User manual D-LINK DAP-1160

[. . . ] Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] DTIM Interval (Beacon Rate): Mode Setting: Preamble Type: A DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. The default vaule is 3 and the possible range of vaules is between 1 and 55. For the fastest speed, select G Mode to include only 80. 11g devices in your network. Select Mixed Mode to include 80. 11g and 80. 11b devices in your network. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the access point and roaming wireless network adapters. WMM provides basic QoS (Quality of Service) functions for wireless networks. WMM prioritizes traffic based on the 4 AC (Access Categories) of voice, video, best effort, and background. 9 WMM: D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual Section 2 - Configuration Advanced Network This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may affect the behavior of your network. Enable UPnP: Check this box to use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnPTM) feature. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Enable WAN Check this box to allow the WAN port of the Ping Respond: DAP-1160 to be pinged. Blocking ping response may provide some extra security from intruders. Remote Remote management allows the DAP-1160 Management: to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password are still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual 30 Section 2 - Configuration Device Administration New Enter a new password. Password: Maintenance Save and Restore Save Settings To Local Hard Drive: Load Settings From Local Hard Drive: Click Save to save the current system settings as a file onto your local hard drive. To load a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system settings file to be used. Click Upload Settings when you have selected the file to be loaded back onto the access point. Restore To You can reset the DAP-1160 back to the Factory Default factory default settings by clicking on Settings: Restore Device. Make sure to save the current system settings before clicking on Restore Device. You will lose your current system settings after you click Restore Device. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual 31 Section 2 - Configuration Firmware Update This feature is used to update the firmware of the DAP-1160. [. . . ] Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal and extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This will significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause if operating on the same frequency. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual 63 Appendix B - Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. [. . . ]