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D-Link Wireless Dual Band N 300+ Mbps Wi-Fi Gigabit Range Extender and Access Point (DAP-1522)

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The Wireless Bridge feature of the DAP-1522 allows you to easily connect up to 4 Ethernet devices
Create a new wireless network using the Access Point feature by connecting the DAP-1522 to an existing wired network
5GHz is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network.
Use the Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge / Access Point (DAP-1522) to connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices
Connect the DAP-1522 to an existing wired network and easily enable wireless connectivity in your home.

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Technical Details

Brand Name: D-Link
Model Number: DAP-1522
Connectivity Technology: ethernet, wi-fi
Network Data Transfer Rate: 1000 Megabits Per Second
Width: 8.30 inches

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Product Description

The D-Link Extreme-N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point is designed for users looking to create a wireless network or to connect multiple wired devices to an existing wireless network. Extreme-N Duo is the latest addition to the award-winning Extreme-N product family. Duo means the DAP-1522 works with next generation dual band (2.4GHz or 5GHz)2 802.11n wireless devices as well as legacy 802.11g products. This is H/W B-1 version.

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The D-Link DAP-1522 Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point is designed for users looking to create a wireless network or to connect multiple wired devices to an existing wireless network. Xtreme N Duo is the latest addition to the award-winning Xtreme N product family. Duo means the DAP-1522 works with next generation dual band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)* 802.11n wireless devices as well as legacy 802.11g products.

The D-Link DAP-1522 offers dual-band Wireless N connectivity--perfect for HD video streaming (see larger image).

Key Features

Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup
Works best with dual band 802.11n wireless devices, compatible with 802.11n/g devices
4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity
Optimized for HD video streaming
Add wireless connectivity to Ethernet-enabled devices like game consoles
Create or extend a wireless network

Connect Multiple Devices

The Wireless Bridge feature of the DAP-1522 allows you to easily connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices in your entertainment center to your wireless network. Connect devices such as Game Consoles, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Digital Media Adapters (DMA) to the built-in 4-Port Gigabit Switch.

Create A Wireless Network

Create a new wireless network using the Access Point feature by connecting the DAP-1522 to an existing wired network. Use your new wireless network to stream high-definition (HD) video, play multiplayer games, or make phone calls (VoIP) using the built-in dual band technology.

See a larger schematic image example of a home network setup for optimizing use of the DAP-1522's dual-band capabilities.

5 GHz Technology

The DAP-1522 has selectable 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands. 5 GHz is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network. The less-crowded 5GHz band is ideal for wirelessly streaming HD videos across your network, helping avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for transferring HD signals and other bandwidth intensive network applications. And it helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals than existing 2.4 GHz products.

What This Product Does

Wireless Bridge Mode

Use the Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge / Access Point (DAP-1522) to connect up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices such as Game Consoles, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Digital Media Adapters (DMA) to your wireless network.

Access Point Mode

Connect the DAP-1522 to an existing wired network and easily enable wireless connectivity in your home. This scenario can place a DAP-1522 as both a 'send' and 'receive' unit, with one connected at the router where the broadband connection comes in and the other at the home entertainment center or wherever there is a need to connect one or more wired devices. Use your new wireless network to stream HD multimedia content, play multiplayer games, or make Internet phone calls (VoIP).

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Specifications

Standards: IEEE 802.11n, Selectable 2.4/5GHz, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Interface Type: 4 Gigabit LAN Ports, 1 Gigabit WAN Port, Push Button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup), Three-way Switch (to select operating mode)
Antenna Type: Internal
Security: WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Device Management: Internet Explorer v6 or Later; Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or Later; or other Java-enabled Browsers
Certifications: FCC, Wi-Fi, IC
Dimensions: 4.4 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches (WxDxH)
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Minimum System Requirements: Computer with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 or Mac OS X (v10.4); Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v1.5; CD-ROM Drive; Network Interface Card; and for Internet access a Cable or DSL Modem and Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

What's in the Box

D-Link DAP-1522, CAT5 Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with operating instructions

* Due to government regulations the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47~5.725 GHz wireless bands are removed.

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Product Information

Product Dimensions

5.7 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches

Item Weight

8 ounces

Shipping Weight

1.5 pounds

ASIN

B001769K3O

Item model number

DAP-1522

Customer Reviews

377 customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#236 in Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Networking Products > Repeaters

Date first available at Amazon.com

July 7, 2004

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Great Access Point, Great Software, Poor Range

ByChristopher Hiestandon November 6, 2008

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It might bear noting that I'm technically proficient, and I've used several access points and switches over the years. This was my first D-Link purchase in years only because Linksys's reputation has become pretty terrible. Overall, this piece of equipment is GREAT, with a HUGE caveat that the range SUCKS.

