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...or changes. Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date September 8, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All rights reserved. and other ... of companies. Power Usage This device is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Network Standby: 3.54 watts D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual i App StoreSM is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to save energy...
...or changes. Revision 1.00 Manual Revisions Date September 8, 2015 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All rights reserved. and other ... of companies. Power Usage This device is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Network Standby: 3.54 watts D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual i App StoreSM is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to save energy...
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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...
... 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...
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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
... 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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... and real-time audio with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of a button. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 3 This feature lets you participate in no time. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your home or small office. Compatibility... and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction Features Easily Extend Your Existing Network The DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you 'll be able to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage...
... and real-time audio with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of a button. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 3 This feature lets you participate in no time. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your home or small office. Compatibility... and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction Features Easily Extend Your Existing Network The DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you 'll be able to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage...
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... your home or office. 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 Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1620 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network...
... your home or office. 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 Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1620 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network...
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Press to the host network. 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. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 5 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. Section 1 -
Press to the host network. 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. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 5 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. Section 1 -
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WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1620 is active. Device is receiving power and connected to a host network. The DAP-1620 is not 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 not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1620 is active. Device is receiving power and connected to a host network. The DAP-1620 is not 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 not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 6 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. 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. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds to wired network. 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. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 8 This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Wi-Fi configuration card. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1620. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. Section 2 -
D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 8 This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Wi-Fi configuration card. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1620. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. Section 2 -
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... through . A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that the DAP-1620's extension network's range may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways... extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the uplink network. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 9 If you extend your home or business. Keep in mind that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - The key to ...
... through . A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that the DAP-1620's extension network's range may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways... extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the uplink network. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 9 If you extend your home or business. Keep in mind that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - The key to ...
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... connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 10 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection...
... connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 10 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection...
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Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 14 for the first time. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 12 Section 3 - This wizard will launch when you can use...Started There are several configuration tools you log into the Extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to "WPS-PBC ...- Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your DAP-1620. • WPS PBC -To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "Configuration" on page 13 for more ...
Refer to "Setup Wizard" on page 14 for the first time. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 12 Section 3 - This wizard will launch when you can use...Started There are several configuration tools you log into the Extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to "WPS-PBC ...- Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your DAP-1620. • WPS PBC -To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "Configuration" on page 13 for more ...
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..., the better the wireless signal. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 has connected successfully to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620 The DAP-1620 is now ready to a wireless router or access point and extend the Wi-Fi network...will start to the source wireless router or access point. Step 1 - You may use the WPS method to connect devices to finish. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual Poor Ok Good Best Connection Connection Connection Connection 13 Step 3 - Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the ...
..., the better the wireless signal. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 has connected successfully to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620 The DAP-1620 is now ready to a wireless router or access point and extend the Wi-Fi network...will start to the source wireless router or access point. Step 1 - You may use the WPS method to connect devices to finish. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual Poor Ok Good Best Connection Connection Connection Connection 13 Step 3 - Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the ...
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... of the screenshots, but the process is installed, you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different depending on your Wi-Fi password. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 14 Scan for the free QRS Mobile App on the supplied configuration card. Select and then enter your device. Note: The screenshots may... wireless utility on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1620 can be set up from the Home screen of your extender. Section 2 -
... of the screenshots, but the process is installed, you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different depending on your Wi-Fi password. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 14 Scan for the free QRS Mobile App on the supplied configuration card. Select and then enter your device. Note: The screenshots may... wireless utility on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1620 can be set up from the Home screen of your extender. Section 2 -
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D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 15 Configuration Click Start to continue. Section 3 - Click Next to continue.
D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 15 Configuration Click Start to continue. Section 3 - Click Next to continue.
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Configuration QRS Mobile will first detect your network doesn't show up the first time. Enter a password for available Wi-Fi networks. Tap Rescan if your DAP-1620, then scan for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to extend. Select the network you wish to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
Configuration QRS Mobile will first detect your network doesn't show up the first time. Enter a password for available Wi-Fi networks. Tap Rescan if your DAP-1620, then scan for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to extend. Select the network you wish to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 16 Section 3 -
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Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 17 Click Next to continue. Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1620's web-based configuration utility. Create an admin password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 -
Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual 17 Click Next to continue. Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1620's web-based configuration utility. Create an admin password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 -