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Table of Contents

Package Contents ......................................................................... 4

System Requirements ................................................................. 5

Introduction ................................................................................... 6

Features ............................................................................................ 8

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 9

Connections ........................................................................... 9

LEDs .........................................................................................10

Installation........................................................................11

Access Point Mode .............................................................12

Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................13

Quick Setup Wizard ....................................................................14

Configuration....................................................................17

Web-based Configuration Utility ..........................................17

Wireless Setup Wizard ...............................................................18

Access Point Mode .............................................................19

Manual Configuration ...............................................................23

Wireless Setup ......................................................................23

Access Point Mode ........................................................24

Mydlink Settings ............................................................26

Advanced ......................................................................................27

Access Control .....................................................................27

Advanced Wireless .............................................................28

Wi-Fi Protected Setup .......................................................29

Maintenance ................................................................................30

Admin .....................................................................................30

System ....................................................................................31

Language Pack .....................................................................32

Firmware ................................................................................32

Time .........................................................................................33

System Check .......................................................................34

Schedules ..............................................................................35

Status ..............................................................................................36

Device Info ............................................................................36

Logs .........................................................................................37

Statistics .................................................................................38

Wireless ..................................................................................39

IPv6 ..........................................................................................40

Help .................................................................................................41

Wireless.Security..............................................................42

What is WEP? ................................................................................43

Configure WEP .............................................................................44

What is WPA? ................................................................................45

Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................46

Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ..........................................47

Connect.to.a.Wireless.Network........................................48

Using Windows

XP ....................................................................48

Configure WPA-PSK ....................................................................49

Using Windows Vista

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Configure WPA-PSK ....................................................................53

Using Windows

7 .......................................................................54

Configure WPS .....................................................................57

