D-Link DAP-3220, User Manual

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Page 2: ...le of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Four Operational Modes 10 Getting Started 11 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Troubleshooting 59 Technical Specifications 62 Warranty 64 ...

Page 3: ... Warning Using a power adapter or power cord with different specifications than the one included with the DAP 3220 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Computers with Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer version 6 0 or Netscape Navigator version ...

Page 4: ...108Mbps in Super G mode when used with other D Link Wireless 108G products The 802 11g standard is backwards compatible with 802 11b devices Introduction Introduction Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput may vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and n...

Page 5: ...hentication Dial in User Service server a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA Enterprise or WPA2 Enterprise configured the new client will be requested to enter a username with a password If the new client is authorized by the administration and enters the correct username and password then ac...

Page 6: ...software the real time display of the network s topology and AP s information makes network configuration and management quick and simple SNMP for management the DAP 3220 is not just fast but also supports SNMP v 3 for better network management Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DAP 3220 for network configuration and firmware upgrade Systems administrators can also setup the...

Page 7: ...ctivity increases when people can have access to data in any location within the operating range of their WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve the efficiency of a worker Low implementation costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLAN s ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locatio...

Page 8: ...ge 802 11g offers the most advanced network security features available today including WPA and WPA2 Important Information This product should ONLY be installed by an experienced installer who is familiar with local building and safety codes and where ever applicable is licensed by the appropriate authorities Failure to do so may void the D Link product warranty and may expose the end user or the ...

Page 9: ...evices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 1 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 0 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle the wall appears to be over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position your devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle...

Page 10: ...es Three Operational Modes Wireless Client AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet enabled device Access Point AP Create a wireless LAN WDS with AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP WDS Wirelessly connect multiple networks ...

Page 11: ...re connecting a desktop computer to your network install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DAP 3220 Connect the Ethernet Broadband router to the PoE base unit See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DAP 3...

Page 12: ...the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P DATA OUT on the PoE base unit Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router switch using a straight through cable or to a PC with a crossover cable Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE base unit Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outle...

Page 13: ...b browser program Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Netscape Navigator is rarely used anymore Type the IP address and http port of the DAP 3220 in the address field http 192 168 0 50 and press Enter Make sure that the IP addresses of the DAP 3220 and your computer are in the same subnet After the connection is established you will see the user identification window as shown Note If you have change...

Page 14: ...tion Menu After successfully logging into the DAP 3220 the following screen will appear When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your configuration changes Click the Apply button to configure changes ...

Page 15: ...be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network The SSID can be up to 32 characters and is case sensitive Enable or Disable SSID broadcast Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network Auto Channel Scan is set by default All devices on the network must share the same channel To change the channel uncheck Auto Channel Scan Note the ...

Page 16: ...ta encryption Select WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise or WPA Auto En terprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server Select WPA Personal WPA2 Personal or WPA Auto Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes No RADIUS server required Using the Configuration Menu Valid Key First through Fourth keys Encryption Select Disabled or Enabled Disabled is sel...

Page 17: ...the recommended value as a lower interval may reduce data transfer rates RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Port Enter the RADIUS port RADIUS Secret Enter the RADIUS secret Using the Configuration Menu Accounting Server Accounting Port Accounting Mode Enter the Accounting port 1813 is the default Enter the IP address of the Accounting server Select if you want to use a ...

Page 18: ...er Type Group Key Update Interval Select the interval during which the group key will be valid The default value of 1800 is recommended When you select WPA Personal you must also select AUTO AES or TKIP from the pull down menu PassPhrase When you select WPA Personal please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field Using the Configuration Menu ...

Page 19: ... The SSID factory default setting is dlink The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network SSID Broadcast Enable or Disable SSID broadcast Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network Channel Auto Channel Scan is selected by default All devices on the network must share the same channel Radio Frequency The radio frequ...

