D-Link DAP-1820 Quick Install Guide - Page 8

Troubleshooting - set up

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Troubleshooting Why can't I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops? 1. Verify that your Range Extender is within range of your wireless router. Try plugging it into a location closer to the router and verify the Status LED is solid green. 2. Note that when extending a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices connected to the Range Extender will not get the same speed/throughput as when connected directly to the router. How do I change the wireless settings on my Range Extender? 1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and go to http://dlinkap.local./ 2. At the login screen, enter your Admin Password (If WPS Setup was used, password is blank by default - just leave blank) and click Log in. 3. Go to Settings > Extender. 4. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password) settings as needed. 5. Click Save. Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using to connect to your Range Extender will drop. You will need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to your Range Extender using the new network name and password. 8 DAP-1820 Install Guide

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DAP-1820 Install Guide
Troubleshooting
Why can’t I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops?
1. Verify that your Range Extender is within range of your wireless router. Try plugging
it into a location closer to the router and verify the Status LED is solid green.
2. Note that when extending a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices
connected to the Range Extender will not get the same speed/throughput as when
connected directly to the router.
How do I change the wireless settings on my Range Extender?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and go to
2. At the login screen, enter your Admin Password (If WPS Setup was used, password
is blank by default - just leave blank) and click
Log in
.
3. Go to
Settings
>
Extender
.
4. Enter a new
Wi-Fi Network Name
(SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password)
settings as needed.
5. Click
Save
.
Note:
If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using to connect to
your Range Extender will drop. You will need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to your Range
Extender using the new network name and password.