Quick Install Guide
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...code for 3 seconds. Mesh Smart Roaming Requirements: 1. What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to your wireless router. Please direct all your AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1955) with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Scan the QR code on your...PACKAGE CONTENTS • DAP-1955 || AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender • Quick Installation Guide • Quick Installation Card INSTALLATION OPTION 1 D-LINK WI-FI APP SETUP 1 Download the D-Link Wi-Fi app and launch it is within range of your wireless router. Note that the WPS light is complies...
...code for 3 seconds. Mesh Smart Roaming Requirements: 1. What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to your wireless router. Please direct all your AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1955) with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Scan the QR code on your...PACKAGE CONTENTS • DAP-1955 || AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender • Quick Installation Guide • Quick Installation Card INSTALLATION OPTION 1 D-LINK WI-FI APP SETUP 1 Download the D-Link Wi-Fi app and launch it is within range of your wireless router. Note that the WPS light is complies...
User Manual
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...Management 34 Time 34 Schedule 35 Admin 36 System 37 Upgrade 38 Statistics 39 Bottom 7 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Back 8 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Hardware Setup 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Windows® 10 43 Windows®... 8 44 Assessing Uplink Signal Strength 11 Troubleshooting 46 Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Configuration 24 Home 24 Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi...
...Management 34 Time 34 Schedule 35 Admin 36 System 37 Upgrade 38 Statistics 39 Bottom 7 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Back 8 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Hardware Setup 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Windows® 10 43 Windows®... 8 44 Assessing Uplink Signal Strength 11 Troubleshooting 46 Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Configuration 24 Home 24 Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi...
User Manual
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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® 10 or later • Firefox® 28 or later • Safari® 6.0 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible...
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® 10 or later • Firefox® 28 or later • Safari® 6.0 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible...
User Manual
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...adversely affect wireless signal range. Smartphone, Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need to switch between your router's and range extender's Wi-Fi signal as you 'll be able to use your Wi-Fi device (e.g. This feature lets you can... Encryption The DAP-1955 supports wireless security features to use at up the AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender is also backwards compatible with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with ...
...adversely affect wireless signal range. Smartphone, Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need to switch between your router's and range extender's Wi-Fi signal as you 'll be able to use your Wi-Fi device (e.g. This feature lets you can... Encryption The DAP-1955 supports wireless security features to use at up the AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender is also backwards compatible with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with ...
User Manual
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... the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 4
... the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 4
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...fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link extender and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick... wireless range is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your 2.4 GHz phone base is to position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Make sure ...
...fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link extender and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick... wireless range is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your 2.4 GHz phone base is to position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Make sure ...
User Manual
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... Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1955 has established a poor quality connection. To improve...
... Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1955 has established a poor quality connection. To improve...
User Manual
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... connecting your PCs and mobile devices. Initiate WPS Mode While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on page 28. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer...) The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 To use the WPS method to connect devices to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Section 3 - You may use ...
... connecting your PCs and mobile devices. Initiate WPS Mode While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on page 28. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer...) The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 To use the WPS method to connect devices to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Section 3 - You may use ...
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Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - YourRouter DAP-1955 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to . YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 19 Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to configure your router now.
Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - YourRouter DAP-1955 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to . YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 19 Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to configure your router now.
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Click Save to apply the settings and return to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual YourRouter 23 To access this page, click the Settings drop-down menu at the bottom of the page, and select Extender. ... an access point. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1955. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to utilize the DAP-1955 as an access point.
Click Save to apply the settings and return to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual YourRouter 23 To access this page, click the Settings drop-down menu at the bottom of the page, and select Extender. ... an access point. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1955. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to utilize the DAP-1955 as an access point.
User Manual
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...1955 is connected to or connect to an uplink router. Click on the Click to Repair button to see client details. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 24 Section 3 - A red cross indicates that there is a connection error. Uplink Router DAP-1955 Connected Clients This icon shows the status... of devices connected to a D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, then the home screen will only...
...1955 is connected to or connect to an uplink router. Click on the Click to Repair button to see client details. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 24 Section 3 - A red cross indicates that there is a connection error. Uplink Router DAP-1955 Connected Clients This icon shows the status... of devices connected to a D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, then the home screen will only...
User Manual
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D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual YourRouter 25 YourRouter Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1955 icon. Section 3 - This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password.
D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual YourRouter 25 YourRouter Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1955 icon. Section 3 - This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password.
