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... revisions or changes. If it can be reproduced, in whole or in the United States or other countries. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i Apple®, Apple logo®, Safari®, iPhone®, and Macintosh® are trademarks of Google Inc. Internet Explorer... Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. ErP Power Usage Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (...
... revisions or changes. If it can be reproduced, in whole or in the United States or other countries. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i Apple®, Apple logo®, Safari®, iPhone®, and Macintosh® are trademarks of Google Inc. Internet Explorer... Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. ErP Power Usage Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (...
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Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 Extender Settings 28 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual Wireless Basics 48 Tips...49 Technical Specifications 50 GPL Code Statement 51 Regulatory Statements 66 ii Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i ... 32 Management 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® 8 44 Assessing...
Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 Extender Settings 28 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual Wireless Basics 48 Tips...49 Technical Specifications 50 GPL Code Statement 51 Regulatory Statements 66 ii Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface i ... 32 Management 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® 8 44 Assessing...
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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 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.
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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-1955 User Manual 2
... 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-1955 User Manual 2
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... eliminating the need to switch between your router's and range extender's Wi-Fi signal as you move around your home. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is ready to utilize the built in real-time activities online, such...a wireless connection at home or in . Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network with smooth performance. The DAP-1955 can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your compatible iOS or Android device to use your compatible wireless devices. This feature lets you can...
... eliminating the need to switch between your router's and range extender's Wi-Fi signal as you move around your home. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is ready to utilize the built in real-time activities online, such...a wireless connection at home or in . Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network with smooth performance. The DAP-1955 can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your compatible iOS or Android device to use your compatible wireless devices. This feature lets you can...
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... a repeater to extend the range of your home or office. 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 You may have poor or no reception. Section 1 - Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by...
... a repeater to extend the range of your home or office. 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 You may have poor or no reception. Section 1 - Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by...
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D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. 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 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. Press to the host network.
D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. 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 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. Press to the host network.
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WPS mode is active and is not receiving power. Device is searching for another WPS device. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 Section 1 - The DAP-1955 is not connected to a host network. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1955 is booting or an error has occurred. 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.
WPS mode is active and is not receiving power. Device is searching for another WPS device. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 Section 1 - The DAP-1955 is not connected to a host network. Check the power outlet. The DAP-1955 is booting or an error has occurred. 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.
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Use the power switch to a wired network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 The factory default is ON. Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip 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.
Use the power switch to a wired network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 The factory default is ON. Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip 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.
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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. Section 2 - You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1955. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 8
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. Section 2 - You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device. Installation Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1955. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 8
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... (1 meter) thick. Try to a minimum - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the uplink network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 At a 2-degree angle it is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines:... RF noise. 5. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1955 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems),...
... (1 meter) thick. Try to a minimum - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the uplink network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 At a 2-degree angle it is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines:... RF noise. 5. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1955 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems),...
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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. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Section 2 - OUTLET D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 10
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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 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1955 should be lit. Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network. Section 2 - Installation Assessing Uplink Signal ...an 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. If the Signal Indicator LED has...
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 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1955 should be lit. Using the 5 GHz extension network is extending that network. Section 2 - Installation Assessing Uplink Signal ...an 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. If the Signal Indicator LED has...
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... compatible iOS or Android device to setup your extender as an access point. Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 13 for the first time. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 Configuration Getting Started There are several configuration tools you log into the extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. •...
... compatible iOS or Android device to setup your extender as an access point. Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 13 for the first time. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 Configuration Getting Started There are several configuration tools you log into the extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. •...
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...GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your DAP-1955 easy. The Status LED/WPS button will be automatically added to finish. The password will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will present a single ... wireless router or access point. To use the WPS method to connect devices to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Initiate WPS Mode While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the ...
...GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your DAP-1955 easy. The Status LED/WPS button will be automatically added to finish. The password will turn solid green when the DAP-1955 has connected successfully to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will present a single ... wireless router or access point. To use the WPS method to connect devices to the extended network created by the DAP-1955 using the following network names (SSID). D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Initiate WPS Mode While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the ...
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...take you to install and configure your DAP-1955 from your device. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from that of your compatible Android or iOS device. You can also scan the QR code on your mobile device's OS version. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 The following steps show... the iOS interface of the screen. If you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you are using an Android...
...take you to install and configure your DAP-1955 from your device. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from that of your compatible Android or iOS device. You can also scan the QR code on your mobile device's OS version. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 The following steps show... the iOS interface of the screen. If you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you are using an Android...
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Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Tap Next to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. If not, tap No and proceed to step 6. Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 5. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Tap Next to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. If not, tap No and proceed to step 6. Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 5. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15 Section 3 - Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices.
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...based configuration utility, connect to the device's network using an Ethernet cable, please refer to the interface by leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16 If this is located on page 23. The device specific URL is written in the format of http://dlinkap.local./ where ...changes per the device and is your DAP-1955 using an Ethernet cable or by -step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the extender and no...
...based configuration utility, connect to the device's network using an Ethernet cable, please refer to the interface by leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16 If this is located on page 23. The device specific URL is written in the format of http://dlinkap.local./ where ...changes per the device and is your DAP-1955 using an Ethernet cable or by -step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the extender and no...
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Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual DAP-1955 17 Click Next to continue. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1955 by wireless means.
Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual DAP-1955 17 Click Next to continue. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1955 by wireless means.
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You may need to reposition the extender closer to extend was detected by the scan, click the Manual button. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18 DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 will automatically forward you to the next step. • If the network you would like to extend was not detected by ...the scan, click on the network to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1955 scans for available wireless networks and display a list of the following options to proceed: • If the wireless network you would like...
You may need to reposition the extender closer to extend was detected by the scan, click the Manual button. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18 DAP-1955 The DAP-1955 will automatically forward you to the next step. • If the network you would like to extend was not detected by ...the scan, click on the network to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1955 scans for available wireless networks and display a list of the following options to proceed: • If the wireless network you would like...