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D-Link AirPremier N DAP-2310 User Manual

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Summary of AirPremier N DAP-2310

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 d-link dap-2310 user manual table of contents product overview ..............................................................4 package contents ......................................................................... 4 system requirements .............................................................

  • Page 3

    3 d-link dap-2310 user manual table of contents authentication settings - remote radius ...........53 authentication settings - ldap ................................54 authentication settings - pop3 ................................55 login page upload ...................................................

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    4 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 1 - product overview d-link dap-2310 airpremier ® n 2.4g high power access point cat5 ethernet cable two detachable antennas power adapter cd-rom with user manual install guide system requirements • computers with windows ® , macintosh ® , or linux-based operati...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    5 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction the dap-2310 802.11n ap increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efficiently. With the dap-2310, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files a...

  • Page 6

    6 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 1 - product overview eap (extensible authentication protocol) is available through the windows ® xp operating system. You will need to use the same type of eap protocol on all devices in your network when using the 802.1x feature. *maximum wireless signal rate d...

  • Page 7: Features

    7 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 1 - product overview • five different operation modes - capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: access point, wds with ap, wds, wireless client or ap repeater mode . • faster wireless networking with ...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    8 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation wireless basics d-link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-link wireless products provides you with ac...

  • Page 9: Standards-Based Technology

    9 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation standards-based technology the dap-2310 wireless access point utilizes the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. The ieee 802.11n standard is an extension of the 802.11b and 802.11g standards that came before it. It increases the maximum wire...

  • Page 10

    10 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the d-link airpremier ® n wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, th...

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    11 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation hardware overview leds 1 power led this light will be solid green when the unit is powered on. 2 wlan led this light will be flickering green when the 2.4ghz frequency is in use. 3 lan led this light will be flickering green when there is activ...

  • Page 12: Connections

    12 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation connections hardware overview 1 2 3 1 lan port connects the dap-2310 to a switch or pc. 2 reset reset the access point. 3 power receptor receptor for power adapter..

  • Page 13: Five Operational Modes

    13 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation five operational modes wireless client ap repeater ap acts as a wireless network adapter for your ethernet- enabled device ap acts as repeater to extend to wireless coverage. Access point (ap) create a wireless lan wds with ap wirelessly connec...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    14 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 2 - installation getting started 1. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the rear panel of the dap-2310 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The power led will turn on to indicate proper operation. 2. Using a...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    15 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration to configure the dap-2310, use a computer that is connected to the dap-2310 with an ethernet cable (see the network layout diagram ). Launch your web browser. Type the ip address of the dap-2310 in the address field (http://192.1...

  • Page 16: Save and Activate Settings

    16 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration after successfully logging into the dap-2310, the following screen will appear: when making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the button at the bottom of each screen to save (not activate) your configuration cha...

  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    17 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration basic settings wireless access point mode 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 n...

  • Page 18

    18 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration channel width: authentication: 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 wireless de...

  • Page 19: Wds With Ap Mode

    19 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wds with ap mode select 2.4ghz 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 s...

  • Page 20

    20 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration 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 con...

  • Page 21: Wds Mode

    21 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wds mode in wds mode, the dap-2310 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless ap. Wds is selected from the drop-down menu. Service set identifier (ssid) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area ne...

  • Page 22

    22 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration 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...

  • Page 23: Wireless Client Mode

    23 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wireless client mode wireless band: mode: network name (ssid): ssid visibility: auto channel selection: channel: channel width: site survey: select 2.4ghz from the drop-down menu. Wireless client is selected from the drop-down menu. Service se...

  • Page 24

    24 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration select open system to communicate the key across the network. Select wpa-personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No radius server is required. Check to enable clone mac. This feature will allow you to change t...

  • Page 25: Ap Repeater Mode

    25 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration ap repeater mode mode: network name (ssid): ssid visibility: auto channel selection: channel: channel width: site survey: authentication: wireless band: 2.4 ghz ap repeater is selected from the pull-down menu. Service set identifier (ssid) is ...

  • Page 26

    26 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration open system/shared key authentication encryption: key type*: key size: key index (1-4): key: use the radio button to disable or enable encryption. Select hex or ascii. Select 64 bits or 128 bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the ac...

