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...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The purpose of this product is a service mark of companies. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from ...in the United States or other countries. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual i Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to create a constant network connection for your devices. If you wish to power...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The purpose of this product is a service mark of companies. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from ...in the United States or other countries. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual i Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to create a constant network connection for your devices. If you wish to power...
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... Wireless Extender 4 Hardware Overview 5 Front/Top 5 Side 6 Installation 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Setting Up Your DAP-1520 8 Connecting to Your DAP-1520 8 Configuring Your DAP-1520 9 QRS Mobile App Setup 10 Web-based Configuration 15 Configuration 16 Setup Wizard 16 Using the WPS Method 18 Using...Connecting a Wireless Client 37 WPS Button 37 Windows® 8 38 WPA/WPA2 38 Windows® 7 40 WPA/WPA2 40 Windows Vista 43 WPA/WPA2 44 Windows® XP 46 WPA/WPA2 47 Troubleshooting 49 Wireless Basics 51 Tips...52 Technical Specifications 53 D-Link DAP-1520...
... Wireless Extender 4 Hardware Overview 5 Front/Top 5 Side 6 Installation 7 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Setting Up Your DAP-1520 8 Connecting to Your DAP-1520 8 Configuring Your DAP-1520 9 QRS Mobile App Setup 10 Web-based Configuration 15 Configuration 16 Setup Wizard 16 Using the WPS Method 18 Using...Connecting a Wireless Client 37 WPS Button 37 Windows® 8 38 WPA/WPA2 38 Windows® 7 40 WPA/WPA2 40 Windows Vista 43 WPA/WPA2 44 Windows® XP 46 WPA/WPA2 47 Troubleshooting 49 Wireless Basics 51 Tips...52 Technical Specifications 53 D-Link DAP-1520...
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Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac draft, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer or Mobile ... Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 7 or later • Firefox® 12.0 or later • Safari® 4 or later • Google Chrome™ 20.0 or later D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac draft, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer or Mobile ... Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 7 or later • Firefox® 12.0 or later • Safari® 4 or later • Google Chrome™ 20.0 or later D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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...will even guide you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1520 to the DAP-1520. Compatibility The DAP-1520 is a press of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. Connect the DAP-1520 to 750 Mbps* with a press of...network up to a router and share your high-speed Internet access in no time. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption The DAP-1520 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to -use Web UI ...
...will even guide you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1520 to the DAP-1520. Compatibility The DAP-1520 is a press of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. Connect the DAP-1520 to 750 Mbps* with a press of...network up to a router and share your high-speed Internet access in no time. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption The DAP-1520 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be able to -use Web UI ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 1 Power/Status LED Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Red Blinking Red Blinking Orange Off The device is defective. Device is powering ON or system is powered ON and operating normally. Device is processing WPS. Section 1 - The device is not receiving power. The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 5 Check the power outlet. Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router.
Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 1 Power/Status LED Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Red Blinking Red Blinking Orange Off The device is defective. Device is powering ON or system is powered ON and operating normally. Device is processing WPS. Section 1 - The device is not receiving power. The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 5 Check the power outlet. Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router.
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D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 2 1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 2 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1520 to the factory default settings. Section 1 -
D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 2 1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 2 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1520 to the factory default settings. Section 1 -
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... (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless connection may limit the range. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 7 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the extender and...
... (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your wireless connection may limit the range. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 7 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the extender and...
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Press the WPS button on your DAP-1520 using the web-based configuration in the DAP-1520 to a power outlet. Outlet Ethernet Connecting to the DAP-1520. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 8 Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Then activate WPS on the DAP-1520 and its green LED will flash. Once you are connected to the DAP-1520, you can use the WPS method to connect to Your DAP-1520 You can then configure your client device and it should connect automatically. Section 2 - Installation Setting Up Your DAP-1520 Plug in a web browser.
Press the WPS button on your DAP-1520 using the web-based configuration in the DAP-1520 to a power outlet. Outlet Ethernet Connecting to the DAP-1520. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 8 Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Then activate WPS on the DAP-1520 and its green LED will flash. Once you are connected to the DAP-1520, you can use the WPS method to connect to Your DAP-1520 You can then configure your client device and it should connect automatically. Section 2 - Installation Setting Up Your DAP-1520 Plug in a web browser.
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... 10 • "Web-based Configuration" on page 15 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 9 This information is printed on the specification sticker on page 37, or consult your DAP-1520; Using your computer or mobile device's Wi-Fi connection utility, connect to the following sections of the methods for your DAP-1520, refer to the SSID of the device. Once...
... 10 • "Web-based Configuration" on page 15 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 9 This information is printed on the specification sticker on page 37, or consult your DAP-1520; Using your computer or mobile device's Wi-Fi connection utility, connect to the following sections of the methods for your DAP-1520, refer to the SSID of the device. Once...
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... your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: akbdj19346). For iOS For Android D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 10 Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1520 can be set up from Google Play (right) for "QRS Mobile" in your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using...-Fi network that is displayed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included in the App Store or Google Play, or use your Android device. Section 2 - Connect to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device, or from your package (ex: dlink-a8fa).
