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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1620 AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender Simple Setup Guide Quick Install Card If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
• An Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile device Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 9 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 5.1 or later • Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use Setting up the AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender is simple. You can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to utilize the built in set up wizard. The DAP-1620 can also receive automatic over-the-air firmware updates, which ensures the best protection and the latest features for your device.
You may also use the DAP-1620 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Computer Router DAP-1620 Wireless Devices Internet Extender Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet Computer Internet Router DAP-1620 Wireless Devices Extender D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
WPS Button for more information. Signal Indicator The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
WPS mode is active. Power/Status Solid The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred. Amber Blinking The DAP-1620 is not connected to a host network. None Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to wired network. Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds Reset Button to restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. This information is printed on the specification sticker 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-1620. This information is also provided on the Quick Installation Card. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link extender and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to achieve the fastest wireless speeds. Poor Good Best D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with configuration. OUTLET D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
• WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Configuration” on page 13 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your Android device, iPhone or iPad to configure your extender. Refer to “D-Link Wi-Fi App” on page 14 for setup instructions.
PCs and mobile devices. You may use the WPS method to connect devices to the extension networks created by the DAP-1620 using the following network names (SSID). The password(s) will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. Poor Good Best Connection Connection Connection Connection D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App The DAP-1620 can be set up from your iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version.
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Slide the product options to Router and select DAP-1620 from the list of available devices. Click Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and DAP-1620 configuration process. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
If this is your first time logging in to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. If the setup process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1620 by wireless means. Click Next to begin. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1620 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the host network device. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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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-1620 User Manual...
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Keeping your DAP-1620 firmware up to date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Click Finish to close the wizard. *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 extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Click OK to exit the Setup Wizard. You will be redirected to the log in page. You can now place the DAP-1620 in a place where you require Internet access. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
IP address is assigned to your DAP-1620. For multiple DAP-1620s, go to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. as shown on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with “xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1620’s MAC address. Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Enter your chosen name (SSID) and password for your extended Wi-Fi network. This is the Wi-Fi network you will connect your wireless devices to. Click Next to continue. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Keeping your DAP-1620 firmware up to date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Click Finish to close the wizard. *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 extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration Click OK to exit the Setup Wizard. You will be redirected to log in to the configuration utility again. Enter your previously chosen Admin Password to log in to the configuration utility. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Password manually or click the Scan button to scan for available Wi-Fi networks to connect to. Select the Wi-Fi network you would like to extend. Click Select to continue. Enter the password of the Wi-Fi network you have chosen. Click OK to continue. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Click the Save button to save your settings. Wait while your device saves your settings and reboots. Once the device finishes rebooting, you can place the DAP-1620 in an area where you require Internet access. Click OK to finish. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Once connected, click on it to see its connection details. DAP-1620 Click on this icon to see details of the uplink network the DAP-1620 is connected to or connect to another uplink router. Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to see client details. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1620 icon. Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you will see the details of the Existing Network. This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor Displays the vendor of the device. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device. IP Address Displays the current IP address of this client. Click Save when you are done. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Upgrade Manually If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to install the new firmware. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1620’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. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
If Scan is pressed, a window will pop up showing you available Wi-Fi networks. You can choose the network you would like to extend. After selecting the network option, press Select and you will be prompted to enter a password if required. Press OK to confirm your selection. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Enter the password or network key that you wish to use for the extended 2.4 GHz network. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable or Always. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Enter the password or network key that you wish to use for the extended 5 GHz network. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable or Always. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. Server Secondary DNS Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. This is optional but Server will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only Select Local Connectivity Only to set an IPv6 address only for the My Internet Connection is local network. LAN IPv6 Link- The link-local address of the DAP-1620. Local Address D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Displays the current date and time of the router. Automatic Time Configuration NTP Server Select from the drop-down menu to either use the D-Link NTP Server to synchronize the time and date for your router, or choose Manual to set the NTP server’s IP address.
You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. The above shows an example of a schedule. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DAP-1620. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Password Enter the Admin password. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Restore to Factory Restore the system settings to factory default settings. This will Default Settings erase all currently stored settings. Reboot the Device Click Reboot to reboot the DAP-1620. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Upgrade Firmware If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file and click Upload to install the new firmware. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
You can view the LAN, Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz Extended Wi-Fi, or 5 GHz Extended Wi-Fi by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
Step 2 - Within 120 seconds, press the WPS button on your wireless device. Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to configure. 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-1620 User Manual...
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 extender’s network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DAP-1620 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-1620 User Manual...
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 7 - WPA/WPA2 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-1620 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 “Wireless Basics” on page 56 for more information. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Enter the same security key (password) as your extender and click Connect. 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 security key must be exactly the same as for the extender. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
(displayed using the SSID) you would like to connect to 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 “Wireless Basics” on page 56 for more information. D-Link DAP-1620 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 security key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the extender’s. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
• 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-1620 User Manual...
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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-1620 User Manual...
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-1620 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-1620 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-1620 User Manual...
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(pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée, selon le cas; D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
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Appendix D - Regulatory Statements Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
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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-1620 User Manual...
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5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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• Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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• Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link DAP-1620 User Manual...
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