D-Link DAP-1610 User manual

DAP-1610
Quick Install Guide
AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
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Package Contents
DAP-1610 AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
• For setup, you will want your Range Extender to be plugged in to
an available outlet as close to your Wi-Fi Router as possible. Once
setup is complete, you can plug it in to an outlet in an area between
your Wi-Fi router and where you want improved coverage. See the
Troubleshooting section for tips on Wi-Fi Extender placement.
• If your wireless router or access point does not have a
WPS button ( , ), follow the steps under Method Two: QRS
Mobile Setup to set up your Range Extender.
Before You Begin

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Product Overview
LED Color Status Description
Status LED
Red Solid The device is powering on.
Amber Blinking The device is ready but not connected to a router or
access point.
Green
Solid Indicates that the range extender is connected to
your wireless router or access point.
Blinking The WPS button has been pushed and the device is
establishing a connection.
Signal Strength Indicator
Very Weak (1 x Amber)
Weak (1 x Green)
Good (2 x Green)
Strong (3 x Green)
Status LED
Signal
Strength
Indicator
Reset Button
WPS Button
Ethernet Port

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Once conrmed that the WPS light is blinking on
your router, within one minute, press the WPS
button on your Range Extender for 2-3 seconds.
The Status LED should start to blink green.
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1Plug your Range Extender into an available outlet
near your wireless router and wait until the
Status LED is blinking amber (this may take up
to 3 minutes). You can move it to a more suitable
location after it is set up.
IMPORTANT
WPS may be disabled on some Routers or Modems.
If the WPS Status LED on your Router or Modem
does not start blinking when you have pressed the
WPS button, try again and hold it a little longer. If
it still does not blink, STOP, and congure your
Range Extender using Method Two: QRS Mobile
Setup, on page 6.
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2Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button on
your wireless router for 3 seconds. Look for the
WPS light ( , ) on your router and make sure
it is blinking. If it does not blink, see the important
note below.
Method One: Quick WPS Setup
There are two easy ways to set up your Range Extender.
It is recommended that you use Method One. If your router does not have
a WPS button ( , ), see Method Two: QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.

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4When the Status LED turns solid green (may take up to 3 minutes), this indicates
that your Range Extender is connected to your wireless router. You can now
unplug and move your Range Extender to a location between your wireless
router and the area where you want wireless coverage.
Note: If the Status LED on your Range Extender does not turn solid green
after running WPS setup, try resetting the unit (see Troubleshooting - What
if I forgot my Range Extender’s Admin password or want to reset my Range
Extender?) and try WPS setup again. If it still does not turn solid green after
following all the steps, see Method Two: QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.
Your setup is complete! To connect your wireless devices to your Range Extender,
see Connect Your Wireless Devices, on page 7.
If after moving your Range Extender, the signal
strength indicator is showing one single amber bar or
if your Range Extender LED does not turn solid green
within 3 minutes, move your Range Extender to a wall
outlet closer to your wireless router.
Signal Strength Indicator
Very Weak (1 x Amber)
Weak (1 x Green)
Good (2 x Green)
Strong (3 x Green)

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Method Two: QRS Mobile Setup
1Search for “QRS Mobile” on the App Store or Google
Play and download the QRS Mobile App to your
iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Do not launch the
app until step 4. QRS Mobile App
You now need to connect to your Range Extender. Go to Wi-Fi Settings
on your mobile device. From the list of available Wi-Fi networks, select
the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration card
and enter the Wi-Fi Password when prompted. Note: It is OK if you see an
“Internet may not be available” notication or similar during the setup process.
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Wi-Fi Name(SSID):
dlink-xxxx
Password: xxxxxxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID):
Wi-Fi Password:
Your conguration
Username: “Admin”
Password:
Username: “Admin”
Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)
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2Plug your Range Extender into an available outlet
near your wireless router and wait until the
Status LED is blinking amber (this may take up to 3
minutes). You can move your Range Extender to a
more suitable location after it is set up.
Once connected to your Range
Extender, launch the QRS Mobile
app, wait for the Introduction Screen
to change to the Welcome Screen
(this may take up to 30 seconds),
then tap Start to continue.
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Connect Your Wireless Devices
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2Your device is now connected to your Range Extender. To connect additional
devices, repeat step 1.
Extended network
Original network
From your wireless device go to Wi-Fi Settings to display the available wireless
networks.
If Quick WPS Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, the SSID on your
Range Extender will automatically be assigned the following:
• (Your Router’s SSID)-EXT
The Wi-Fi Password for your Range Extender will be the same as your router’s
Wi-Fi password.
If QRS Mobile Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, use the SSID and
Wi-Fi Password you specied during the setup process.
Your setup is complete! To connect your wireless devices to your Range
Extender, see Connect Your Wireless Devices, below.
When prompted to select a Mode,
select Repeater (default), then tap
Next to continue. Please follow the
on-screen instructions to complete
the setup.
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SmartConnect: By default, SmartConnect is enabled on this Range Extender.
SmartConnect will automatically steer your device to the optimal wireless band
(2.4GHz or 5GHz) according to current network trac. When enabled, you will
only see one wireless network name (SSID) from your Range Extender.

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Troubleshooting
Why can’t I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops?
1. Verify that your Range Extender is within range of your wireless router.Try plugging
it into a location closer to the router and verify the Status LED is solid green.
2. Note that when extending a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices
connected to the Range Extender will not get the same speed/throughput as when
connected directly to the router.
How do I change the wireless settings on my Range Extender?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari) and go to
http://dlinkap.local./
2. At the login screen, enter your Admin Password (If WPS Setup was used, password
is blank by default - just leave blank) and click Log in.
3. Go to Setup > Wireless.
4. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password)
settings as needed.
5. Click Save.
Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using to connect to
your Range Extender will drop. You will need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings and connect to your Range
Extender using the new network name and password.

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Where should I place my Range Extender for best performance?
A Range Extender only works as well as the signal it is extending.
Therefore, proper placement of your Range Extender is important
in achieving desired results.
For best performance, place your Range Extender in between
your router and your dead zone, making sure it is placed in a
location where theWi-Fi signal is still strong. Use the Smart Signal
Indicator to help nd a location with a strong signal. The more
bars lit on the signal indicator, the stronger the Wi-Fi signal is.
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What if I forgot my Range Extender’s Admin password or
want to reset my Range Extender?
1. If you forgot your Admin password or want to reset your
Range Extender back to the factory default settings, press
and hold the reset button on the bottom of the extender
using a paper clip and release after a minimum of 10
seconds. The Status light will turn red.
Note: This process will erase all your settings.
2. Setup your Range Extender using your preferred method.
Reset
Button
What if WPS setup is not working?
WPS may be disabled on some Routers or Modems. If the
WPS Status LED on your Router or Modem does not start
blinking when you have pressed theWPS button, try again
and hold it a little longer. If it still does not blink, STOP, and
congure your Range Extender using Method Two:
QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.