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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description 1.00 June 30, 2015 • Initial release for revision A1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Four Operational Modes ..........13 Intrusion .................39 Schedule ................40 Configuration ..............14 Internal RADIUS Server .............41 Web-based Configuration Utility ..........14 ARP Spoofing Prevention Settings .......42 Save and Activate Settings ............15 Bandwidth Optimization ..........43 Basic Settings ................16 AP Array ..................45 Wireless .................16 D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 4 WLAN Partition ...............63 System ..................87 Traffic Control ...............64 System Settings ..............87 Uplink/Downlink Settings ..........64 Help ....................88 QoS ..................65 Wireless Security .............89 Traffic Manager ...............66 What is WEP? ................90 Status .....................67 Configure WEP ................91 Device Information ............67 D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 5 What is Wireless? ..............109 Tips ....................111 Wireless Modes ................. 112 Networking Basics ............113 Check your IP address ............113 Statically Assign an IP address ..........114 Technical Specifications ..........115 Antenna Pattern ............117 Regulatory Information ..........118 D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE Access Point Wall mounting bracket with mounting kit 12 V DC, 1 A Power Adapter (included with Quick Installation Guide some models) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7, Mozilla® Firefox® 12.0, Google® Chrome 20.0, or Safari® 4 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. ® Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE Access Point is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 300 Mbps while still maintaining backwards compatibility with slower 802.11g and 802.11b devices. The DAP-2230 increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efficiently.

  • Page 9: Features

    Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. • Power over Ethernet - The DAP-2230 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) which enables it to be supplied with power over an Ethernet cable or IEEE 802.3af PoE switch.

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Top Panel Power/Status LED Static Green Ready/Working Properly Flashing Green Transmitting/Receiving data Flashing Red Malfunction during boot Solid Red Boot failure D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Press and hold the reset button with a paperclip for at least 5 seconds to reset the Reset Button device back to the factory default settings. The LED will turn on for 2 seconds and then begin the reboot process. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Physical Installation

    1. Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in RF installation and knowledgeable about local regulations. 2. This product is distributed through distributors and system installers with professional technicians and is not to be sold directly through retail stores. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To Your Network

    Method 3 - Powered by DC Adapter Method 1 - Powered by PoE Switch 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port on the DAP-2230 and then connect the other end to a PoE switch.

  • Page 14: Method 2 - Powered By Poe Injector

    Method 2 - Powered by PoE Injector If you wish to power the DAP-2230 without a PoE switch, we suggest you use a PoE injector, such as a DPE-101GI. 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the DATA IN port on the PoE injector and the other end into a port on a switch, router, or computer.

  • Page 15: Method 3 - Dc Adapter

    Method 3 - DC Adapter A power adapter is included with some DAP-2230 models. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network device to the LAN(PoE) port on the DAP-2230. 2. Connect the supplied power adapter to the DC IN connector on the DAP-2230.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Ap

    Mounting the AP Place the mounting bracket on a wall or ceiling and mark holes Reattach the DAP-2230 to the mounting bracket. where you will insert the screws with a marker. Drill holes in the marked points and insert the plastic wall anchors.

  • Page 17: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link DAP-2230 Wireless N PoE 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.

  • Page 18: Four Operational Modes

    Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN Wirelessly connect multiple networks WDS with AP while still functioning as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for Wireless Client your Ethernet-enabled device D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Wireless N PoE Access Point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimise the performance of the DAP-2230, you may use the web- based configuration utility.

  • Page 20: Save And Activate Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2230, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings 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 changes.

  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, first toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to make the desired selection. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. Select 802.1x to secure your network using 802.1x authentication. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wds With Ap Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2230 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu. Band: Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 24 Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Personal. 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. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Wds Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2230 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Select 2.4 Ghz from the drop-down menu. Band: Mode: WDS is selected from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are Access Point, WDS with AP, and wireless Client.
  • Page 26 Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System or WPA-Personal. 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. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Wireless Client Mode

    Indicates whether the device is capable of 20 MHz operation only or both Width: 20 MHz and 40 MHz operation. Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 28 MAC address of a client. MAC Source: Select the MAC source from the drop-down menu. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you would like to assign to the access point. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Authentication Types

    Section 3 - Configuration Authentication Types Each of the wireless modes on the DAP-2230 support different types of wireless encryption security standards. Not every mode supports all types of encryption. Open System/Shared Key Authentication All wireless modes on the DAP-2230 support Open System/Shared Key Authentication.

