D-Link DAP-1620 User manual

User Manual
DAP-1620
AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
June 2020

DAP-1620 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................4
Contents and Audience.......................................................4
Conventions.................................................................4
Document Structure..........................................................4
Chapter 2. Overview.............................................5
General Information.........................................................5
Specifications..............................................................
Product Appearance.........................................................10
Front Panel..............................................................10
Bottom Panel.............................................................12
Delivery Package...........................................................13
Chapter 3. Installation and Connection.........................14
Before You Begin...........................................................14
Connecting to PC...........................................................15
PC with Ethernet Adapter.................................................15
Configuring IP Address in O Windows 7...................................16
Configuring IP Address in O Windows 10..................................21
PC with Wi-Fi Adapter....................................................25
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in O Windows 7................................26
Configuring Wi-Fi Adapter in O Windows 10...............................29
Connecting to Web-based Interface..........................................32
Web-based Interface Structure..............................................34
ummary Page.............................................................34
Menu ections............................................................35
Notifications............................................................36
Chapter 4. Configuring via Web-based Interface.................37
Initial Configuration Wizard...............................................37
electing Operation Mode.................................................39
Access Point or Repeater...............................................39
Mesh Network Subordinate Device (Slave)................................ 1
Changing LAN IPv4 Address................................................42
Wi-Fi Client.............................................................43
Configuring Wireless Network.............................................45
Changing Web-based Interface Password....................................46
Statistics.................................................................47
Network tatistics.......................................................47
DHCP.....................................................................48
Clients and ession......................................................49
Port tatistics..........................................................50
Multicast Groups.........................................................51
Connections Setup..........................................................52
LAN......................................................................52
IPv ...................................................................52
IPv6...................................................................58
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Wi-Fi...................................................................... 1
Basic ettings...........................................................61
Client Management........................................................69
WP ......................................................................70
Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface.............................72
Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface.........................73
WMM......................................................................74
Client...................................................................77
Additional...............................................................80
MAC Filter...............................................................84
uper Mesh...............................................................86
Roaming..................................................................91
Advanced...................................................................93
DN ......................................................................94
Ports ettings...........................................................95
MAC Filter...............................................................98
System....................................................................100
Configuration...........................................................101
Firmware Update.........................................................103
Local Update..........................................................10
Remote Update.........................................................105
chedule................................................................106
Log.....................................................................110
Ping....................................................................112
Traceroute..............................................................114
Telnet/ H..............................................................116
ystem Time.............................................................117
Auto Provision..........................................................119
Chapter 5. Operation Guidelines...............................121
Safety Rules and Conditions...............................................121
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................122
Chapter . Abbreviations and Acronyms.........................123
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Contents and Audience
This manual describes the extender DAP-1620 and explains how to configure and operate it.
This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networ ing concepts, who create an in-home
local area networ , and system administrators, who install and configure networ s in offices.
Conventions
Example Description
text The body text of the manual.
Before You Begin A reference to a chapter or section of this manual.
“Quick Installation
Guide” A reference to a document.
Change A name of a menu, menu item, control (field, chec box, drop-down
list, button, etc.).
192.1 8.0.50 Data that you should enter in the specified field.
!Information An important note.
Document Structure
Chapter 1 describes the purpose and structure of the document.
Chapter 2 gives an overview of the device's hardware and software features, describes its
appearance and the pac age contents.
Chapter 3 explains how to install the extender DAP-1620 and configure a PC in order to access its
web-based interface.
Chapter 4 describes all pages of the web-based interface in detail.
Chapter 5 includes safety instructions and tips for networ ing.
Chapter introduces abbreviations and acronyms most commonly used in User Manuals for
D-Lin customer premises equipment.
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CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW
General Information
The wireless extender DAP-1620 is a portable device designed to increase the operational range of
your wireless networ . The extender supports operation with wireless devices of the standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac. DAP-1620 delivers reliable, high-speed wireless
performance up to 867Mbps for 5GHz using the 802.11ac standard and up to 400Mbps for 2.4GHz.
Simultaneous activity of 2.4GHz band and 5GHz band allows performing a wide range of tas s.
The device supports multiple functions for the wireless interface: several security standards (WEP,
WPA/WPA2), MAC address filtering, different operation modes (repeater, client, access point),
WPS, WMM.
