Statistics ................31 QoS Engine ..............70 Help ................32 Firewall & DMZ .............71 Configuration for Repeater Mode ........33 Advanced Network............72 Web-based Configuration Utility ........33 Routing ................73 Wireless Setup ..............34 Device Administration ...........74 LAN Setup ..............37 Save and Restore ............75 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP ..92 ® Configure WEP/WPA-PSK ..........93 Using Windows Vista (Secured Network) ....94 ® Using Windows Vista (Unsecured Network) ....97 ® Wireless Basics ............. 100 Wireless Modes .............. 104 Networking Basics ............105 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
• Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1150 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows...
• Connect home and soho to a wireless network - Create a wireless network for your home and office using the D-Link DAP-1150 as an 802.11n standard Wireless Access Point. Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and let others wirelessly access your Internet connection.
Pressing the Reset Button restores computer, switch the access point to its original and hub. factory default settings. Power: Receptor for the Power Adapter. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN: Blinking green light Power: Solid green light indicates wireless activity;solid indicates connection to a green light indicates connection power source LAN:Blinking green light indicates activity;Solid green light indicates connection D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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.
AP/Repeater/Router Mode How you use your DAP-1150 will determine which mode you choose on the DAP-1150. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup. Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-1150 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.
The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of each other. Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel. Extending the Wireless Coverage of a Wireless Router Using the DAP-1150 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Router Mode In the Router mode, the DAP-1150 connects to a broadband modem. In this mode, the DAP-1150 also acts as a router for wireless clients on your network and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses.
Configuration for AP Mode Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-1150, you may use the configuration utility that D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the ip address of the DAP-1150.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. Follow the steps to configure your DAP-1150. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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15. Click Next to continue. If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will display the Network Key to be entered on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Choose Manually assign a network key to create your own key. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will display the network key to be entered on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1150. If this option Wireless: is checked, the SSID of the DAP-1150 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1150 in order to connect to it.
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WEP key as before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless you did on the AP. connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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AP with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/ WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the AP. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 7. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Check the box to transfer the DNS server Relay: information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the AP for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DAP-1150 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address...
Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
AP. Putting an asterisk (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DAP-1150. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the LAN IP address of the DAP-1150 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
If you want to save the current AP configuration settings, use the Save button above. Clear Language Click the Clear button to uninstall the language Pack: pack. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the AP 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DAP-1150. It will display the LAN, and Wireless information. Wired: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the AP. Wireless Displays the wireless MAC address and your 802.11N:...
Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information &Level: requested: “System, Firewall & Security, AP Status, Critical, Warning and Information” Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP-1150 on the LAN port. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Configuration for Repeater Mode Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-1150, you may use the configuration utility that D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the ip address of the DAP-1150.
SSID is case-sensitive. Wireless Mode: Select Repeater mode. Enable Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1150. By default Wireless the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit Channel: the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network.
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WEP In Repeater mode, use the same wireless security method of on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as root AP is reguired. you did on the AP. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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AP with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA/ WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the AP. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Check the box to transfer the DNS server Relay: information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the AP for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DAP-1150 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address...
Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. NOTE: Some options are unavailabe in Repeater mode. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
AP. Putting an asterisk (*) into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended. Port: The port number used to access the DAP-1150. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the LAN IP address of the DAP-1150 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
If you want to save the current AP configuration settings, use the Save button above. Clear Language Click the Clear button to uninstall the language Pack: pack. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the AP 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DAP-1150. It will display the LAN, and Wireless information. Wired: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the AP. Wireless Displays the wireless MAC address and your 802.11N:...
Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information &Level: requested: “System, Firewall & Security, AP Status, Critical, Warning and Information” Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP-1150 on the LAN port. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Configuration for Router Mode Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-1150, you may use the configuration utility that D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the ip address of the DAP-1150.
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router. Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, you will be directed to the first window of the wizard. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Click Next to continue. If you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username and password. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider. Click Next to continue. Click Connect to save your settings. Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router has finished rebooting, the opening window will be displayed. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your Address: ISP. Secondary DNS This is optional. Address: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Primary / Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) server IP address Secondary assigned by your ISP. Addresses: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Connection Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. Mode Select: D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Time: connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. Connect Mode: Select either Always-on, Manual, or Connect-on demand. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
(as previously described for PPTP connections). In addition, the second step also includes an option to use a MAC address that will always be associated with the connection. The MAC address is entered manually or copied from the computer. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1150. If this option Wireless: is checked, the SSID of the DAP-1150 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1150 in order to connect to it.
