Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DAP-2553 may damage the unit and will void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Connecting the DAP-2553 to your network Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the rear panel of the DAP-2553 and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation. Using an Ethernet cable, insert one end of the cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DAP-2553 and the other end of the cable to a switch. Note: You can also connect the DAP-2553 directly to the computer that will be used for configuration. The LAN LED will illuminate to indicate a proper Ethernet connection. Computers with 802.11 b/g/draft n wireless adapters can connect to the DAP-2553.
Getting Started 1. You will need broadband Internet access. 2. Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. 5. Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-553 Install Guide...
Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with the AP. D-Link DAP-553 Install Guide...
Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox). Please start your web browser program, type the IP address of the device (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the device and the computer are in the same subnet. Then, refer to the manual for configuration. Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2553, make sure to enter the correct IP address. After the connection is established, you will see the user identification window as shown. • Type admin in the User Name field. • Leave the Password field blank. • Click the Login button. Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.