  • Page 30: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal Authentication

    Enter the Activate From time and the time in hours to change the key. Key Change: PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. Confirm Type the passphrase again to guard against typos. PassPhrase: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise Authentication

    3600. A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. Interval: Network Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access Protection. Access Protection: RADIUS Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Server: RADIUS Enter the RADIUS port. Port: RADIUS Enter the RADIUS secret. Secret: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 32: 802.1X Authentication

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid (300 is the Interval: recommended value). A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Server: RADIUS Enter the RADIUS port. Port: RADIUS Enter the RADIUS secret. Secret: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Lan

    LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-2230. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

  • Page 34: Ipv6

    Check to enable the IPv6. Get IP From: Auto is the default option. The DAP-2230 will get an IPv6 address automatically or use Static to set IPv6 address manually. When Auto is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out.

  • Page 35: Advanced Settings

    *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, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Access Point will automatically change to 20 MHz. Transfer Enable to transfer the DHCP Offer to Unicast from LAN to WLAN, it is DHCP Offer recommended to enable this function if the number of stations is larger to Unicast : than 30. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Wireless Resource Control

    APs. If this function is enabled and when the number of users exceeds this value, or the network utilization of this AP exceeds the percentage that has been specified, the DAP-2230 will not allow clients to associate with the AP.
  • Page 38 Use the drop-down menu to Enable the function. When enabled, the de- vice denies the connection request from the wireless clients with the RSSI lower than the specified threshold below. ACL RSSI Set the ACL RSSI Threshold. Threshold: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Multi-Ssid

    802.1x parameters, please go to page 29. Priority: Check the Enable Priority box at the top of this window to enable. Select the priority from the drop-down menu. WMM (Wi-Fi Select Enable or Disable. Multimedia): D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Vlan

    VLAN List The DAP-2230 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-2230 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID.

  • Page 41: Port List

    The name of the port is displayed in this column. Tag VID: The Tagged VID is displayed in this column. Untag VID: The Untagged VID is displayed in this column. PVID: The Port VLAN Identifier is displayed in this column. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Add/Edit Vlan

    VLAN Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Status: VLAN ID: Provide an ID number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN. VLAN Enter the VLAN to add or modify. Name: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Pvid Setting

    PVID settings. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle between Enable and Disable. PVID Auto Use the radio button to toggle PVID auto assign status to Enable. Assign Status: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 44: 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. AP List: The choices include All, Valid, Neighbor, Rogue, and New. Detect: Click this button to initiate a scan of the network. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Schedule

    Enter the end time for your rule. Add: Click to add the rule to the list. Schedule This section will display the list of created schedules. Rule List: Save: Click the Save button to save your created rules. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Internal Radius Server

    Internal RADIUS Server The DAP-2230 features a built-in RADIUS server. Once you have finished adding a RADIUS account, click the Save button to have your changes take effect. The newly-created account will appear in this RADIUS Account List. The radio buttons allow the user to enable or disable the RADIUS account.

  • Page 47: Arp Spoofing Prevention Settings

    The ARP Spoofing Prevention feature allows users to add IP/MAC address mapping to prevent ARP spoofing attacks. This check box allows you to enable the ARP spoofing prevention function. Spoofing Prevention: Gateway Enter a gateway IP address. IP Address: Gateway Enter a gateway MAC address. MAC Address: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Bandwidth Optimization

    Specify the maximum bandwidth for each connected client. Reserve certain maximum BW bandwidth for future clients. for each station: Allocate The weight of 11b/g/n client are 10%/20%/70%. AP will distribute different different BW bandwidth for 11b/g/n clients. for b/g/n stations: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Use the drop-down menu to select the SSID for the specified wireless band. Downlink Enter the downlink speed limit in either Kbits/sec or Mbits/sec for the rule. Speed: Uplink Enter the upload speed limit in either Kbits/sec or Mbits/sec for the rule. Speed: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Ap Array