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WEP key as you Router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish did on the Router. wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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WPA/ WPA2 (whichever of the three options you have selected above) on your adapter and enter the same network key as you did on the router. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 6. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 7. If you have a secondary RADIUS server, enter its IP address, port, and secret key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Check the box to transfer the DNS server Relay: information from your ISP to your computers. If unchecked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. Refer to the next page for DHCP information. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DAP-1150 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address...
Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. This is the default setting. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
The schedule of time when the network filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Start Port/ Enter the port or ports that you want to open. If End Port: you want to open one port, enter the same port in both boxes. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Any D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DAP-1150. Rule: Check the box to enable the rule.
The schedule of time when the parental control filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set Schedule: to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Maintenance > Schedules section. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results. Detected When Connection Type is set to automatic, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here. xDSL: D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
This section will allow you to set up a DMZ host and to set up firewall rules. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DAP-1150, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. It allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet. This feature is useful for gaming purposes.
UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Unchecking the box will not allow the DAP-1150 to Ping Respond: respond to Pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Tick this checkbox to allow the WAN port to be “Pinged”.
The IP address of the packets that will take this route. Subnet Mask: The subnet of the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Gateway: Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Port: The port number used to access the DAP-1150. For example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the WAN IP address of the DAP-1150 and 8080 is the port used for the Web-Management interface. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboots: Click the Reboots button on the left side of the window to restart the Router. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the Router 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.
Dyn.Dns.org(free), and Dyn.Dns. org(Static). Host Name: Enter the host name of the DDNS server. Username: Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server. Password: Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Ping Test: 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. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Saving: settings to copy your PC’s time settings. Tick the “Automatically synchronize with Server D-Link’s Internet time server” checkbox and Used: then use the drop-down menu to select an NTP Server. NTP is short for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers.
Tick this check box if the new schedule rule applies to the full 24-hour period. Start Time/ If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full End Time: 24-hour period, untick the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Click the checkbox(es) of the type of log information Level: requested: “System, Firewall & Security, Router Status, Critical, Warning and Information” Send by Mail: Enter the your SNTP server name(or IP address) and enter your mail address before sending your system log by mail. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This window displays the current information for the DAP-1150. It will display the LAN, WAN, and Wireless information. If your WAN connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a DHCP Release button and a DHCP Renew button will be displayed.
View the last page of the log. Previous: View the previous page. Next: View the next page. Clear: Clear the log. Link to Log Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings Settings: window (Maintenance > Log Settings). D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The window below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP-1150 on both the WAN and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless client. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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-1150 offers the following types of security: • WPA-Personal (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-Enterprise (Extensible Authentication Protocol) •...
7. 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-1150 User Manual...
WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA2-Auto-PSK/WPA2-Auto-EAP accepts wireless clients that use WPA or WPA2. Authentication is sill necessary. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
7. 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 WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA2-Auto-Personal on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP or WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WEP or WPA-PSK key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
The following are step-by-step directions to connect to a secured wireless network using Windows ® Vista. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. The following window displays connection progress. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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[SSID name] window. When you are finished, click the Connect button. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection on an unsecured network using Windows ® Vista. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the connection progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
Strictly adhering to IEEE standards, the D-Link wireless family of products allows 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.
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Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is a worldwide leader and an 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.
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• Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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Public places that offer wireless access is usually called a “hotspot”. 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.
An Infrastructure network contains an AP or a wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or the AP. 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-1150 User Manual...
DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot in a hotel, coffee shop, airport, or another public place, please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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-1150 User Manual...
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-20 to 65 C RECEIVE SENSITIVITY OPERATING HUMIDITY SECURITY 10% to 90% non-condensing - 64/128-bit WEP data encryption STORAGE HUMIDITY - WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK - WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP 5% to 95% non-condensing - TKIP, AES - SSID broadcast disable function D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...