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Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Note Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
• An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile device Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • 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...
Enjoy Wi-Fi on your porch, balcony, next to your pool, breakroom, the far end of your office, or in your basement. The DAP-1720 prepares your home to become a Connected Home by allowing you to install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you want rather just where your old signal reached.
802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Simple Setup - All it takes is a press of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to the DAP-1720. Its easy-to- use web interface lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings.
What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1720 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your existing wireless signal allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office.
Hardware Overview Front Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the next page. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Refer to Using the WPS Button on WPS Button page 44 for more information.
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LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid The DAP-1720 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Green Blinking WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device. Solid The DAP-1720 is booting or an error has occurred.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Right Side Attach an Ethernet cable to either extend an existing wired network or convert a wireless network into a LAN Port wired network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Press and hold the reset button on the side of DAP-1720 for 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings. Use the power switch to power off the DAP-1720 when it will not be in use for an extended period of time.
Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. This information is printed on the label on the back of the device. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of your DAP-1720.
Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you extend your existing wireless network’s coverage as long as it is within range of the uplink network. Keep in mind that the DAP-1720’s range may be limited by the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through.
Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Ensure the power switch on the bottom of the DAP-1720 is in the ON position, plug the DAP-1720 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. Ethernet Outlet Ethernet...
QRS Mobile App Setup on page 17 for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the Extender’s web configuration utility for the first time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 19 for setup instructions.
Section 3 - Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your DAP-1720 easy. To use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode While the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720.
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The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is extending that network. 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.
QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version.
IP address* of the DAP-1720. The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Once your DAP-1720 connects to the host network, it will be assigned a new IP address based on your network’s DHCP settings. You will need to log in to your router to see what IP address is assigned to your DAP-1720.
Click to repair button (available if the up;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet. The steps are:...
Section 3 - 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 - Push Button Control (WPS-PBC) search to find an uplink network to extend. If your existing wireless networking device has a physical or virtual WPS button, press or enable it within the 120 seconds allotted by the countdown timer.
WPS feature, you can try using one of these alternative configuration options: Wi-Fi, to extend an existing wireless network. See page 22 for more information or Ethernet, to add wireless to an existing wired network. See page 25 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Manual button. Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend to was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1720 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network. Click Ethernet to proceed. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip.
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Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password and refer to page 27 for more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
In order to secure the extender’s web configuration utility, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password each time you want to use the extender’s web configuration utility. Click Next to proceed to Save Your Configuration. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
*Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. Your changes will be saved and the extender will automatically reboot. Devices may be connected to the new wireless extended network once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Uplink Router: This icon shows the status of the connection to the uplink router. It is grey if the DAP-1720 is not connected to an uplink router. Once connected, click on it to see its connection details.
Section 3 - Configuration Uplink Router Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you will see the connection type, network status, connection up time, network name (SSID), and password. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration DAP-1720 To view the DAP-1720’s Network and Wi-Fi information, click on the DAP-1720 icon. Your Network and Extended Wi-Fi Network settings are displayed at the bottom of the page. Your Extender’s MAC, IPv4, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS Server addresses are displayed.
On this page, you can see all the clients currently connected to the extender, along with their MAC and IP addresses. If you change the name of a client, save your changes by clicking Save. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1720’s extended wireless network. To access this page, click the Settings drop- down menu at the top of the page, and select Extender. Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page.
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Status: Enable or disable this network by toggling this slider. Wi-Fi Name This is the name of the DAP-1720’s 2.4 GHz extended network. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s network under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network.
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Status: Enable or disable this network by toggling this slider. Wi-Fi Name This is the name of the DAP-1720’s 5 GHz extended network. If using Wi-Fi, (SSID): the DAP-1720 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s network under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network.
Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DAP-1720. To access this page, click the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Network. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
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Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) IPv6 Device Management Interface: My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to have the Connection is: DAP-1720 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain IPv6 You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information DNS Servers automatically, or you can select to configure DNS servers Automatically: manually by clicking on the radio dial next to the option.
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Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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Local Connectivity Only IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Connection is: Select Local Connectivity only to only set an IPv6 address for the local network. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: This will show link-local address of the DAP-1720. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Admin This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DAP-1720. You can also enable graphical authentication (CAPTCHA) on this page. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin.
System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration, reset, or reboot the DAP-1720. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select System. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Upgrade Firmware and language upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1720 in the future. You can check and upgrade your firmware and language pack on this page. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Upgrade.
Statistics. Click Clear to reset the statistics. Statistics Tabs Click on the each tab to see traffic information about each of the DAP-1720’s interfaces. The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red line indicates the download speeds.
Many wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DAP-1720. Please refer to the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS, then follow the steps below: Step 1: Press the WPS button on the DAP-1720 for about 1 second.
Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on its SSID. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Wireless Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
(displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Troubleshooting on page 55 for more information. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
• Google Chrome 28.0 or later • Make sure that you are connected to the same wireless network which is listed on the back of the DAP-1720. If you have an active wired LAN Ethernet connection, try temporarily unplugging the Ethernet cable from the computer you are using, as this may eliminate possible conflicts from having two simultaneous connections on the same computer.
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• Access the web management interface. Open your web browser and enter the address of your extender (http://dlinkap.local) in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. If the DAP-1720 is not connected to an uplink router, you can try accessing the web interface using the default IP address http://192.168.0.50.
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Don’t let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
Appendix B - Networking Basics Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1720 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...
• QRS Mobile setup app for iOS and Android devices Dimensions • 162.9 x 84 x 37.8 mm (6.41 x 3.30 x 1.49 in) Device Management Weight • Web UI • 229 grams (8.08 ounces) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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Ant. Brand Connector Type 2.4G 5G B1 5G B4 Dipole Hong Bo 290-20290 Ipex 3.11 3.58 3.94 Antenna Dipole Hong Bo 290-20291 Ipex 2.42 3.72 3.62 Antenna Dipole Hong Bo 290-20292 Ipex 2.94 3.66 3.55 Antenna D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual...
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