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Title: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: AMPatrick on April 10, 2012, 12:19:35 PM

I have a couple of DAP-1522 units that I use as bridges.  I just bought and setup a DAP-1525 hoping that its directional antennae and underlying antennae orientation control software would improve the signal quality.  Just the opposite happened - in every case in my house, the DAP-1525 showed poorer signal quality - both at the "media side" and at the "router side".  Both the 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz channels show the same lower quality performance using the DAP-1525.  In addition, the DAP-1525 does not have the QOS settings that the DAP-1522 has.  Go figure!  ::)

BTW: I used a modern D-Link DIR-857 wireless router for this testing.

BTW2: The DAP-1522 do not malfunction with QOS turned on when using the DIR-857 - a nice improvement.

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 11, 2012, 07:00:00 AM

Performance can be impacted by neighboring WiFi and external conditions.

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 05:41:19 AM

Hi,

I got the same poor signal with the DAP-1525 as described before.

The new DAP-1525 shows a lot way less! signal than the DAP-1522, I was kind of expecting the opposite.

The router I use is the DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router

Hope they can come with a new firmware to solve this I guess!

Cheers

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 07:10:59 AM

You could try a FW update however I don't see anything regarding functionality for this version:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=165.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=165.0)

Quote from: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 05:41:19 AM

Hi,

I got the same poor signal with the DAP-1525 as described before.

The new DAP-1525 shows a lot way less! signal than the DAP-1522, I was kind of expecting the opposite.

The router I use is the DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router

Hope they can come with a new firmware to solve this I guess!

Cheers

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 10:49:20 AM

FW Upgrade done! same time as first installed!

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 10:53:43 AM

Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N?

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 11:06:54 AM

as soon as I get home will try only n, I will let you know!

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 11:08:20 AM

Any other WiFi routers in the area? Use InSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net/) to find out.

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 11:11:49 AM

yes they are, now why is going to make a significantly difference between the DAP-1522 and DAP-1525?

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 11:14:25 AM

Can impact anything with external interferences. This is a different model that differs from the 1522.

You still have the 1522?

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 11:40:44 AM

yes I do,

the plan was to replace the DAP-1522 by the new DAP-1525 and use the DAP-1522 as AP.

My solution will have to be the other way around, I will try to place the 1525 as AP an see how it goes

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 17, 2012, 06:33:59 PM

Done!
Setup the DAP-1525 as AP.
Channel 161 with Bandwith 20Mhz
wireless mode n only
and I get 50% in the signal from the 2nd floor which I believe is ok based in the first test! as Bridge where I got only 20%

Again, I hope something can be done with a FW update.

Hope this is helpful for anyone!

cheers!

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 18, 2012, 07:25:22 AM

What kind of signal do you get if you are on the same floor and not the 2nd floor? Thats one thing that can impact signal and placement.

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 18, 2012, 08:00:16 AM

Yes! I know.

Same room direct line, 90%, But then what is the point!, for this I just run a long cable and connect a Switch.

Same Floor different room 40%, same long cable, and disappointment
 
Different Floor, 50% almost right under the DAP-1522, less cable and at least I am giving some utility to the DAP-1525

Again now I am just using it as AP, for the 5Ghz for TV,Gaming, Pictures, Music and Movies(xbox,ps3,tv,WDlive)

the rest goes into the 2.4Ghz band

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 18, 2012, 08:33:17 AM

Enjoy.

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 18, 2012, 08:43:54 AM

yup!

Thank you!

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 19, 2012, 11:26:52 AM

Hi Furry!!

another quick question, if I just connect an external HDD to the DAP-1525 in the USB port, can be seen from the network?

I haven't try yet, but I did not see a mention in the manual

Thank you!

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: FurryNutz on April 19, 2012, 12:01:03 PM

I don't know for sure however to use anything on the USB port I would presume that SharePort might need to be involved.  ???

Title: Re: DAP-1525 versus DAP-1522 used as a Media Bridge
Post by: sagaboy on April 19, 2012, 04:43:35 PM

OK thank you!

I will try and let you know