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... is a Wireless Extender 5 Hardware Overview 6 Front 6 Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator 7 Existing Network 30 Smart Connect 31 Network Settings 34 Management 36 Time 36 Admin 37 System 38 Upgrade 39 Statistics 40 Left Side 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 41 Right Side 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 42 Installation 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 43 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 28 Settings 29 GPL Code Statement 53 Regulatory Statements 68 D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual ii
... is a Wireless Extender 5 Hardware Overview 6 Front 6 Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator 7 Existing Network 30 Smart Connect 31 Network Settings 34 Management 36 Time 36 Admin 37 System 38 Upgrade 39 Statistics 40 Left Side 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 41 Right Side 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 42 Installation 10 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 43 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 28 Settings 29 GPL Code Statement 53 Regulatory Statements 68 D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual ii
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...™ device Browser Requirements: • 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 description of the app's page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 2 Section...
...™ device Browser Requirements: • 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 description of the app's page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 2 Section...
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..., and WPA2/WPA-Personal mixed. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 3 Extend and Customize Your Wireless AX Network with Wi-Fi Mesh D-Link's Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that extends the coverage of high-performance with Wireless 802.11ax Technology Thanks to the latest wireless AX technology, the DAP-X1860 provides a wireless connection at up to other 802.11ax wireless devices. Setup is not only compatible with...
..., and WPA2/WPA-Personal mixed. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 3 Extend and Customize Your Wireless AX Network with Wi-Fi Mesh D-Link's Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that extends the coverage of high-performance with Wireless 802.11ax Technology Thanks to the latest wireless AX technology, the DAP-X1860 provides a wireless connection at up to other 802.11ax wireless devices. Setup is not only compatible with...
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... affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. You can also receive automatic over-the-air firmware updates, which ensures the best protection and the latest features for your iOS or Android device. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Easy to Set...
... affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. You can also receive automatic over-the-air firmware updates, which ensures the best protection and the latest features for your iOS or Android device. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Easy to Set...
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Product Overview Left Side 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 WPS Button 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to factory default settings. Section 1 - Connect an Ethernet cable if you are equipping the current wired network with another WPS compatible device. Press to establish a connection with wireless connectivity. The extender will be restored to press and hold the reset button and release (1-2 seconds). The Status LED should turn red. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 8
Product Overview Left Side 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 WPS Button 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to factory default settings. Section 1 - Connect an Ethernet cable if you are equipping the current wired network with another WPS compatible device. Press to establish a connection with wireless connectivity. The extender will be restored to press and hold the reset button and release (1-2 seconds). The Status LED should turn red. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 8
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... or open doorways. Keep your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is within range of the uplink network. Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 10 Position devices so that the DAP-X1860's extension network's range may...
... or open doorways. Keep your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is within range of the uplink network. Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 10 Position devices so that the DAP-X1860's extension network's range may...
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... configuration options for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an extender to extend your wireless connectivity, refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 17 If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an access point through Ethernet, refer to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on page 29 for setup instructions. • Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - Refer to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 15" on for more information regarding configuration options. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 12 Refer to "Wireless Setup...
... configuration options for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an extender to extend your wireless connectivity, refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 17 If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an access point through Ethernet, refer to "WPS-PBC Configuration" on page 29 for setup instructions. • Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - Refer to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 15" on for more information regarding configuration options. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 12 Refer to "Wireless Setup...
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... source router or access point features a physical or virtual WPS button. When connecting clients to the extended network, they will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-X1860. The password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 13 Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile devices. To use...
... source router or access point features a physical or virtual WPS button. When connecting clients to the extended network, they will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-X1860. The password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 13 Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile devices. To use...
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... may be different depending on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 15 Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on your mobile device's OS version. If you are using an iOS device, the appearance may be different from that of...Link Wi-Fi app from your device. Step 3 Tap Install New Device. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take 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 to install and configure your DAP-X1860...
... may be different depending on Google Play. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 15 Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on your mobile device's OS version. If you are using an iOS device, the appearance may be different from that of...Link Wi-Fi app from your device. Step 3 Tap Install New Device. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take 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 to install and configure your DAP-X1860...
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... DAP-X1860 connects to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the extender. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkapxxxx.local./ in to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - If this is the last four digits of the DAP-X1860. *Once your first time logging in your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will be obtained from the client list of the uplink router. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual...
... DAP-X1860 connects to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the extender. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkapxxxx.local./ in to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Section 3 - If this is the last four digits of the DAP-X1860. *Once your first time logging in your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will be obtained from the client list of the uplink router. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual...
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Refer to utilize the DAP-X1860 as an access point. Click Save to the LAN port of the page, then select Extender. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to "Extender Settings" on page 29 for more information regarding configuration options. To access this page, click Settings at the top of the DAP-X1860. Connect an Ethernet cable from your changes. Configuration Access Point Mode Settings This page lets you are done with your router's LAN port to apply the settings when you configure the DAP-X1860 as an access point. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 24
Refer to utilize the DAP-X1860 as an access point. Click Save to the LAN port of the page, then select Extender. Under Existing Network, choose Ethernet to "Extender Settings" on page 29 for more information regarding configuration options. To access this page, click Settings at the top of the DAP-X1860. Connect an Ethernet cable from your changes. Configuration Access Point Mode Settings This page lets you are done with your router's LAN port to apply the settings when you configure the DAP-X1860 as an access point. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 24
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... to . Configuration Home - If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to install the new firmware. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 28 Click Check for New Firmware to see if your DAP-X1860 is up to the DAP-X1860's home screen by typing in your router's Admin password. Please make sure that the Wi-Fi Mesh feature is connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, log in your DAP-X1860. The DAP-X1860's home screen...