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Summary of DAP-1160L

Page 2: Table of Contents
2 d-link dap-1160l user manual table of contents package contents ......................................................................... 4 system requirements ................................................................. 5 introduction ............................................................
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3 d-link dap-1160l user manual table of contents troubleshooting...............................................................61 wireless.Basics..................................................................65 what is wireless? .......................................................................
Page 4: Package Contents
4 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview note:.Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the dap-1160l will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Package contents dap-1160l wireless n150 cloud access point ethernet cable quick i...
Page 5: System Requirements
5 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview system requirements network.Requirements • an ethernet-based network • ieee 802.11n/g wireless clients (ap mode) • ieee 802.11n/g wireless network (ap mode) • 10/100 ethernet web-based.Configuration. Utility.Requirements computer.With.The.F...
Page 6: Introduction
6 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview introduction d-link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new d-link dap-1160l wireless n150 cloud access point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 150 mbps*, the dap-1160l gives you ...
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7 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview total.Performance provides extended wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. Total.Security the most complete set of security features including wpa/wpa2 encryption to protect your network against outside intruders. Ult...
Page 8: Features
8 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview •. Faster.Wireless.Networking.- the dap-1160l provides up to 150 mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gami...
Page 9: Hardware Overview
9 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview connections 1 lan.Port connect 10/100 ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 reset.Button hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default settings. All the le...
Page 10: Hardware Overview
10 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds 1 1 power.Led a solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A blinking green light indicates the device is trying to establish a connection through wps. A solid orange light indicates the dev...
Page 11: Installation
11 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation installation please configure the dap-1160l with a computer connected directly to the ap. The following page explains how to set up the dap-1160l..
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12 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation the dap-1160l acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11n or backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the ap. Clients must use the same ssid (wireless network name) and c...
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13 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the d-link 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, that the number,...
Page 14: Quick Setup Wizard
14 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation quick setup wizard if this is your first time installing the access point, open your web browser such as internet explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://dlinkap.Local.In the address field. Note:.If you have multiple dap-1160l devices on t...
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15 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation if you have selected ap mode, after you have confirmed your wi-fi network settings, the wizard will check for internet connectivity and then display the mydlink registration screen. To use the mydlink service (mydlink. Com or the mydlink lite ...
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16 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 2 - installation after you have signed up for your mydlink account, you can use the mydlink portal at http://mydlink.Com.Whether you have a mac or a pc. You can also use the mydlink app for your smartphone or tablet device. The mydlink app will allow you to re...
Page 17: Configuration
17 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration configuration this section will show you how to configure your new d-link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based configuration utility if you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance ...
Page 18: Wireless Setup Wizard
18 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration click launch.Wireless.Setup.Wizard to configure your access point. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, skip to page 23. Wireless setup wizard click next to continue..
Page 19: Access Point Mode
19 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration this wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your dap-1160l as an access point. Access point mode select access.Point from the dropdown menu. Then, click next to continue. Click next to continue..
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20 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration enter a name for your wireless network (ssid). Enter your network key. This key must be entered on your wireless clients. Click next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click next. Enter your password and click next...
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21 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration the following screen will show you your network name and password to enter on your wireless clients. Click save to finish the setup wizard. After the wizard has detected internet connectivity, the mydlink registration screen will appear. To u...
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22 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration if you clicked yes, enter your mydlink account name (email address) and password. Click login to register your router. If you clicked no, fill out the requested information and click sign.Up to create your mydlink account. You will then be ta...
Page 23: Manual Configuration
23 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration manual configuration wireless setup you may manually configure your dap-1160l instead of running the setup wizard..
Page 24: Access Point Mode
24 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration enable wireless: wireless network name: 802.11 mode: enable auto channel scan: wireless channel: transmission rate: check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless...
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25 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration select the channel width: auto.20/40 - select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20mhz - select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Check the box if you do not want the ssid of your wireless network...
Page 26: Mydlink Settings
26 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration mydlink settings this page allows you use its mydlink cloud services features including online access and management of your device through mydlink portal website. This feature is only available in ap mode. Register mydlink service: click to ...
Page 27: Advanced
27 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration advanced access control the access control filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique mac addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecti...
Page 28: Advanced Wireless
28 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration transmit power: wmm enable: short gi: internal station connection: ethernet to wlan access: ht 20/40 coexistance: sets the transmit power of the antennas. Wmm is qos for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice ...
Page 29: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
29 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration wi-fi protected setup check this box to enable the function locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by the wi-fi protected setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network using wi...
Page 30: Maintenance
30 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration password: confirm password: enable graphical authentication: enter a new password for the administrator login name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enter the same password that you entered in the previous textbox in order ...
Page 31: System
31 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration save to local hard drive: upload from local hard drive: restore to factory default: reboot the device: remove language pack: use this option to save the current access point configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer yo...
Page 32: Firmware
32 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration firmware upgrade: browse: upload: click on check.Now.To find out if there is updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click choose.File to locate the firmware update on...
Page 33: Time
33 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration time zone: daylight saving: enable ntp server: ntp server used: date and time: select the time zone from the drop-down menu. To select daylight saving time manually, click the enable.Daylight.Saving check box. Next use the drop-down menu to s...
Page 34: System Check
34 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration system check ping test: ipv6 ping test: ping result: the ping test is used to send ping packets to test if a computer is on the internet. Enter the host name or ip/ipv6 address that you wish to ping, and click ping. The ipv6 ping test is used...
Page 35: Schedules
35 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration schedules enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or all week to include every day. Enter a start and end time for your schedule. The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the edit icon to make changes or cli...
Page 36: Status
36 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration general: lan: wireless lan: displays the access point’s time and firmware version. Displays the mac address and the private (local) ip settings for the access point. Displays the wireless mac address and your wireless settings such as ssid an...
Page 37: Logs
37 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration log options: first page: last page: previous page: next page: clear log: log settings: refresh: there are several types of logs that can be viewed: system.Activity,.Debug.Information,.Attacks,. Dropped.Packets and notice. This button directs ...
Page 38: Statistics
38 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration statistics the dap-1160l keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the lan and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted...
Page 39: Wireless
39 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration wireless the wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. Connection time: mac address: displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. The ...
Page 40: Ipv6
40 d-link dap-1160l user manual section 3 - configuration ipv6 this page displays all your ipv6 internet and network connection information. This feature is only available in ap mode..