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All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written...its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to create a constant network connection for your devices. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date October 25, 2013 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product, please simply unplug it does not have a standby...
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Corporation. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without prior expressed written...its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to create a constant network connection for your devices. Revision 1.0 Manual Revisions Date October 25, 2013 • Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of this product, please simply unplug it does not have a standby...
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... 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 the Manual Method 21 Home Screen 24 Wi-Fi Settings 27 Extended Wi-Fi Settings 28 Network Settings 29 Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6 30 Static IPv6 31 Link-local.../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 User Manual ii
... 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 the Manual Method 21 Home Screen 24 Wi-Fi Settings 27 Extended Wi-Fi Settings 28 Network Settings 29 Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6 30 Static IPv6 31 Link-local.../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 User Manual ii
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Table of Contents GPL Code Statement 54 Safety Statements 69 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual iii
Table of Contents GPL Code Statement 54 Safety Statements 69 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual iii
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Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1520 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1520 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 1 Section 1 -
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... 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 -
... 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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...time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio with it. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 3 Connect the DAP-1520 to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1520 provides a wireless connection at up and running in no time. Actual data throughput will adversely affect ... button to connect compatible WPS devices to use the best possible encryption methods with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Compatibility The DAP-1520 is a press of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Latest ...
...time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio with it. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 3 Connect the DAP-1520 to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1520 provides a wireless connection at up and running in no time. Actual data throughput will adversely affect ... button to connect compatible WPS devices to use the best possible encryption methods with other 802.11ac wireless devices. Compatibility The DAP-1520 is a press of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Latest ...
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Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1520, allowing you the flexibility to control network access. The DAP-1520 acts as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to provide a better signal for parts of your home ... a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office . Internet Wireless Router Mobile Device DAP-1520 Computer D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender?
Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1520, allowing you the flexibility to control network access. The DAP-1520 acts as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you to provide a better signal for parts of your home ... a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to reach the farthest corners of your home or office . Internet Wireless Router Mobile Device DAP-1520 Computer D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender?
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The device is not receiving power. Device is processing WPS. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 5 Device is powering ON or system is powered ON and operating normally. 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. The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned. Check the power outlet. Section 1 - Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router.
The device is not receiving power. Device is processing WPS. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 5 Device is powering ON or system is powered ON and operating normally. 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. The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned. Check the power outlet. Section 1 - 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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... that generate RF noise. 5. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 7 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of...
... that generate RF noise. 5. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 7 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of...
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Section 2 - Then activate WPS on the DAP-1520 and its green LED will flash. Outlet Ethernet Connecting to Your DAP-1520 You can then configure your client device and it should connect automatically. Press the WPS button on your DAP-1520 using the web-based configuration in the DAP-1520 to the DAP-1520. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 8 Installation Setting Up Your DAP-1520 Plug in a web browser. Once you are connected to the DAP-1520, you can use the WPS method to connect to a power outlet.
Section 2 - Then activate WPS on the DAP-1520 and its green LED will flash. Outlet Ethernet Connecting to Your DAP-1520 You can then configure your client device and it should connect automatically. Press the WPS button on your DAP-1520 using the web-based configuration in the DAP-1520 to the DAP-1520. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 8 Installation Setting Up Your DAP-1520 Plug in a web browser. Once you are connected to the DAP-1520, you can use the WPS method to connect to a power outlet.
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Once connected, you are two ways to "Connecting a Wireless Client" on the underside of the device. Configuring Your DAP-1520 There are unsure of the methods for your DAP-1520; using the web GUI on page 15 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 9 Section 2 - If you can begin the configuration process. For detailed information on either of how to connect...
Once connected, you are two ways to "Connecting a Wireless Client" on the underside of the device. Configuring Your DAP-1520 There are unsure of the methods for your DAP-1520; using the web GUI on page 15 D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 9 Section 2 - If you can begin the configuration process. For detailed information on either of how to connect...
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... your mobile device to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your package (ex: dlink-a8fa). For iOS For Android D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 10 Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: akbdj19346). Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The... DAP-1520 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the ...
... your mobile device to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your package (ex: dlink-a8fa). For iOS For Android D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 10 Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card (ex: akbdj19346). Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The... DAP-1520 can be set up from Google Play (right) for your iOS device, or from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the ...
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D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 11 Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Installation Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue.
D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 11 Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Installation Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue.
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Select the network you wish. Section 2 - Enter a network name (SSID) and password for available Wi-Fi networks. Click Next to extend. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish to continue. Enter the password if required. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 12 Installation QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1520, then scan for the extended 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Select the network you wish. Section 2 - Enter a network name (SSID) and password for available Wi-Fi networks. Click Next to extend. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish to continue. Enter the password if required. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 12 Installation QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1520, then scan for the extended 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
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Create an admin password for the extended 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 13 Installation Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1520's web-based configuration utility. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
Create an admin password for the extended 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 13 Installation Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the DAP-1520's web-based configuration utility. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
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Click Save to reboot the device and to the wireless network name and password you can also share your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 14 Section 2 - To connect to the extended network, you just created. Installation A summary of your settings will appear. You can now change your Wi-Fi information by clicking Share by E-mail. After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will be displayed.
Click Save to reboot the device and to the wireless network name and password you can also share your mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 14 Section 2 - To connect to the extended network, you just created. Installation A summary of your settings will appear. You can now change your Wi-Fi information by clicking Share by E-mail. After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will be displayed.
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...enter http://dlinkap. * The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router. Once your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Enter your browser's URL field. For detailed information on manually setting up your DAP-1520 to extend an existing wireless network, refer to your router, it will... uplink network, the home screen will need to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. You will show that there is 192.168.0.50. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 15 You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1520's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1520s, go to log in your password.
...enter http://dlinkap. * The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router. Once your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Enter your browser's URL field. For detailed information on manually setting up your DAP-1520 to extend an existing wireless network, refer to your router, it will... uplink network, the home screen will need to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. You will show that there is 192.168.0.50. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 15 You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1520's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1520s, go to log in your password.
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D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 16 To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 28). Configuration Setup Wizard ... Settings"on page 27) to continue. If you already have a Wi-Fi network set up and you want to configure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at the top of your DAP-1520 and the uplink router. Section 3 -
D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 16 To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to "Extended Wi-Fi Settings" on page 28). Configuration Setup Wizard ... Settings"on page 27) to continue. If you already have a Wi-Fi network set up and you want to configure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at the top of your DAP-1520 and the uplink router. Section 3 -
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If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to"Using the WPS Method" on page 21. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 17 If you want to use the manual setup method, please refer to set up an extended wireless network using your DAP-1520 and click Next. Section 3 - Configuration Select whether you wish to use the WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) method or the manual method to "Using the Manual Method" on page 18.
If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to"Using the WPS Method" on page 21. D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual 17 If you want to use the manual setup method, please refer to set up an extended wireless network using your DAP-1520 and click Next. Section 3 - Configuration Select whether you wish to use the WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) method or the manual method to "Using the Manual Method" on page 18.