Page 20: ... network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server Select WPA Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes No RADIUS server required Select WPA2 Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard AES Select WPA2 Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key chang...

Page 21: ...network WLAN The SSID s factory default setting is dlink The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network Enable or Disable SSID broadcast Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network Mode SSID SSID Broadcast Wireless Band IEEE 802 11g In WDS with AP mode the DAP 3220 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still f...

Page 22: ...lect Open System to communicate the key across the network Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings Select Open System Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption Select WPA Personal WPA2 Personal or WPA Auto Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes no RADIUS server required Using the Configuration Menu W...

Page 23: ...wn menu Service Set Identifier SSID is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network WLAN The SSID s factory default setting is default The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network Enable or Disable SSID broadcast Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network Mode SSID Wireless Band IEEE 802 11g Usi...

Page 24: ...communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings Select Open System Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption Select WPA Personal WPA2 Personal or WPA Auto Per sonal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes dynamic key changes no RADIUS server required Open System Shared Key Open System Shared Key WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Auto Personal Usin...

Page 25: ...ettings Wireless Wireless Client mode Wireless client is selected from the pull down menu This option is unavailable in wireless client mode The channel used will be displayed and follow the root AP Mode SSID Broadcast Channel Wireless Band IEEE 802 11g Using the Configuration Menu ...

Page 26: ...he channel that provides the best wireless performance Enter the MAC address of the AP in your network that will serve as the root AP Authentication Select Open System to communicate the key across the network Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings Select Open System Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption Select WPA Personal WPA2...

Page 27: ...nal WPA2 Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA Auto Enterprise WPA Auto Personal Open System Shared Key Open System Shared Key WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Auto Personal Open System Shared Key Open System Shared Key WPA Personal WPA2 Personal WPA Auto Personal Open System Shared key WPA Personal WPA2 Personal AP Mode Authentication Available Home Wireless Modes Using the Configuration Menu ...

Page 28: ...vices in the network must share the same subnet mask Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network If there isn t a gateway in your network please enter an IP address within the range of your network Home Basic Settings LAN Using the Configuration Menu Get IP From IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway LAN is short for Local Area Network This is considered your internal network These are the...

Page 29: ...raffic Indication Message Select a setting between 1 and 255 1 is the default setting DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Wireless Band Frequency Channel Data Rate Beacon Interval IEEE 802 11g The frequency reflects the choice of wireless channel When IEEE 802 11g is chosen the frequency is 2 437GHz for channel 6 The default ch...

Page 30: ...s STA When enabled IGMP snooping the AP will forward multicast packets to IGMP host based on IGMP messages passing through the AP The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the setting of 2346 bytes will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting Fragment Length Super G Mode Super G is a set of performa...

Page 31: ...ACK time value can improve the throughput when using WDS mode for long distance application The default value is set to 100 Specify the data rates at which the DAP 3220 should transmit signals Choose from 6Mbps 9Mbps 12Mbps 18Mbps 24Mbps 36Mbps 48Mbps 54Mbps Ack Ttime Mode ACK Timeout Enable data rate control ...

Page 32: ...s net work traffic and clients using multiple DAP 3220s Select Enable or Disable If the Ethernet connection between the LAN and the DAP 3220 is disconnected the Link Integrate option will cause the wireless segment associated with the AP to be disconnected from the AP Select Enable or Disable Sets the maximum amount of users that are allowed access 0 64 users User Limit Link Integrate ...

Page 33: ...k to enable VLAN You can enable this function to set a priority to each SSID Working with 802 1p and 802 1q improve the user experience for audio video and voice applications IEEE802 11g is selected You can select up to 7 multi SSIDs The default multi SSIDs is the primary which puts the total to 8 multi SSIDs Service Set Identifier SSID is the name designated for a specific wireless local area net...

