Quick Install Guide
Start Here
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Which Mode Should I Use?
Access Point Mode - Upgrade your wireless connection
Use Access Point mode if you want to connect wireless devices such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, and media players
to your wired network (via router or switch). Use this mode to upgrade your wireless network to the latest wireless
technology to boost performance and coverage.
Installation Tip:
If you already have a WPS-ready wireless router or access point, you can use the One Touch AP Configuration to copy
your existing wireless settings to the DAP-1525. You can then disable the wireless function in your existing wireless router
or AP to avoid wireless interference. If you do not have an existing wireless router or AP with WPS, use Manual Setup.
Router
Internet
Access Point Mode - Upgrade your wireless connection
2
3
DAP-1525
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
Power
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
With the DAP-1525 powered
Attach the power adapter to a
off, slide the selector on the
power outlet or surge protector.
back of the device to AP
If the Power LED is not lit, press
2.4GHz or AP 5GHz.
the Power button to turn on.
MediaBridge
Mode - Connect media devices to your wireless network
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2
3
DAP-1525
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
Power
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
With the DAP-1525 powered
Attach the power adapter to a
off, slide the selector on the
power outlet or surge protector.
back of the device to BRIDGE.
If the Power LED is not lit, press
the Power button to turn on.
Manual Setup (All Modes)
2
3
DAP-1525
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
Power
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
With the DAP-1525 powered
Attach the power adapter to a
off, select the mode you want
power outlet or surge protector.
to use by sliding the selector
If the Power LED is not lit, press
on the back of the device.
the Power button to turn on.
Technical Support
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by
phone. You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well
as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready:
• Model number of the product (e.g. DAP-1525)
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the product (e.g. rev A1))
• Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the product).
DAP-1525
DAP-1525
Smartphone / Tablet
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
Laptop
4
WPS Button
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
Press the WPS button on your existing wireless router
or access point.
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WPS Button
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
Press the WPS button on your existing wireless router
or access point. The WPS LED will start to blink.
4
DAP-1525
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
USB
AP2.4G
2
Power
BRIDGE
AP5G
LAN
1
3
2
LAN
4
3
4
Laptop or Desktop
5V
2.5A
- - -
5V
- - -
2.5A
Connect the DAP-1525 to your computer
with an Ethernet cable.
United States
Internet: http://support.dlink.com
Canada
Internet: http://support.dlink.ca
Package Contents
DAP-1525 Access Point/MediaBridge
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM with Manual
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
MediaBridge
Mode - Connect media devices to your wireless network
®
Use MediaBridge mode if you want to connect Ethernet devices such as computers, game consoles, Network
Storage (NAS) devices, and media players to your existing wireless network. With the DAP-1525 you can connect
up to 4 devices to your wireless network. Note that wireless devices cannot connect to the DAP-1525 wirelessly
OR
when in MediaBridge mode.
Installation Tip:
If you already have a WPS-ready wireless router or access point, you can use the WPS Setup to automatically
configure and connect to your wireless network by simply pressing a button. If not, use Manual Setup.
Existing Network
Router
Internet
5
WPS
Button
For One Touch Configuration, press
and hold the WPS button on the
DAP-1525 for about 5 seconds.
The WPS LED will blink.
5
WPS
Button
For WPS Setup, press and hold the WPS
button on the DAP-1525 for about 1
second. The WPS LED will blink.
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6
Next, open a web browser and
Enter admin for the user name and leave
enter http://dlinkap in the
the password blank. Click Log In.
address field.
©2011 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered
trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11n specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput
rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance
may differ from that depicted on the package. Visit dlink.com (US) or dlink.ca (Canada) for more details.
LEDs (from top to bottom)
Wireless LED (AccessPoint Mode) - A solid
®
green light will indicate that Access Point Mode
is on.
Wireless LED (MediaBridge
green light will indicate that Bridge Mode is on.
WPS LED/Button - Will blink during WPS/One
Touch Configuration process, then will be solid
green for 5 seconds if a successful connection
has been made.
Power LED/Button - A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the power supply. Press
the button to turn the power on and off.
DAP-1525
Gaming
Console
Digital
Media
USB
AP2.4G
Player
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
HDTV
5V
- - -
2.5A
Storage
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DAP-1525
Router
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
Internet
Once finished, you must connect an Ethernet cable from the DAP-1525 to
your LAN port on your router.
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DAP-1525
Existing Network
Router
USB
AP2.4G
BRIDGE
AP5G
1
2
LAN
3
4
5V
- - -
2.5A
Internet
Once finished, you may connect up to 4 Ethernet (wired) devices to
the DAP-1525 and connect to your existing wireless network. Note
that wireless devices cannot connect to the DAP-1525 wirelessly when in
MediaBridge mode.
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Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard and
follow the on-screen instructions to quickly
configure your DAP-1525.
Mode) - A solid
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Smartphone / Tablet
Laptop
Gaming
Console
Digital
Media
Player
HDTV
Storage
Version 1.1 (September 28, 2011)