User manual D-LINK DAP-1350

[. . . ] D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. 00 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. [. . . ] D-Link DAP-1350 User Manual 79 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings Enable Wireless: Select this to turn the Wi-Fi module on and off. Enable Auto Check this box to have the device automatically Channel Scan: scan for the best available channel. It is strongly suggested to use the Auto setting for optimal performance. Channel Width: Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz from the drop-down menu. Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DAP-1350. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DAP-1350 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1350 in order to connect to it. Refer to the Wireless Security section of this Mode: manual for a detailed explanation of the wireless security options. D-Link DAP-1350 User Manual 80 Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Enable DNS Relay: Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically. € When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DAP-1350. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool. Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on Server: your router. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for Range: the DHCP server’s IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. Add DHCP Refer to the next page for the DHCP Reservation Reservation: function. D-Link DAP-1350 User Manual 82 Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Computer Name: Enter the computer name or select from the drop-down menu and click <<. [. . . ] Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your access point or Access Point Make sure you place the bridge/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the bridge/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 to extend the range. [. . . ]