D-Link DAP-1820 User manual

DAP-1820
Quick Install Guide
AC2000 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender

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Package Contents
DAP-1820 AC2000 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender
Quick Install 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 into
an available outlet as close to your Wi-Fi Router as possible. Once
setup is complete, you can plug it into an outlet in the 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: D-Link
Wi-Fi 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 securely
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)
Signal
Strength
Indicator
Status
LED
WPS
Button
Ethernet
Port
Reset
Button

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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.
DAP-1320
WPS
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: D-Link Wi-Fi
Setup, on page 6.
WPS
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: D-Link Wi-Fi 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 securely connected to your wireless router.
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: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6.
Signal Strength Indicator
Very Weak (1 x Amber) Weak (1 x Green) Good (2 x Green) Strong (3 x Green)
Your setup is complete! You can now unplug and move your Range Extender to a
locationbetweenyourWirelessRouterandtheareawhereyou wantwireless coverage.
By default, your Range Extender will share the same name and password as your
Router.
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.

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Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup
1Search for “D-Link Wi-Fi” on the App Store or
Google Play and download the D-Link Wi-Fi App to
your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi App on your mobile device and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
When asked to scan the setup QR Code, scan the QR Code located on
the Quick Install Card.
2
D-Link Wi-Fi App

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Signal Strength Indicator
Very Weak (1 x Amber) Weak (1 x Green) Good (2 x Green) Strong (3 x Green)
Your setup is complete! You can now unplug and move your Range Extender to a
locationbetweenyourWirelessRouterandtheareawhereyou wantwireless coverage.
By default, your Range Extender will share the same name and password as your
Router.
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.

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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 Settings > Extender.
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 or Wi-Fi Password, 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.
Poor
location
Ideal
location
!
!!
Poor
location
Ideal
location
!
!!

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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.
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:
D-Link WiFi Setup, on page 6.
Reset
Button
What is Mesh Smart Roaming?
With Mesh Smart Roaming, 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.
Mesh Smart Roaming Requirements:
1. The Wi-Fi device (e.g. SmartPhone, Tablet) must support the 802.11k/v standard.
2. The Wireless Name (SSID) & Wireless Password must be the same on both
the Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender and your Wireless Router.
Why don’t I see a dierent network name (SSID) for each wireless band?
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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GPL Code Statement
This D-Link product includes software code developed by third parties, including
software code subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (“LGPL”). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL,
and information on obtaining access to the GPL code and LGPL code used in this
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http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY
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see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and
LGPL.
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Technical Support
This guide is for rst time conguration. Please refer to the user manual to learn more.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website.
USA
http://support.dlink.com/DAP-1820
Canada
http://support.dlink.ca/DAP-1820
Version 1.31(NA)_90x130
November 8, 2019
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