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...Inc. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 21 July, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of no packets being transmitted. App StoreSM is not needed during... certain periods of time, it is a service mark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of Apple Inc., registered... Windows logo are trademarks of companies. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i
...Inc. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 21 July, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of no packets being transmitted. App StoreSM is not needed during... certain periods of time, it is a service mark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of Apple Inc., registered... Windows logo are trademarks of companies. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i
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... 34 Time 34 Schedule 35 Admin 36 System 37 Upgrade 38 Statistics 39 Bottom 7 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Back 8 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Hardware Setup 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Windows® 10 43 Windows®...Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Configuration 24 Home 24 Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 Extender Settings 28 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual Wireless Basics 48 Tips...49 ...
... 34 Time 34 Schedule 35 Admin 36 System 37 Upgrade 38 Statistics 39 Bottom 7 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Back 8 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Hardware Setup 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Windows® 10 43 Windows®...Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Configuration 24 Home 24 Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 Extender Settings 28 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual Wireless Basics 48 Tips...49 ...
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Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender QIC Quick Installation Card Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 1
Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender QIC Quick Installation Card Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 1
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...® 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-1955 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
...® 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-1955 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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...latest features for use the best possible encryption methods with your compatible iOS or Android device to 1750 Mbps* with a power cord. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves you move around your home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of ..., Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need to use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your compatible wireless devices. The DAP-1955 can use by simply plugging it in a small office, as it does not take up the AC1900 Mesh...
...latest features for use the best possible encryption methods with your compatible iOS or Android device to 1750 Mbps* with a power cord. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves you move around your home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of ..., Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need to use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your compatible wireless devices. The DAP-1955 can use by simply plugging it in a small office, as it does not take up the AC1900 Mesh...
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... you the flexibility to control network access. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 4 Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by connecting an Ethernet cable.... home or office that may also use the same network credentials as the existing network, or you can simply use the DAP-1955 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office...
... you the flexibility to control network access. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1955 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 4 Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by connecting an Ethernet cable.... home or office that may also use the same network credentials as the existing network, or you can simply use the DAP-1955 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office...
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D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 1 Status LED/WPS Button This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1955, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page and functions as a WPS button. A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 1 Status LED/WPS Button This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1955, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page and functions as a WPS button. A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
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Check the power outlet. The DAP-1955 is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - Device is not connected to a host network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Status LED/ WPS Button Green Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1955 is receiving power and connected to a host network. The DAP-1955 is not receiving power.
Check the power outlet. The DAP-1955 is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - Device is not connected to a host network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Status LED/ WPS Button Green Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1955 is receiving power and connected to a host network. The DAP-1955 is not receiving power.
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The factory default is ON. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. Use the power switch to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to factory default settings. Release the button and the extender will not be in use for an extended period of DAP-1955 until a red light appears. Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to a wired network.
The factory default is ON. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. Use the power switch to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to factory default settings. Release the button and the extender will not be in use for an extended period of DAP-1955 until a red light appears. Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to a wired network.
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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 also provided on the back of your DAP-1955. This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Quick Installation Card. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 8 Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1955. Section 2 -
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-1955. This information is printed on the specification sticker on the Quick Installation Card. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 8 Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1955. Section 2 -
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... feet (14 meters) thick! The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to a minimum - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1955 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish...noise. 5. Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the DAP-1955's extension network's range may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 If you extend your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is within ...
... feet (14 meters) thick! The base transmits a signal even if the phone is to a minimum - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1955 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish...noise. 5. Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the DAP-1955's extension network's range may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 If you extend your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is within ...
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Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Section 2 - OUTLET D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1955 to a power outlet.
Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Section 2 - OUTLET D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1955 to a power outlet.
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... Access Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Signal Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Installation Assessing Uplink Signal Strength...has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1955 has established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Using the 5 GHz extension network ...
... Access Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Signal Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Installation Assessing Uplink Signal Strength...has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1955 has established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Using the 5 GHz extension network ...
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... Configuration" on page 14 for the first time. This wizard will go through how to setup your DAP-1955. • WPS PBC - Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 13 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- Refer to "Access Point...
... Configuration" on page 14 for the first time. This wizard will go through how to setup your DAP-1955. • WPS PBC - Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 13 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- Refer to "Access Point...
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...point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. The password will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Section 3 - To use the WPS method to connect devices to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your... DAP-1955 easy. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1955. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 is now ready to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). The Status...
...point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. The password will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Section 3 - To use the WPS method to connect devices to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your... DAP-1955 easy. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1955. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 is now ready to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). The Status...
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... interface of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from your compatible Android or iOS device. Step 3 Tap on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will... take you to install and configure your DAP-1955 from the home screen of the screen. You can also scan ...
... interface of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from your compatible Android or iOS device. Step 3 Tap on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will... take you to install and configure your DAP-1955 from the home screen of the screen. You can also scan ...
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Section 3 - If not, tap No and proceed to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 5. Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to step 6. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to continue. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15
Section 3 - If not, tap No and proceed to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 5. Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to step 6. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to continue. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15
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To set your DAP-1955 using an Ethernet cable, please refer to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the device's label. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard ...do I access the web-based configuration utility? If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your first time logging in to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - The...the web-based configuration utility, connect to the interface by using an Ethernet cable or by leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16
To set your DAP-1955 using an Ethernet cable, please refer to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the device's label. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard ...do I access the web-based configuration utility? If this is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your first time logging in to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - The...the web-based configuration utility, connect to the interface by using an Ethernet cable or by leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16
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Section 3 - Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual DAP-1955 17 This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1955 by wireless means. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin.
Section 3 - Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual DAP-1955 17 This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1955 by wireless means. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin.
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... by the scan, click the Manual button. Section 3 - The extender will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18 Configuration Please wait while your DAP-1955 might be out of results. DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 will automatically forward you to the next step. • If the network you would like to select it.
... by the scan, click the Manual button. Section 3 - The extender will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18 Configuration Please wait while your DAP-1955 might be out of results. DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 will automatically forward you to the next step. • If the network you would like to select it.