The Super MESH function is D-Lin implementation of Mesh networ s designed to quic ly
connect multiple devices into one transport networ , for example, when it's required to provide
high-quality Wi-Fi coverage without dead zones in living units of complicated planning or it's
needed to create a large temporary Wi-Fi networ for an outdoor event.
Multi-user MIMO technology allows to distribute the extender's resources to let multiple wireless
clients use the Wi-Fi networ efficiently, eeping high rates for HD media streaming, lag-free
gaming, and fast transfer of large files.
Transmit Beamforming technology allows to flexibly change the antennas' radiation pattern and to
redistribute the signal directly to wireless devices connected to the extender.
Smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients is useful for networ s based on several D-Lin access points or
routers – when the smart adjustment function is configured on each of them, a client always
connects to the access point (router, extender) with the highest signal level.
The wireless extender is equipped with one Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, which can be used to
connect a wired client to the extender or to connect DAP-1620 to a wired router.
The LED clearly shows the signal level of the wireless networ to which DAP-1620 is connected.
Due to this, you can easily find the best location for the extender.
The SSH protocol support provides more secure remote configuration and management of the
extender due to encryption of all transmitted traffic, including passwords.
Now the schedules are also implemented; they can be applied to MAC filter rules and used to
reboot the extender at the specified time or every specified time period and to enable/disable the
wireless networ .
You can configure the settings of the DAP-1620 device via the user-friendly web-based interface
(the interface is available in several languages).
The configuration wizard allows you to quic ly switch the extender to the access point, repeater, or
client mode and configure all needed settings for the selected mode in several simple steps.
You can simply update the firmware: when the Internet access is provided, the extender itself finds
approved firmware on D-Lin update server and notifies when ready to install it.
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Specifications*
Hardware
Processor ·MT7621AT (880MHz, dual core)
RAM ·128MB, DDR3 SDRAM
Flash ·16MB, SPI
Interfaces ·10/100/1000BASE-T LAN port
LEDs ·POWER/WPS
·Wi-Fi Signal Strength
Buttons ·WPS button to set up wireless connection
·RESET button to restore factory default settings
Antenna ·Two external non-detachable antennas (1dBi gain for 2.4GHz and 2dBi gain for
GHz)
MIMO ·2 x 2, MU-MIMO
Power connector ·CEE 7/16 plug for AC power supply
Software
Network functions ·DHCP server
·Advanced configuration of built-in DHCP server
·Stateful/Stateless mode for IPv6 address assignment
·Automatic obtainment of LAN IP address
·DNS relay
·Autonegotiation of speed, duplex mode, and flow control / Manual speed and
duplex mode setup for Ethernet port
Firewall functions ·MAC filter
Management and monitoring ·Access to settings through SSH/TELNET/WEB (HTTP/HTTPS)
·Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management
·Firmware update via web-based interface
·Automatic notification on new firmware version
·Saving/restoring configuration to/from file
·Support of logging to remote host
·Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server and manual
time/date setup
·Ping utility
·Traceroute utility
·Schedules for MAC filters rules, automatic reboot, and enabling/disabling
wireless network
* The device features are subject to change without notice. For the latest versions of the firmware and relevant
documentation, visit www.dlin .ru.
