Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DAP-2690 D-Link
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2 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual T able of Contents T able of Contents Pr oduct Overview ......................................................... 4 P ac kage Contents ...................................................... 4 System Requirements..........
3 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual T able of Contents Console Settings ................................................. 62 SNMP Settings .................................................... 63 Ping Control Setting .........................................
4 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link D AP-2690 AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band P oE Access P oint • P ow er Adapter • P ow er Cable • CD with manual and w ar.
5 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D- Lin k, an in dus tr y pio nee r in wir ele ss net w orki ng , int rodu ce s a sol utio n f or bu sine sse s seek in g to depl o y ne xt gen er atio n draft 802.
6 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • F our diff erent oper ation modes - Capable of operating in one of four diff erent operation modes to meet your wireless networ king needs: Access P oint, WDS with AP , WDS, or Wireless Client.
7 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industr y standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless netw orks.
8 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Standards-Based T echnology The D AP-2690 Wireless Access P oint utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b , 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. The IEEE 802.11n standard is an extension of the 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.
9 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The D-Link D AP-2690 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from vir tually an ywhere within its operating range.
10 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Four Operational Modes Wireless Client AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet enabled device Access Point (AP) Create a wireles.
11 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connect to Y our Network Meth od 1 1. Connect one end o f y our Eth ernet cab le int o th e LAN (P oE) po r t on the D AP-2 690 and t hen c onne ct th e oth er e nd to y our P oE s witch.
12 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Meth od 2 1. Connect one en d of a n Ethernet cable into the Data In port on the P oE base unit and the other end into one port on yo ur s witch, route r , or com puter .
13 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Using the Configuration Menu T o configure the D AP-2690, use a computer that is connected to the D AP-2690 with an Ethernet cab le (see the Network Lay out diagram ). First, disable the “Access the Inter net using a proxy ser ver” function.
14 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration After successfully logging into the D AP-2690 the f ollowing windo w will appear : When making changes on most of the configuration windows in this section, use either the Apply button or the Sa ve b utton to sa ve your configur ation changes.
15 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration H o m e > B a s i c S e t t i n g s > W i r e l e s s Select Access P oint from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP , WDS , and Wireless Client . Ser vice Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated f or a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
16 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Open System to communicate the k ey across the network. Select Shared Ke y to limit communication to only those de vices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not a vailab le.
17 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP mode WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop- down men u. Se r vi ce S et I de nti fier ( SS ID) i s the na me des ign at ed f or a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
18 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will ser ve as br idges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Site Survey: Authentication: Click the Scan button to search for av ailab le wireless networks, then click on the av ailable network that you want to connect with.
19 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the D AP-2690 wirelessly connects multiple networ ks, without functioning as a wireless AP . After completing the desired settings, clic k the Save b utton to let your changes tak e eff ect.
20 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will ser ve as br idges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.
21 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Client mode In Wireless Client mode, the D AP-2690 functions as a wireless client on a wireless network in which an AP already e xists. After completing the desired settings, clic k the Save b utton to let your changes tak e eff ect.
22 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Authentication: Wireless MAC Clone Use the drop-down men u to choose Open System or WP A P ersonal . Select Open System to communicate the k ey across the network. Select WP A-Per sonal to secure your networ k using a pass word and dynamic k ey changes.
23 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Open System or Shared Key Authentication Key Index (1~4): Network Key: Encryption: Use the radio button to disab le or enable encr yption. Key T ype: Key Size: Input up to f our ke ys f or encr yption.
24 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WP A-Personal Authentication Cipher T ype: Group Key Update Interval: Select the inter val during which the group ke y will be v alid. The def ault v alue of 1800 is recommended. When you select WP A-P ersonal, you must also select A UT O , AES , or TKIP from the drop-down men u.
25 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WP A-Enterprise authentication Cipher T ype: When WP A-Enter pr ise is selected, y ou must also select a cipher type from the drop-down menu: Auto , AES , or TKIP .
26 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 802.1X authentication Key Update Interval: Select the inter v al (in seconds) dur ing which the ke y will be valid.
