D-Link DAP-1620 User manual

DAP-1620
User Manual
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Version 1.01 | 2016/05/05

iD-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
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Revision Date Description
1.00 August 19, 2015 • Initial release
1.01 May 5, 2016 • Regulatory Statements updated
Preface
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: 3.54 watts

iiD-Link DAP-1620 User Manual
Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................. i
Product Overview..............................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................... 1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features.................................................................................... 3
What is a Wireless Extender? ............................................4
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 5
Front ..........................................................................................5
Bottom...................................................................................... 7
Back............................................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................9
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................9
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................11
Getting Started................................................................12
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................13
QRS Mobile App Setup.............................................................14
Web-based Setup.......................................................................19
Setup Wizard ................................................................................20
Connecting Your Device via WPS..................................21
WPS Successful...............................................................22
WPS Unsuccessful..........................................................22
Extend an Existing Network............................................23
Add Wireless to Your Wired Network...........................26
Congure Administrator Password..............................28
Save Your Conguration...................................................29
Conguration...................................................................30
Home ..............................................................................................30
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
WPS Button...................................................................................42
Windows® 8...................................................................................43
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................43
Windows® 7...................................................................................45
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................45
Windows Vista®............................................................................48
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................49
Troubleshooting ..............................................................51
Wireless Basics.................................................................53
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Tips...................................................................................................54
Technical Specications..................................................55
GPL Code Statement........................................................56
Regulatory Statements ...................................................71

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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-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Installation Guide

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a
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
• Firefox® 20.0 or later
• Safari® 5.1 or later
• Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the
DAP-1620 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 802.11ac Technology
Thanks to the latestWireless AC technology, the DAP-1620 provides a wireless connection at up to 1200 Mbps* with other 802.11ac
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-1620. Its easy-to-use web interface lets you quickly
and easily connect the DAP-1620 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-1620 is fully compatible with now only the latest 802.11ac standard, but is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/
b/a wireless devices, so you can use your existing devices without sacricing performance.
LatestWireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1620 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-1620 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 re-broadcast by the DAP-1620, 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-1620 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-1620
Extender Wireless Devices
Router
Internet DAP-1620
Access Point Wireless Devices
Computer
Computer

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Hardware Overview
Front
1
2
3
1Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1620, as detailed on the next page.
2WPS Button Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. See page “WPS Button” on page 42
for more information.
3Signal Indicator
LED
The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A
single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal.

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LED Indicator Color Status Description
Power/Status
Green Solid The DAP-1620 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
Blinking WPS mode is active.
Red Solid The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred.
Amber Blinking The DAP-1620 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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Hardware Overview
Bottom
12
1LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to wired network.
2Reset Button Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds
to restore the factory default settings.

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Section 2 - Installation
You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. This information is printed on the specication sticker 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-1620. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi conguration card.
Hardware Overview
Back

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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DAP-1620 lets you extend your existing wireless network’s coverage as long as it is within range of the uplink network. Keep in
mind that the DAP-1620’s extension network’s range may be limited by the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through.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 extender 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 (0.5 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 extenders, 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 is not in use.

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The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is extending
that network. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has nished, the DAP-1620 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-1620 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Using the 5 GHz extension network is
recommended in order to achieve the fastest wireless speeds.
Poor Ok Good Best
Assessing Uplink Signal Strength

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Hardware Setup
Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with conguration.
Outlet
Ethernet
Outlet
Ethernet

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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1620.
• WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Conguration” on page 13 for setup
instructions.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your extender. Refer to “QRS
Mobile App Setup” on page 14 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 20 for setup instructions.
• Manual Conguration - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to
“Conguration” on page 30 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-1620.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-1620
has connected successfully to the source wireless router or access point.
Step 2 - Assess Result
If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection process
has nished, the DAP-1620 has established a poor quality connection. To improve
the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated to a wall outlet closer
to the source wireless router or access point. The more lit bars on the Signal
Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal.
Step 3 - Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620
The DAP-1620 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-1620 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
• 5 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT5G
Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to achieve the
fastest wireless speeds.
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.
Poor
Connection
Ok
Connection
Good
Connection
Best
Connection

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QRS Mobile App Setup
The DAP-1620 can be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your extender. 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 conguration card. Select and then enter
your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once wirelessly connected to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app from the
Home screen of your device.
Note: The following steps show the iOS interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are
using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent to that of the screenshots,
but the process is the same.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.

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Click Start to continue.
Click Next to continue.

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Enter a password for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to
continue.
QRS Mobile will rst detect your DAP-1620, then scan for available
Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend.Tap Rescan
if your network doesn’t show up the rst time.