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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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...-Fi on your mobile device while moving around. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of your office, or in your home or office network. The DAP-1720's superior design allows you to enjoy full motion, high definition video calls on...
...-Fi on your mobile device while moving around. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of your office, or in your home or office network. The DAP-1720's superior design allows you to enjoy full motion, high definition video calls on...
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...including volume of a button. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to participate in real-time activities online, such as HD video communication, online gaming, ... to the DAP-1720. Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-1720 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to a combined 1750 Mbps (1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Section 1 - The DAP-1720 is fully compatible...
...including volume of a button. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to participate in real-time activities online, such as HD video communication, online gaming, ... to the DAP-1720. Environmental conditions will vary. The DAP-1720 provides Gigabit wireless speeds of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to a combined 1750 Mbps (1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Section 1 - The DAP-1720 is fully compatible...
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... control network access. The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your home or office that may also use the same network credentials as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. 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
... control network access. The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your home or office that may also use the same network credentials as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. 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
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Section 1 - 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. 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. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6
Section 1 - 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. 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. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6
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Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Check power switch is not receiving power. The DAP-1720 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-1720 is not connected to add a wireless device. WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - The DAP-1720 is active and ready to a host network.
Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Check power switch is not receiving power. The DAP-1720 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-1720 is not connected to add a wireless device. WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - 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. 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-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. Section 2 -
Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. 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-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. Section 2 -
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...objects such as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is to 90 feet). D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from 1 to 30 meters (3 to follow these basic guidelines:...position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products (such as possible. ...
...objects such as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is to 90 feet). D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from 1 to 30 meters (3 to follow these basic guidelines:...position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products (such as possible. ...
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Section 2 - 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. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
Section 2 - 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. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
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Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720. Step 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Step 1 - The Status/WPS LED will start ...to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). The password will be the same as the wireless network you are only available over 5 Ghz. To use the WPS method to connect...
Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720. Step 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 Step 1 - The Status/WPS LED will start ...to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). The password will be the same as the wireless network you are only available over 5 Ghz. To use the WPS method to connect...
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To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Section 2 - The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. If the extender has been configured as ...an Access Point and is extending that network. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has...
To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 Section 2 - The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. If the extender has been configured as ...an Access Point and is extending that network. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has...
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...on your mobile device and follow the on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your DAP-1720. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your device on -screen instructions. You can ...depending on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS version. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or ...
...on your mobile device and follow the on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your DAP-1720. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your device on -screen instructions. You can ...depending on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS version. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or ...
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.... D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 as shown on your DAP-1720. Then open , and you have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will need to log in your password. Once your DAP-1720 connects to configure your network's DHCP settings. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the DAP-1720 wirelessly ...on your device. Enter your browser's URL field. The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. If you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with "xxxx"...
.... D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 as shown on your DAP-1720. Then open , and you have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will need to log in your password. Once your DAP-1720 connects to configure your network's DHCP settings. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the DAP-1720 wirelessly ...on your device. Enter your browser's URL field. The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. If you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with "xxxx"...
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...future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your first time logging in to begin. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password... for Your Device Click Next to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear...
...future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your first time logging in to begin. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password... for Your Device Click Next to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear...
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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 - If you do not wish to use WPS or your existing networking device does not have a WPS feature, select ... timer. If your wired network, see page 22 for further setup information. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. Section 3 - 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 - If you do not wish to use WPS or your existing networking device does not have a WPS feature, select ... timer. If your wired network, see page 22 for further setup information. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20
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...Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for wireless clients wishing to configure your network. Section 3 - Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you do not wish to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz. To change these alternative configuration options... an existing wireless network. Please be required for more information or Ethernet, to add wireless to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 See page 25 for more information, or click Back to return to an uplink wireless network could be displayed...
...Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for wireless clients wishing to configure your network. Section 3 - Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you do not wish to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz. To change these alternative configuration options... an existing wireless network. Please be required for more information or Ethernet, to add wireless to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 See page 25 for more information, or click Back to return to an uplink wireless network could be displayed...
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Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to .
Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to .
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 Section 3 - The current network names and passwords will be configured with separate names, but may use the same password. The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to join your extension network settings. Please be sure to note these SSIDs...
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 Section 3 - The current network names and passwords will be configured with separate names, but may use the same password. The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to join your extension network settings. Please be sure to note these SSIDs...
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To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Click Ethernet to the next step. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. 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.
To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Click Ethernet to the next step. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. 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.
