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... and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of such revisions or changes. Network Standby: 3.54 watts D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual i Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. All... switches to notify any person or organization of companies. Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date September 8, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to a power-saving...
... and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of such revisions or changes. Network Standby: 3.54 watts D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual i Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. All... switches to notify any person or organization of companies. Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date September 8, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to a power-saving...
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... IPv6 36 Link-local Only 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
... IPv6 36 Link-local Only 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
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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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 1 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 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.
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... 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 Section 1 -
... 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 Section 1 -
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...use the best possible encryption methods with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to the DAP-1620. Environmental conditions will vary. Compatibility The DAP-1620 is fully compatible with now only the latest 802.11ac standard, but is a press of a button to... with IEEE 802.11n/g/ b/a wireless devices, so you 'll be able to quickly and easily create a wireless network. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 3 Connect the DAP-1620 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in real-time activities online, such as video...
...use the best possible encryption methods with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to the DAP-1620. Environmental conditions will vary. Compatibility The DAP-1620 is fully compatible with now only the latest 802.11ac standard, but is a press of a button to... with IEEE 802.11n/g/ b/a wireless devices, so you 'll be able to quickly and easily create a wireless network. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 3 Connect the DAP-1620 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in real-time activities online, such as video...
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... to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office. The extended network can simply use the DAP-1620 as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to reach the... network to control network access. 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 4 Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? Your existing wireless...
... to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office. The extended network can simply use the DAP-1620 as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to reach the... network to control network access. 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 4 Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? Your existing wireless...
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See page"WPS Button"on page 42 for 2 WPS Button more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. A single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1620, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with anotherWPS compatible device. Press to the host network. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 5
See page"WPS Button"on page 42 for 2 WPS Button more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. A single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1620, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with anotherWPS compatible device. Press to the host network. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 5
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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 6 The DAP-1620 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred. WPS mode is not connected to a host network. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1620 is active. Device is not receiving power. Section 1 -
D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 6 The DAP-1620 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred. WPS mode is not connected to a host network. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1620 is active. Device is not receiving power. Section 1 -
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Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds to wired network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 7 Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to restore the factory default settings.
Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds to wired network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 7 Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to restore the factory default settings.
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You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1620.
You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1620.
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... RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless devices as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep in use. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices.... wireless network's coverage as long as possible. Position devices so that the DAP-1620's extension network's range may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1620 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such...
... RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless devices as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep in use. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices.... wireless network's coverage as long as possible. Position devices so that the DAP-1620's extension network's range may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1620 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such...
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... closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Section 2 - Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 10 Installation Assessing Uplink Signal Strength The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 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 amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1620 has established a poor quality connection. Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network. The more lit bars on the Signal...
... closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Section 2 - Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 10 Installation Assessing Uplink Signal Strength The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 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 amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1620 has established a poor quality connection. Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network. The more lit bars on the Signal...
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Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Section 2 -
Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 11 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Section 2 -
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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 12 This wizard will launch when you can use to set up your extender. Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 30 for the first time. Refer to "Configuration" on page 20 for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Section 3 - Use your...
D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 12 This wizard will launch when you can use to set up your extender. Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 30 for the first time. Refer to "Configuration" on page 20 for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Section 3 - Use your...
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...up to two minutes for the process to the source wireless router or access point. Step 3 - To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • 2.4 GHz: (Your router's SSID)-EXT • 5 ...WPS-PBC Configuration To connect to the extension networks created by the DAP-1620 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual Poor Ok Good Best Connection Connection Connection Connection 13 Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620 The DAP-1620 is now ready to the source wireless router or access point. ...
...up to two minutes for the process to the source wireless router or access point. Step 3 - To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • 2.4 GHz: (Your router's SSID)-EXT • 5 ...WPS-PBC Configuration To connect to the extension networks created by the DAP-1620 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual Poor Ok Good Best Connection Connection Connection Connection 13 Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620 The DAP-1620 is now ready to the source wireless router or access point. ...
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...the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your extender. Scan for the free QRS Mobile App on the supplied configuration card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 14 Step 2 Once your app is the same. Note: The screenshots may now configure your mobile device's OS version. Step 3 Once ... are using the QRS Mobile app. If you may be different depending on your device. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1620 can be different to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app from your Wi-Fi password. Select and then enter your iPhone, iPod touch...
...the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your extender. Scan for the free QRS Mobile App on the supplied configuration card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 14 Step 2 Once your app is the same. Note: The screenshots may now configure your mobile device's OS version. Step 3 Once ... are using the QRS Mobile app. If you may be different depending on your device. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1620 can be different to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app from your Wi-Fi password. Select and then enter your iPhone, iPod touch...
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Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue.
Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue.
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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 16 Enter a password for available Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Click Next to extend. Tap Rescan if your DAP-1620, then scan for the existing Wi-Fi network. Configuration QRS Mobile will first detect your network doesn't show up the first time. Select the network you wish to continue.
D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 16 Enter a password for available Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Click Next to extend. Tap Rescan if your DAP-1620, then scan for the existing Wi-Fi network. Configuration QRS Mobile will first detect your network doesn't show up the first time. Select the network you wish to continue.
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Create an admin password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 17 Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1620's web-based configuration utility. Section 3 - Click Next to continue.
Create an admin password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 17 Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1620's web-based configuration utility. Section 3 - Click Next to continue.