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How to view log on D-Link DAP-2553

The AP’s embedded memory displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. The log information includes but is not limited to the following items: cold start AP, upgrading firmware, client associate and disassociate with AP, and web login. The web page holds up to 500 logs.

Log Settings on DAP-2553

Log Server/IP Address:Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the D-Link DAP-2553 log to.

Log Type:Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice.

Email Notification:Check to enable Email notification.

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):Select the SMTP server from the drop-down menu.

Authentication:Check to enable authentication.

SSL / TLS:Check to enable SSL/TLS authentication.

From Email Address:Enter the “From” email address.

To Email Address:Enter the destination email address.

Email Server Address:Enter the Email Server Address.

SMTP Port:Enter the SMTP port.

Username:Enter your email username.

Password:Enter your email password.

Confirm Password:Enter your email password again.

Schedule:Select when to send the log to your email (in hours). You will receive an email when the log is full too.

Tags: Dap-2553, log, Log Settings

The D-Link DWL-G730AP 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 Automatically. Your computer will then pull an IP address automatically from the D-Link DWL-G730AP.

1.Access Point Mode

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Home tab and then click DHCP.

Step 4: By default DHCP server is disabled. Select Enabled using the radio buttons to use the D-Link DWL-G730AP as a DHCP server. If enabled, enter the starting and ending IP address and select a lease time using the drop-down list next to Lease Time.

Starting IP Address - The first IP address in the range that can be assigned to a device on the network.

Ending IP Address - The last IP address in the range that can be assigned to a device on the network.

Lease Time - The length of time that the DHCP function of the D-Link DWL-G730AP will automatically regenerate the IP addresses to the devices on the network.

Step 5:Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Note: Clients on the network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses will be listed in the DHCP Client Table.

2.Router Mode

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click on the Home tab and then click DHCP.

Step 4: Configure the following settings:

DHCP Server – Using the radio buttons select Enabled to use the built-in DHCP server or Disabled to use another DHCP server on the network.
Starting IP Address – The starting IP address for the DHCP server´s assignment.
Ending IP Address - The ending IP address for the DHCP server´s IP assignment.
Lease Time – The length of time for the IP lease.

3.Static DHCP

Static DHCP is used to allow the DHCP server to assign static IP addresses via specific MAC addresses.

Static DHCP – Using the radio buttons select Enabled to enable Static DHCP or Disabled to disable it.
Name - Enter a name to identify the device.
IP – Enter the last digits of the IP address that you want to statically assign.
MAC Address – Enter the MAC address of the computer that will be assigned the static IP address.
DHCP Client – Use the drop down list to view clients currently connected to the DWL-G730AP. To copy the MAC address into the MAC address section above, select the device from the drop-down list and then click Clone.

Step 5: Click Apply to save the new settings.

Tags: Access Point, dhcp server, DWL-G730AP, Pocket Router

Step 1: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link DWL-G730AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.30). Press Enter.

Step 2: The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

Step 3: Click the Advanced tab and then click Performance to the left.

Step 4: Configure the following settings:

Beacon Interval - Beacons are packets sent by an D-Link access point to synchronize a wireless network. 100 is the recommended value.

RTS Threshold – This value should be left at the default value of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256-2432 are recommended.

Fragmentation – This value should be left at the default value of 2346. If you are experiencing high packet error rate, slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256-2346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance.

DTM Interval (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) – Enter a value between 1-255 (default is 3). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

TX Rates – Select the transmission rate for the network using the drop-down list. By default it is set to Auto. If clients are experiencing connection problems, lock down the TX rate.

Mode Setting - Wireless networks will only transmit data at the speed of the slowest device on the network. To ensure max speed, select G Mode. Only 802.11G devices will be allowed to connect to the network. To allow both 802.11b and 802.11g devices to connect to the network, select Mix Mode using the radio buttons.