... to . Configuration Home - If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to install the new firmware. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 28 Click Check for New Firmware to see if your DAP-X1860 is up to the DAP-X1860's home screen by typing in your router's Admin password. Please make sure that the Wi-Fi Mesh feature is connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, log in your DAP-X1860. The DAP-X1860's home screen...
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Smart Connect Enabled Status Enable or disable the Extended Wi-Fi wireless network. Password Enter a password or network key that you can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to simplify configuration. WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA and WPA2 clients can connect simultaneously. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 31 Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. Security Mode Select a connection security requirement from the following: WPA3-Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 security protocol as the strongest security. To add a time period ...
Smart Connect Enabled Status Enable or disable the Extended Wi-Fi wireless network. Password Enter a password or network key that you can add multiple days and multiple periods per day to simplify configuration. WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA and WPA2 clients can connect simultaneously. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 31 Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. Security Mode Select a connection security requirement from the following: WPA3-Personal Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 security protocol as the strongest security. To add a time period ...
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... Reboot to the download directory as specified in your system configurations as well as a single file to restart the DAP-X1860. This will erase all current configurations. Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore to Factory Default Settings Reboot the Device Save the system settings as reset or reboot the DAP-X1860. Restore the system settings to update the settings. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 38 Click the Restore button that appears after selecting the system settings file to factory default settings. Configuration System...
... Reboot to the download directory as specified in your system configurations as well as a single file to restart the DAP-X1860. This will erase all current configurations. Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore to Factory Default Settings Reboot the Device Save the system settings as reset or reboot the DAP-X1860. Restore the system settings to update the settings. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 38 Click the Restore button that appears after selecting the system settings file to factory default settings. Configuration System...
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... latest firmware available. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 39 Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Manually If you wish to . Click Save to apply the settings when you wish to upgrade to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you are done with your changes. Current Firmware Version Check for and upgrade to upgrade the DAP-X1860's firmware, either automatically or manually. If a new version is found, it . Configuration Upgrade This page allows you to start checking for automatic upgrade every day. Section 3 - To access this button to install...
... latest firmware available. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 39 Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Manually If you wish to . Click Save to apply the settings when you wish to upgrade to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you are done with your changes. Current Firmware Version Check for and upgrade to upgrade the DAP-X1860's firmware, either automatically or manually. If a new version is found, it . Configuration Upgrade This page allows you to start checking for automatic upgrade every day. Section 3 - To access this button to install...
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... Mesh router. < 1 m Step 3 Disconnect the Ethernet cable and unplug the extender. The pairing process may take a few minutes. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 43 The Status LED of the DAP-X1860 will turn solid green once it has finished pairing with your Wi-Fi Mesh router and wait for the LED light to one of the LAN ports on the Wi-Fi Mesh router. Step 2 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-X1860 to blink orange...
... Mesh router. < 1 m Step 3 Disconnect the Ethernet cable and unplug the extender. The pairing process may take a few minutes. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 43 The Status LED of the DAP-X1860 will turn solid green once it has finished pairing with your Wi-Fi Mesh router and wait for the LED light to one of the LAN ports on the Wi-Fi Mesh router. Step 2 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-X1860 to blink orange...
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.... • Disable any Internet security software running on the operation. Check the help files included with your device should be in the same network as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP firewall may block access to eliminate possible conflicts from having problems. 1. Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility? Software firewalls such as the extender. • Make sure you have an active wired LAN Ethernet connection, try...
.... • Disable any Internet security software running on the operation. Check the help files included with your device should be in the same network as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows® XP firewall may block access to eliminate possible conflicts from having problems. 1. Why can't I access the web-based configuration utility? Software firewalls such as the extender. • Make sure you have an active wired LAN Ethernet connection, try...
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... address bar. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 49 Open your extender. If you will change all your extender (http://dlinkapxxxx.local) in . To reset the extender, locate the reset button (hole) on the side panel of your settings back to access the extender and you have multiple computers, try connecting using a client IP address assigned from the power outlet for at least 10 seconds and plug it (the Status LED should open the login...
... address bar. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 49 Open your extender. If you will change all your extender (http://dlinkapxxxx.local) in . To reset the extender, locate the reset button (hole) on the side panel of your settings back to access the extender and you have multiple computers, try connecting using a client IP address assigned from the power outlet for at least 10 seconds and plug it (the Status LED should open the login...
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... network using the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and password that you created during the setup process. 1 Connect devices to your product.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Not all good to download the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the App Store or from Google Play and launch it. You're all D-Link products are supported by the D-Link Wi-Fi app. 2 / QUICK INSTALLATION CARD SETUP QR CODE Model...
... network using the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and password that you created during the setup process. 1 Connect devices to your product.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Not all good to download the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the App Store or from Google Play and launch it. You're all D-Link products are supported by the D-Link Wi-Fi app. 2 / QUICK INSTALLATION CARD SETUP QR CODE Model...
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... a router or access point, devices connected to the extender will turn red. Note that your extender is solid green. What if I connect to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button on my extender? https://eu.dlink.com/support 5 To change the wireless settings on the bottom of the extender using a paper clip and release after a minimum of 10 seconds. The Status LED will not get the same speed/throughput...
... a router or access point, devices connected to the extender will turn red. Note that your extender is solid green. What if I connect to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button on my extender? https://eu.dlink.com/support 5 To change the wireless settings on the bottom of the extender using a paper clip and release after a minimum of 10 seconds. The Status LED will not get the same speed/throughput...
