features

    • Total security - Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network against outside intruders. • Connect home and soho to a wireless network - Create a wireless network for your home and office using the D-Link DAP-1155 as an 802.11n standard Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    You will have 120 seconds to such as computer, switch start the WPS process on and hub. another wireless device. RESET: Power: Pressing the Reset Button restores Receptor for the Power the access point to its original factory Adapter. default settings. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Leds

    Ethernet port. A establish a connection. blinking light indicates Ethernet disconnection. Wireless LED: A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 9: Ap/ Bridge Mode

    Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-1155 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11n or backward- compatible 802.11b/g wireless network adapter 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.

  • Page 10: Bridge Mode

    Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable. The AP Client mode can support one wired client. Example: Connect a gaming console using an Ethernet cable to the DAP-1155. The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which will wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Access Point Mode Change the mode selector to AP on the device. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DAP-1155 to a computer for configuration.

  • Page 12: Wireless Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. Click “Next” to continute. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Access Point Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP-1155 as an access point. Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. Select WPS to connect using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and then click Next.
  • Page 14 Next, enter an encryption key (Network Key). The key can be between 8 and 63 characters and is case-sensitive. You must enter this key on any wireless device that will connect to the DAP-1155. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Save to save your settings. The DAP-1155 will reboot. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Bridge Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration Bridge Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP-1155 as a wireless client. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the same wireless network.
  • Page 17 Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the network you want to connect to. The SSID is case-sensitive. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Connect. Select the type of wireless security you would like to use and click Connect to continue. If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WPA or WPA2, enter the Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. Click Finish to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Manual Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings You may manually configure your DAP-1155 instead of running the setup wizard. • Access Point mode - page 21 • Bridge mode - page 39 D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Access Point Mode

    DAP-1155 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1155. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be grayed out. Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
  • Page 22 Enable Hidden Wireless: Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1155. If enabled, the SSID of the DAP-1155 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1155 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 23: Lan Settings

    DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DHCP Server (usually your router) will automatically assign an IP address to the DAP-1155 . When you turn your DAP-1155 on, it will automatically receive the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DHCP Server.

  • Page 24: Static Ip

    Enter the Gateway of your network (usually the IP address of your router). Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Advanced

    MAC Address List is refused access to the network. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the adapter (client) that you want to filter. Click Save Settings at the top to save the filter rule. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Advanced Wireless

    IGMP Snooping: This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conferencing and streaming audio/video. WLAN Partition: Check to enable WLAN Partition. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the PIN: registrar. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 28: User Limit

    Enable User Check the Enable User Limit box to enable this Limit: feature. User Limit: Enter the maximum number of clients, between 1 and 32. Save Click Save Settings to save and activate the new Settings: changes. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Check this box to require users to type letters or Graphical numbers from a distorted image displayed on Authentication: the login screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 30: System

    Save button above. Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Click to reboot the access point. Reboot the Device: D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Language Pack

    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.

  • Page 32: Time

    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-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 33: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Schedules

    Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. 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-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1155. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.

  • Page 36: Logs

    Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity. Clear: Clear all of the log contents. Save Log: This option will save the access point to a log file on your computer. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Statistics

    RX Packets Displays the number of packets that were dropped Dropped: while receiving, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations. Collisions: Displays the number of collisions. Errors: Displays the number of errors. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Wireless

    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: Displays the MAC address of the wireless client. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Wireless Setting Bridge Mode

    Wireless MAC Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address to packets forward by the DAP-1155. If not manually assigned, Clone: the packet’s source MAC address field will be automatically selected as the DAP-1155 MAC.

  • Page 40: Lan Setting

    LAN/private network. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Static

    Enter the Gateway you want to assign the bridge. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to Device Name: continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Advanced

    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Check this box to require users to type letters or Authentication: numbers from a distorted image displayed on the login screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 44: System

    If you want to save the current access point configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot The Device: Click to reboot the bridge. Clear Language Click to clear the language pack. This will put the Pack: web UI back to English. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Language Pack

    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 site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 46: Time

    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-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 47: System Check

    The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Results: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1155. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the DAP-1155’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.

  • Page 49: Logs

    Updates the log details on the screen so it displays Refresh: any recent activity. Clear all of the log contents. Clear: This option will save the access point to a log file Save Log: on your computer. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Statistics

    RX Packets Displays the number of packets that were dropped Dropped: while receiving, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations. Collisions: Displays the number of collisions. Errors: Displays the number of errors. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Wireless Security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1155 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 52: Configure Wpa-Personal (Ap Mode)

    7. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Ap Mode)

    7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Configure Wep (Bridge Mode)

    6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Configure Wpa-Personal (Bridge Mode)

    7. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Connect To A Wireless Network

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 57 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 58 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Configure Wps

    Section 4 - Security Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DAP-1155 can be configured using Windows 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to ® ® configure the WPS feature of the DAP-1155: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
  • Page 60 Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DAP-1155. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the Router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 61 Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 62 7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait for the configuration to complete. 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the DAP-1155 has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future.

  • Page 63: Using Windows Vista

    Network and Sharing Center. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made. The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection. The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Configure Wpa-Psk

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Using Windows Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Configure Wpa-Psk

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 68 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.168.0.50 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 70 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.

  • Page 71: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 72: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 73 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 74: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 75: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless bridge or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Check Your Ip Address

    This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. Range varies depending on country’s regulation. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Warranty

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...
  • Page 80 The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DAP-1155 User Manual...

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