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D-Link DAP-1350 User Manual

Section ± - Installation

Router Mode

In the Router mode, the DAP-1350 connects to a broadband modem. In this mode, the DAP-1350 also acts as a router

for wireless clients on your network and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate

IP addresses. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same Internet connection.

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Section ± - 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, thickness and location

of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary

depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to

maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link access point and other network devices to

a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position

your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet

(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead

of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect

on range. Try to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that the signal passes

through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,

water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that

generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and

home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make

sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits

a signal even if the phone is not in use.

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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.

Access Point Mode

If you wish to change the default settings or optimize

the performance of the DAP-1350, you may use the

web-based configuration utility.

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.

Type

admin

and then enter your password. Leave the

password blank by default.

If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please

refer to the

Troubleshooting

section for assistance.

Change the mode selector to

AP

on the device. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DAP-1350

to a computer for configuration.

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Section 3 - Configuration

Click

Launch Wireless Setup Wizard

to configure

your access point and skip to the next page.

To set up your wireless network, click

Add Wireless

Device

With WPS

and skip to page 24.

If you want to enter your settings without running the

wizard, click

Wireless Setup

on the left side and

skip to page 26.

Wireless Setup Wizard

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Section 3 - Configuration

Enter the Device Name of the AP and click

Next

to

continue. This is the NetBIOS name for the AP. It is

recommended to change the Device Name if there

is more than one D-Link device within the same

wireless network.

This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP-1350 as an access point.

If you want to change the admin account password,

enter a new password and click

Next

. It is strongly

recommended to change your password.