Troubleshooting section for tips on Wi-Fi Extender placement. • If your wireless router or access point does not have a WPS button ( ), follow the steps under Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup to set up your Range Extender. DAP-1820 Install Guide...
Green The WPS button has been pushed and the device is Blinking establishing a connection. Signal Strength Indicator Very Weak (1 x Amber) Weak (1 x Green) Good (2 x Green) Strong (3 x Green) DAP-1820 Install Guide...
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It is recommended that you use Method One. If your router does not have a WPS button ( ), see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. Method One: Quick WPS Setup Plug your Range Extender into an available outlet...
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Extender?) and try WPS setup again. If it still does not turn solid green after following all the steps, see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. Your setup is complete! You can now unplug and move your Range Extender to a location between your Wireless Router and the area where you want wireless coverage.
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Android device. D-Link Wi-Fi App Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi App on your mobile device and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When asked to scan the setup QR Code, scan the QR Code located on the Quick Install Card.
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Range Extender LED does not turn solid green within 3 minutes, move your Range Extender to a wall outlet closer to your wireless router. Signal Strength Indicator Very Weak (1 x Amber) Weak (1 x Green) Good (2 x Green) Strong (3 x Green) DAP-1820 Install Guide...
Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name or Wi-Fi Password, the device you are currently using to connect to your Range Extender will drop. You will need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to your Range Extender using the new network name and password. DAP-1820 Install Guide...
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Wi-Fi signal is still strong. Use the Smart Signal Indicator to help find a location with a strong signal. The more bars lit on the signal indicator, the stronger the Wi-Fi signal is. DAP-1820 Install Guide...
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If it still does not blink, STOP, and configure your Range Extender using Method Two: D-Link WiFi Setup, on page 6. What is Mesh Smart Roaming? With Mesh Smart Roaming, your Wi-Fi device (e.g. SmartPhone, Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need to switch between your Router’s and Range Extender’s Wi-Fi signal as you move around your...
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