D-Link DAP-1320 User manual

Version 1.00
DAP-1320
User Manual
Wireless Range Extender N300

iD-Link DAP-1320 User Manual
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Manual Revisions
Trademarks
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their respective companies.
Copyright © 2012 by D-Link Corporation.
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission
from D-Link Systems, Inc.
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.
Revision Date Description
1.0 October 24, 2012 • Initial release
Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview .....................................................................5
Front/Top .................................................................................5
Side and Bottom ................................................................... 6
Wireless Installation Factors ..................................................... 8
Setting Up Your DAP-1320 ................................................9
One-Touch AP Conguration .................................................10
Web-based Conguration .......................................................11
QRS Mobile App Setup .............................................................12
Web-based Conguration ...............................................16
Setup ...............................................................................................16
Setup Wizard ........................................................................16
Using the WPS method ...............................................18
Using the manual method .............................................21
Wi-Fi Setup ............................................................................23
Extended Wi-Fi Setup ........................................................25
Maintenance ................................................................................29
Admin .....................................................................................29
System ....................................................................................30
Firmware ................................................................................31
Time .........................................................................................32
Status ..............................................................................................33
Device Info ............................................................................33
Logs .........................................................................................34
Statistics .................................................................................35
IPv6 ..........................................................................................36
Help .................................................................................................37
Menu .......................................................................................37
Connecting a Wireless Client ..........................................38
WPS Button ...................................................................................38
Windows® 7 ...................................................................................39
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................39
Windows Vista® ............................................................................42
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................43
Windows® XP ................................................................................45
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................46
Troubleshooting ..............................................................48
Wireless Basics .................................................................50
What is Wireless? .........................................................................51
Tips ...................................................................................................53
Technical Specications ..................................................54
GPL Code Statement........................................................55
Safety Statements ...........................................................70
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
DAP-1320 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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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• Wireless card
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 7 or later
• Firefox 12.0 or later
• Safari 4 or later
• Google Chrome 20.0 or later
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
System Requirements

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Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines wireless repeater features and Wireless N300 technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class whole home coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Wireless N300 Range Extender (DAP-1320) lets you extend a secure wireless network throughout your home. Connect the
DAP-1320 to a router and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The DAP-1320 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 method, regardless of your
client 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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• Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1320 provides a wireless connection of up to 300 Mbps* with other
802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video
streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with 802.11g/b Devices - The DAP-1320 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards,
so it can connect with existing 802.11g/b devices.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1320 lets you control
what information is accessible to those on the wireless network. Congure your repeater to your specic settings
within minutes.
* 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.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Front/Top
1LED Indicator This indicates the current status of the DAP-1320, as detailed in the table below.
LED Indicator Color Status Description
Power/Status
Green
Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating properly
Blinking Green The device is processing WPS
Light o The device is powered o
Red
Solid Red During the Power ON process or if system is defective
Blinking Red The device is under Recovery Mode or the device has malfunctioned
Light o The device is powered o
Orange
Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router
Light O The device is powered o
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Side and Bottom
1WPS Button 1. Pressing the WPS button for 5 seconds allows you to set up the DAP-1320 through One-Touch AP Congutation.
2. Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients.
2Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button allows you to reset the DAP-1320 to factory default settings.
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The DAP-1320 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 reception.
Internet Wireless Router Wireless Devices

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Wireless Installation Factors
The D-Link wireless repeater lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. 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 D-Link repeater 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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle
appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) 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 will 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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Setting Up Your DAP-1320
1. Take the DAP-1320 and plug it into a power outlet. Verify
that the power LED has turned blinking amber before
continuing.
There are three ways to congure your DAP-1320 - using the One-
Touch AP conguration method, using the QRS Mobile app on
your smartphone or tablet device, or using the Web GUI on your
computer.
For detailed information on the three methods for conguring
your DAP-1320, refer to the following sections of the manual:
• One-Touch AP Conguration on page 10
• Web-based Conguration on page 11
• QRS Mobile App Conguration on page 12
Outlet
Ethernet

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One-Touch AP Conguration
The DAP-1320 supports One-Touch AP conguration using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button to connect to a wireless
router to extend the Wi-Fi network in your home, as well as for connecting devices to the DAP-1320’s extended wireless network.
Note: To use One-Touch AP Conguration to connect to a wireless router, please make sure the router features a WPS button.
1. Plug the DAP-1320 into a wall outlet and wait until the
power LED is blinking amber.
2. Push the WPS button on the wireless Router, and
then push and hold the WPS button on the DAP-1320 for
about 5 seconds or until the green LED starts to ash. Please
allow up to two minutes for the process to nish.
Note: To connect devices to the DAP-1320, you just push the WPS button on the DAP-1320 for 1 second, then repeat the
process on the device. If the connection fails (amber LED still ashes), move your DAP-1320 closer to your wireless router and
repeat steps 1 and 2.
The LED will become solid green when the DAP-1320 has
connected successfully to the wireless router or AP. The DAP-1320
is then ready for you to share a Wi-Fi network with your PCs and
mobile devices by using the network name (SSID) and password
located on your Wi-Fi Conguration Card.
Outlet
Ethernet

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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-1320 on your PC,
rst connect to the DAP-1320 wirelessly using the network 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.
Note: If you have multiple DAP-1320 devices on the network, you
can access web-based conguration via http://dlinkapwxyz.
local. as shown in the included Wi-Fi Conguration Card, with
“wxyz” being the last four digits of the DAP-1320’s MAC address.
The conguration interface will open, and you can congure the
dierent settings of the DAP-1320.
For detailed information on setting up your DAP-1320 to extend
a network, refer to Wireless Connection Settings on page 15.

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QRS Mobile App Setup
1. Use your mobile device to scan a QR code 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
2. 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-1320 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.

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3. Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS
Mobile icon.
4. Click Start to continue.
5. QRS Mobile will rst detect your DAP-1320, then scan for
available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish
to extend and enter the password if required.

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6. 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.
7. Create an admin password for the DAP-1320’s Web-based
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.

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8. A summary of your settings will be displayed. Click Save
to reboot the device and to complete the setup.
9. 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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Setup
Setup Wizard
Web-based Conguration
If you want to congure your repeater to connect to the Internet
using a setup wizard, click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard, and
continue to the next step below.
If you already have a Wi-Fi network set up and you want to
congure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Wi-Fi Setup
on the left and refer to “Wi-Fi Setup” on page 21 for more details,
or go to Extended Wi-Fi Setup and refer to “Extended Wi-Fi Setup”
on page 23 for more details.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step
process to congure your new D-Link wireless range extender to
extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.

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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-1320 and click Next.
These two methods are described in the following sections in the
following pages.