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.... App StoreSM is a service mark of companies. All rights reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. All other countries. Internet Explorer®, Windows...; are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual i Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 01 June, 2021 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States ...
.... App StoreSM is a service mark of companies. All rights reserved. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. All other countries. Internet Explorer®, Windows...; are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual i Manual Revisions Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 01 June, 2021 Initial release Description Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States ...
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... 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 Connected to the Extender 44 Hardware Setup 11 WPS Button 44 Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 Assessing... Uplink Signal Strength 14 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 46 Troubleshooting 48 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 15 Wireless Setup Wizard 17 Access Point Mode Settings 24 Wireless Basics 50 Tips...51 Configuration 25 Technical Specifications...
... 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 Connected to the Extender 44 Hardware Setup 11 WPS Button 44 Getting Started 12 WPS-PBC Configuration 13 Assessing... Uplink Signal Strength 14 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 46 Troubleshooting 48 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 15 Wireless Setup Wizard 17 Access Point Mode Settings 24 Wireless Basics 50 Tips...51 Configuration 25 Technical Specifications...
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Section 1 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 1 Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-X1860 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender QIC Quick Install Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 1 Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-X1860 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender QIC Quick Install Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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... 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 1 -
... 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 1 -
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... unauthorized access from the wireless network, including WPA3-Personal, WPA3/WPA2-Personal mixed, and WPA2/WPA-Personal mixed. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 3 Extend and Customize Your Wireless AX Network with IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless devices. configuration of an existing... wireless network in dense environments. Simply connect DAP-X1860 with your existing network equipment to a D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh router. Compact and sleek design The DAP-X1860 employs a diminutive wall-plug design, eliminating the need for optimal reception. ...
... unauthorized access from the wireless network, including WPA3-Personal, WPA3/WPA2-Personal mixed, and WPA2/WPA-Personal mixed. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 3 Extend and Customize Your Wireless AX Network with IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless devices. configuration of an existing... wireless network in dense environments. Simply connect DAP-X1860 with your existing network equipment to a D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh router. Compact and sleek design The DAP-X1860 employs a diminutive wall-plug design, eliminating the need for optimal reception. ...
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... the AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender is simple. The DAP-X1860 can use built-in setup wizard and later access your system directly via the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your device. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specifications. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
... the AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender is simple. The DAP-X1860 can use built-in setup wizard and later access your system directly via the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your device. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specifications. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
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... wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-X1860 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-X1860 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 5 The DAP-X1860 is a Wireless Extender? Your DAP-X1860 can be configured to provide better signals for parts of your home or office that you...
... wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-X1860 Wireless Devices Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-X1860 Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 5 The DAP-X1860 is a Wireless Extender? Your DAP-X1860 can be configured to provide better signals for parts of your home or office that you...
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A single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 1 Status LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-X1860, as detailed on the next page 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars 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 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 2 1 1 Status LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-X1860, as detailed on the next page 2 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network.
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Product Overview Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Power/ Status/WPS Green Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-X1860 is receiving power and connected to a host network. WPS mode is active and is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-X1860 is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. The DAP-X1860 is searching for another WPS device. Device is not connected to a host network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 7
Product Overview Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator Power/Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Power/ Status/WPS Green Red Orange None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-X1860 is receiving power and connected to a host network. WPS mode is active and is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-X1860 is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. The DAP-X1860 is searching for another WPS device. Device is not connected to a host network. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 7
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Connect an Ethernet cable if you are equipping the current wired network with another WPS compatible device. Press to press and hold the reset button and release (1-2 seconds). Section 1 - Product Overview Left Side 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 WPS Button 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to establish a connection with wireless connectivity. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 8 The extender will be restored to factory default settings. The Status LED should turn red.
Connect an Ethernet cable if you are equipping the current wired network with another WPS compatible device. Press to press and hold the reset button and release (1-2 seconds). Section 1 - Product Overview Left Side 1 2 3 1 Reset Button 2 WPS Button 3 LAN Use an unfolded paperclip to establish a connection with wireless connectivity. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 8 The extender will be restored to factory default settings. The Status LED should turn red.
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Installation Right Side You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-X1860. This information is printed on the sticker on the Quick Install Card. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 9 Section 2 - This information is also provided on the side of your DAP-X1860. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device.
Installation Right Side You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-X1860. This information is printed on the sticker on the Quick Install Card. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 9 Section 2 - This information is also provided on the side of your DAP-X1860. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device.
