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... Existing Wireless Network 22 Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade... WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
... Existing Wireless Network 22 Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade... WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
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Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility ...: • Internet Explorer® 11 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility ...: • Internet Explorer® 11 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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...plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you through the setup process, getting your existing network infrastructure to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. ...Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your extended wireless network up to the DAP-1720. The setup wizard will even guide you easily extend a secure wireless network with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is a press of a button. D-Link...
...plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you through the setup process, getting your existing network infrastructure to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. ...Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your extended wireless network up to the DAP-1720. The setup wizard will even guide you easily extend a secure wireless network with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is a press of a button. D-Link...
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... to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 5 Section 1 - The extended network can simply use the DAP-1720 as the...
... to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 5 Section 1 - The extended network can simply use the DAP-1720 as the...
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...it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 ..., ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your product at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Keep in mind that the signal passes through . Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to...
...it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 ..., ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your product at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Keep in mind that the signal passes through . Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to...
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...share the extended Wi-Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices. Note that 802.11ac speeds are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT • (Your router's SSID)-EXT5Ghz When connecting to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. Configuration WPS Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting ...1720 using the following network names (SSID). The Status/ WPS LED will start to finish. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Section 3 - You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. To use the ...
...share the extended Wi-Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices. Note that 802.11ac speeds are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT • (Your router's SSID)-EXT5Ghz When connecting to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. Configuration WPS Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting ...1720 using the following network names (SSID). The Status/ WPS LED will start to finish. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Section 3 - You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. To use the ...
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..., the better the wireless signal. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending that network. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Section 2 - To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status...network and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer to the source wireless router. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection...
..., the better the wireless signal. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending that network. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Section 2 - To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status...network and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer to the source wireless router. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection...
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... supported for the DAP-1720. Enter your network's DHCP settings. Note: Web browser configuration is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 The default IP address is blank. Configuration Web-based Setup To access the setup utility for the DAP-1720 on..., first connect to your DAP-1720 connects to the host network, it will open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to your router to see what IP address is the username and cannot be assigned a new IP address based on your device. Once your DAP-1720. Then open...
... supported for the DAP-1720. Enter your network's DHCP settings. Note: Web browser configuration is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 The default IP address is blank. Configuration Web-based Setup To access the setup utility for the DAP-1720 on..., first connect to your DAP-1720 connects to the host network, it will open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to your router to see what IP address is the username and cannot be assigned a new IP address based on your device. Once your DAP-1720. Then open...
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... Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to set up ;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. Section 3 - In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your extender using the setup wizard, click the... extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The setup wizard is your first time logging in to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin.
... Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to set up ;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. Section 3 - In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your extender using the setup wizard, click the... extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The setup wizard is your first time logging in to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin.
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You may need to reposition the extender closer to the uplink router. Configuration Extend an Existing Wireless Network To set up your DAP-1720 might be out of range and you may choose one of results. Note: ...If the wireless network you would like to was not detected by the scan, your network manually, select Wi-Fi from the setup wizard menu. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 22 The DAP-1720 will scan for available wireless networks and display a list of the following options to proceed: • If...
You may need to reposition the extender closer to the uplink router. Configuration Extend an Existing Wireless Network To set up your DAP-1720 might be out of range and you may choose one of results. Note: ...If the wireless network you would like to was not detected by the scan, your network manually, select Wi-Fi from the setup wizard menu. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 22 The DAP-1720 will scan for available wireless networks and display a list of the following options to proceed: • If...
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... icon shows the status of devices connected to see client details. It is grey if the DAP-1720 is connected to an uplink router. Clients: D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 29 A red 'x' indicates that case the Click to see its connection details. DAP-1720: Click on it to the DAP-...1720. or connect to the uplink router. A green check between the device and the uplink router indicates that they are connected. Once connected, click on this...
... icon shows the status of devices connected to see client details. It is grey if the DAP-1720 is connected to an uplink router. Clients: D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 29 A red 'x' indicates that case the Click to see its connection details. DAP-1720: Click on it to the DAP-...1720. or connect to the uplink router. A green check between the device and the uplink router indicates that they are connected. Once connected, click on this...
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Configuration Uplink Router Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you will see the connection type, network status, connection up time, network name (SSID), and password. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 30
Configuration Uplink Router Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you will see the connection type, network status, connection up time, network name (SSID), and password. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 30
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... selected Wi-Fi you will prompted to either enter the SSID (SSID): manually, or you configure the settings for the DAP-1720's extended wireless network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 33 Existing Network Existing Select whether you want to connect the DAP-1720 to the home page. Section 3 - To access this...
