D-Link DAP-1325-US User manual

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

iD-Link DAP-1325 User Manual
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Preface
Trademarks
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Copyright © 2018by 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 Corporation.
ErP 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: 1.39 watts

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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................. i
Product Overview.............................................................. 1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................ 4
What is a Wireless Extender? ............................................ 5
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 6
Top ............................................................................................. 6
Bottom...................................................................................... 7
Back............................................................................................ 9
Installation .......................................................................10
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................10
Antenna Setup.............................................................................11
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................12
Getting Started................................................................13
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................14
Optimize Extender Location...................................................15
QRS Mobile App..................................................................16
Web-based Setup.......................................................................17
Setup Wizard ................................................................................18
Connecting Your Device via WPS..................................19
WPS Successful ...............................................................20
WPS Unsuccessful..........................................................20
Extend an Existing Network............................................21
Add Wireless to Your Wired Network...........................24
Congure Administrator Password ..............................26
Save Your Conguration...................................................27
Conguration...................................................................28
Home ..............................................................................................28
Uplink Router .......................................................................29
DAP-1325...............................................................................30
Connected Clients..............................................................31
Settings ..........................................................................................32
Extender Settings ...............................................................32
Network Settings ................................................................34
Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6)......................35
Static IPv6 .........................................................................36
Link-local Only ................................................................37
Management................................................................................38
Admin .....................................................................................38
System ....................................................................................39
Upgrade .................................................................................40
Statistics .................................................................................41
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network 42
Using the WPS Button...............................................................42
Windows® 10 ................................................................................43
Windows® 8...................................................................................45
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................45
Windows® 7...................................................................................47
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................47
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WPS..........................................................................................50
Windows Vista®............................................................................54
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 Specications ..................................................64
Safety Statements ...........................................................65

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Installation Guide

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Network Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.
• 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients/devices
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
A Computer or Mobile Device with the following:
• Windows®, Apple® Mac OS®, or Linux-based operating system
• Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality
• An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile
device
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
System Requirements

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Introduction
The D-Link DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your Internet connection over Wireless N connection of up to 300 Mbps1.
The DAP-1325 connects with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your home
or oce network. This means you can bring Wi-Fi to places where your current signal doesn’t reach, letting you move from room
to room, oce to oce, oor to oor, or yard to yard without losing signal. Enjoy Wi-Fi on your porch, balcony, next to your pool,
breakroom, the far end of your oce, or in your basement. The DAP-1325 prepares your home to become a Connected Home by
allowing you to install more wireless surveillance cameras, baby monitors, sensors, and alarms in the places where you want rather
just where your old signal reached.
The DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender features D-Link’s Smart Signal LED technology which makes nding the optimal location
for your extender a cinch. With other range extenders, it is dicult or impossible to gauge how strong or weak the connection
between an extender and an uplink network is, but the DAP-1325s Smart Signal LEDs eliminate the guesswork by giving you instant
visual feedback so you can quickly test out multiple locations to nd the best place for the DAP-1325.
1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE 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 may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless
signal range.

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Features
Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the
DAP-1325 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small
oce.
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11n Technology
Thanks to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1325 provides a wireless connection at up to 300 Mbps* with other 802.11n
wireless devices. This feature lets you participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time
audio with smooth performance.
Simple Setup
All it takes is a press of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to the DAP-1325. Its easy-to-use web interface lets you quickly
and easily connect the DAP-1325 to an uplink router, congure the extended 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. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your existing network infrastructure to quickly and easily create a wireless
network.
Compatibility
The DAP-1325 is fully compatible with now only the latest 802.11n standard, but is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11n
and g wireless devices, so you can use your existing devices without sacricing performance.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1325 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access from the wireless network. 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 standard IEEE 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 may 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-1325 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your
home or oce that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be rebroadcast by the DAP-1325, 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.
You may also use the DAP-1325 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet
Router
Internet DAP-1325
Extender
Wireless Devices
Router
Internet DAP-1325
Access Point
Wireless Devices

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Hardware Overview
Top
1 2 3
4
1Reset Button Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1325 for 10 seconds
to restore the factory default settings.
2Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1325.
Refer to Status/WPS LED Indicator on page 8 for more information.
3WPS Button Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device.
Refer to Using the WPS Button on page 42 for more information.
4Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network.
For more information refer to Optimize Extender Location on page 15.

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Hardware Overview
Bottom
1
1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network.

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LED Indicator Color Status Description
Power/Status
Green Solid The DAP-1325 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
Blinking WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device.
Red Solid The DAP-1325 is booting or an error has occurred.
Amber Blinking The DAP-1325 is not connected to a host network.
None O Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet.
Status/WPS LED Indicator
Status/WPS LED Indicator

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Section 2 - Installation
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 conguration card.
Hardware Overview
Back

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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless
network. Keep in mind 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 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.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) thick, at a 45-degree angle appears to be
almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 14 meters (42 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 will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away at least 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) 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 is not in use.

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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.

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Plug the DAP-1325 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber.
Outlet
Ethernet
Outlet
Ethernet
Hardware Setup

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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1325.
• WPS-PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network, refer to WPS-PBC Conguration on page 14 for setup
instructions.
• QRS Mobile App - You can use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your extender. Refer to
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 conguration utility for the rst
time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 18 for setup instructions.
• Manual Conguration - Advanced users who wish to manually set up the extender or adjust its settings may refer to
Conguration on page 28 for more information.
Getting Started

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Section 3 - Conguration
WPS-PBC Conguration
Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode
While the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. Push the WPS button on the source
wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1325. The
Status/WPS LED will start to ash green. Please allow up to two minutes for the
process to nish. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1325
has connected successfully to the source wireless router or access point.
Step 2 - Connecting Devices to the DAP-1325
The DAP-1325 is now ready to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your
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
To connect to a wireless router or access point and extend the Wi-Fi network in your home, rst make sure the source router or
Access Point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button.

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The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1325 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is extending
that network. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has nished, the DAP-1325 has
established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the
connection quality, the DAP-1325 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. If the extender has been congured as an
Access Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be lit.
Optimize Extender Location
Best
Good
Ok
Poor

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QRS Mobile App
The QRS Mobile app allows you to install and congure your router from your mobile device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your router. Connect to the router
wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as
listed on the supplied info card. 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