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Wireless Module Parameters
Standards ·IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
·IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency range
The frequency range depends upon the
radio frequency regulations applied in your
country
·2400 ~ 2483. MHz
·1 0 ~ 3 0MHz
·6 0 ~ 8 0MHz
Wireless connection security ·WEP
·WPA/WPA2 (Personal/Enterprise)
·МАС filter
·WPS (PBC/PIN)
Advanced functions ·Super Mesh function
·Support of client mode
·WMM (Wi-Fi QoS)
·Information on connected Wi-Fi clients
·Advanced settings
·Smart adjustment of Wi-Fi clients
·Support of MBSSID
·Limitation of wireless network rate
·Periodic scan of channels, automatic switch to least loaded channel
·Support of 802.11ac ( GHz) and 802.11n (2.4GHz) TX Beamforming
·Autonegotiation of channel bandwidth in accordance with environment
conditions (20/40 Coexistence)
Wireless connection rate1·IEEE 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 4Mbps
·IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, . , and 11Mbps
·IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 4Mbps
·IEEE 802.11n (2.4GHz): 6. –300Mbps (MCS0–MCS1 ) to 400Mbps (QAM2 6)
·IEEE 802.11n ( GHz): from 6. to 300Mbps (from MCS0 to MCS1 )
·IEEE 802.11ac ( GHz): from 6. to 867Mbps (from MCS0 to MSC9)
Transmitter output power
The maximum value of the transmitter
output power depends upon the radio
frequency regulations applied in your
country
·802.11a (typical at room temperature 2 °C)
12dBm (±2 dB)
·802.11b (typical at room temperature 2 °C)
14dBm (±2 dB)
·802.11g (typical at room temperature 2 °C)
1 dBm (±2 dB)
·802.11n (typical at room temperature 2 °C)
2.4GHz
1 dBm (±2 dB)
GHz
12dBm (±2 dB)
·802.11ac (typical at room temperature 2 °C)
12dBm (±2 dB)
1 Maximum wireless signal rate is derived from IEEE standard 802.11ac and 802.11n specifications. In order to get
the rate of 400Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, a Wi-Fi client should support MIMO 2x2 and QAM256 modulation
scheme. Actual data throughput will vary. Networ conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
networ traffic, building materials and construction, and networ overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Wireless Module Parameters
Receiver sensitivity ·802.11a (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 2 °C)
-93dBm at 6Mbps
-91dBm at 9Mbps
-90dBm at 12Mbps
-87dBm at 18Mbps
-84dBm at 24Mbps
-81dBm at 36Mbps
-76dBm at 48Mbps
-7 dBm at 4Mbps
·802.11b (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 2 °C)
-94dBm at 2Mbps
-89dBm at 11Mbps
·802.11g (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 2 °C)
-94dBm at 6Mbps
-92dBm at 9Mbps
-91dBm at 12Mbps
-88dBm at 18Mbps
-8 dBm at 24Mbps
-82dBm at 36Mbps
-77dBm at 48Mbps
-76dBm at 4Mbps
·802.11n, 2.4GHz (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room
temperature 2 °C)
HT20
-93dBm at MCS0/8
-90dBm at MCS1/9
-88dBm at MCS2/10
-8 dBm at MCS3/11
-81dBm at MCS4/12
-77dBm at MCS /13
-76dBm at MCS6/14
-74dBm at MCS7/1
HT40
-91dBm at MCS0/8
-88dBm at MCS1/9
-8 dBm at MCS2/10
-82dBm at MCS3/11
-79dBm at MCS4/12
-7 dBm at MCS /13
-73dBm at MCS6/14
-72dBm at MCS7/1
·802.11n, GHz (typical at PER < 10% at room temperature 2 °C)
HT20
-92dBm at MCS0/8
-89dBm at MCS1/9
-87dBm at MCS2/10
-84dBm at MCS3/11
-80dBm at MCS4/12
-76dBm at MCS /13
-7 dBm at MCS6/14
-73dBm at MCS7/1
HT40
-90dBm at MCS0/8
-86dBm at MCS1/9
-84dBm at MCS2/10
-80dBm at MCS3/11
-77dBm at MCS4/12
-73dBm at MCS /13
-71dBm at MCS6/14
-70dBm at MCS7/1
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Wireless Module Parameters
·802.11ac (typical at PER = 10% (1000-byte PDUs) at room temperature 2 °C)
HT20
-93dBm at MCS0
-90dBm at MCS1
-87dBm at MCS2
-84dBm at MCS3
-80dBm at MCS4
-76dBm at MCS
-74dBm at MCS6
-73dBm at MCS7
-69dBm at MCS8
-6 dBm at MCS9
HT40
-90dBm at MCS0
-86dBm at MCS1
-84dBm at MCS2
-81dBm at MCS3
-77dBm at MCS4
-73dBm at MCS
-72dBm at MCS6
-70dBm at MCS7
-66dBm at MCS8
-64dBm at MCS9
HT80
-87dBm at MCS0
-83dBm at MCS1
-80dBm at MCS2
-77dBm at MCS3
-74dBm at MCS4
-70dBm at MCS
-68dBm at MCS6
-67dBm at MCS7
-63dBm at MCS8
-61dBm at MCS9
Modulation schemes ·802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
·802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, CCK
·802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
·802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 2 6QAM with OFDM
·802.11ac: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, up to 2 6QAM with OFDM
Physical Parameters
Dimensions ·64 x 0 x 10 mm (2. 2 x 1.97 x 4.13 in)
Weight ·16 g (0.36 lb)
Operating Environment
Power ·Input: 110 to 240 V AC, 0/60 Hz
Temperature ·Operating: from 0 to 40 °C
·Storage: from -20 to 6 °C
Humidity ·Operating: from 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
·Storage: from % to 90% (non-condensing)
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Product Appearance
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel view.
