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...Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
...Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
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Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless clients/devices Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2
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... want rather just where your old signal reached. Equipped with older 802.11n/g/b devices. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps via 5 GHz Wireless AC and up...
... want rather just where your old signal reached. Equipped with older 802.11n/g/b devices. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps via 5 GHz Wireless AC and up...
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..., online gaming, and use your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Simple Setup - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Connect the DAP-1720 to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. Its easy-touse web interface lets you easily...home or small office. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of a button. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in ...
..., online gaming, and use your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Simple Setup - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Connect the DAP-1720 to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. Its easy-touse web interface lets you easily...home or small office. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of a button. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in ...
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... simply use the same network credentials as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 5 Section 1 - The DAP-1720 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing...
... simply use the same network credentials as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 5 Section 1 - The DAP-1720 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Press to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Press to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
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WPS mode is not connected to add a wireless device. The DAP-1720 is active and ready to a host network. Check power switch is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1720 is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Section 1 - Device is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1720 is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7
WPS mode is not connected to add a wireless device. The DAP-1720 is active and ready to a host network. Check power switch is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1720 is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Section 1 - Device is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1720 is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7
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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 printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720.
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 printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720.
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... may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Keep the number of materials and background radio frequency (RF) noise in use. If you extend your product ... sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is within range of at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. At a 2-degree angle it is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your adapter's range from 1 ...
... may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Keep the number of materials and background radio frequency (RF) noise in use. If you extend your product ... sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is within range of at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. At a 2-degree angle it is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your adapter's range from 1 ...
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In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage.
In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage. Section 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage.
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...the extended Wi-Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 The Status/WPS LED will be the same ...as the wireless network you can choose to connect either to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. You may use WPS, first make ...
...the extended Wi-Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices. Connecting Devices to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 The Status/WPS LED will be the same ...as the wireless network you can choose to connect either to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. You may use WPS, first make ...
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...better the wireless signal. Section 2 - If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending that network. Installation Optimize Extender ... LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16
...better the wireless signal. Section 2 - If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is extending that network. Installation Optimize Extender ... LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16
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Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on -screen instructions. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your mobile device and follow the on the Apple App Store or Google ... app. You can be different depending on your device on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your DAP-1720. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your mobile device's OS version.
Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on -screen instructions. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on your mobile device and follow the on the Apple App Store or Google ... app. You can be different depending on your device on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Note: The screenshots may be set up from your DAP-1720. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your mobile device's OS version.
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... on your network's DHCP settings. By default, Admin is not supported for the DAP-1720. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. Note: Web browser configuration is the username and cannot be...have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will need to log in your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Once your DAP-1720. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the host network, it will open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to your ...
... on your network's DHCP settings. By default, Admin is not supported for the DAP-1720. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. The default IP address is no connection between the DAP-1720 and the uplink router. Note: Web browser configuration is the username and cannot be...have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will need to log in your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Once your DAP-1720. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the host network, it will open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in to your ...
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...Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your extender using the setup wizard, click the Click to repair button (available if the up your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection... to the Internet. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin. Section 3 - The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to set up ;ink router cannot be reached)...
...Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your extender using the setup wizard, click the Click to repair button (available if the up your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection... to the Internet. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin. Section 3 - The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to set up ;ink router cannot be reached)...
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... Button Control (WPS-PBC) search to find an uplink network to the next page. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to extend. Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20
... Button Control (WPS-PBC) search to find an uplink network to the next page. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to extend. Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20
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Section 3 - Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you will be required for further setup information. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown as examples only. You will be prompted .... WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an uplink wireless network could be displayed. Note that 802.11ac speeds are having difficulty using the WPS feature, you do not wish to extend an existing wireless network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 The current network names and passwords will...
Section 3 - Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you will be required for further setup information. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown as examples only. You will be prompted .... WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an uplink wireless network could be displayed. Note that 802.11ac speeds are having difficulty using the WPS feature, you do not wish to extend an existing wireless network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 The current network names and passwords will...
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Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to . D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step.
Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to . D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step.
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.... Please be sure to join your extension network settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 The current network names and passwords will be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for example only. Section 3 - Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to the previous...
.... Please be sure to join your extension network settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 The current network names and passwords will be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for example only. Section 3 - Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to the previous...
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Section 3 - Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step.
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Section 3 - Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step.