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Wireless Range Extender N300
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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 07/08/2015 User Manual Wireless Range Extender N300 DAP-1120...
  • Page 2 Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description July 08, 2015 • Initial release 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Side and Bottom ..............6 WPA/WPA2 ...............38 Wireless Installation Factors ............. 7 Windows® XP ................40 WPA/WPA2 ...............41 Setting Up Your DAP-1120 ..........8 QRS Mobile App Setup ............... 9 Troubleshooting ..............43 Web-based Configuration ............13 Wireless Basics ..............45 Setup Wizard ..............14 Tips ....................46...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Package Contents DAP-1120 Wireless Range Extender N300 Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    • A Windows®, Macintosh, Android, or Linux-based operating system • Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer 7 or later • Firefox 12.0 or later • Safari 4 or later • Google Chrome 20.0 or later D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless N Technology Thanks to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1120 provides a wireless connection at up to 300 Mbps* with other 802.11n wireless devices. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio with smooth performance.

  • Page 7: What Is A Wireless Extender

    What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1120 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1120, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office .

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DAP-1120, as detailed in the table below. LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid Green Connection quality is good and device operating normally Green...

  • Page 9: Side And Bottom

    Side and Bottom WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1120 to the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Factors

    Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Dap-1120

    Section 2 - Configuration Setting Up Your DAP-1120 Plug in the DAP-1120 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Ethernet Outlet Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1120 device. These details are printed on the specification sticker on the underside of the device.

  • Page 12: Qrs Mobile App Setup

    Section 2 - Configuration QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1120 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use...
  • Page 13 Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue. QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1120, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter the password if required.
  • Page 14 Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi- Fi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DAP-1120’s Web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 15 After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will appear. You can now change your mobile device and laptop Wi- Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Web-Based Configuration

    Section 2 - Configuration Web-based Configuration To access the configuration utility for the DAP-1120 on your PC, first connect to the DAP-1120 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local. in the address bar.

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Wi-Fi from the drop- down menu (refer to “Wi-Fi Settings” on page 22) to set up the connection between your DAP-1120 and the uplink router. To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to ”Extended Wi-Fi Settings”...
  • Page 18 Select whether you want to use the WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) method or the manual method to set up an extended wireless network using your DAP-1120 and click Next. If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to “Using the WPS Method”...

  • Page 19: Using The Wps Method

    To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1120 should be relocated to a wall outlet closer to the source wireless router or AP. You can also use the WPS button on the side of the DAP-1120 to DAP-1120 initiate a WPS connection with the uplink router. After pressing the WPS button on the DAP-1120, you will have 120 seconds to press the WPS button on your access point or router.

  • Page 20: Using The Manual Method

    Click Next to continue. DAP-1120 The DAP-1120 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you would like to connect to isn’t listed, click Back and select the manual option again to perform another scan.
  • Page 21 Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. DAP-1120 The DAP-1120 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as an extended Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID and password that you wish to apply to the extended Wi-Fi network. If...
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi network. It is recommended that you make a record of this information for future reference. DAP-1120 Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the home screen. Or, click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    Home Screen The home screen gives a summary of the current status of devices connected to the DAP-1120. A green check between devices indicates that there is an active connection. A red cross indicates that there is no connection present, or there is a connection error.
  • Page 24 Section 3 - Web-based Configuration If there is no connection between the DAP-1120 and the uplink router, you can click on the uplink router icon to search for an available uplink router. You can view the details of both the uplink router network and the extended Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1120 icon.

  • Page 25: Wi-Fi Settings

    This page lets you configure the Wi-Fi settings to connect your DAP-1120 to another wireless network. This is the uplink network which the DAP-1120 will then be able to extend. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Wi-Fi.

  • Page 26: Extended Wi-Fi Settings

    Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Extended Wi-Fi Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1120’s extended wireless network. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Extended Wi-Fi.

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DAP-1120. To access this page, click on the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Network. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
  • Page 28 IPv6 Device Management Interface - You can select an Autoconfiguration (dynamic), Static IP, or Link-local IPv6 configuration: My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to have the Connection is: DAP-1120 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain DNS You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information...
  • Page 29 Section 3 - Web-based Configuration My IPv6 Select Link-local only to only set an IPv6 address for the Connection is: local network. LAN IPv6 Link- The link-local address of the DAP-1120. Local Address: D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Admin This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DAP-1120. You can also enable graphical authentication (CAPTCHA) on this page. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin.

  • Page 31: System

    System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration, reset or reboot the DAP-1120. To access this page, click on 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.

  • Page 32: Upgrade

    Upgrade Firmware and language upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1120 in future. You can check for and upgrade your firmware and language pack on this page. To access this page, click on the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Upgrade.

  • Page 33: Statistics

    Statistics. Wi-Fi: Click on the Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the connection between the DAP-1120 and the uplink router. Extended Click on the Extended Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Wireless Client

    WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below: Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the DAP-1120 for about 1 second. The LED on the device will start to blink. You can also use the WPS option in the setup wizard section of the web interface.

  • Page 35: Connect To A Wireless Network

    To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. 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-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 36 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-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 37: 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-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 38 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking 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-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 39 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-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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 43 for more information. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 41: 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-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 42 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-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Windows® Xp

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Wpa/Wpa2

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 45 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • Google Chrome 20.0 or later • Make sure that you are connected to the same wireless network which is listed on the base of the DAP-1120. 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.
  • Page 47 • 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-1120 is not connected to an uplink router, you can try accessing the web interface using the default IP address http://192.168.0.50.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    • 48 x 42 x 53.5 mm (1.89 x 1.65 x 2.11 inches) • Web UI Weight • 69 grams (0.152 lb) Diagnostic LEDs • Status/WPS Operating Temperature • 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Gpl Code Statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 52 Therefore, we have designed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 53 (except to the extent that warranties are provided), that licensees may convey the work under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the list meets this criterion. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 54 The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source. The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 55 License with respect to the covered work, and you disclaim any intention to limit operation or modification of the work as a means of enforcing, against the work’s users, your or third parties’ legal rights to forbid circumvention of technological measures. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 56 “aggregate” if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation’s users beyond what the individual works permit. Inclusion of a covered work in an aggregate does not cause this License to apply to the other parts of the aggregate. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Corresponding Source conveyed, and Installation Information provided, in accord with this section must be in a format that is publicly documented (and with an implementation available to the public in source code form), and must require no special password or key for unpacking, reading or copying. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 59 ) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who conveys the material (or modified versions of it) with contractual assumptions of liability to the recipient, for any liability that these contractual assumptions directly impose on those licensors and authors. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 60 30 days after your receipt of the notice. Termination of your rights under this section does not terminate the licenses of parties who have received copies or rights D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 61 License, and you may not initiate litigation (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that any patent claim is infringed by making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the Program or any portion of it. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 62 D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 63 The terms of this License will continue to apply to the part which is the covered work, but the special requirements of the GNU Affero General Public License, section 13, concerning interaction through a network will apply to the combination as such. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 64 USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 65 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 66: 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-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 67 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-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 69 Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software.
  • Page 70 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) if the product is not registered.
  • Page 71 Purolator Canada or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in Canada, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
  • Page 72 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 73 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Cet equipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC etablies pour un environnement non controle. Cet equipement doit etre installe et utilise avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 July 08 2015 D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual...

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