... your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: akbdj19346). For iOS For Android D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 10 Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1520 can be set up from Google Play (right) for "QRS Mobile" in your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using...-Fi network that is displayed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card included in the App Store or Google Play, or use your Android device. Section 2 - Connect to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device, or from your package (ex: dlink-a8fa).
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Installation Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 11 Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
Installation Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 11 Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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Installation A summary of your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you can also share your Wi-Fi information by clicking Share by E-mail. To connect to complete the setup. You can now change your settings will appear. After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will be displayed. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Save to reboot the device and to the extended network, you just created.
Installation A summary of your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you can also share your Wi-Fi information by clicking Share by E-mail. To connect to complete the setup. You can now change your settings will appear. After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will be displayed. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Save to reboot the device and to the extended network, you just created.
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...assigned a new IP address based on your DAP-1520 to extend an existing wireless network, refer to log in your browser's URL field. By default, Admin is no connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 15 For detailed information on ...manually setting up your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Enter your network's DHCP settings. Section 3 - Once your DAP-1520 connects to your router, it will show...
...assigned a new IP address based on your DAP-1520 to extend an existing wireless network, refer to log in your browser's URL field. By default, Admin is no connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 15 For detailed information on ...manually setting up your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Enter your network's DHCP settings. Section 3 - Once your DAP-1520 connects to your router, it will show...
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Click Next to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 16 This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender to extend your extender to connect to set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to "...set up the connection between your browser window and select Wi-Fi from the drop-down menu (refer to"Wi-Fi Settings"on page 28). Configuration Setup Wizard If you want to configure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at the top of your DAP-1520 and the uplink...
Click Next to the Internet. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 16 This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender to extend your extender to connect to set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to "...set up the connection between your browser window and select Wi-Fi from the drop-down menu (refer to"Wi-Fi Settings"on page 28). Configuration Setup Wizard If you want to configure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at the top of your DAP-1520 and the uplink...
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...method, select the first option from the setup wizard menu. You have 120 seconds to . Section 3 - The DAP-1520 uses the push button method for WPS. If a connection has been successfully made, you want to connect the DAP-1520 to press the button on the device will turn solid green. After selecting WPS, the... DAP-1520 will ask you to press the WPS push button on the access point or router you will see a notice on the screen and the LED on your access point or router. D-Link DAP-1520 ...
...method, select the first option from the setup wizard menu. You have 120 seconds to . Section 3 - The DAP-1520 uses the push button method for WPS. If a connection has been successfully made, you want to connect the DAP-1520 to press the button on the device will turn solid green. After selecting WPS, the... DAP-1520 will ask you to press the WPS push button on the access point or router you will see a notice on the screen and the LED on your access point or router. D-Link DAP-1520 ...
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...on the side of the DAP-1520 to continue. WPS Button Once your connection has been established, you will turn solid green when a connection has been successfully established with the uplink router. Configuration You can then enter your access point or router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 19 After ...pressing the WPS button on the DAP-1520, you can also use the WPS button ...
...on the side of the DAP-1520 to continue. WPS Button Once your connection has been established, you will turn solid green when a connection has been successfully established with the uplink router. Configuration You can then enter your access point or router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 19 After ...pressing the WPS button on the DAP-1520, you can also use the WPS button ...
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The DAP-1520 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you wish to use, then click the Select button. Click to highlight the uplink network you would like to connect to isn't listed, click Back and select the manual option again to continue. Click Next to perform another scan. Configuration Using the Manual Method To set up your network manually, select the second option from the setup wizard menu. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 21 Section 3 -
The DAP-1520 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you wish to use, then click the Select button. Click to highlight the uplink network you would like to connect to isn't listed, click Back and select the manual option again to continue. Click Next to perform another scan. Configuration Using the Manual Method To set up your network manually, select the second option from the setup wizard menu. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 21 Section 3 -
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Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration Enter the password for your uplink network. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 22 The DAP-1520 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as extended 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Enter the SSID and password that you wish to apply to each extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 -
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration Enter the password for your uplink network. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 22 The DAP-1520 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as extended 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Enter the SSID and password that you wish to apply to each extended Wi-Fi network. Section 3 -
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Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the uplink router and the extended Wi-Fi network. It is now complete. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 23 Section 3 - A summary page will appear showing the settings for future reference. Or, click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration The setup process is recommended that you record this information for both the connection to the home screen.
Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the uplink router and the extended Wi-Fi network. It is now complete. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 23 Section 3 - A summary page will appear showing the settings for future reference. Or, click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration The setup process is recommended that you record this information for both the connection to the home screen.
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It is grey if the DAP-1520 is a connection error. DAP-1520: Click on this icon to see details of devices connected to see its connection details. Wi-Fi Clients: Click on it to an uplink router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 24 Once connected, click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to the DAP-1520. Configuration Home Screen The home screen gives a summary...
It is grey if the DAP-1520 is a connection error. DAP-1520: Click on this icon to see details of devices connected to see its connection details. Wi-Fi Clients: Click on it to an uplink router. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 24 Once connected, click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to the DAP-1520. Configuration Home Screen The home screen gives a summary...
