D-Link DAP-1755 User manual

DAP-1755
User Manual
AC1750 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender
Version 1.00 | 2020/07/21

iD-Link DAP-1755 User Manual
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Manual Revisions
Hardware Revision Date Description
A1 v1.00 21 July, 2020 Initial release
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Preface
Power Usage
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: 3.088 watts

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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
Status/WPS LED Indicator..................................................6
Bottom......................................................................................7
Back............................................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................9
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................9
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................10
Assessing Uplink Signal Strength .........................................11
Getting Started................................................................12
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................13
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup.....................................................14
Wireless Setup Wizard...............................................................16
Access Point Mode Settings....................................................23
Conguration...................................................................24
Home ..............................................................................................24
Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router.......................27
Settings ..........................................................................................28
Extender Settings ...............................................................28
Existing Network............................................................29
Smart Connect................................................................30
Network Settings ................................................................32
Management................................................................................34
Time.........................................................................................34
Schedule ................................................................................35
Admin .....................................................................................36
System ....................................................................................37
Upgrade .................................................................................38
Statistics.................................................................................39
Wi-Fi Mesh Setup .............................................................40
Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App........................................41
Setup Using an Ethernet Cable .............................................42
Windows® 10................................................................................43
Windows® 8...................................................................................44
Troubleshooting ..............................................................46
Wireless Basics.................................................................48
Tips...................................................................................................49
Technical Specications..................................................50
GPL Code Statement........................................................51
Regulatory Statements ...................................................66
Table of Contents

1D-Link DAP-1755 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
QIC
DAP-1755
Quick Installation Card
Quick Installation Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
Ethernet Cable
AC1750 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender

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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®, iPad®, or Android™ device
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 10 or later
• Firefox® 28 or later
• Safari® 6.0 or later
• Google Chrome™ 28 or later
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app’s store page to
check whether your device is compatible.)
System Requirements

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Introduction
Features
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11ac Technology
Thanks to the latest wireless AC technology, the DAP-1755 provides a wireless connection at up to 1750 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.
Compatibility
The DAP-1755 is fully compatible with 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.
Compact, Convenient Design
The DAP-1755 is a compact device that is ideal for use at home or in a small oce, as it does not take up much space and is ready to use by
simply plugging it in. The bright Signal Indicator LED makes nding a suitable location a cinch. Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves you
the hassle of dealing with a power cord.
LatestWireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1755 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access from the wireless network. Support for 802.11 128-bit AES
standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption methods with your compatible wireless devices.
Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network with D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh
With D-Link Wi-Fi Mesh, your Wi-Fi device (e.g. Smartphone, Tablet) will automatically roam to the strongest Wi-Fi signal, eliminating the need
to switch between your router’s and range extender’s Wi-Fi signal as you move around your home.
Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use
Setting up the AC1750 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender is simple. You can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your compatible iOS or Android
device to utilize the built in set up wizard. The DAP-1755 can also receive automatic over-the-air rmware updates, which ensures the best
protection and the latest features for your device.
* 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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What is a Wireless Extender?
The DAP-1755 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-1755, 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-1755 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet
Router
Internet DAP-1755 Wireless Devices
Router DAP-1755
Internet Wireless Devices

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Hardware Overview
Front
1Status LED/WPS
Button
This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1755, as detailed on the next page and functions as a
WPS button. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device.
2Signal Indicator
LED
The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A
single solid orange LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
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LED Indicator Color Status Description
Status LED/
WPS Button
Green Solid The DAP-1755 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
Blinking WPS mode is active and is searching for another WPS device.
Red Solid The DAP-1755 is booting or an error has occurred.
Orange Blinking The DAP-1755 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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Bottom
1Reset Button
Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1755 until a red light
appears. Release the button and the extender will go through its reboot process to restore to factory default
settings.
2Power Switch Use the power switch to power the DAP-1755 when it will not be in use for an extended period of time.
The factory default is ON.
3LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to a wired network.
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3

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Section 2 - Installation
You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1755. 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-1755. This information is also provided on the Quick Installation Card.
Back

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Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DAP-1755 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-1755’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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Hardware Setup
Plug in the DAP-1755 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with conguration.
OUTLET

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Assessing Uplink Signal Strength
Poor Ok Good Best
The Status LED/WPS button will turn solid green when the DAP-1755 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is
extending that network. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has nished, the DAP-1755
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-1755 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. If the extender has been congured as an Access Point and is
connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Signal Indicator LED will not be lit.

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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1755.
• WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Conguration” on page 13 for setup
instructions.
• D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible iOS or Android device to congure your extender. Refer to “D-Link Wi-Fi” on
page 14 for setup instructions.
• Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the extender’s web conguration utility
for the rst time. Refer to“Wireless Setup Wizard”on page 16 for setup instructions.
• Access Point Mode Settings-This section will go through how to setup your extender as an access point. Refer to“Access
Point Mode Settings”on page 23.
Getting Started

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WPS-PBC Conguration
Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode
While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the
source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1755.
The Status/WPS LED will start to ash green. Please allow up to two minutes for
the process to nish. The Status LED/WPS button will turn solid green when the
DAP-1755 has connected successfully to the source wireless router or access
point.
Step 2 - Connecting Devices to the DAP-1755
The DAP-1755 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
extended network created by the DAP-1755 using the following network names
(SSID). The password will be the same as the wireless network you are extending.
• (Your router’s SSID)
The Smart Connect feature will present a single wireless network. When
connecting clients to the extended network, they will be automatically added to
the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and
individually congure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs, refer to“Extender Settings”on
page 28.
Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your DAP-1755 easy. To use WPS, rst make sure the source router or access point
features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button.

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D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your DAP-1755 from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface
of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the
process is the same.
Step 3
Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on
Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you
to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.
D-Link Wi-Fi

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Step 5
Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1755 from the list of available
devices.Tap Next to continue.
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
device. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and
DAP-1755 conguration process.
Step 4
Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed
to step 6. If not, tap No and proceed to step 5.

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Wireless Setup Wizard
How do I access the web-based conguration utility?
To access the web-based conguration utility, connect to the device’s network
using an Ethernet cable or by using its Wi-Fi Name/SSID and password, then
type the device specic URL into a browser. The device specic URL is written
in the format of http://dlinkap<WXYZ>.local./ where <WXYZ> changes per
the device and is located on the device’s label.
If this is your rst time logging in to the extender and no connection has been
established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. If the setup process was
not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the password
eld blank.
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new DAP-1755
AC1750 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. To set
your DAP-1755 using an Ethernet cable, please refer to“Access Point Mode Settings”on page 23.

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This wizard will guide you through conguring your new DAP-1755 by wireless
means.
Click Next to begin.
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