  • Page 27

    27 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wpa/wpa2-personal authentication when wpa-personal is selected for authentication type, you must also select a wpa mode from the drop- down menu: auto (wpa or wpa2), wpa2 only, or wpa only. Wpa and wpa2 use different algorithms. Auto (wpa or w...

  • Page 28

    28 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wpa/wpa2-enterprise authentication when wpa-enterprise is selected, you must also select a wpa mode from the drop-down menu: auto (wpa or wpa2), wpa2 only, or wpa only. Wpa and wpa2 use different algorithms. Auto (wpa or wpa2) allows you to us...

  • Page 29: 802.1X Authentication

    29 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration 802.1x authentication select the interval during which the group key will be valid (300 is the recommended value). A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. Enter the ip address of the radius server. Enter the radius port. Enter the rad...

  • Page 30: Lan

    30 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration static ip (manual) is chosen here. Choose this option if you do not have a dhcp server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static ip address to the dap-2310. When dynamic ip (dhcp) is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out....

  • Page 31: Ipv6

    31 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration check to enable the ipv6. Auto is chosen here. Choose this option the dap-2310 can get ipv6 address automatically or use static to set ipv6 address manually. Dap-2310. When auto is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. Enter the ...

  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    32 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration advanced settings performance *maximum wireless signal rate derived from ieee standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buil...

  • Page 33

    33 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value in milliseconds. The default (100) is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of wireless clients, while setting a ...

  • Page 34: Multi-Ssid

    34 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration the device supports up to four multiple service set identifiers. In the basic > wireless section, you can set the primary ssid. The ssid’s factory default setting is dlink. The ssid can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless netw...

  • Page 35

    35 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration check the enable priority box at the top of this window to enable. Select the priority from the drop-down menu. Select enable or disable. When you select open system, toggle between enable and disable. If enable is selected, the key type, key ...

  • Page 36: Vlan

    36 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration vlan vlan list the dap-2310 supports vlans. Vlans can be created with a name and vid. Mgmt (tcp stack), lan, primary multiple ssid, and wds connection can be assigned to vlans as they are physical ports. Any packet which enters the dap-2310 wi...

  • Page 37: Port List

    37 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration port list the port list tab displays the current ports. If you want to configure the guest and internal networks on a virtual lan (vlan), the switch and dhcp server you are using must also support vlans. As a prerequisite step, configure a por...

  • Page 38: Add/edit Vlan

    38 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration add/edit vlan the add/edit vlan tab is used to configure vlans. Once you have made the desired changes, click the save button to let your changes take effect. Use the radio button to toggle to enable. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for th...

  • Page 39: Pvid Setting

    39 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration pvid setting the pvid setting tab is used to enable/disable the port vlan identifier auto assign status as well as to configure various types of pvid settings. Click the save button to let your changes take effect. Use the radio button to togg...

  • Page 40: Intrusion

    40 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration intrusion the wireless intrusion protection window is used to set aps as all, valid, neighborhood, rogue, and new. Click the save button to let your changes take effect. The choices include all, valid, neighbor, rogue, and new. Click this butt...

  • Page 41: Schedule

    41 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration schedule the wireless schedule settings window is used to add and modify scheduling rules on the device. Click the save button to let your changes take effect. Use the drop-down menu to enable the device’s scheduling feature. Enter a name for ...

  • Page 42: Internal Radius Server

    42 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration internal radius server the dap-2310 features a built-in radius server. Once you have finished adding a radius account, click the save button to let your changes take effect. The newly-created account will appear in this radius account list. Th...

  • Page 43

    43 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration arp spoofing prevention settings the arp spoofing prevention feature allows users to add ip/mac address mapping to prevent arp spoofing attack. This check box allows you to enable the arp spoofing prevention function. Enter a gateway ip addres...

  • Page 44: Bandwidth Optimization

    44 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration bandwidth optimization the bandwidth optimization window allows the user to manage the bandwidth of the device and arrange the bandwidth for various wireless clients. When the bandwidth optimization ruile is finished, click the add button. To ...

  • Page 45

    45 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration allocate specific bw for ssid: band: ssid index: downlink speed: uplink speed: all clients share the total bandwidth. Use the drop-down menu to toggle the wireless band between 2.4ghz and 5ghz. Use the drop-down menu to select the ssid for the...

  • Page 46: Ap Array

    46 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration ap array an ap array is a set of devices on a network that are organized into a single group to increase ease of management. This check box allows the user to enable the ap array function. The three modes that are available are master, backup ...

