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...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 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the 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
...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 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the 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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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 Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 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 Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2
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... Signal LED technology, which makes finding the optimal location for the DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 The DAP-1720's superior design allows you to find the best place for your wireless signal. The DAP-1720 connects with older 802.11n/g/b devices. Featuring a 3x3 MIMO antenna configuration, the DAP-1720 offers better data rates, fewer dead-spots, more wireless surveillance cameras...
... Signal LED technology, which makes finding the optimal location for the DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 The DAP-1720's superior design allows you to find the best place for your wireless signal. The DAP-1720 connects with older 802.11n/g/b devices. Featuring a 3x3 MIMO antenna configuration, the DAP-1720 offers better data rates, fewer dead-spots, more wireless surveillance cameras...
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.... Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-1720 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your extended wireless network up to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender...
.... Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-1720 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your extended wireless network up to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender...
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The extended network can simply use the DAP-1720 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office ...or no reception. 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 The DAP-1720 acts as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your existing wireless signal allowing you the flexibility...
The extended network can simply use the DAP-1720 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office ...or no reception. 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 The DAP-1720 acts as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your existing wireless signal allowing you the flexibility...
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Press to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 -
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Press to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 -
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The DAP-1720 is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Device is not connected to a host network. The DAP-1720 is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is booting or an error has occurred. WPS mode is receiving power and connected to add a wireless device. Section 1 - 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-1720 is active and ready to a host network.
The DAP-1720 is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Device is not connected to a host network. The DAP-1720 is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is booting or an error has occurred. WPS mode is receiving power and connected to add a wireless device. Section 1 - 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-1720 is active and ready to a host network.
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Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720.
Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720.
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...your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or appliances that is not in your home or business. If you extend your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. At a 2-degree angle it is within range of walls or ceilings is to 90 feet). ...ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your existing wireless network's coverage as long as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet thick...
...your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or appliances that is not in your home or business. If you extend your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. At a 2-degree angle it is within range of walls or ceilings is to 90 feet). ...ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your existing wireless network's coverage as long as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet thick...
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Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
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... now ready to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). The Status/WPS LED will start to finish. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile devices. Step 2 - Connecting Devices to your extended network, you are only available...
... now ready to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). The Status/WPS LED will start to finish. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile devices. Step 2 - Connecting Devices to your extended network, you are only available...
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... closer to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is connected via Ethernet cable to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status/WPS LED will not be lit. The...
... closer to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is connected via Ethernet cable to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status/WPS LED will not be lit. The...
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...-screen instructions. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your device on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and... You can be different depending on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your DAP-1720. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS...
...-screen instructions. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your device on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and... You can be different depending on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your DAP-1720. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS...
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...Mobile Application to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. By default, Admin is the username and cannot be assigned a new IP address based on your DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 The default IP address is blank. You will show that there is assigned to log in your Wi-Fi Configuration Card...Extender on your device. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to configure your PC, first connect to see what IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. If you can configure the various settings for Android ...
...Mobile Application to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. By default, Admin is the username and cannot be assigned a new IP address based on your DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 The default IP address is blank. You will show that there is assigned to log in your Wi-Fi Configuration Card...Extender on your device. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to configure your PC, first connect to see what IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. If you can configure the various settings for Android ...
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...extend your wireless network and connect to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to set up your first time logging in to repair button (available if the up;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 The ...setup wizard is your extender using the setup wizard, click the Click to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The steps are: Step...
...extend your wireless network and connect to begin. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to set up your first time logging in to repair button (available if the up;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 The ...setup wizard is your extender using the setup wizard, click the Click to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The steps are: Step...
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Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to extend. If you do not wish to use WPS or ... Button Control (WPS-PBC) search to find an uplink network to the next page. If your wired network, see page 22 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20
Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to extend. If you do not wish to use WPS or ... Button Control (WPS-PBC) search to find an uplink network to the next page. If your wired network, see page 22 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20
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... only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 To change these alternative configuration options: Wi-Fi, to join your extension network settings. See page 25 for wireless clients wishing to extend an existing wireless network. WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an ... wireless network could be prompted to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you can try using the WPS feature, you will be required for further setup information. *Wireless network names...
... only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 To change these alternative configuration options: Wi-Fi, to join your extension network settings. See page 25 for wireless clients wishing to extend an existing wireless network. WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an ... wireless network could be prompted to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you can try using the WPS feature, you will be required for further setup information. *Wireless network names...
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If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to . Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step.
If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to . Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step.
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Please be sure to note these SSIDs and passwords as these credentials will be required for example only. Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to join your extension network settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 Section 3 - The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator...
Please be sure to note these SSIDs and passwords as these credentials will be required for example only. Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to join your extension network settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 Section 3 - The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator...
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Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Click Ethernet to the next step. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network.
Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Click Ethernet to the next step. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network.