D-Link DAP-1325-US User Manual

D-Link DAP-1325-US User Manual

N300 wi-fi range extender

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Version 1.00 | May 7, 2018
User Manual
N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
DAP-1325

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | May 7, 2018 User Manual N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1325...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the WPS Button ...............42 Setup Wizard ................18 Windows® 10 ................43 Connecting Your Device via WPS ........19 Windows® 8 ...................45 WPS Successful ...............20 WPA/WPA2 ................45 WPS Unsuccessful ............20 Windows® 7 ...................47 Extend an Existing Network ..........21 WPA/WPA2 ................47 D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 4 WPA/WPA2 ................55 Troubleshooting ..............57 Wireless Basics ..............59 Tips ....................60 Networking Basics ............61 Check your IP address ...............61 Statically Assign an IP address ..........62 Wireless Security ............63 What is WPA? ..............63 Technical Specifications ..........64 Safety Statements ............65 D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1325 N300 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile device Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 9 or later • Edge® 13 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 5.1 or later • Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over Wireless N connection of up to 300 Mbps The DAP-1325 connects with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your home or office network.
  • Page 8: Features

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 9: What Is A Wireless Extender

    You may also use the DAP-1325 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1325 Wireless Devices Extender Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1325 Wireless Devices Access Point D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Refer to Using the WPS Button on page 42 for more information. The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Signal Indicator LED For more information refer to Optimize Extender Location on page 15. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Bottom

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 12 WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device. Power/Status Solid The DAP-1325 is booting or an error has occurred. Amber Blinking The DAP-1325 is not connected to a host network. None Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Back

    You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1325. 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-1325. This information is also provided on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Installation

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 90 feet). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
  • Page 15: Antenna Setup

    The DAP-1325 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. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Hardware Setup

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug the DAP-1325 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. Ethernet Outlet Ethernet Outlet D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    QRS Mobile App on page 16 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 18 for setup instructions.
  • Page 18: Wps-Pbc Configuration

    PCs and mobile devices. You may use the WPS method to connect devices to the extension networks created by the DAP-1325 using the following network names (SSID). The password(s) will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • 2.4 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Optimize Extender Location

    DAP-1325 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be lit. Best Good Poor D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Qrs Mobile App

    Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password. Step 3 Once you connect to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device and follow the on-screen instructions. QRS Mobile D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Web-Based Setup

    The configuration interface will open, and you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1325. If you have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will show that there is no connection between the DAP-1325 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Setup Wizard

    DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet. The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to begin. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Connecting Your Device Via Wps

    Wi-Fi (Extend an existing network), see page 21 for more information Ethernet (Add wireless to your wired network), see page 24 for further setup information. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Wps Successful

    WPS feature, you can try using one of these alternative configuration options: Wi-Fi (Extend an existing network), see page 21 for more information Ethernet (Add wireless to your wired network), see page 24 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Extend An Existing Network

    Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend to was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1325 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the host network device. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 26 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 28 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Add Wireless To Your Wired Network

    Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1325 if you have not already done so. After making the connection, you will automatically be forwarded to the next step. If you haven’t connected an Ethernet cable yet, but will do so later, click Skip. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 28 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Configure Administrator Password

    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 continue onward to Save Your Configuration. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Save Your Configuration

    SecurePassword *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot. Devices may be connected to the new wireless extended network once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Configuration

    Once connected, click on it to see its connection details. DAP-1325: Click on this icon to see details of the uplink network the DAP-1325 is connected to or connect to another uplink router. Connected Click on the Connected Clients icon to see client details. Clients: D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Uplink Router

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Dap-1325

    Your Extender’s MAC, IPv4, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS Server addresses are displayed. To change the Network settings, refer to page 34. Your Extender’s extended Wi-Fi network name and password are also displayed. To change the extended Wi-Fi network settings, refer to page 32. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Connected Clients

    Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the extender and its wireless settings. On this page, you can see all the clients currently connected to the extender, along with their IP and MAC addresses. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Settings

    If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1325 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. Password: Enter the password or network key that you wish to use for the extended network. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Select Auto or any channel from 1 to 11 for use with this Wi-Fi Channel: network. Select Auto 20/40 or 20 MHz for the bandwidth you wish Channel Width: this network to use. HT20/40 Enable or disable HT20/40 coexistence by toggling the slider. Coexistence: D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Network Settings

    Primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. Server: Secondary Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. This is DNS Server: optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Autoconfiguration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    For manual settings, enter the primary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. Secondary DNS For manual settings, enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Static Ipv6

    Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. This is optional Server: but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Link-Local Only

    Link-local Only IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Link-local only to only set an IPv6 address for the Connection is: local network. LAN IPv6 Link- This will show link-local address of the DAP-1325. Local Address: D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Management

    This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods. Note: The device will reboot after saving the changes in order for the password to take effect. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 43: System

    From Local local hard drive. Hard Drive: Restore Restore the system settings to factory default settings. This to Factory will erase all currently stored settings. Default Settings: Reboot the Click Reboot to reboot the DAP-1325. Device: D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Upgrade

    Click Check For New Firmware to find out if there is new or updated firmware. If there is, you can download it to your computer. Upgrade Manually Upgrade Click Select File to locate the firmware file on your computer Firmware: and perform a manual firmware upgrade. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Statistics

    Click on the each tab to see traffic information about each of the DAP-1325’s interfaces. The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red line indicates the download speeds. The table displays the following in real-time: • Total Packets • Total Byte(s) • Total Kbit(s) • Kbits/sec D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Connecting Wireless Clients To The Extended Network

    Step 2: Within 120 seconds, press the WPS button on your wireless device. Step 3: Once the LED light stops blinking and turns solid green, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secured with WPA2. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Windows® 10

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 48 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Windows® 8

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 50 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Windows® 7

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 52 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 53 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Wps

    The WPS feature of the DAP-1325 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click Network on the left side. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Double-click the DAP-1325. DAP-1325 4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Windows Vista

    (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 57 for more information. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Wpa/Wpa2

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 60 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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    • Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your ® firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 62 10 seconds. Release the button and the extender will go through its reboot process (indicated by the LED turning red). Wait about 30 seconds to access the extender. The default IP address is http://dlinkap.local. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Wireless Basics

    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.
  • Page 64: Tips

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Networking Basics

    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.
  • Page 66: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 67: Wireless Security

    63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions • 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) • 97.9 x 50.7 x 48.7 mm (3.85 x 2.00 x 1.91 inches) Weight • 97 grams (3.42 ounces) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Safety Statements

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA Industry Canada statement: D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DAP-1325 User Manual...

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