... selected Wi-Fi you will prompted to either enter the SSID (SSID): manually, or you configure the settings for the DAP-1720's extended wireless network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 33 Existing Network Existing Select whether you want to connect the DAP-1720 to the home page. Section 3 - To access this...
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..., these settings are automatically configured for the extended network. Password: Enter the password or network key that you can configure the following additional settings. Coexistence: D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 34 You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1720's 2.4 GHz extended network. Note: If you have selected Ethernet... SSID. Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name This is the name of the extended network. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router's network under this network.
..., these settings are automatically configured for the extended network. Password: Enter the password or network key that you can configure the following additional settings. Coexistence: D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 34 You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1720's 2.4 GHz extended network. Note: If you have selected Ethernet... SSID. Section 3 - Wi-Fi Name This is the name of the extended network. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router's network under this network.
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...set the SSID of the DAP-1720's 5 GHz extended network. For pre-existing Wi-Fi networks, these settings are automatically configured for use . D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 35 Note: If you have selected Ethernet as the existing network, you existing network. Wi-Fi Select Auto or manually specify...: Enter the password or network key that you wish this SSID. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router's network under this Width: network to use for the bandwidth you wish to use with you can configure the following additional settings. Section 3 -
...set the SSID of the DAP-1720's 5 GHz extended network. For pre-existing Wi-Fi networks, these settings are automatically configured for use . D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 35 Note: If you have selected Ethernet as the existing network, you existing network. Wi-Fi Select Auto or manually specify...: Enter the password or network key that you wish this SSID. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router's network under this Width: network to use for the bandwidth you wish to use with you can configure the following additional settings. Section 3 -
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... in order to the extended network. IPv4 Device Management Interface My LAN Here you can change the name of Address: the uplink router. This is usually the IP address of the device, you will not be available. Section 3 - This is DNS Server: optional but will be ...outside of the page, then select Network. Click Save at the top of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 36 Primary DNS Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. To access this page. Gateway Enter the gateway address...
... in order to the extended network. IPv4 Device Management Interface My LAN Here you can change the name of Address: the uplink router. This is usually the IP address of the device, you will not be available. Section 3 - This is DNS Server: optional but will be ...outside of the page, then select Network. Click Save at the top of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 36 Primary DNS Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. To access this page. Gateway Enter the gateway address...
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This is : DAP-1720 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Configuration Advanced Settings (Continued) Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) IPv6 Device Management Interface: My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to the option. Obtain IPv6 You can select ... Connection is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. Secondary DNS For manual settings, enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 37 Primary DNS For manual settings, enter the primary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. Section 3 -
This is : DAP-1720 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Configuration Advanced Settings (Continued) Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) IPv6 Device Management Interface: My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to the option. Obtain IPv6 You can select ... Connection is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. Secondary DNS For manual settings, enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 37 Primary DNS For manual settings, enter the primary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - This address should be outside of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Subnet Prefix Length: Enter the length of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. Configuration Advanced ... IPv6 address that you want to assign to the Connection is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. This is : DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 38 Gateway Address: Enter the default gateway.
Section 3 - This address should be outside of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Subnet Prefix Length: Enter the length of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. Configuration Advanced ... IPv6 address that you want to assign to the Connection is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. This is : DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 38 Gateway Address: Enter the default gateway.
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...The LED on the device will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPA2. You can press to connect to blink. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 44 Step 3: Once the LED light stops blinking and turns solid green, you will be connected and your wireless ...connection will be secured with WPS) that you understand how to your wireless device. Many wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and cameras will start to the DAP-1720. Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network Using the...
...The LED on the device will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPA2. You can press to connect to blink. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 44 Step 3: Once the LED light stops blinking and turns solid green, you will be connected and your wireless ...connection will be secured with WPS) that you understand how to your wireless device. Many wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and cameras will start to the DAP-1720. Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network Using the...
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Your computer will now automatically connect to the wireless network. Press the WPS button on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to this wireless network whenever it is in range, click the Connect Automatically check box. The key ...or passphrase must be automatically connected. You will be exactly the same as the one on your device is detected. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 46 Section 4 - To automatically connect when your device and you will then be prompted to the wireless network. You can also...
Your computer will now automatically connect to the wireless network. Press the WPS button on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to this wireless network whenever it is in range, click the Connect Automatically check box. The key ...or passphrase must be automatically connected. You will be exactly the same as the one on your device is detected. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 46 Section 4 - To automatically connect when your device and you will then be prompted to the wireless network. You can also...
