D-Link devices can be configured using a computer connected directly with an Ethernet cable and using the web browser or the AP Manager software included in the D-Link package. These Application Notes utilize the web browser configuration utility to configure the devices.
- Connect the power cable to the D-link unit and check the Power LED to ensure that the Access Point is operating.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to the D-link Access Point and the other end directly to a computer for
the initial configuration. (Note: A straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable can be used.)- If the machine has a Wireless Network Card Enabled - Disable it during the initial setup.
- If the machine has a Wireless Network Card Enabled - Disable it during the initial setup.
- Assign a static IP Address to the computer so it communicates with the AP.
- Go to Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection >
Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and check “Use the following IP address”. Enter
192.168.0.10 for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. Select “OK” on this
screen and subsequent screens to exit the Control Panel. - If you are using Windows Vista Go to Network > Network & Sharing Center > Manage network connections. Right Click on your local network adapter > Properties. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and check “Use the following IP address”. Enter
192.168.0.10 for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. Select “OK” on this
screen - Change the default gateway to 192.168.0.50 (Required if the next step does not work)
- Go to Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection >
- Open the web browser and enter the following URL default IP
address “http://192.168.0.50” and press Enter. (Please check the documentation supplied with your unit)
In the login screen that appears, use the following user name and password.
User name: admin
Password: (blank for default) - The D-link AP configuration home page is displayed after successful logon.
- Follow the instructions for the wireless setup wizard and check the list below or
- Select Wireless Setup
- Change the SSID to the current wireless network setup and select the Wireless Mode
- Change the Wireless Security Mode, you can select WPA-PSK, and then on the Key box you can type any password that you want (8-63 characters can be alphanumeric).
- Save Settings.
- Change the SSID to the current wireless network setup and select the Wireless Mode
- Select Lan Setup
- Ensure that Lan Connection type is set to : Static
- Enter a new static ip adress within the range of your existing network infrastucture
- eg. 192.168.115.50 default gateway 192.168.115.xx
- or 192.168.0.50 default gateway 192.168.0.xx (Check the DHCP settings for your router)
- Select Maintenance and change the default password.
General Security Tips
- When away from the WiFi network, disable Microsoft File and Printer sharing on your laptop (which enables other computers to access resources on your computer) so as not to leave your computer vulnerable to hackers.
- Use the highest level of encryption available between the two wireless devices.
- If the interference from other Wireless Access Points or wireless devices in the area is a concern, set the AP and wireless clients to use a non-overlapping channel such as 1, 6 or 11.
- Change the configuration interface password of the access point before enabling it. Most people overlook this part of setting up a wireless network