User Manual
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...feature is enabled in your DAP-1955 is connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, login to the DAP-1955's homescreen by typing in your DAP-1955. Click Check for New Firmware to date. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 27 Other functions for the DAP-1955. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually... The current firmware version of your router's Admin Password. Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router If the DAP-1955 is up to see if your ...
...feature is enabled in your DAP-1955 is connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, login to the DAP-1955's homescreen by typing in your DAP-1955. Click Check for New Firmware to date. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 27 Other functions for the DAP-1955. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually... The current firmware version of your router's Admin Password. Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router If the DAP-1955 is up to see if your ...
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Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to use for . D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 30 If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will be set the SSID of the DAP-1955's extended network. ...Password Enter the password or network key that the rule will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. Security Mode Choose WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3Personal. When enabled, only a few configuration options are available to "...
Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to use for . D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 30 If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will be set the SSID of the DAP-1955's extended network. ...Password Enter the password or network key that the rule will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. Security Mode Choose WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3Personal. When enabled, only a few configuration options are available to "...
User Manual
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...Schedule Use the drop-down menu to Always Enable or Always. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 31 Wi-Fi Name (SSID) This is the name of the extended network. You may be enabled ...for the extended 2.4 GHz network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. YourRouter ...
...Schedule Use the drop-down menu to Always Enable or Always. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 31 Wi-Fi Name (SSID) This is the name of the extended network. You may be enabled ...for the extended 2.4 GHz network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1955 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. YourRouter ...
User Manual
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...want the IP to the name of the device) in the address bar of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. This is IPv4 Here you want to assign to access the configuration utility. Section 3 - Management Link You can select whether you can change the name of the device, you have a ...the text box. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask. If you configure the network settings for the DAP-1955. This address should be available. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 32 Primary DNS Server Enter the address of the page, then select Network. To access this page. Click Save at ...
...want the IP to the name of the device) in the address bar of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. This is IPv4 Here you want to assign to access the configuration utility. Section 3 - Management Link You can select whether you can change the name of the device, you have a ...the text box. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask. If you configure the network settings for the DAP-1955. This address should be available. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 32 Primary DNS Server Enter the address of the page, then select Network. To access this page. Click Save at ...
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...primary server fails. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway. This is for the local network. LAN IPv6 Link-Local The link-local address of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Address D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 33 Primary DNS Server Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. My Internet ...Connection is DAP-1955 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. This address should be outside of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. Autoconfiguration ...
...primary server fails. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway. This is for the local network. LAN IPv6 Link-Local The link-local address of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Address D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 33 Primary DNS Server Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. My Internet ...Connection is DAP-1955 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. This address should be outside of the uplink router's DHCP address pool. Autoconfiguration ...
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...current date and time of the page, click Time & Schedule. Configuration Management Time The Time page allows you have made on the top of the router. In the Management menu on the bar on this page. From here you can set the NTP server's IP address. Automatic Time Configuration NTP ...Server Select from the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 34 Time Configuration Time Zone Select your router, or choose Manual to synchronize the time and date for your time zone from the drop-down menu to either...
...current date and time of the page, click Time & Schedule. Configuration Management Time The Time page allows you have made on the top of the router. In the Management menu on the bar on this page. From here you can set the NTP server's IP address. Automatic Time Configuration NTP ...Server Select from the drop-down menu. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 34 Time Configuration Time Zone Select your router, or choose Manual to synchronize the time and date for your time zone from the drop-down menu to either...
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..., with the time at the top of a schedule. 35 You can be controlled through a pre-configured schedule. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual The above shows an example of each column. Configuration Schedule Some router functions can add multiple days to the schedule, simply click on the cross icon. To remove a time period...
..., with the time at the top of a schedule. 35 You can be controlled through a pre-configured schedule. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual The above shows an example of each column. Configuration Schedule Some router functions can add multiple days to the schedule, simply click on the cross icon. To remove a time period...
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...the DAP-1955 in the future. Choose Upgrade Time You may be displayed. Click Save at the top of the page, and select Upgrade. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 38 Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to . Click this button to ... found, it will allow you have made on this page, click the Management drop down menus. Automatic Firmware Upgrade Automatic Upgrade If enabled, the router will be provided for New Firmware Firmware The current firmware's version will automatically check for a new firmware version. Set the hour and minute to...
...the DAP-1955 in the future. Choose Upgrade Time You may be displayed. Click Save at the top of the page, and select Upgrade. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 38 Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to . Click this button to ... found, it will allow you have made on this page, click the Management drop down menus. Automatic Firmware Upgrade Automatic Upgrade If enabled, the router will be provided for New Firmware Firmware The current firmware's version will automatically check for a new firmware version. Set the hour and minute to...