D-Link DAP-1120 User manual

DAP-1120
User Manual
Wireless Range Extender N300
Version 1.00 | 07/08/2015

iD-Link DAP-1120 User Manual
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This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power
management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby
mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy.
Network Standby: 1.2 watts
Revision Date Description
1.0 July 08, 2015 • Initial release
Preface

iiD-Link DAP-1120 User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................... 1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features.................................................................................... 3
What is a Wireless Extender? ............................................ 4
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 5
Front/Top ................................................................................. 5
Side and Bottom ................................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Factors ..................................................... 7
Setting Up Your DAP-1120 ................................................ 8
QRS Mobile App Setup............................................................... 9
Web-based Conguration.......................................................13
Setup Wizard....................................................................14
Using the WPS Method ....................................................16
Using the Manual Method ..............................................17
Home Screen........................................................................20
Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................22
Extended Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................23
Network Settings ................................................................24
Advanced Settings ........................................................24
Maintenance ................................................................................27
Admin .....................................................................................27
System ....................................................................................28
Upgrade .................................................................................29
Statistics .................................................................................30
Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................31
WPS Button...................................................................................31
Connect to a Wireless Network .............................................32
Windows® 8...........................................................................32
WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................32
Windows® 7...........................................................................34
WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................34
Windows Vista®....................................................................37
WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................38
Windows® XP........................................................................40
WPA/WPA2 .......................................................................41
Troubleshooting ..............................................................43
Wireless Basics .................................................................45
Tips...................................................................................................46
Technical Specications ..................................................47
GPL Code Statement........................................................48
Safety Statements ...........................................................63
Warranty...........................................................................65
Registration .....................................................................72
Table of Contents

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

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.
• IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless clients/devices
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer or Mobile Device with the following:
• A Windows®, Macintosh, Android, or Linux-based operating
system
• Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or later
• Firefox 12.0 or later
• Safari 4 or later
• Google Chrome 20.0 or later
System Requirements

3D-Link DAP-1120 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1120 Wireless Range Extender N300 lets you extend a secure wireless network throughout your home. Connect the
DAP-1120 to a router and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small oce.
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.
Simple Setup
Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, you can quickly and easily connect the DAP-1120 to an uplink router, congure
the extender wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. The setup wizard will even guide you through the
setup process, getting your extended wireless network up and running in no time.
Compatibility
The DAP-1120 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards, so it can still connect with your older 802.11g/b devices.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1120 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from
the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption methods with
your compatible wireless devices.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
aect wireless signal range.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
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 oce 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 oce . The extended network can simply use the same network credentials
as the existing network, or you can specify a dierent network name and password, giving you the exibility to control network
access.
Mobile Device Computer
Wireless Router
Internet
DAP-1120

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front/Top
1
1LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DAP-1120, as detailed in the table below.
LED Indicator Color Status Description
Power/Status
Green
Solid Green Connection quality is good and device operating normally
Blinking Green The device is processing WPS
Red Solid Red Device is powering ON or system is defective
Orange
Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router
Solid Orange Connection quality is poor due to poor reception
None O Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Side and Bottom
1WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
2Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1120 to the factory default settings.
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Section 2 - Conguration
Wireless Installation Factors
The Wireless Range Extender N300 lets you extend the reach of your existing wireless network, allowing you to work wirelessly
from more places in your home or oce. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings,
or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types
of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the extender and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can
reduce your adapter’s range by up to 98 feet (30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. At a 45-degree angle, a wall that is 0.5 meters thick (1.5 feet) appears to be
almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can appear over 14 meters (45 feet) thick! Position devices so that the signal
will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position
access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects
such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete can degrade your
wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. 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.

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Section 2 - Conguration
Setting Up Your DAP-1120
Plug in the DAP-1120 to a power outlet.Verify that the power LED
is blinking orange before continuing.
Outlet
Ethernet
There are two ways to congure your DAP-1120; using the QRS
Mobile app on your smartphone or tablet device, or using the
web GUI on your computer.
For detailed information on either of the methods for conguring
your DAP-1120, refer to the following sections of the manual:
• “QRS Mobile App Setup” on page 9
• “Web-based Conguration” on page 13
Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1120
device. These details are printed on the specication sticker on
the underside of the device.
Using your computer or mobile device’s Wi-Fi connection utility,
connect to the SSID of your DAP-1120 and enter the password. If
you are unsure of how to connect to a wireless network, please
refer to “Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 32, or consult
your device’s user manual. Once connected, you are ready to begin
the setup process.

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Section 2 - Conguration
QRS Mobile App Setup
Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use
your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the right to download
the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device,
or from Google Play (right) for your Android device.
For iOS For Android
Connect to the Wi-Fi network that is displayed on the Wi-Fi
Conguration Card included in your package (ex: dlink-a8fa).
Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi
Conguration Card (akbdj1936).
The DAP-1120 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.

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Section 2 - Conguration
Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile
icon.
Click Start to continue.
QRS Mobile will rst detect your DAP-1120, then scan for available
Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter
the password if required.

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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
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.

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A summary of your settings will be displayed. Click Save to reboot
the device and to complete the setup.
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.

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Section 2 - Conguration
Web-based Conguration
Enter your password. By default, Admin is selected as the username
and cannot be changed, and by default, the password is blank.
To access the conguration utility for the DAP-1120 on your PC,
rst connect to the DAP-1120 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name
(SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Conguration Card.
Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local. in the
address bar.You can also use the IP address http://192.168.0.50.
Note: If you have multiple DAP-1120 devices on the network,
you can access web-based conguration via http://dlinkapxxxx.
local. as shown in the included Wi-Fi Conguration Card, with
“xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1120’s MAC address.
The conguration interface will open, and you can congure the
various settings for the DAP-1120. If you have not yet congured
and uplink network, the home screen will show that there is no
connection between the DAP-1120 and the uplink router.
For detailed information on manually setting up your DAP-1120
to extend an existing wireless network, refer to“Using the Manual
Method” on page 17.

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Section 3 - Web-based Conguration
Setup Wizard
If you wish to congure your extender to connect to the Internet
using the setup wizard, click the Setup Wizard button.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new Wireless Range Extender N300 to
extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
If you already have a Wi-Fi network set up and you want to
congure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at
the top of your browser window and select 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” on page 23).

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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 theWPS method, please refer to“Using theWPS
Method” on page 16.
If you wish to use the manual setup method, please refer to“Using
the Manual Method” on page 17.

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Section 3 - Web-based Conguration
To set up using the WPS method, select the rst option from the
setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue.
The DAP-1120 uses the push-button method for WPS. After
selecting WPS, the DAP-1120 will ask you to press the WPS push
button on the access point or router you want to connect the
DAP-1120 to. You have 120 seconds to press the button on your
access point or router. Click Next to continue.
If a connection has been successfully made, you will see a notice
on the screen and the LED on the device will turn solid green.
If the LED is lit solid amber after the connection process has
nished, the DAP-1120 has established a poor quality connection.
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
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. The LED on
the DAP-1120 will turn solid green when a connection has been
successfully established with the uplink router.
Using the WPS Method
WPS Button
DAP-1120

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Section 3 - Web-based Conguration
The DAP-1120 will rst 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.
Once you have selected the uplink network you wish to use, click
Select.
Using the Manual Method
To set up your network manually, select the second option from
the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue.
DAP-1120
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