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... Features 4 What is a Wireless Extender 5 Hardware Overview 6 Front 6 Right Side 8 Left Side 9 Back 10 Installation 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Antenna Setup 12 Hardware Setup 13 Getting Started 14 WPS-PBC Configuration 15 QRS Mobile App Setup 17 Web... 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... 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
... Features 4 What is a Wireless Extender 5 Hardware Overview 6 Front 6 Right Side 8 Left Side 9 Back 10 Installation 11 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Antenna Setup 12 Hardware Setup 13 Getting Started 14 WPS-PBC Configuration 15 QRS Mobile App Setup 17 Web... 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... 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
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Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1720 AC1750 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-1720 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1720 AC1750 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-1720 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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... while moving around. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Operating exclusively in your old signal reached. Enjoy Wi-Fi on your home or office network. The DAP-1720 prepares your wireless signal. The DAP-1720's superior design allows you... move from room to room, office to office, floor to floor, or yard to places where your extender a cinch. The DAP-1720 connects with your existing networking equipment to find the best place for your current signal doesn't reach, letting you to install...
... while moving around. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Operating exclusively in your old signal reached. Enjoy Wi-Fi on your home or office network. The DAP-1720 prepares your wireless signal. The DAP-1720's superior design allows you... move from room to room, office to office, floor to floor, or yard to places where your extender a cinch. The DAP-1720 connects with your existing networking equipment to find the best place for your current signal doesn't reach, letting you to install...
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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. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720.
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. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720.
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... base is not in mind that the number of materials and background radio frequency (RF) noise in your devices so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Position devices so that the signal passes through . Building materials make a... as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you extend your wireless signal. 4. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless...
... base is not in mind that the number of materials and background radio frequency (RF) noise in your devices so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Position devices so that the signal passes through . Building materials make a... as it looks over 14 meters (42 feet) thick! D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you extend your wireless signal. 4. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless...
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Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal 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. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Section 2 - Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal 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. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage.
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet 13 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Ensure the power switch on the bottom of the DAP-1720 is in the ON position, plug the DAP-1720 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber.
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet 13 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Ensure the power switch on the bottom of the DAP-1720 is in the ON position, plug the DAP-1720 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber.
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... Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to a wireless network and is extending that network. Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer ...The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the...
... Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to a wireless network and is extending that network. Installation Optimize Extender Location The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer ...The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the...
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Section 2 - Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your mobile device and follow the on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS version. ... tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. You can be different depending on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your device on -screen instructions. Step 3 Once you are...
Section 2 - Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your mobile device and follow the on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Note: The screenshots may be set up from your mobile device's OS version. ... tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. You can be different depending on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your device on -screen instructions. Step 3 Once you are...
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Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step.
Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step.
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Firmware Information Firmware This section displays the currently installed firmware version, Information: as well as the date on this page. If there is new or updated firmware. Upgrade Manually Upgrade Click Select File to ... firmware and language pack on your computer. Configuration Upgrade Firmware and language upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1720 in the future. Click Save at the top of the page, and select Upgrade. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 42 To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at any time to locate...
Firmware Information Firmware This section displays the currently installed firmware version, Information: as well as the date on this page. If there is new or updated firmware. Upgrade Manually Upgrade Click Select File to ... firmware and language pack on your computer. Configuration Upgrade Firmware and language upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1720 in the future. Click Save at the top of the page, and select Upgrade. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 42 To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at any time to locate...
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... the following examples. 1. Section 5 - Why can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1720. Check the help files included with your computer will look similar to the web-based utility. • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 55 The device has the utility built-in...
... the following examples. 1. Section 5 - Why can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1720. Check the help files included with your computer will look similar to the web-based utility. • Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 55 The device has the utility built-in...