27 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Choose Static IP (Manual) if you do not hav e a DHCP ser ver on y our network, or if y ou wish to assign a static IP address to the D AP-2690. When Dynami c IP (DHC P) is sele cted , the oth er fields here will be gr ay ed out.
28 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Advanced Settings Wireless: Wireless Mode: Use the drop-down menu to tur n the wireless function On or Off . The diff erent combination of clients that can be suppor ted include Mixed 802.
29 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): WMM stand s f or Wi- Fi Mult imedi a. Enab lin g this f eat ure will imp ro ve the user e xpe rien ce f or au dio and vide o appli catio ns ov er a Wi-Fi network. Short GI: Select Enable or Disable .
30 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit (0 - 64): Network Utilization: Set the maximum amount of users that are allowed access (zero to 64 users).T o use this f eature, the Connection Limit abov e must be enab led. For most users , a limit of 10 is recommended.
31 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Multi-SSID The de vice suppor ts up to eight multiple Ser vice Set Identifiers. Y ou can set the Pr imar y SSID in the Basic > Wireless section. The SSID’ s f actor y def ault setting is dlink .
32 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): Priority: When the Enable Prior ity check bo x is checked at the top of this window , this drop-down menu is used to select a pr ior ity between 0 and 7 . Select Enable to pro vide basic Quality of Ser vice f eatures.
33 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN > VLAN List The D AP-2690 suppor ts VLANs. VLANs can be created with a Name and VID . Mgmt (TCP stack), LAN, Primar y/Multiple SSID , and WDS connection can be assigned to VLANs as they are ph ysical por ts.
34 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN > Port List The P or t List tab displays the current por ts . If you want to configure the guest and inter nal netw orks on a Vir tual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP ser ver you are using must also suppor t VLANs.
35 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN > Add/Edit VLAN The Add/Edit VLAN tab is used to configure VLANs. Once you ha ve made the desired settings, clic k the Save b utton to let your changes take eff ect. Use the radio b utton to toggle to Enable.
36 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN > PVID Setting The PVID Setting tab is used to enab le/disable the P or t VLAN Identifier A uto Assign Status as well as to configure v ar ious types of PVID settings. Once y ou hav e made the desired settings, clic k the Save button to let y our changes take eff ect.
37 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Intrusion The choices include All , V alid , Neighbor , Rogue , and New . Click this b utton to initiate a scan of the network. AP List: Detect: The Wireless Intrusion Protection window is used to set APs as All, V alid, Neighborhood, Rogue, and Ne w .
38 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Use the drop-down menu to Enable the de vice’ s scheduling f eature. Wireless Schedule: The Wireless Schedule Settings window is used to add and modify scheduling r ules on the device .
39 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration AP Array Chec k thi s bo x to enab le the AP arra y fun ctio n. The three modes that are av ailable are Master , Backup Master , and Slav e. APs in the same arra y will use the same configuration.
40 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Internal RADIUS Ser ver En ter a name to auth en ti cat e us er ac cess to the int ernal RADIUS ser ver . User Name: The D AP-2690 f eatures a built-in RADIUS ser ver . Once y ou ha ve finished adding a RADIUS account, click the Save b utton to let your changes tak e eff ect.
41 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Ser ver > Dynamic Pool Settings Function Enable/ Disable: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on the network.
42 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable . (An e xample of a domain name is: www .dlink.com.) The lease time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign ne w IP addresses.
43 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Ser ver > Static Pool Setting Function Enable/ Disable: Dynami c Host Configur ation Protoc ol (DHC P) assi gns IP addresses to wireless de vices on the network.
44 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WINS: DNS: Domain Name: Specify the domain name f or the networ k. Gateway: Specify the Gatew ay address f or the wireless network. Specify the Windows Inter net Naming Ser vice (WINS) server address for the wireless network.
45 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Ser ver > Current IP Mapping List These are IP address pools the DHCP ser v er has assigned using the dynamic pool setting. This window displa ys information about the current assigned DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools.