I used this router for about 3 weeks before I replaced it with the D-Link DIR-825 because of the range problem. The 1522's user interface isn't bad. I had no problem configuring this switch to do everything I wanted. I did not experience any dropped connections or dropped packets. Granted 3 weeks isn't a terribly long time - but I never had to power cycle the Access Point. It just worked and did a great job.

I should have known that since the DAP1522 uses an internal antennae the range would not be comparable to my old Linksys WRT54G. I am intentionally trying to share my wireless with my neighbors, and the DAP1522 is unusable, and I'm not exaggerating, 30 feet away. To be fair, there are 3 (non-thick, normal wood) walls between the DAP1522 and the laptop - but still 30 feet? On the other hand, this could be a major selling point. Scared that your neighbors might be stealing your wireless signal? Just buy a DAP1522!

If you have a large house or coverage area, this isn't going to cut it. But if you live in a small apartment, this thing is perfect. For anyone who needs better range, I'd recommend the slightly more expensive DIR-825.

PS For anybody who's confused - this bridge/AP is essentially a switch plus an access point. It lacks the "router" capability and WAN port that similar pieces of equipment have which make them routers. For the typical person, you only need a bridge/AP if you already have a router and want to add a wireless access point to your network.

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Works as expected

BySteveon June 9, 2008

I've configured the DAP-1522 as a wireless bridge to a DIR-655 (2.5Ghz). I've got a PS3 and a Satellite DVR connected to two of the four ethernet ports on the DAP-1522. I have configured the 1522 to use WPA2 security as well.

Setup was a little tricky, but it was my fault not the fault of the 1522. If you choose to manually configure the 1522 be sure you follow the directions and connect the 1522 to your computer and with your computer configured to use a static IP address in the 192.168.0/24 subnet. I mistakenly had my computer still trying to use DHCP when connecting to the bridge and it took me a little while to figure out what was wrong. My computer couldn't get an IP address and so Windows kept assigning an address from a different subnet, so I was not able to establish a connection to the DAP-1522's default 192.168.0.50 IP address.

The 1522 works as expected. Performance is very good with a max of 162Mbps through 3 drywall walls (approx 40 ft) to my entertainment center as displayed on the DIR-655 console. I haven't run any local network bandwidth tests to verify the throughput yet, but I can easily stream HD content without blocking between a PS3 and a wired media server. Previously I was using the PS3's internal 802.11g network interface, and HD media was not viewable as it overwhelmed the 11g link.

I did notice that the orientation of the DIR-655 and the DAP-1522 did make a difference in the reported signal strength and data rate as seen from the DIR-655 console. So after you've gotten things to work, don't forget to run some experiments to determine the best position for the devices to get the best performance possible.

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DOA 2x, Plus Worst Tech Support Ever

ByWes Non March 31, 2009

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Certainly wish I'd had the kind of wonderful experiences with this unit that others have enjoyed. Unfortunately, both of the units I've received have been DOA: Neither would boot up in Bridge mode. In both cases, putting the mode selector into Bridge position results in both the Bridge and AP lights coming on (not blinking) and staying on.

To make matters worse, I've spent over 6 hours with D-Link's grossly incompetent product support (generally overseas folks - hard to understand, in addition to being nearly completely ignorant of both the products and the general technologies). On the third call - for the first unit - the tech decided that the problem was with my D-Link DIR-825 router (nevermind that the DAP-1522 wouldn't even boot in Bridge mode) and ended up totally trashing the configuration of the wireless router! (Thankfully, I had taken the initiative to back up the DIR-825 configuration before following the tech's misguided instructions.)

Finally - adding insult to injury - after spending 5 hours with the tech support at the ("D-Link is here to help") support number included with the unit, I was informed I was calling the wrong number for this particular product. Unfortunately, the tech at the "correct number" for the DAP-1522 was every bit as ignorant as the tech at the original support number (seemed to think the problem was with my cable modem!). Tier 2 support didn't even seem to know there was a difference between bridge and AP modes - or that there was a switch on the DAP-1522 to select the mode (I had to have her pull up the Quick Installation Guide on the screen and show her the switch).

I truly wish this thing worked, but after having received two defunct units in a row - and spending the better part of a full day on the phone with incompetent (and nearly unintelligible) support staff, I've pretty much given up.