Page 34: ...ed Specific the 0 7 priority queue when priority is enabled Select Enable or Disable Select Hex or ASCII Select from 64 Bits 128 Bits and 152 Bits Select from the 1st to 4th key to be set as the active key Key Type Key Size Key When Primary SSID is set to any of the following security levels Multi SSID can use any of these security levels None Open System WEP Shared Key WEP WPA Personal WPA2 Perso...

Page 35: ... Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Home Advanced Settings Rogue AP Basic Service Set Type allows you to select from AP BSS Ad Hoc or Both Select the type of network bands 11b and 11g that you would like the AP detection to search under BSS Type Band ...

Page 36: ... during AP detection This window shows all of the neighbor APs detected based on your criteria listed above BSS Type Band and Security If the AP is in the same network or if you know the AP just click on Add to save it to the AP list This window shows all of the APs that are allowed access on the network Enable this function to keep the connection with the authorized clients even when there are ro...

Page 37: ...tocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses Select Enable to allow the DAP 3220 to function as a DHCP server Enter the number of IP addresses available for assignment The Range of Pool 1 255 Input the first IP address available for assignment in your network SubMask All devices in the...

Page 38: ...ss of the DNS server The DNS Domain Name Server translates domain names such as www dlink com into IP addresses Enter the domain name of the DAP 3220 if applicable An example of a domain name is www dlink com The Lease Time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses Turn the Dynamic Pool Settings ON or OFF here Gateway WINS DNS Domain Name Lease Time 60 31536000 sec ...

Page 39: ...addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses Select Enable to allow the DAP 3220 to function as a DHCP server Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device every time you start up The IP addresses assigned in the Static Pool list must NOT be in the same IP range as the Dynamic Pool After you have assigned a static IP address to a device via its ...

Page 40: ...t Naming Service is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address if applicable Enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server if applicable The DNS translates domain names such as www dlink com into IP addresses WINS DNS Domain Name Status Enter the domain name of the DAP 3220 if applicable This option turns the Static Pool settings ON or OFF...

Page 41: ...is information is available when you enable the DHCP function of the DAP 3220 and assign dynamic and static IP address pools Current DHCP Dynamic Pools Binding MAC Address Assigned IP Address Lease time Current DHCP Static Pools The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP dynamic IP address pool The current corresponding DHCP assigned dynamic IP address of the device The len...

Page 42: ...terior Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Binding MAC Address Assigned IP Address The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP static IP address pool The current corresponding DHCP assigned static IP address of the device ...

Page 43: ...the MAC addresses that you wish to include in your filter list and click Save When you enter a MAC address it appears in this list Highlight a MAC address and click Delete to remove it appears on this list Select Disabled to disable the filters function Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses on...

Page 44: ...on Wireless Band Internal Station Connection Ethernet to WLAN Access IEEE 802 11g When connection is disabled wireless stations of the selected band are unable to exchange data through the access point When disabled all data from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices will be blocked Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet ...

Page 45: ...reless 108G Exterior Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Home Status Device Information Device Information This window displays the configuration settings of the DAP 3220 including the firmware version and the device s MAC address ...

Page 46: ...ients currently connected to the DAP 3220 The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP 3220 Displays the MAC address of the client MAC Displays the wireless band that the client is connected to Band Displays the type of authentication being used Authentication Displays the client s signal strength Signal Displays the status of the power saving feature Power Sav...

Page 47: ...s WDS Information MAC Band Authentication Signal Channel Displays the MAC address of the client Displays the wireless band that the client is connected to Displays the type of authentication being used Displays the client s signal strength Displays the wireless channel being used ...

Page 48: ... 3220 User s Manual D Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point Home Status Stats Ethernet Ethernet Traffic Statistics This page displays statistics both the transmitted and received count for frames and bytes ...

Page 49: ...Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point Home Status Stats WLAN802 11G WLAN 802 11g Traffic Statistics This page displays 802 11g wireless network statistics for data throughput transmitted and received frames and WEP frame errors ...