46 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Filters > Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: Access Control List: Displa ys the current wireless band rate. Enter each MAC address that you wish to include in your filter list, and clic k Add .
47 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Filters > WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Link Integrity: Ethernet to WLAN Access: I nternal Station Connection: Displa ys the current wireless band.
48 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration T raffic Control > Uplink/Downlink Setting The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second. The uplink bandwidth in Mbits per second.
49 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration T raffic Control > QoS Chec k this box to allo w QoS to prior itiz e traffic . Use the drop-down menus to select the f our lev els of priority . Click the Sa ve button when y ou are finished.
50 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration T raffic Control > T raffic Manager Use the drop-down menu to Enable the traffic manager f eature.
51 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Status Device Information: This read-only window displa ys the configuration settings of the D AP-2690, including the fir mware v ersion and the de vice's MAC address .
52 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Client Information Client Information: This window displa ys the wireless client information f or clients currently connected to the D AP-2690. The f ollowin g inf or mation is a vail ab le f or each client c ommuni cating with the D AP-2690.
53 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS Information Name: MAC: Authentication: Signal: Status: Displa ys the name of the client. Displa ys the MAC address of the client. Displa ys the type of authentication being used. Displa ys the WDS link signal strength.
54 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Status Ethernet T raffic Statistics: This windo w displa ys transmitted and receiv ed count statistics f or pack ets and bytes .
55 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Stats > WLAN WLAN T raffic Statistics: This window displays wireless network statistics f or data throughput, transmitted and receiv ed frames , and frame errors .
56 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration View Log: The AP’ s embedded memor y displays system and network message s including a time stamp and message type .
57 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log > Log Settings Log Server/IP Address: E n t e r th e IP a d d re ss o f t he s erv er y o u w o ul d li k e to s e nd t h e D AP-2690 log to . Log T ype: Check the box f or the type of activity y ou want to log.
58 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > Administrator Settings Administrator Settings Check one or more of the six main categor ies to display the v arious hidden administrator parameters and settings displa y ed on the ne xt six windows.
59 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Limit Administrator VLAN ID: Check the box provided and the enter the specific VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Limit Administrator Limit Administrator IP: Check to enab le the Limit Administrator IP address.
60 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Name: The name of the de vice. The default name is D- Link D AP-2690 . System Name Settings Location: The ph ysical location of the device , e.g. “office”. Confirm New Password: Confir m by re-entering y our new pass word here .
61 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Confirm New Password: Confir m by re-entering y our new pass word here . Login Settings Each of the six main categor ies display v arious hidden administrator parameters and settings . Login Settings Old Password: When changing y our pass word, enter the old pass word here.
62 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Status: Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the bo x to disable the console . Console Settings Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol y ou would like to use, T elnet or SSH. Timeout: Set to 1 Min , 3 Mins , 5 Mins , 10 Mins , 15 Mins or Never .
63 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SNMP Settings Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP comm unity str ing. Status: Chec k the bo x to enable the SNMP functions. This is enabled b y def ault. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string.
64 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Che c k the bo x to ena b le Ping con tro l. Pin g works by sending ICMP “echo request” pac kets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo response replies. The def ault is enabled. Status: Confirm New Password: Confir m by re-entering y our new pass word here .
65 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware and SSL Certification Upload Language Pack Upgrade: Click B rows e to locate the language pack upg ra de on y our loca l com pu ter . Af ter sele ct ing and open ing th e file , cli c k Upl oad to uploa d the file to the D AP-2690.
66 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > Configuration File Configuration File Download Configuration File: Click Download to sav e the current D AP-2690 configuration to your local computer .
67 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance > T ime and Date Current Time: Displa ys the current time and date settings. NTP Server: Enter the NTP ser ver IP address . Time Zone: Use the drop-do wn menu to select y our correct Time Zone.
68 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration > Save and Activate The drop-down Configur ation menu allo ws users to sav e the current changes and reboot the D AP-2690 by clic king "Sav e and Activate".