LED Mode Description
POWER/WPS
Solid red The device is being loaded.
Solid green The device is ready for use.
Blinking red Attempting to add a wireless device via the
WPS function.
No light The extender is powered off.
Wi-Fi Signal Strength Solid red The device is not connected to a wireless
networ or the signal strength is poor.
Solid green Fair signal strength.
Solid green Good signal strength.
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LED Mode Description
Solid green Excellent signal strength.
No light
The device is not configured as a Wi-Fi client
or the device's WLAN is off.
The Wi-Fi Signal Strength LED is a LED scale. It shows the signal strength of the wireless
networ to which DAP-1620 is connected. The more LEDs are on, the better the signal strength is.
To improve the signal strength, move the extender closer to the source of the signal.
In case the POWER/WPS LED is solid red, one of the Wi-Fi Signal Strength LEDs is solid red
and the other two are blin ing green, the device is in the emergency mode. Restore the factory
default settings via the hardware RESET button.
WPS button is located on the front panel of the extender.
Button Description
WPS
A button to set up a wireless connection (the WPS function).
To use the WPS function: with the device turned on, push the button,
hold it for 2 seconds, and release. The POWER/WPS LED should
start blin ing.
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Bottom Panel
Figure . Bottom panel view.
The LAN port and RESET button are located on the bottom panel of the device.
Name Description
LAN An Ethernet port to connect to a computer or a wired router.
RESET
A button to restore the factory default settings.
To restore the factory defaults, push the button (with the device turned
on), hold it for 10 seconds, and then release the button.
The device is also equipped with two external non-detachable Wi-Fi antennas.
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Delivery Package
The following should be included:
•Extender DAP-1620
•“Quick Installation Guide” (brochure).
The “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” documents are available on D-Lin website
(see www.dlin .ru).
!Using a power supply with different parameters than those indicated on the device will
cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Before You Begin
Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Ma e sure that you have all the necessary
information and equipment.
Operating System
Configuration of the extender DAP-1620 (hereinafter referred to as “the extender”) is performed via
the built-in web-based interface. The web-based interface is available from any operating system
that supports a web browser.
Web Browser
The following web browsers are recommended:
•Apple Safari 8 and later
•Google Chrome 48 and later
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and later
•Microsoft Edge 20.10240 and later
•Mozilla Firefox 44 and later
•Opera 35 and later.
For successful operation, JavaScript should be enabled on the web browser. Ma e sure that
JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security
pac ages) running on your computer.
Wired or Wireless NI (Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter)
Any computer that uses the extender should be equipped with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter (NIC).
If your computer is not equipped with such a device, install an Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter prior to
using the extender.
Wireless onnection
Wireless wor stations from your networ should be equipped with a wireless 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac
NIC (Wi-Fi adapter). In addition, you should specify the values of SSID, channel number and
security settings defined in the web-based interface of the extender for all these wireless
wor stations.
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Connecting to PC
PC with Ethernet Adapter
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN port of the extender and the Ethernet port of
your PC.
2. Plug the device into an electrical outlet or power strip.
Now you need to configure an IP address for the Ethernet adapter of your PC.
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Configuring IP Address in OS Windows 7
1. Clic the Start button and proceed to the Control Panel window.
2. Select the Network and Sharing Center section. (If the Control Panel has the category
view (the Category value is selected from the View by drop-down list in the top right
corner of the window), choose the View network status and tasks line under the
Network and Internet section.)
Figure 3. The Control Panel window.
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3. In the menu located on the left part of the window, select the Change adapter settings
line.
Figure 4. The Net ork and Sharing Center window.
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4. In the opened window, right-clic the relevant Local Area Connection icon and select
the Properties line in the menu displayed.
Figure 5. The Net ork Connections window.
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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the Networking tab, select the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) line. Clic the Properties button.
Figure 6. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
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6. Select the Use the following IP address radio button and enter the value
192.1 8.0.51 in the IP address field. The Subnet mask field will be filled in
automatically. Clic the OK button.
Figure 7. The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
7. Clic the OK button in the connection properties window.
Now you can connect to the web-based interface of DAP-1620 for configuring all needed
parameters. To gain access to an external networ (to the Internet), you also need to specify the
default gateway and the addresses of DNS servers.
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