    This table displays the current AP array status for the following parameters: List: Array Name, Master IP, MAC, Master, Backup Master, Slave, and Total. Current This table displays all the current array members. The DAP-2230 AP array Members: feature supports up to eight AP array members. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Configuration Settings

    Select this option to specify the other advanced settings that the APs in the Functions: group will inherit. Administration Select this option to specify the administrative settings that the APs in the Settings: group will inherit. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Auto-Rf

    This value must be between 1 and 24 hours. RSSI Select the RSSI threshold value here. This value is listed in the drop-down Threshold: menu in increments of 10% from 10% to 100%. RF Report Enter the RF report frequency value here. Frequency: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 53: 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. Enable Load Select to Enable or Disable the load balance feature here. Balance: Active Enter the active threshold value here. Threshold: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Captive Portal Authentication

    Authentication is selected. State: URL Path : Select whether to use either HTTP or HTTPS here. After selecting either http:// or https://, enter the URL of the website that will be used in the space provided. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Username/Password

    Select whether to use either HTTP or HTTPS here. After selecting either http:// or https://, enter the URL of the website that will be used in the space provided. Username: Enter the username for the new account here. Password: Enter the password for the new account here. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Passcode

    Enter the duration value, in hours, for the passcode(s). Last Active Select the year, month, day, and hour when this passcode will expire. Day: User Limit: Enter the maximum amount of users that can use this passcode at the same time D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Remote Radius

    Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address here Server: Radius Port: Enter the RADIUS server’s port number here Radius Port: Enter the RADIUS server’s shared secret here Remote Select the remote RADIUS server type here. Radius Type: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Ldap

    Enter the LDAP server’s port number here. Authenticate Select the authentication mode here. Options to choose from are Simple and TLS. Mode: Username: Enter the LDAP server account’s username here. Password: Enter the LDAP server account’s password here. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 59 This string will be used to search for clients. Enter the identity’s full path string here. Alternatively, select the Auto Copy checkbox to automatically add the generic full path of the web page in the identity field. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Pop3

    URL of the website that will be used in the space provided. Server: Enter the POP3 server’s IP address or domain name here. Port: Enter the POP server’s port number here. Connection Select the connection type here; either None or SSL/TLS. Type: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Login Page Upload

    Select the wireless band and login style that will be used for each SSID. Style List: Click the Download button to download the login page template file and Click the Del button to delete the template file. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Ip Filter

    To upload an IP filter list file, click Browse and navigate to the IP filter list Filter File: file saved on your computer, and then click Upload. Download To download IP Filter list file, click Download and to save the IP Filter list. IP Filter File: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Mac Bypass

    MAC Bypass The DAP-2230 features a wireless MAC Bypass. Once a MAC address is added to the bypass list, that client will skip the Captive Portal Authentication process when joining a network. Once an administrator is finished adjusting these settings, click the Save button to have the changes take effect.

  • Page 64: Dhcp Server

    The DHCP address pool defines the range of the IP addresses that can be assigned to stations on the network. A Dynamic Pool allows wireless stations to receive an available IP with lease time control. If needed or required for the network, the DAP-2230 is capable of acting as a DHCP server.

  • Page 65: Static Pool Setting

    This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the Disable: need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DAP-2230 to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to reserve IP addresses to specific devices.

  • Page 66: Current Ip Mapping List

    DHCP dynamic pool. Binding The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP static IP address pool. Address: Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the device. Address: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Filters

    You may create an ACL list and upload it to the access point instead of manually entering the information. Once created, click the Browse button and locate your file. Select it and then click Upload. Download Click Download to export the ACL to a file on your computer. ACL File: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Wlan Partition

    Wireless devices can still send Access: data to the Ethernet port. Internal The default value is Enable, which allows stations to inter-communicate by Station connecting to a target AP. When disabled, wireless stations cannot exchange Connection: data through the AP. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Traffic Control

    Save button to let your changes take effect. Downlink The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second. Bandwidth: Uplink Uplink Bandwidth: The uplink bandwidth in Mbits per second. Bandwidth: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Qos

    This acts to de-prioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while leaving interactive traffic, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Traffic Manager

    The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second. This value is entered in the Bandwidth: Uplink/Downlink Setting window. Uplink The uplink bandwidth in Mbits per second. This value is entered in the Uplink/ Bandwidth: Downlink Setting window. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information This read-only window displays the configuration settings of the DAP-2230, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Client Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Client Information This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2230. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2230. SSID: Displays the SSID of the client. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 74: Wds Information

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS Information This window displays the Wireless Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2230. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2230. Name: Displays the SSID of the client.

