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  • D-Link DAP-1620 | User Manual - Page 1
    Version 1.00 | 2015/09/08 User Manual AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1620
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    touch® and Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc. Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google can be unplugged to save energy. Network Standby: 3.54 watts D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual i
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    37 Management 38 Admin 38 System 39 Upgrade 40 Statistics 41 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.42 WPS Button 42 Windows® 8 43 WPA/WPA2 43 Windows® 7 45 WPA/WPA2 45 Windows Vista 48 WPA/WPA2 49 Troubleshooting 51 Wireless Basics 53 D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual ii
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    Table of Contents Tips...54 Technical Specifications 55 GPL Code Statement 56 Safety Statements 71 D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual iii
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Note Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 1
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    -based operating system • Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality • An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile device Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 9 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 5.1 or later • Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 2
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    to-use web interface lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1620 to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. The setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process, getting your extended wireless network up and running in no time
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    wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1620 Extender Wireless Devices Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet Computer Computer Internet Router DAP-1620 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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    Button"on page 42 for 2 WPS Button more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 5
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    Blinking Off Description The DAP-1620 is receiving power and connected to a host network. WPS mode is active. The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1620 is not connected to a host network. Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 6
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    Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to wired network. Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 7
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    information is printed on the specification sticker on the back of the device. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of your DAP-1620. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 8
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    fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 9
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    LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 10
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    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 11
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    web configuration utility for the first time. Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 20 for setup instructions. • Manual Configuration - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to "Configuration" on page 30 for more information. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 12
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    (SSID). The password(s) will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • 2.4 GHz: (Your router's SSID)-EXT • 5 GHz: (Your router's SSID)-EXT5G Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual Poor Ok Good
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    extender, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device. Note: The following steps show the iOS interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 15
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    QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1620, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend. Tap Rescan if your network doesn't show up the first time. Enter a password for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 16
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    Section 3 - Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DAP-1620's web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 17
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    , the following screen will appear. To connect to the extended network, you can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. You can also share your Wi-Fi information by clicking Share by E-mail. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 18
  • D-Link DAP-1620 | User Manual - Page 23
    Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Setup To access the setup utility for the DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your PC, first connect to the DAP-1620 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.
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    to configure your new DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet. The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to begin. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 20
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    , select one of the alternative configuration options: Extend an existing network, see page 23 for more information or Add wireless to your wired network, see page 26 for further setup information. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 21
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    to use WPS ,or are having difficulty using the WPS feature, you can try using one of the alternative configuration options: Extend an existing network, see page 23 for more information or Add wireless to your wired network, see page 26 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 22
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    To set up your network manually, select Extend an Existing Network from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue. The DAP-1620 will scan for available wireless networks and display a list of results. You may choose one of the following options to proceed: • If the wireless network you wish to
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    you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. dlinkrouter D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 24
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    for wireless clients wishing to join your network. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 28 for more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 25
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    portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network. Click Add wireless to your wired network to proceed. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1620 if you have not already done so. After making the connection, you will automatically be forwarded
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    for wireless clients wishing to join your network. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 28 for more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 27
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    Password In order to secure the extender's web configuration utility, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password each time you want to use the extender's web configuration utility. Click Next to continue onward to Save Your Configuration. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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    to the web configuration utility. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot. Devices may be connected to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 29
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    Once connected, click on it to see its connection details. DAP-1620: Click on this icon to see details of the uplink network the DAP-1620 is connected to or connect to another uplink router.. Connected Click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to see client details. Clients: D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 30
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    to a different uplink router a survey of available wireless networks will be performed. After clicking Select you will be prompted for the uplink router password. Enter it and click Connect. DIR-860L DIR-860L-5GHz DIR-850L DIR-850L-5GHz Select D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual "DIR-860L-5GHz" 31
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    Wi-Fi, the DAP-1620 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. Security: Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network. Choose None or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Password: Enter the
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    Wi-Fi, the DAP-1620 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. Security: Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network. Choose None or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Password: Enter the
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    . This is usually the IP address of Address: the uplink router. Primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. Server: Secondary Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. This is DNS Server: optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 34
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    dial next to the option. Primary DNS For manual settings, enter the primary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. Secondary DNS For manual settings, enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 35
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    to manually assign an IP address to the Connection is: DAP-1620. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address that you want to assign to the extended network AP. This address should be outside of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. Subnet Prefix Enter the length of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Length: Default
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    Section 3 - Configuration Link-local Only IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Link-local only to only set an IPv6 address for the Connection is: local network. LAN IPv6 Link- The link-local address of the DAP-1620. Local Address: D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 37
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    : requiring you to enter a code that is displayed on-screen.This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods. Note: The device will reboot after saving the changes in order for the password to take effect. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 38
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    save or restore your system configuration, reset, or reboot the DAP-1620. To access this page, click the Management drop default settings. This to Factory will erase all currently stored settings. Default Settings: Reboot the Click Reboot to reboot the DAP-1620. Device: D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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    . Click Check For New Firmware to find out if there is new or updated firmware. If there is, you can download it to your computer. Upgrade Manually Upgrade Click Select File to locate the firmware file on your computer Firmware: and perform a manual firmware upgrade. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 40
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    the download speeds. The table displays the following in real-time: • Total Packets • Total Byte(s) • Total Kbit(s) • Kbits/sec Extended Wi-Fi Click on the Extended Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the connection between the DAP-1620 and any connected clients. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 41
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    to your extended network. Many wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DAP-1620. Please refer to the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make
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    the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 43
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    router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 44
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    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 45
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    you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Wireless Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 46
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    passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 47
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    wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to"Troubleshooting"on page 51 for more information. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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    used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 49
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    passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 50
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    operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples. 1. Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender (dlinkap.local for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have
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    the button and the extender will go through its reboot process (indicated by the LED turning red). Wait about 30 seconds to access the extender. The default IP address is http://dlinkap.local. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 52
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    cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 53
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    . Security Don't let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 54
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    • Wi-Fi Certified Device Management • Web UI Dimensions • 63 x 95 x 41 mm (2.48 x 3.74 x 1.65 inches) Diagnostic LEDs • Status/WPS Weight • 139 grams (4.9 ounces) 1 Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 55
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    tested instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected CANADA Industry Canada statement: D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 71
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    operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Ce dispositif ne peut causer de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 72
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    Appendix D - Safety Statements NCC 警語： MPE 標準值 (MPE) 1mW/cm2 0.085mW/cm2 在 5.25-5.35 D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 73
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DAP-1620
User Manual
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Version 1.00 | 2015/09/08