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... access point does not have a WPS button ( , ), follow the steps under Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup to your Wi-Fi Router as close to set up your reseller. Once setup is complete, you want improved coverage. Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Install Card Quick Install Guide If any...
... access point does not have a WPS button ( , ), follow the steps under Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup to your Wi-Fi Router as close to set up your reseller. Once setup is complete, you want improved coverage. Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Install Card Quick Install Guide If any...
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...your Range Extender into an available outlet near your Router or Modem does not start to blink green. 4 DAP-1820 Install Guide WPS WPS 3 Once confirmed that you have a WPS button ( , ), see the important ... for the WPS light ( , ) on your wireless router and wait until the Status LED is set up your wireless router for 2-3 seconds. It is recommended that the WPS light is blinking. IMPORTANT...Link Wi-Fi Setup, on your Range Extender. If it does not blink, see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on your router, within one minute, press the WPS button on page 6. DAP...
...your Range Extender into an available outlet near your Router or Modem does not start to blink green. 4 DAP-1820 Install Guide WPS WPS 3 Once confirmed that you have a WPS button ( , ), see the important ... for the WPS light ( , ) on your wireless router and wait until the Status LED is set up your wireless router for 2-3 seconds. It is recommended that the WPS light is blinking. IMPORTANT...Link Wi-Fi Setup, on your Range Extender. If it does not blink, see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on your router, within one minute, press the WPS button on page 6. DAP...
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If D-Link Wi-Fi Setup was used to current network traffic. SmartConnect will be the same as your wireless device go to Wi-Fi Settings to display the available wireless networks. Extended network Original network If Quick WPS Setup was used to your Range Extender... your device to the optimal wireless band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) according to set up your Range Extender. SmartConnect: By default, SmartConnect is now connected to set up your Range Extender, the SSID on this Range Extender. DAP-1820 Install Guide 7 To connect additional devices, repeat step 1. When enabled,...
If D-Link Wi-Fi Setup was used to current network traffic. SmartConnect will be the same as your wireless device go to Wi-Fi Settings to display the available wireless networks. Extended network Original network If Quick WPS Setup was used to your Range Extender... your device to the optimal wireless band (2.4GHz or 5GHz) according to set up your Range Extender. SmartConnect: By default, SmartConnect is now connected to set up your Range Extender, the SSID on this Range Extender. DAP-1820 Install Guide 7 To connect additional devices, repeat step 1. When enabled,...
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... the Status LED is blank by default - Try plugging it into a location closer to your Range Extender using the new network name and password. 8 DAP-1820 Install Guide You will need to go to your Range Extender will not get the same speed/throughput as needed. 5. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet ...Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to http://dlinkap.local./ 2. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password...
... the Status LED is blank by default - Try plugging it into a location closer to your Range Extender using the new network name and password. 8 DAP-1820 Install Guide You will need to go to your Range Extender will not get the same speed/throughput as needed. 5. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet ...Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to http://dlinkap.local./ 2. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password...
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Setup your Range Extender using your settings. 2. Reset Button 10 DAP-1820 Install Guide What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to reset your Range Extender back to reset my Range Extender? 1. What if ... Routers or Modems. If the WPS Status LED on your Range Extender using a paper clip and release after a minimum of the extender using Method Two: D-Link WiFi Setup, on the bottom of 10 seconds. If it still does not blink, STOP, and configure your Router or Modem does not start blinking...
Setup your Range Extender using your settings. 2. Reset Button 10 DAP-1820 Install Guide What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to reset your Range Extender back to reset my Range Extender? 1. What if ... Routers or Modems. If the WPS Status LED on your Range Extender using a paper clip and release after a minimum of the extender using Method Two: D-Link WiFi Setup, on the bottom of 10 seconds. If it still does not blink, STOP, and configure your Router or Modem does not start blinking...
User Manual
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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 Home 24 Technical Specifications 51 Home - Connected to the Extender 43 Getting Started ... Back 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 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 Home 24 Technical Specifications 51 Home - Connected to the Extender 43 Getting Started ... Back 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 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
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... a suitable location a cinch. Setup is also backwards compatible with smooth performance. Easy to Set Up, Easy to prevent unauthorized access from standard IEEE specifications. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption The DAP-1820 supports wireless security features to Use Setting up wizard. Section 1 - This feature lets you participate in minutes as video...
... a suitable location a cinch. Setup is also backwards compatible with smooth performance. Easy to Set Up, Easy to prevent unauthorized access from standard IEEE specifications. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption The DAP-1820 supports wireless security features to Use Setting up wizard. Section 1 - This feature lets you participate in minutes as video...