69 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System > System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to restar t the D AP-2690. Restore to Factory Default Settings: Click Restore to restore the D AP-2690 bac k to f actor y def ault settings.
70 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help Scroll down the Help page f or topics and e xplanations. Help:.
71 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Using the AP Array The deployment of wireless local area networ k (WLAN) in a small office environment is often hindered by the lack of simplicity , stability and aff ordability .
72 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Easy Deployment and Management With D-Link’ s AP Arra y , deplo yment and management of APs are made simple.
73 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Situations Encountered with the Different Implementations: • Multiple Master APs : If there are two or more Master APs assigned in an array , the AP with the longest run-time will become the Master AP .
74 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Whene ver the user makes any changes in the Master AP and selects “Sav e & Activate”, the Master AP in an arra y will automatically synchronize its configur ation to all Sla v e APs.
75 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Different AP Roles in an Array There are three modes f or the administrator to define the role of each AP . • Master AP The Master AP can do all the management settings f or members in an arra y .
76 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Step 2: Set up the AP Arra y name and passwor d . Click the Save button located on the low er r ight hand side. Note: Remember to select “Sav e & Activate”. The AP will not become master until you select “Sav e & Activ ate”.
77 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 4 - Using the AP Array Step 2: Click the Scan button to search f or an e xisting arra y , and enter the array pass word to join it. Clic k the Save b utton located on the lower right hand side. Note: Remember to select “Sa v e & Activ ate”.
78 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Y ou can connect to the D AP-2690 console por t to configure device settings via the command line. 1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console por t on the D AP-2690, and the other to an a v ailab le ser ial por t on the PC you wll use to connect to the de vice.
79 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 4. Select the appropriate COM por t: 5. Configure the P or t Settings: Note: Y our ter minal emulation must be set to 115200 bits per second.
80 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix A - T echnical Specifications 6. Enter the Login Name and P assword: Once logg ed in, you will be ab le to r un con figur ation comma nds from the command line prompt. Y ou can type in a letter and press tab to see the av ailable command s.
81 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter pro vides solutions to prob lems that can occur dur ing the installation and oper ation of the D AP-2690 Wireless Access P oint. W e will co ver various aspects of the network setup , especially the network adapters.
82 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 2. The wireless client cannot access the Inter net within Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct access point.
83 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 3. What variables ma y cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your networ k from vir tually anywhere you want, howe v er , the positioning of the products within your environment will aff ect its wireless range .
84 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix A - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.
85 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix A - T echnical Specifications LEDs • P ower • LAN • 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz T emperature • Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C • Storing: -20˚C to 65˚C Humidity •.
86 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix B - T echnical Support Contacting T echnical Support U .S . and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical suppor t through our w eb site or b y phone. Bef ore you contact technical suppor t, please hav e the f ollowing ready: • Model number of the product (e .
87 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty W arranty Subject to the ter ms and conditions set f or th herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited W arranty: • Only to.
88 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty D-Lin k’ s functi onal specific atio ns for the Softw are or to refund the por tion of the actua l pur chase price paid that is attrib utab le to the Softw are.
89 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty f or any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carr ier selected by D-Link.
90 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty LOSS OF GOOD WILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT , WORK ST OPP AGE, COMPUTER F AILURE OR MALFUNCTION, F AILURE OF O THER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS.
91 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty this equipment does cause har mful interf erence to r adio or television reception, which can be deter mined by tur ning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference b y one or more of the f ollowing measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
92 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix C - Warranty Industry Canada Notice: This de vice complies with RSS-210 of the Industr y Canada Rules . Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (.
93 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual Appendix D - Registration V ersion 1.0 October 27, 2009 Product registration is entirely v oluntar y and f ailure to complete or retur n this f or m will not diminish your warranty rights.
An important point after buying a device D-Link DAP-2690 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought D-Link DAP-2690 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data D-Link DAP-2690 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, D-Link DAP-2690 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get D-Link DAP-2690 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of D-Link DAP-2690, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime D-Link DAP-2690.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with D-Link DAP-2690. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device D-Link DAP-2690 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
