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D-Link DAP-1160 manual Table of Contents, Wireless Security, Troubleshooting, Wireless Basics

Models: DAP-1160

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Table of Contents

Product Overview	4
Package Contents	4
System Requirements	4
Introduction	5
Features	6
Hardware Overview	7
Connections	7
LEDs	8
Configuration	9
Web-based Configuration Utility	9
Setup Wizard	11
Wireless	16
Wireless Settings	17
LAN	24
LAN Settings	25
Advanced	27
Performance	27
Filter	28
Tools	29
Administrator Settings	29
System Settings	29
Update Firmware	30
Status	31

Device Info	31
Log	32
Stats	33
Client Info	32
Wireless	33
Support	34
Wireless Security	35
What is WEP?	35
Configure WEP	36
What is WPA?	38
Configure WPA-PSK	39
Configure WPA (RADIUS)	40
Connect to a Wireless Network	41
Using Windows® XP	41
Configure WEP	42
Configure WPA-PSK	44
Troubleshooting	46
Wireless Basics	48
What is Wireless?	49
Tips	51
Wireless Modes	52

D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual

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Page Troubleshooting Table of ContentsWireless Security Wireless BasicsCheck your IP address Networking BasicsTechnical Specifications Statically Assign an IP addressSystem Requirements ProductPackageOverviewContentsIntroduction 2 Function available in future firmware upgradeFeatures LAN Ports1-2 Hardware OverviewConnections Hardware Overview WEP/WPA Solid green when wireless security is enabledLEDs Configuration Web-based Configuration UtilityD-Link DAP-1160 User Manual After logging in the Setup Wizard page will be displayedSection 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Setup WizardThe wizard welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continueSection 3 - Configuration D-Link DAP-1160 User ManualGood - WEP Encryption None - No Security Click Next to continue Select the type of wireless security you want to useBest - WPA2 Authentication Better - WPA Authentication Click Next to continueClick Save Section 3 - ConfigurationClick Next to continue D-Link DAP-1160 User ManualClick Save Click SaveWireless Mode Wireless SettingsWireless D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual Access PointSection 3 - Configuration Access Point Settings Wireless ChannelChannel scan mode AP Client SettingsWireless Bridge Settings WDS Security None WEP64/128WDS Security Bridge with AP Mode SettingsChannel scan WEP64/128 Mode SettingsWireless Channel Site SurveyPage Static IP LAN SettingsType Dynamic IPClient List Mode Setting AdvancedPerformance Filters System AdminTools Save SettingsFirmware Status Device InfoLog Settings View LogTraffic Statistics Connected Wireless PCs ListStats WirelessSupport Wireless Security What is WEP?Configure WEP ASCIIYou may enter up to 4 different keys What is WPA? WPA2-Auto Wireless Security Configure WPA-PersonalWPA Wireless Security , Enable WPA2 Wireless Security, or Enable AutoW P A W i r e l e s s S e c u r i t y , E n a b l e Configure WPA EnterpriseWPA2 Wireless Security, or Enable WPA2-Auto Wireless Security 4. Next to Personal / Enterprise, select EnterpriseConnect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XPConfigure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual Configure WPA-PersonalSection 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-Personal passphrase and click Connect Troubleshooting 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?2. What can I do if I forgot my password? Wireless Basics How does wireless work? What is Wireless?Why D-Link Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network WLANHome Who uses wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Small Office and Home OfficeTips Where is wireless used?Centralize your Access Point Eliminate InterferenceWireless Modes SecurityNetworking Basics Check your IP addressStep Statically Assign an IP addressStep Windows XP - Click on Start Control Panel Network Connections Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepNETWORK STANDARDS Technical SpecificationsTransmit Output Power ANTENNASECURITY IMPORTANT NOTE Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementIMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure StatementVersion 1.0 Feb. 1