  • Page 47: Ap Array Scan

    47 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration ap array scan the ap array window is used to create up to 32 aps on a local network to be organized into a single group in order to increase ease of management. Click the save button to let your changes take effect. Central wifimanager and ap ...

  • Page 48: Configuration Settings

    48 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration settings in the ap array configuration settings windows, users can specify which settings all the aps in the group will inherit from the master ap. Make the required selection in this window and click the save button to accept th...

  • Page 49: Auto-Rf

    49 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration auto-rf in this windows, users can view and configure the automatic radio frequency settings as well as configure the the auto-initiate period and threshold values. Click the save button to accept the changes made. Select to enable or disable ...

  • Page 50: Load Balance

    50 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration load balance in this window, users can view and configure the ap array’s load balancing settings. Click the save button to accept the changes made. Select to enable or disable the load balance feature here. Enter the active threshold value her...

  • Page 51: Captive Portal

    51 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration captive portal authentication settings - ticket the captive portal is a built-in web authentication server. When a station connects to an ap, the web brower will be redirected to a web authentication page. In this windows, user can view and co...

  • Page 52

    52 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration authentication settings - user/password select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are ticket, user/password, remote radius, ldap and pop3. In this section we’ll discuss the user/password option. Enter the restricte...

  • Page 53

    53 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration authentication settings - remote radius select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are ticket, user/password, remote radius, ldap and pop3. In this section we’ll discuss the remote radius option. Select the remote r...

  • Page 54

    54 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration authentication settings - ldap select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are ticket, user/password, remote radius, ldap and pop3. In this section we’ll discuss the ldap option. Enter the ldap server’s ip address or...

  • Page 55

    55 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration authentication settings - pop3 select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are ticket, user/password, remote radius, ldap and pop3. In this section we’ll discuss the ticket option. Enter the pop3 server’s ip address ...

  • Page 56: Login Page Upload

    56 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration login page upload in this window, users can upload a custom login page picture that will be used by the captive portal feature. Click the browse button to navigate to the image file, located on the managing computer and then click the upload b...

  • Page 57: Web Redirection

    57 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration web redirection in this windows, users can view and configure the web redirection settings for the captive portal hosted by this access point. Wireless clients will be redirected to this web site prior and after authentication. Click the save ...

  • Page 58: Dhcp Server

    58 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration dhcp server dynamic pool settings the dhcp address pool defines the range of the ip address that can be assigned to stations in the network. A dynamic pool allows wireless stations to receive an available ip with lease time control. If needed ...

  • Page 59

    59 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration enter the ip address of the domain name system (dns) server. The dns server translates domain names such as www.Dlink.Com into ip addresses. Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable. (an example of a domain name is: www.Dlink.Com.) ...

  • Page 60: Static Pool Setting

    60 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration static pool setting the dhcp address pool defines the range of ip addresses that can be assigned to stations on the network. A static pool allows specific wireless stations to receive a fixed ip without time control. Dynamic host configuration...

  • Page 61

    61 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration specify the gateway address for the wireless network. Specify the windows internet naming service (wins) server address for the wireless network. Winsis a system that determines the ip address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned ...

  • Page 62: Current Ip Mapping List

    62 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration current ip mapping list this window displays information about the current assigned dhcp dynamic and static ip address pools. This information is available when you enable dhcp server on the ap and assign dynamic and static ip address pools. T...

  • Page 63: Filters

    63 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration filters wireless mac acl displays the current wireless band rate. Select disable to disable the filters function. Select accept to accept only those devices with mac addresses in the access control list. All other devices not on the list will ...

  • Page 64: Wlan Partition

    64 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wlan partition displays the current wireless band rate. Select enable or disable. The default is enable. When disabled, all data from the ethernet to associated wireless devices will be blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to the ethe...

  • Page 65: Traffic Control

    65 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration traffic control uplink/downlink settings the uplink/downlink setting allows users to customize the downlink and uplink interfaces including specifying downlink/uplink bandwidth rates in mbits per second. These values are also used in the qos a...

  • Page 66: Qos

    66 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration qos quality of service (qos) enhances the experience of using a network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. A qos rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications, the priori...