Page 50: ...3220 User s Manual D Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point Using the Configuration Menu View Log The log displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type Home Status Log View Log ...

Page 51: ...og There are three types System Wireless and Notice SMTP Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the SMTP server SMTP Check the box to enable SMTP SMTP Sender Enter the e mail address of the SMTP sender SMTP Recipient Enter the e mail address of the SMTP recipient Authentication Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication Account Name Enter your account name for sending an e mail ...

Page 52: ...it Administrator IP Check to enable the Limit Administrator IP address Login Settings Old Password When changing your password enter the old password here User Name Enter a user name The default is admin New Password When changing your password enter the new password here Confirm New Password Confirm your new password here Check to enable the administrator can manage AP from WLAN IP Range Enter th...

Page 53: ...te Community String Enter the private SNMP community string Trap Status Check the box to enable the trap status Trap Server IP Enter the trap server IP address This is the IP address of the SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point Trap Type You can specify what kind of trap type System Wireless should be sent to the trap server Ping Control Setting Check the box to enable ...

Page 54: ...le Upload and Download Download Configuration File Click Download to save the current DAP 3220 configuration to your local computer Upload File 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 3220 ...

Page 55: ... Cfg File Choose file When you click Browse in the previous screen the dialog box shown above appears Select the file you wish to download and click Open Click OK to begin loading Click Restart for the settings to take effect The dialog box above will appear as the device restarts Please wait for a few seconds ...

Page 56: ... IP Address Enter the SNTP NTP server IP address SNTP NTP Time Zone Select your correct Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time Set Date and Time manually You can either manually set the time for your AP here or you can click the 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 c...

Page 57: ...er s Manual D Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point Using the Configuration Menu System System Settings Click Restart to restart the DAP 3220 Click Restore to restore the DAP 3220 back to factory default settings ...

Page 58: ...58 DAP 3220 User s Manual D Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point Help Using the Configuration Menu Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations Help ...

Page 59: ...if the Ethernet adapter is working properly Please see item 3 of this Troubleshooting section to check that the drivers for the network adapters are loaded properly Check if the IP address is in the same range and subnet as the DAP 3220 If it is not please see Checking the IP Address in Windows XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual Note the IP address of the DAP 3220 is 192 168 0 50 A...

Page 60: ...192 168 0 50 wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range e g 192 168 0 x Each device must have a unique IP address there may be no two devices with the same IP address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network To check the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter double click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar then select the Support tab...

Page 61: ...rowaves monitors electric motors etc 5 Why can t I get a wireless connection If you have enabled encryption on the DAP 3220 you must also enable encryption on all wireless clients in order to establish a wireless connection Make sure that the SSID on the router and the wireless client are exactly the same If they are not wireless connection cannot be established Move the DAP 3220 and the wireless ...

Page 62: ...11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps Security WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise 64 128 152 bit WEP SSID Broadcast Disable MAC Address Access Control List Wireless Frequency Range 2 4GHz to 2 4835GHz Operating Voltage 48VDC 10 for PoE Radio and Modulation Type For 802 11b DSSS DBPSK 1Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11Mbps Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specificat...

Page 63: ...bps 85dBm 18Mbps 83dBm 24Mbps 80dBm 36Mbps 76dBm 48Mbps 71dBm 54Mbps 66dBm Antenna Embedded 9dBi patch antenna LEDs Power LAN WLAN Temperature Operating 20 C to 60 C Storing 20 C to 65 C Humidity Operating 10 90 non condensing Storing 5 95 non condensing Certifications FCC CE WiFi CSA IC C Tick Dimensions L 10 93 inches 190mm W 6 10 inches 160mm H 1 77 inches 55mm DAP 3220 has one embedded panel a...

Page 64: ... Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be w...

Page 65: ... or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall re...

Page 66: ...lty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance...

Page 67: ...TTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusion...

Page 68: ...e receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer...

Page 69: ...ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body This device has been designe...