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... extenders in order to achieve optimal coverage. If possible, use an elevated power outlet, so the signal can significantly reduce any interference that there are installing your AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender. Appendix A - Try to keep in a centralized location within your wireless network. If you have a large home or usage area... as far away as possible from the extender. Security Don't let your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on same frequency. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 58
... extenders in order to achieve optimal coverage. If possible, use an elevated power outlet, so the signal can significantly reduce any interference that there are installing your AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender. Appendix A - Try to keep in a centralized location within your wireless network. If you have a large home or usage area... as far away as possible from the extender. Security Don't let your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on same frequency. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 58
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...address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your router. wireless router) automatically. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/... Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 59 Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter.
...address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your router. wireless router) automatically. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/... Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 59 Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter.
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...which is intended to guarantee your programs, too. For both users' and authors' sake, the GPL requires that modified versions be attributed erroneously to install or run modified versions of products for them if you wish), that you can get the source code. The systematic pattern of such abuse occurs... so they , too, receive or can get it if you want it, that they know you receive source code or can do so. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 64 By contrast, the GNU General Public License is precisely where it . When we speak of free software, we have certain responsibilities ...
...which is intended to guarantee your programs, too. For both users' and authors' sake, the GPL requires that modified versions be attributed erroneously to install or run modified versions of products for them if you wish), that you can get the source code. The systematic pattern of such abuse occurs... so they , too, receive or can get it if you want it, that they know you receive source code or can do so. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 64 By contrast, the GNU General Public License is precisely where it . When we speak of free software, we have certain responsibilities ...
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.... The Corresponding Source for which are used among developers working in object code form means all the source code needed to generate, install, and (for an executable work) run it . Source Code. However, it does not include the work , including scripts to...specified for shared libraries and dynamically linked subprograms that same work is available to the public in the normal form of the Corresponding Source. A "Standard Interface" means an interface that either is included in source code form. GPL Code Statement 1. Appendix C - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 66
.... The Corresponding Source for which are used among developers working in object code form means all the source code needed to generate, install, and (for an executable work) run it . Source Code. However, it does not include the work , including scripts to...specified for shared libraries and dynamically linked subprograms that same work is available to the public in the normal form of the Corresponding Source. A "Standard Interface" means an interface that either is included in source code form. GPL Code Statement 1. Appendix C - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 66
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...of the network or violates the rules and protocols for incorporation into a dwelling. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 70 But this requirement does not apply if neither you convey an object code work has been installed in which the right of possession and use of that User Product from a ... or copying. In determining whether a product is expected to the public in perpetuity or for a fixed term (regardless of its Corresponding Source. "Installation Information"for example, the work under this section in, or with, or specifically for use in, a User Product, and the conveying occurs as...
...of the network or violates the rules and protocols for incorporation into a dwelling. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 70 But this requirement does not apply if neither you convey an object code work has been installed in which the right of possession and use of that User Product from a ... or copying. In determining whether a product is expected to the public in perpetuity or for a fixed term (regardless of its Corresponding Source. "Installation Information"for example, the work under this section in, or with, or specifically for use in, a User Product, and the conveying occurs as...
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...outlet on , the user is not available to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for non-USA models only and is encouraged ... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- However, there is not possible. Operation is for help. Per...following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 78
...outlet on , the user is not available to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for non-USA models only and is encouraged ... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- However, there is not possible. Operation is for help. Per...following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 78
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Appendix D - It is restricted to indoor environments only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 79 This device will not operate on channels which overlap the 5600-5650 MHz band. These radar stations can cause interference with minimum ... indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.150 to 5.250 GHz and 5.725 Ghz to 5.850 GHz frequency range. This equipment should be installed and operated with and/or damage this device. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.150 to 5.250 GHz and 5.725 Ghz...
Appendix D - It is restricted to indoor environments only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 79 This device will not operate on channels which overlap the 5600-5650 MHz band. These radar stations can cause interference with minimum ... indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.150 to 5.250 GHz and 5.725 Ghz to 5.850 GHz frequency range. This equipment should be installed and operated with and/or damage this device. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.150 to 5.250 GHz and 5.725 Ghz...