Preamble Type – By default the preamble is set to Short Preamble. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check) used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters. CRC is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors. High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type. Otherwise, it is recommended to change the preamble to Long Preamble.

Authentication (only available in Router Mode):

Open System – Allow all computers to communicate across the network.
Shared Key – Limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings.
WPA-PSK - Wi-Fi protected access without a RADIUS server.
SSID Broadcast (Service Set Identifier) – SSID is the name that identifies a wireless network. All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication. If SSID broadcast is disabled the SSID will not be visible. The only way to connect is to manually enter the SSID on the device. When enabled devices can scan for the SSID and connect.

Antenna Transmit Power - Limiting antenna power can be useful for security purposes.

Step 5: Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.

Tags: Authentication, DWL-G730AP, performance, Router Mode

DAP-1525 Wireless Modes

Access Point Mode – The DAP-1525 acts as a central connection point for any wireless client that has an 802.11n or backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Multiple clients can connect to the AP at the same time. You may chose 2.4GHz or 5GHz with the mode switch.

Bridge Mode – The D-Link DAP-1525 wirelessly connects separate local area networks (LANs) that can’t easily be connected together with a cable.

One Touch AP Configuration

1. Press the WPS button on your Router or Access Point. WPS LED will flash on and off.
2. Press WPS Push Button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds.
3. When One click AP setup is complete, your DAP-1525 will have the same Wireless settings as your existing Router or AP.

WPS – Push Button Setup

Step 1 – Insert the power adapter into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the DAP-1525 and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. (This unit is to be used only with the power supply provided by the manufacturer)

Step 2 – Check the status of the DAP-1525 by checking the LED (orange LED blinks at bridge mode and green LED blinks at AP mode). Push the button on the right hand side of the DAP-1525 to initiate a secured wireless connection.

Step 3 – Within 120 seconds, push the WPS button on your WPS-enabled router or access point (if the DAP-1525 is in Bridge Mode) or your wireless clients (AP Mode) to link them together.

Step 4 – Once the WPS button stops blinking, you can move the DAP-1525 to the desired location.

Step 5 – Plug the Ethernet cable between the device you wish to use and theDAP-1525, and then power on the DAP-1525.

D-Link DAP-1525 Configuration

Step 1 – Connect the D-Link DAP-1525 to your computer using the supplied Ethernet cable. Once you configure the device, you can place it into your network.

Note: To login to your DAP-1525, you must statically assign an IP address (192.168.0.x where x is between 2 and 254, and not 50) on your computer. Refer to the Networking Basics section in the user manual located on the supplied CD for more information.

Step 2 – To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192.168.0.50 in the address field.

Step 3 – Type admin and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.

Step 4 – Once you login, click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your D-Link DAP-1525.

Step 5 -Select the configuration method. You may select either WPS or Manual, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure your DAP-1525.

Step 6 – If you selected Manual, enter a name for your network. Then, enter a key for your network key. Click Next to continue.

Step 7 – Once you are finished configuring your DAP-1525, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable and place it in your network. Also, change your IP settings on your computer back to the original values.
For more information on configuration

Tags: DAP-1525, Install Guide, Wi-Fi Booster

1.Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode:

Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu.

Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case-sensitive.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that provides the best wireless performance. Enable is set by default. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up.

All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, first toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to make the desired selection.

Allows you to select the channel width you would like to operate in. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network.

Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or 802.11x.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not available.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server.

Select 802.11x to secure your network using 802.11x authentication.

2.WDS with AP mode

In WDS with AP mode, the D-Link DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP.

Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu.

WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu.

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID visibility. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to all network users.

Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel that will provide the best wireless performance. This feature is not supported in WDS with AP mode. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up.

All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, use the drop-down menu to make the desired selection. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.)

Allows you to select the channel width you would like to operate in. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with.

Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not available.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required.

3.WDS mode

In WDS mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.

Tags: AP mode, Dap-2553, POE Access Point, WDS