D-Link Entry-Level Network Access Point DAP-1155. Characteristics, parameters and settings

The access point DAP-1155, developed by the manufacturer D-Link, is aimed at the implementation of entry-level computing networks. It has a very affordable price and quite acceptable technical specifications. It is her capabilities that this short review will be devoted to.

Equipment. Solution Specialization

The package for this device includes the following:

1. Access point.
2. Interface network wire.
3. User manual in multilingual performance.
4. Power Supply.
5. Warranty card.
6. A CD with a full set of drivers and an electronic version of the documentation.

Setting up the DAP-1155 is a very simple operation by today's standards, and even a poorly trained user is quite capable of handling it. The latter circumstance allows it to be successfully applied even at home. But it can also be used in the implementation of the office network. Actually, the scope of application of such a network node is limited by these two possible use cases.

Main characteristics

The DAP-1155 router considered in this review has the following technical characteristics:

1. 2 RJ-45 format ports with a maximum permissible information transfer rate of 100 Mbps.
2. One external antenna with a maximum output power of the installed transmitter of 17dB.
3. The transfer speed on a Wi-Fi network is limited to 150 Mbps.
4. The list of supported wireless standards consists of 802.11b, 802.11g and the most modern and high-speed 802.11n.
5. The network point in the DAP-1155 version is capable of functioning both as a router and in bridge mode.

Step-by-step setup

Configuring DAP-1155 consists of the following steps:

1. We install the access point near the computer and connect it using the interface cord. Then you need to implement switching with the power supply. After that, turn on the router.
2. In the next step, run the setup wizard from the disk.
3. In the first window that opens, set the operation mode of the network node. One of them is the “Router”. In this case, this device works like a regular router. The second option is “Repeater”. With this use, the access point relays the signal from an existing wireless network. The third application is the “Client”. When activated, the router connects to the wireless network and provides information through 2 built-in RJ-45 ports.
4. In router mode, you must set the connection parameters to the equipment of the provider company. This is his type, login, password and, possibly, a login with an access code. You must also specify the network name, the type of encryption used (to ensure the maximum level of security, it is recommended to use WPA2) and password.
5. In the case of transition to the “Repeater” or “Client” modes, you just need to select and connect the device in question to the existing network.
6. At the end, save the parameters and exit the setup wizard menu.

The cost of a network device. Owner reviews

At the moment, a device such as DAP-1155, can be purchased at a price of 1100 -1300 rubles. If you buy in an online store, then the cost of the solution will be closer to the amount of 1100 rubles. But at the same time, it will be necessary to wait for the delivery of the access point, which takes 3-5 days. Also, such a network node can be purchased at the electronics supermarket. At the same time, there is no need to wait for its delivery, but the cost will increase to 1300 rubles.

The strengths of the D-Link DAP-1155 include the following:

1. Reliability.
2. Affordable cost.
3. Simple customization algorithm.
4. Great equipment.
5. Minimum sizes.

The disadvantages of the owners in the reviews include periodic failures that occur during operation, and the lack of support for modern wireless standards 802.11 a / ac. In the first case, you need to update the firmware of the access point. And the second drawback is nothing to worry about. The first is rarely used, and the second is compatible with the supported 802.11n router.

Finally

The main scope of the DAP-1155 is home computing networks. The second possible place to use it is the office. But again, now you can already find full-fledged routers at almost the same price. Their specifications are much better and there is support for IPTV technology. Therefore, such miniature access points are gradually becoming a thing of the past. They are simply unable to compete on an equal footing with such routers.