  • Page 67: Traffic Manager

    67 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration traffic manager the traffic manager feature allows users to create traffic management rules that specify how to deal with listed client traffic and specify downlink/ uplink speed for new traffic manager rules. Click the save button to let your...

  • Page 68: Status

    68 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration status device information this read-only window displays the configuration settings of the dap-2310, including the firmware version and the device's mac address. Device information:.

  • Page 69: Client Information

    69 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration the following information is available for each client communicating with the dap-2310. Client information this window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the dap-2310. Client information: displays the s...

  • Page 70: Wds Information

    70 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wds information the following information is available for each client communicating with the dap-2310. T h i s w i n d o w d i s p l a y s t h e w i r e l e s s distribution system information for clients currently connected to the dap-2310. ...

  • Page 71: Stats

    71 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration stats ethernet this page displays transmitted and received count statistics for packets and bytes. Ethernet traffic statistics:.

  • Page 72: Wlan Traffic

    72 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration wlan traffic this page displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. Wlan traffic statistics:.

  • Page 73: Log

    73 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration log view log 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...

  • Page 74: Log Settings

    74 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration log settings enter the ip address of the server you would like to send the dap-2310 log to. Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: system activity, wireless activity, and notice. Check to enable email no...

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    75 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration check one or more of the five main categories to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next five pages. Maintenance administration settings.

  • Page 76: Limit Administrator

    76 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration limit administrator each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Check the box provided and the enter the specific vlan id that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Check to enable...

  • Page 77: System Name Settings

    77 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration system name settings each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. The name of the device. The default name is d-link dap-2310. The physical location of the device, e.G. 72nd floor, d-link hq. S...

  • Page 78: Login Settings

    78 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration login settings each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Enter a user name. The default is admin. When changing your password, enter the old password here. When changing your password, enter...

  • Page 79: Console Settings

    79 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration console settings each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Select the type of protocol you would like to use, telnet or ...

  • Page 80: Snmp Settings

    80 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration snmp settings each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Check the box to enable the snmp functions. This option is disabled by default. Enter the public snmp community string. Enter the priv...

  • Page 81

    81 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration enable central wifimanager: central wifimanager settings the central wifimanager section is used to create a set of aps on the internet to be organized into a single group in order to increase ease of management. Central wifimanager and ap arr...

  • Page 82

    82 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration firmware and ssl certification upload the current firmware version is displayed above the file location field. After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the dap-2310 from http://support.Dlink.Com to your local computer, use the...

  • Page 83: Configuration File Upload

    83 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration file upload click the browse button to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click upload to apply the configuration settings to the dap-2310. Click download to save the cu...

  • Page 84: Time and Date

    84 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration time and date displays the current time and date settings. Check to enable the ap to get system time from an ntp server. Enter the ntp server url or ip address. Use the drop-down menu to select your correct time zone. Check the box to enable d...

  • Page 85: System

    85 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration system system settings click restart to restart the dap-2310. Click restore to restore the dap-2310 back to factory default settings. Click clear to remove any loaded language packs. Restart the device: restore to factory default settings: cle...

  • Page 86: Help

    86 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 3 - configuration help scroll down the help page for topics and explanations. Help:.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    87 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dap-2310. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows ® xp...

  • Page 88

    88 d-link dap-2310 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting 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. • make sure you have an updated java-enable...

  • Page 89

    89 d-link dap-2310 user manual appendix b - networking basics statically assign an ip address if you are not using a dhcp capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static ip address, please follow the steps below: step 1 windows ® 2000: click on start > settings > control panel > network conne...

  • Page 90

    90 d-link dap-2310 user manual appendix b - networking basics 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..

  • Page 91

    91 d-link dap-2310 user manual appendix b - networking basics • configure your internet settings: • go to start > settings > control panel. Double-click the internet options icon. From the security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • click the connection tab and set th...

  • Page 92: Technical Specifications

    92 d-link dap-2310 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.11n • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u • ieee 802.3ab • ieee 802.3af network management • web browser interface http secure http (https) • central wifimanager • ap...

  • Page 93

    93 d-link dap-2310 user manual appendix e - warranty leds • power • lan • 2.4 ghz temperature • operating: 0˚c to 40˚c • storing: -20˚c to 65˚c humidity • operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) certifications dimensions • l = 148mm • w = 111mm • h = 28mm weight • 227g.