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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. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings. Section 1 -
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. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings. Section 1 -
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... to "Access Point Mode Settings" on page 16 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 23. This section will launch when you can use to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 14" on page 12 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 Use...
... to "Access Point Mode Settings" on page 16 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 23. This section will launch when you can use to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 14" on page 12 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 Use...
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... the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on page 28. The password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 To use the WPS method to connect devices to the source wireless router or access point. The Status/WPS LED will turn...'s SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to flash green. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. Step 1 - ...
... the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on page 28. The password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 To use the WPS method to connect devices to the source wireless router or access point. The Status/WPS LED will turn...'s SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to flash green. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. Step 1 - ...
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Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 5. Section 3 - If not, click No and proceed to step 6. Click Next to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process.
Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 5. Section 3 - If not, click No and proceed to step 6. Click Next to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process.
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... this is designed to guide you through a step-by leaving the password field blank. To set your first time logging in your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to the DAP-1820 wirelessly using an Ethernet cable, please refer to the Internet via a wireless setup process...
... this is designed to guide you through a step-by leaving the password field blank. To set your first time logging in your DAP-1820. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to the DAP-1820 wirelessly using an Ethernet cable, please refer to the Internet via a wireless setup process...
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Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 19 YourRouter If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to . Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to your router now.
Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 19 YourRouter If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to . Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to your router now.
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Configuration At the end of your settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 21 Devices may be presented with a final summary of the wizard, you record this information for example only. It is recommended that you will reboot. YourRouter Your changes will be saved and the extender will be connected to close the wizard. Section 3 - Click Finish to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for future reference.
Configuration At the end of your settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 21 Devices may be presented with a final summary of the wizard, you record this information for example only. It is recommended that you will reboot. YourRouter Your changes will be saved and the extender will be connected to close the wizard. Section 3 - Click Finish to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for future reference.
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...Link DAP-1820 User Manual 23 Refer to utilize the DAP-1820 as an access point. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1820. Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Mode Settings... This page lets you configure the settings to the home page. Click Save to apply the settings and return to use the DAP-1820 as an access point...
...Link DAP-1820 User Manual 23 Refer to utilize the DAP-1820 as an access point. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1820. Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Mode Settings... This page lets you configure the settings to the home page. Click Save to apply the settings and return to use the DAP-1820 as an access point...
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D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 25 Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1820 icon. Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password. Section 3 -
D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 25 Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1820 icon. Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password. Section 3 -
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Name Vendor MAC Address IP Address Enter a custom name for this client. Displays the current IP address of this client. Displays the vendor of the device. Click Save when you are connected to, and their IP addresses. To edit each client's settings, click the pencil icon on the client you the devices that are currently connected to edit. Displays the MAC address of the device. Section 3 - Configuration Clicking the Connected Clients icon will show you want to the DAP-1820, the network they are done. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 26
Name Vendor MAC Address IP Address Enter a custom name for this client. Displays the current IP address of this client. Displays the vendor of the device. Click Save when you are connected to, and their IP addresses. To edit each client's settings, click the pencil icon on the client you the devices that are currently connected to edit. Displays the MAC address of the device. Section 3 - Configuration Clicking the Connected Clients icon will show you want to the DAP-1820, the network they are done. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 26
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... feature is up to the DAP-1820's homescreen by typing in your compatible router's wireless settings. Other functions for the DAP-1820. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually The current firmware version of your router's Admin Password. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to . D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 27 Connected to...
... feature is up to the DAP-1820's homescreen by typing in your compatible router's wireless settings. Other functions for the DAP-1820. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually The current firmware version of your router's Admin Password. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to . D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 27 Connected to...
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Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page. To access this page, click the Settings dropdown menu at the top of the page, and select Extender. Configuration Settings Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1820's extended wireless network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 28 Section 3 -
Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page. To access this page, click the Settings dropdown menu at the top of the page, and select Extender. Configuration Settings Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1820's extended wireless network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 28 Section 3 -
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You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1820's extended network. Smart Connect Disabled 2.4 GHz Extended Wi-Fi Status Enable ...35 for . D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 30 Refer to select the time schedule that the rule will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this slider. You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1820's extended network. ...key that you wish to use for the extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 - The schedule may be set to Always Enable or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Wi-Fi Name (SSID)...
You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1820's extended network. Smart Connect Disabled 2.4 GHz Extended Wi-Fi Status Enable ...35 for . D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 30 Refer to select the time schedule that the rule will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this slider. You may also manually set the SSID of the DAP-1820's extended network. ...key that you wish to use for the extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 - The schedule may be set to Always Enable or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Wi-Fi Name (SSID)...