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...All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior express written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. U.S. D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Technical Support This guide is for first time configuration. All ...other third-party marks mentioned herein may not be trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. Please refer to the user manual to learn more. USA http://support.dlink.com/ 877-453-5465 Version 1.10(US)_90x130 July 02,...
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... not needed during certain periods of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Network Standby: 4.653 watts D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission ...from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 12 February, 2019 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes....
... not needed during certain periods of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Network Standby: 4.653 watts D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission ...from D-Link Corporation. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 12 February, 2019 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes....
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... 42 Hardware Setup 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 GPL Code Statement 52 Regulatory Statements 67 D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual ii WPA/WPA2 45 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Troubleshooting 47 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Wireless Basics 49 Tips...50 Configuration 24...
... 42 Hardware Setup 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 GPL Code Statement 52 Regulatory Statements 67 D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual ii WPA/WPA2 45 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Troubleshooting 47 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Wireless Basics 49 Tips...50 Configuration 24...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Ethernet Cable QIC Quick Install Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 1
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Ethernet Cable QIC Quick Install Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 1
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... Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 28 or later • Safari® 6.0 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
... Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 28 or later • Safari® 6.0 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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...the best possible encryption methods with IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a wireless devices, so you to easily increase the coverage of multiple DAP-1820's can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on to other 802.11ac wireless devices. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that is configured. ...ensures the best protection and the latest features for use by simply plugging it does not take up wizard. Setup is simple. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 This feature lets you the hassle of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput ...
...the best possible encryption methods with IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a wireless devices, so you to easily increase the coverage of multiple DAP-1820's can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on to other 802.11ac wireless devices. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that is configured. ...ensures the best protection and the latest features for use by simply plugging it does not take up wizard. Setup is simple. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 This feature lets you the hassle of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput ...
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... range of your home or office. The DAP-1820 acts as the existing network, or you can simply use the DAP-1820 as a wireless access point by the DAP-1820, allowing you the flexibility to provide a ...better signal for parts of an existing wireless network to control network access. You may have poor or no reception. Section 1 - Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1820 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1820 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual...
... range of your home or office. The DAP-1820 acts as the existing network, or you can simply use the DAP-1820 as a wireless access point by the DAP-1820, allowing you the flexibility to provide a ...better signal for parts of an existing wireless network to control network access. You may have poor or no reception. Section 1 - Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1820 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1820 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual...
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Press to the host network. A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1820, as a 1 Status LED/WPS Button WPS button. See page"WPS Button" on page 43 for more information. 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page and functions as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 5 Section 1 -
Press to the host network. A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1820, as a 1 Status LED/WPS Button WPS button. See page"WPS Button" on page 43 for more information. 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page and functions as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 5 Section 1 -
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Device is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is not receiving power. The DAP-1820 is not connected to a host network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 6 Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1820 is booting or an error has occurred. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1820 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
Device is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is not receiving power. The DAP-1820 is not connected to a host network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 6 Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1820 is booting or an error has occurred. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1820 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
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Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1820 for 10 seconds to restore to wired network. Section 1 -
Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1820 for 10 seconds to restore to wired network. Section 1 -
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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 Quick Install Card. Section 2 - Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 8 This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1820.
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 Quick Install Card. Section 2 - Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 8 This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1820.
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...drop completely. A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 9 Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your existing wireless network's coverage as long as glass...Section 2 - If you extend your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1820 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. At a 2-degree angle it is 1.5 feet thick...
...drop completely. A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 9 Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your existing wireless network's coverage as long as glass...Section 2 - If you extend your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1820 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. At a 2-degree angle it is 1.5 feet thick...
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OUTLET D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1820 to a power outlet.
OUTLET D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1820 to a power outlet.
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... to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 11 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to configure your extender as an access point. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 Use your compatible iOS or Android device to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on ...page 23. Section 3 - This wizard will go through how to set up your DAP-1820. • WPS PBC - This section will launch when...
... to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 11 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to configure your extender as an access point. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 Use your compatible iOS or Android device to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on ...page 23. Section 3 - This wizard will go through how to set up your DAP-1820. • WPS PBC - This section will launch when...
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... (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to flash green. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-1820 The DAP-1820 is blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then ..., refer to the source wireless router or access point. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. Connecting Devices to finish. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a...
... (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to flash green. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-1820 The DAP-1820 is blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then ..., refer to the source wireless router or access point. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. Connecting Devices to finish. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a...
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...closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. If the Smart Signal LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1820 has established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. Section 2 -... uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 13 Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network.
...closer to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. If the Smart Signal LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1820 has established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. Section 2 -... uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 13 Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network.
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...-Fi app available on the App Store or on the Install New Device button at the middle of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from your device. Step 3 Tap on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 14 The following steps show the iOS interface of the screen.
...-Fi app available on the App Store or on the Install New Device button at the middle of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from your device. Step 3 Tap on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 14 The following steps show the iOS interface of the screen.
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Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. If not, click No and proceed to continue. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Click Next to step 5. Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to step 6. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process. Section 3 -
Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. If not, click No and proceed to continue. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Click Next to step 5. Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to step 6. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process. Section 3 -
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Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in your DAP-1820 using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 To set your browser's URL field. To access the setup utility for the DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your PC, first connect to the host network...
Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in your DAP-1820 using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 To set your browser's URL field. To access the setup utility for the DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your PC, first connect to the host network...
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Section 3 - Click Next to continue. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1820 by wireless means. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 17
Section 3 - Click Next to continue. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1820 by wireless means. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 17