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... Settings 26 DHCP 26 Static IP 27 Advanced 28 MAC Address Filter 28 Advanced Wireless 29 WISH 30 Tools 32 Admin 32 Time 33 System 34 Firmware 35 Status 36 Device Info 36 Wireless 37 Logs 38 Statistics 39 Wish Sessions 40 Help 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode... 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 Setup Wizard 44 Wireless 52 Network Settings 54 Static 54 DHCP 55 Advanced 56 Advanced Wireless 56 Tools 57 Admin 57 System 58 D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual
... Settings 26 DHCP 26 Static IP 27 Advanced 28 MAC Address Filter 28 Advanced Wireless 29 WISH 30 Tools 32 Admin 32 Time 33 System 34 Firmware 35 Status 36 Device Info 36 Wireless 37 Logs 38 Statistics 39 Wish Sessions 40 Help 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode... 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 Setup Wizard 44 Wireless 52 Network Settings 54 Static 54 DHCP 55 Advanced 56 Advanced Wireless 56 Tools 57 Admin 57 System 58 D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual
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Table of Contents Firmware 59 Status 60 Device Info 60 Logs 61 Help 62 Wireless Security 63 What is WEP 63 What is WPA 64 Configure WEP In AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) In AP Mode......... 66 Configure ... address 88 Technical Specifications 89 Contacting Technical Support 90 Warranty 91 Registration 97 Connect to a Wireless Network 73 Using Windows® XP 73 Configure WEP 74 Configure WPA-PSK 76 Troubleshooting 78 Wireless Basics 82 What is Wireless 83 Tips 85 Wireless Modes 86 Networking Basics 87 Check your IP address 87 D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual
Table of Contents Firmware 59 Status 60 Device Info 60 Logs 61 Help 62 Wireless Security 63 What is WEP 63 What is WPA 64 Configure WEP In AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) In AP Mode......... 66 Configure ... address 88 Technical Specifications 89 Contacting Technical Support 90 Warranty 91 Registration 97 Connect to a Wireless Network 73 Using Windows® XP 73 Configure WEP 74 Configure WPA-PSK 76 Troubleshooting 78 Wireless Basics 82 What is Wireless 83 Tips 85 Wireless Modes 86 Networking Basics 87 Check your IP address 87 D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-1555 Wireless N Dualband MediaBridge • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Mounting Kit • Rubber Feet • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and ... 6.0, Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0), or Firefox 1.5 and above (for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-1555 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration) D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DAP-1555 Wireless N Dualband MediaBridge • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Mounting Kit • Rubber Feet • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and ... 6.0, Mozilla 1.7.12 (5.0), or Firefox 1.5 and above (for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DAP-1555 will cause damage and void the warranty for configuration) D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Section 1 -
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.... TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ MediaBridge supports all of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to prevent unauthorized access, be able to use in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Product Overview...
.... TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The Xtreme N™ MediaBridge supports all of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to prevent unauthorized access, be able to use in your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Product Overview...
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...Through its easy-to your company's server. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Configure your access point to -use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1555 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with... 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DAP-1555 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, ...
...Through its easy-to your company's server. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Configure your access point to -use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1555 lets you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with... 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DAP-1555 provides up to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the access point to select either AP or Bridge mode. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (0-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs. AP Bridge Switch Two-way switch used to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the access point to select either AP or Bridge mode. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. LAN Ports (0-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs. AP Bridge Switch Two-way switch used to its original factory default settings. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs AP LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in bridge mode Status LED This LED blinks during data transmission. Bridge LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in AP mode. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 0-4. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs AP LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in bridge mode Status LED This LED blinks during data transmission. Bridge LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in AP mode. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 0-4. Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to the power supply. This LED blinks during data transmission.
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...Ethernet cable to your modem. Also, you must turn the modem back on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the MediaBridge, then you can only use the Ethernet port on . In some cases, you may need to call your computer or you will walk you ...types (USB to the Internet. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. Do not place the DAP-1555 in the attic or garage. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Section 2 - Placement of the...
...Ethernet cable to your modem. Also, you must turn the modem back on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the MediaBridge, then you can only use the Ethernet port on . In some cases, you may need to call your computer or you will walk you ...types (USB to the Internet. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you through the installation process. Do not place the DAP-1555 in the attic or garage. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Installation Installation This section will not be able to connect to Ethernet). Section 2 - Placement of the...
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... objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials...of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 10 Section 2 - ...
... objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials...of the direct line between the D-Link access point and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 10 Section 2 - ...
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... works with your network, you will need to your setup. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 11 Bridge Mode If you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to move the switch on the DAP-1555. AP Mode If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players...
... works with your network, you will need to your setup. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 11 Bridge Mode If you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to move the switch on the DAP-1555. AP Mode If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players...
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D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 12 The second MediaBridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one MediaBridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "BRIDGE". Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1555 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". Section 2 -
D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 12 The second MediaBridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one MediaBridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "BRIDGE". Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1555 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". Section 2 -
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... the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the friendly address for assistance. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 13 Configuration Configuration for AP Mode This section...
... the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the friendly address for assistance. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 13 Configuration Configuration for AP Mode This section...
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Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless network click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 24. To setup your access point. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 14 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 22. Section 3 -
Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your wireless network click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 24. To setup your access point. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 14 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 22. Section 3 -
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It is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting you wireless device to change the Device Name if there is recommended to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Section 3 - It will guide you want to your wireless device connected. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to get your access point. If you through step-by-step instructions on how to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 15
It is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting you wireless device to change the Device Name if there is recommended to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Section 3 - It will guide you want to your wireless device connected. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to get your access point. If you through step-by-step instructions on how to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 15
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Configuration Select Auto as the configuration method only if your network settings. Click Save to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 16 Click Next to save your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 17 for Manual configuration. Section 3 -
Configuration Select Auto as the configuration method only if your network settings. Click Save to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 16 Click Next to save your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 17 for Manual configuration. Section 3 -
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Select Manual as the configuration method to setup your network settings to take effect you must reboot the access point by clicking Reboot Now. Click Next to make other changes and reboot later. Section 3 - Configuration In order for your network manually. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 17 Choose Reboot Later to continue.
Select Manual as the configuration method to setup your network settings to take effect you must reboot the access point by clicking Reboot Now. Click Next to make other changes and reboot later. Section 3 - Configuration In order for your network manually. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 17 Choose Reboot Later to continue.
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D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 18 Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Configuration Enter a network name and choose Automatically assign a network key. Click Save to continue. Section 3 - If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. To Manually assign a network key, skip to enter on your Network Key to page 19.
D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 18 Click Next to finish the Setup Wizard. Configuration Enter a network name and choose Automatically assign a network key. Click Save to continue. Section 3 - If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. To Manually assign a network key, skip to enter on your Network Key to page 19.
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Choose Manually assign a network key to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 19 Click Next to create you your wireless clients. Click Save to enter on your Network Key to finish the Setup Wizard. Configuration If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you own key. Section 3 -
Choose Manually assign a network key to continue. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 19 Click Next to create you your wireless clients. Click Save to enter on your Network Key to finish the Setup Wizard. Configuration If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you own key. Section 3 -
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Configuration For WPA encryption, enter a Network Key between 8 and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 20 If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. Click Next to enter on your network key to continue. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Section 3 -
Configuration For WPA encryption, enter a Network Key between 8 and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 20 If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. Click Next to enter on your network key to continue. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Click Next to enter on your network key to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. Configuration For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 21 Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Click Next to enter on your network key to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your wireless clients. Configuration For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual 21 Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.