Tuesday, November 22, 2011

DLink DAP-1360: Access Point Configuration

Overview: The Wireless N Access Point (DAP-1360) enables you to create a new wireless network or simply extend your existing wireless network coverage.Though, it uses several different modes, we will be tackling more on Access Point configuration in this topic.

Configuration:
  1. Connect Patch cord to the LAN Port of DAP-1360, and put the other end on your Laptop or Desktop.Or you can connect to it thru WiFi. You may have to temporarily set your IP Address to static. (e.g. 192.168.0.51)
  2. Run a web browser, and type in the default IP address 192.168.0.50.
  3. In the User Name field, type in the default name admin, Leave the password field blank.
  4. Once you have logged in, click Wireless Setup in the left pane.
  5. Select Access Point as the wireless mode.
  6. Change the default Network Name (SSID) to your preferred name.
  7. Disable the Auto Channel Selection if you want to change the default ( Channel 6) channel.
  8. Go to Security , select you preferred security encryption and type in your password.
  9. Click Save Settings.