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...ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Keep the number of the uplink network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 10 To maximize wireless range, follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building materials make a difference. At a 2-degree angle it is...'s range from electrical devices or appliances that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the DAP-X1860's extension network's range may have a negative effect on range. If you extend your existing wireless network's coverage as long as...
...ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Keep the number of the uplink network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 10 To maximize wireless range, follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building materials make a difference. At a 2-degree angle it is...'s range from electrical devices or appliances that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in mind that the DAP-X1860's extension network's range may have a negative effect on range. If you extend your existing wireless network's coverage as long as...
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Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-X1860 to a power outlet. Verify that the Status LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Section 2 - OUTLET D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 11
Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-X1860 to a power outlet. Verify that the Status LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. Section 2 - OUTLET D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 11
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...refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 17 If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an access point through Ethernet, refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 24. This wizard will launch when you can use to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 15" on for the first time....Point Mode Settings" on page 17 for setup instructions. • The system provides two configuration options for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 12 Configuration Getting Started There are several configuration tools you log into the extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. ...
...refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 17 If utilizing the DAP-X1860 as an access point through Ethernet, refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 24. This wizard will launch when you can use to "D-Link Wi-Fi" on page 15" on for the first time....Point Mode Settings" on page 17 for setup instructions. • The system provides two configuration options for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 12 Configuration Getting Started There are several configuration tools you log into the extender's web configuration utility for setup instructions. ...
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...password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 13 To use the WPS method to connect devices to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-X1860. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-X1860 The DAP-X1860 is blinking orange, push the WPS button on... features a physical or virtual WPS button. The Status LED will turn solid green when the DAP-X1860 has connected successfully to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your DAP-X1860 easy. Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile ...
...password will present a single wireless network. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 13 To use the WPS method to connect devices to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-X1860. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to the DAP-X1860 The DAP-X1860 is blinking orange, push the WPS button on... features a physical or virtual WPS button. The Status LED will turn solid green when the DAP-X1860 has connected successfully to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your DAP-X1860 easy. Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your PCs and mobile ...
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... has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-X1860 has established a poor quality connection. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-X1860 should be lit. -> Very Weak -> Weak -> Good -> Best D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 14 The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the...point and is connected via an Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Signal Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-X1860 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Installation Assessing Uplink Signal ...
... has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-X1860 has established a poor quality connection. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-X1860 should be lit. -> Very Weak -> Weak -> Good -> Best D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 14 The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the...point and is connected via an Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Signal Indicator LED will turn solid green when the DAP-X1860 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is recommended in order to the source wireless router. Installation Assessing Uplink Signal ...
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...'s OS version. Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on Google Play. Step 3 Tap Install New Device. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 15 Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you are using an iOS device, ...the appearance may be different from the home screen of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you to the respective...
...'s OS version. Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on Google Play. Step 3 Tap Install New Device. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 15 Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you are using an iOS device, ...the appearance may be different from the home screen of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you to the respective...
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Tap Next to step 5. If not, tap No and proceed to continue. Step 5 Tap Extender when presented with you have the setup QR code with product options and select DAP-X1860 from the list of available devices. Section 3 - Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you to scan the QR code and proceed to complete the installation and configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 16 Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your DAP-X1860.
Tap Next to step 5. If not, tap No and proceed to continue. Step 5 Tap Extender when presented with you have the setup QR code with product options and select DAP-X1860 from the list of available devices. Section 3 - Configuration Step 4 Tap Yes if you to scan the QR code and proceed to complete the installation and configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 16 Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your DAP-X1860.
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... process was not previously completed, then enter the password as printed on the included sticker on the sticker. To access the setup utility for the DAP-X1860 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender on your network's DHCP settings. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkapxxxx.local./ in to "Access... be assigned a new IP address based on page 24. To set your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 17 Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard The setup wizard is the last four digits of the uplink router. Section 3 -
... process was not previously completed, then enter the password as printed on the included sticker on the sticker. To access the setup utility for the DAP-X1860 AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender on your network's DHCP settings. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkapxxxx.local./ in to "Access... be assigned a new IP address based on page 24. To set your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 17 Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard The setup wizard is the last four digits of the uplink router. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 18 Click Next to continue. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-X1860 through a wireless connection.
Section 3 - D-Link DAP-X1860 User Manual 18 Click Next to continue. Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to begin. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-X1860 through a wireless connection.