D-Link DAP-1620 User manual

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1. Q:
2. How do I manually setup and install my WiFi range extender?
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2. NOTE: This example shows setup process of DAP-1620. The steps will be
similar with our other range extenders.
Step 1: Plug in the range extender
Note: The light should turn red and then start blinking orange

Step 2: From a wireless computer/device, scan for available networks and
connect to the pre-defined SSID
(Located on the Configuration note supplied with the range extender and on the
bottom of the range extender) example: Dlink-68BE.

Step 3: Open a Web browser and go to: http://dlinkap.local or http://dlinkap . You
should be directed to the range extender configuration page and the Install Wizard
will appear
Note: If you cannot access it using http://dlinkap.local, try http://192.168.0.50
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RANGE EXTENDER
WIFI SIGNAL TO ACCESS THE ABOVE SITE; YOU WILL NOT HAVE
INTERNET ACCESS DURING THE SETUP PROCESS
Select your desired Language and click Next

Step 4: Select the option Extend an Existing Wireless Network or Wi-Fi

Step 5: The range extender will now scan for available wireless networks. Select
the network you want to extend

Step 6: If the Network you are trying to extend is security enabled, you will be
prompted to enter its wireless password. Once entered, Click Next
Step 7: Here you can specify what wireless network name your range extender
will broadcast.
- Enter a new network name in the 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi Network Name field
and 5Ghz Wi-Fi Network Name field , then enter a new wireless password in the
Wi-Fi Password field
Note: It is suggested to keep the 2.4 and 5Ghz wireless name different. This will
allow you to easily distinguish between the 2 different wireless signals.

Note: You will only see the 5Ghz wireless signal if your wireless device supports
5Ghz
NOTE: The DAP-1860 has smart connect enabled by default. With this enabled
the DAP-1860 will broadcast a single SSID. The DAP-1860 will automatically
determines whether to connect your device to 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz.
Step 8: Create a password for the configuration page access. This will be used if
you want to make changes to the extenders settings in the future.

Step 9: Review your settings and then click Save or Finish