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Installation

Please configure the DAP-1360 with a computer connected directly to the AP.

The next few pages will explain the

different operational modes you can use.

Operation Modes

Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1360 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you

figure out which setting works with your setup.

• Access Point mode - page 12

• Wireless Client mode - page 13

• Repeater mode - page 14

• Bridge mode - page 15

• Bridge with AP mode - page 16

• WISP Client Router mode - page 17

• WISP Repeater mode - page 18

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Access Point Mode

In the Access Point mode, the DAP-1360 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11n

or backward-compatible 802.11b/g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Clients must use the same

SSID (wireless network name) and channel as the AP in order to connect. If wireless security is enabled on the AP,

the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect to

the AP at the same time.

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Wireless Client Mode

In the Wireless Client mode, the DAP-1360 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such

as a game console or a TV set-top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable.

The AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients.

If you are going to connect several Ethernet-enabled devices to your DAP-1360, connect the LAN port of the DAP-1360

to an Ethernet switch, then connect your devices to this switch.

Example:

Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the DAP-1360. The unit is set to Wireless Client mode

which will wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network.

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Repeater Mode

In Repeater mode, the DAP-1360 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of

another AP or wireless router. The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of each other. Make sure that

all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings.

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Bridge Mode

In the Bridge mode, the DAP-1360 wirelessly connects seperate local area networks (LANs) that can’t easily be

connected together with a cable. For example, if there are two wired LANs separated by a small courtyard, it would be

expensive to bury cables to connect between the two sides together. A better solution is to use two DAP-1360 units

to wirelessly connect the two LANs. In the Bridge mode, both DAP-1360 units do not act as APs.

Note:

The Bridge mode is not specified in the Wi-Fi or IEEE standards. This mode will only work using two DAP-1360

units. Communication with other APs (even other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

LAN 1

LAN 2

Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-1360 Units

(Wireless PCs Cannot Access the DAP-1360 Units)