  • Page 75: Channel Analyze

    Section 3 - Configuration Channel Analyze Wireless 2.4 Ghz Band: Detect: Click the Detect button to scan. AP List: This will list the transmitting channels and quality. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Statistics

    Section 3 - Configuration Statistics Ethernet This page displays transmitted and received count statistics for packets and bytes. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Wlan Traffic

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Traffic This page displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 78: 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 disassociate with AP, and web login. The web page holds up to 500 logs. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Log Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Log Server/ Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the DAP-2230 log to. IP Address: Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice.
  • Page 80 Section 3 - Configuration Password: Enter your email password. Confirm Enter your email password again. Password: Schedule: Select when to send the log to your email (in hours). You will receive an email when the log is full too. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Administration Settings Check one or more of the five main categories to view the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next five pages. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Limit Administrator

    VLAN ID: Limit Check to enable the Limit Administrator IP address. Administrator IP Range: Enter the IP address range that the administrator will be allowed to log in from and then click the Add button. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 83: System Name Settings

    System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. System The name of the device. The default name is D-Link DAP-2230. Name: Location The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ.

  • Page 84: Login Settings

    When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password Password: is case-sensitive. “A” is a different character than “a. ” The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for confirmation purposes. Password: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Console Settings

    Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. Protocol: Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Snmp Settings

    Public Enter the public SNMP community string. Community String: Private Enter the private SNMP community string. Community String: Trap Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Status

    Check the box to enable Ping control. Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo response replies. The default is enabled. If not enabled, the access point will not reply to pings. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Central Wifimanager Settings

    The Central WiFiManager section is used to configure and manage a set of APs on the network into a single group in order to simplify management. Central WiFiManager and AP Array may not be used simultaneously. Enable Central Select to enable or disable the Central WiFiManager. WiFiManager: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    The current firmware version is displayed above the file location field. Firmware After downloading the most recent version of the firmware for the DAP-2230 from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the From Local Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to Hard Drive: update the firmware version.

  • Page 90: 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-2230. Download Click Download to save the current DAP-2230 configuration to your local Configuration computer. File:...

  • Page 91: Time And Date

    You can either manually set the time for your AP here, or you can click the and Time Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer you are using (Make sure that the computer’s time is set correctly). Manually: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 92: System

    Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Restart the Click Restart to restart the DAP-2230. Device: Restore Click Restore to restore the DAP-2230 back to factory default settings. to Factory Default Settings: D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Wireless Security

    Section 2 - Installation Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-2230 offers the following types of security: • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) •...

  • Page 95: What Is Wep

    10 hex digits or an ASCII password consisting of 5 text characters. The hex digits are either numbers from 0 to 9 or letters from A to F. For 128-Bit WEP, the key is an alpha-numeric password that is 26 hex digits or an ASCII password with 13 text characters. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Configure Wep

    6. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 97: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Personal

    6. Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise

    6. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 9. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 101: Configure Wpa-Psk

    XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 102 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Using Windows Vista

    Network and Sharing Center. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 104 The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made. The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection. The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Configure Wpa-Psk

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Using Windows ® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 107 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 108 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (dlinkapwxyz.local for example, with wxyz the last four digits of the AP’s MAC Address), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to the device itself.
  • Page 110 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.
  • Page 111 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows ® ® (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f ] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 112 • To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 114: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 115 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 116: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 117: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless bridge or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Networking Basics

    This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. 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. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Technical Specifications

    Range will vary depending on country’s maximum transmit power output regulation. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 121 Appendix C - Technical Specifications ƒ FCC ƒ UL Certifications Safety & Emissions ƒ IC ƒ Wi-Fi Certified ƒ CE D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Antenna Pattern

    Appendix D - Antenna Pattern Antenna Pattern Antenna Pattern Orientation H-Plane E-Plane Ceiling Mounted Floor (H-Plane) Wall Mounted Floor (H-Plane) D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Regulatory Information

