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...Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of companies. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 21 July, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of their respective companies. App StoreSM...and to make changes in the U.S. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any ...
...Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of companies. Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 21 July, 2020 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of their respective companies. App StoreSM...and to make changes in the U.S. Network Standby: 3.088 watts D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual i Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any ...
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...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 Uplink Signal Strength 11 Troubleshooting 46 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...
...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 Uplink Signal Strength 11 Troubleshooting 46 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...
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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. Section 1 -
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...: • Internet 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...
...: • Internet 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...
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...latest wireless AC technology, the DAP-1955 provides a wireless connection at home or in a small office, as it does not take up the AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender is ready to use the best possible encryption methods with a power cord. Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves... wireless devices, so you the hassle of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is also backwards compatible with...
...latest wireless AC technology, the DAP-1955 provides a wireless connection at home or in a small office, as it does not take up the AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender is ready to use the best possible encryption methods with a power cord. Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves... wireless devices, so you the hassle of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 3 Compatibility The DAP-1955 is fully compatible with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is also backwards compatible with...
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... 1 - 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. You may have poor or no reception.
... 1 - 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. You may have poor or no reception.
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A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 - 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. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 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.
A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 - 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. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 5 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.
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The DAP-1955 is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is not connected to a host network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 The DAP-1955 is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. Device 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. Section 1 -
The DAP-1955 is searching for another WPS device. WPS mode is active and is not connected to a host network. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 6 The DAP-1955 is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. Device 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. Section 1 -
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Section 1 - Use the power switch to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. The factory default is ON. Release the button and the extender will not be in use for an extended period of DAP-1955 until a red light appears. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to a wired network. Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings.
Section 1 - Use the power switch to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of time. The factory default is ON. Release the button and the extender will not be in use for an extended period of DAP-1955 until a red light appears. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 7 Product Overview Bottom 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to power the DAP-1955 when it will go through its reboot process to restore to a wired network. Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings.
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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. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 8 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. Section 2 -
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 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. Section 2 -
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..., or other network devices to a minimum - Try to be limited by the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link extender and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. If you extend your existing wireless network's coverage as long as far away from...'s range may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 At a 2-degree angle it is not in mind that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of the uplink network. The...
..., or other network devices to a minimum - Try to be limited by the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link extender and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. If you extend your existing wireless network's coverage as long as far away from...'s range may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 9 At a 2-degree angle it is not in mind that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of the uplink network. The...
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Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. OUTLET D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1955 to a power outlet. Section 2 -
Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. OUTLET D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1955 to a power outlet. Section 2 -
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Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 11 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1955 should be lit. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending ...
Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 11 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1955 should be lit. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending ...
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To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on page 16 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - This wizard will go through how to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 13 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- Refer... to setup your extender. Use your compatible iOS or Android device to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 23. Refer to configure your extender as an access point. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 Refer to set up your DAP-1955. • WPS PBC - Section 3 - This section will ...
To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on page 16 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - This wizard will go through how to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 13 for setup instructions. • Access Point Mode Settings- Refer... to setup your extender. Use your compatible iOS or Android device to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 23. Refer to configure your extender as an access point. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 12 Refer to set up your DAP-1955. • WPS PBC - Section 3 - This section will ...
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... a single wireless network. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Section 3 - To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer to the source wireless router or access...
... a single wireless network. You may use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 13 Section 3 - To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually configure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer to the source wireless router or access...
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D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from the home screen of the screen. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. Step 1 Search and install...
D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 14 If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from the home screen of the screen. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. Step 1 Search and install...
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D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15 Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Tap Next to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Section 3 - If not, tap No and proceed to step 6. Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices. 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 step 5.
D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 15 Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Tap Next to complete the installation and DAP-1955 configuration process. Section 3 - If not, tap No and proceed to step 6. Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1955 from the list of available devices. 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 step 5.
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...23. If the setup process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by -step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - Configuration ...the web-based configuration utility, connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16 The device specific URL is written in to the device's network using an Ethernet cable or by using an Ethernet cable, ...
...23. If the setup process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by -step process to configure your new DAP-1955 AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - Configuration ...the web-based configuration utility, connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 16 The device specific URL is written in to the device's network using an Ethernet cable or by using an Ethernet cable, ...
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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. Click Next to continue. Section 3 -
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. Click Next to continue. Section 3 -
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... network you would like to extend was detected by the scan, click on the network to extend was not detected by the scan, click the Manual button. Note: If the wireless network you wish to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1955 scans for available wireless networks and... to select it. Configuration Please wait while your DAP-1955 might be out of range and you may choose one of results. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18
... network you would like to extend was detected by the scan, click on the network to extend was not detected by the scan, click the Manual button. Note: If the wireless network you wish to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1955 scans for available wireless networks and... to select it. Configuration Please wait while your DAP-1955 might be out of range and you may choose one of results. YourRouter DAP-1955 D-Link DAP-1955 User Manual 18