    For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 124 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 125 • This device is restricted from functioning in Ad-hoc mode while operating in 5 Ghz. Ad-hoc mode is direct peer-to-peer communication between two client devices without an Access Point. • Access points will support DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionality as required when operating in 5 Ghz within the EU. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 126 Spectrum Regulation MHz, Europa (ETSI) max. EIRP Innenbereich max. EIRP Außenbereich Europa 2400 - 2483,5 MHz 100 mW 100 mW 2400 - 2454 MHz 100 mW 100 mW Frankreich 2454 - 2483,5 MHz 100 mW 10 mW D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 127 Hereby, D-Link, declares that this DAP-2230 is in compliance with the essential requirements English and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente D-Link declara que el DAP-2230 cumple con los requisitos esenciales Español [Spanish] y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 128 D-Link declara que este DAP-2230 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras Português [Portuguese] disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. D-Link izjavlja, da je ta DAP-2230 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi Slovensko [Slovenian] določili direktive 1999/5/ES. D-Link týmto vyhlasuje, že DAP-2230 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné...
  • Page 129 D-Link may result in the loss of product warranty. Unless expressly approved by an authorized representative of D-Link in writing, you may not and may not permit others to: • Disassemble or reverse engineer the device or attempt to derive source code (underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure) from the device or from any other information provided by D-Link, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by local law.
  • Page 130 • Do not use this device near water (e.g. near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, fish tank, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). • Do not use this device in areas with high humidity. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 131 Environmental This product may contain a battery. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer's instructions and local/national disposal and recycling regulations. For more information, please refer to the warranty guide. D-Link DAP-2230 User Manual...
  • Page 132 D-Link recommends that you always switch off or unplug your D-Link products when they are not in use. By doing so you will help to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Page 133 Chez D-Link, nous sommes conscients de l'impact de nos opérations et produits sur l'environnement et nous engageons à le réduire. Pour limiter cet impact, D-Link conçoit et fabrique ses produits de manière aussi écologique que possible, en utilisant des matériaux recyclables et faiblement toxiques, tant dans ses produits que ses emballages.
  • Page 134 D-Link e l'ambiente D-Link cerca da sempre di ridurre l'impatto ambientale dei propri stabilimenti e dei propri prodotti. Allo scopo di ridurre al minimo tale impatto, D-Link progetta e realizza i propri prodotti in modo che rispettino il più possibile l'ambiente, utilizzando materiali riciclabili a basso tasso di tossicità...
  • Page 135 D-Link raadt aan om steeds uw D-Link producten uit te schakelen of uit de stekker te halen wanneer u ze niet gebruikt. Door dit te doen bespaart u energie en beperkt u de CO2-emissies.
  • Page 136 D-Link a životní prostředí "Ve společnosti D-Link jsme si vědomi vlivu našich provozů a výrobků na životní prostředí a snažíme se o minimalizaci těchto vlivů. Proto své výrobky navrhujeme a vyrábíme tak, aby byly co nejekologičtější, a ve výrobcích i obalech používáme recyklovatelné...
  • Page 137 For å minimalisere denne innvirkningen designer og lager D-Link produkter som er så miljøvennlig som mulig, ved å bruke resirkulerbare, lav-toksiske materialer både i produktene og forpakningen. D-Link anbefaler at du alltid slår av eller frakobler D-Link-produkter når de ikke er i bruk. Ved å gjøre dette hjelper du å spare energi og å redusere CO2-utslipp.
  • Page 138 På D-Link förstår vi och är fast beslutna att minska den påverkan våra verksamheter och produkter kan ha på miljön. För att minska denna påverkan utformar och bygger D-Link sina produkter för att de ska vara så miljövänliga som möjligt, genom att använda återvinningsbara material med låg gifthalt i både produkter och förpackningar.
  • Page 139 Na D-Link compreendemos e comprometemo-nos com a redução do impacto que as nossas operações e produtos possam ter no ambiente. Para minimizar este impacto a D-Link concebe e constrói os seus produtos para que estes sejam o mais inofensivos para o ambiente possível, utilizando meteriais recicláveis e não tóxicos tanto nos produtos como nas embalagens.

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