D-Link DAP-1900 User manual

DAP-1900
User Manual
AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender
Version 1.00 | 2021/08/16

iD-Link DAP-1900 User Manual
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A1 v1.00 16 August, 2021 Initial release
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Preface

iiD-Link DAP-1900 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
LED Status Indicator ............................................................ 5
Back Panel ...............................................................................6
Bottom of the Device .......................................................... 7
Installation.........................................................................8
Wireless Installation Considerations......................................8
Hardware Setup ............................................................................ 9
Getting Started................................................................10
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................11
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup.....................................................12
Wireless Setup Wizard...............................................................14
Access Point Mode Settings....................................................21
Conguration...................................................................22
Home ..............................................................................................22
Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router.......................25
Settings ..........................................................................................26
Extender Settings ...............................................................26
Existing Network............................................................27
Smart Connect................................................................28
Network Settings ................................................................31
Management................................................................................33
Time.........................................................................................33
Admin .....................................................................................34
System ....................................................................................35
Upgrade .................................................................................36
Statistics.................................................................................37
Wi-Fi Mesh Setup .............................................................38
Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App........................................39
Setup Using an Ethernet Cable .............................................40
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extender ................41
WPS Button...................................................................................41
Windows® 10................................................................................42
Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2.........................................................43
Troubleshooting ..............................................................45
Wireless Basics.................................................................47
Tips...................................................................................................48
Technical Specications..................................................49
GPL Code Statement........................................................50
Regulatory Statements ...................................................65
Table of Contents

1D-Link DAP-1900 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
QIC Quick Install Card
Simple Setup Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
DAP-1900 High Performance 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 description of
the app’s page to check whether your device is compatible.)
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
High Speed Wireless Performance with Wireless 802.11ac Technology
Thanks to the wireless AC technology, the DAP-1900 provides a wireless connection at up to 1900 Mbps* with other 802.11ac wireless devices.
This feature allows you to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio wtih smooth
performance.
Compatibility
The DAP-1900 is fully compatible with the 802.11ac standard, as well as backward 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-1900 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. The signal indicator LED
makes it intuitive to identify the connection status.
LatestWireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1900 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 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 and Use
Setting up the DAP-1900 High Performance 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-1900 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-1900 is a repeater that extends the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signals for parts of your home
or oce that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be rebroadcasted by the DAP-1900 so that you can
stay connected even in the farthest corner of your home or oce. Your DAP-1900 can be connected wirelessly or with an Ethernet
cable. For exibility of access control, the extended network can be congured to inherit the network credentials from the existing
network, or you can specify a dierent network name and password.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet
Router
Internet DAP-1900 Wireless Devices
Router DAP-1900
Internet Wireless Devices

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Hardware Overview
LED Status Indicator
Status LED
Red Solid The device is booting up.
Blinking The device is in Recovery Mode.
Orange Solid The device cannot sync with another device. Once set up, a blinking orange indicates
there is no connection to the device.
Blinking The device is upgrading software.
White
Solid The device is powered up and running. Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a
strong connection.
Blinking The device is connecting to a wireless client usingWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Once
set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection.
None O The device is powered o. If the device is powered on and the Status LED is disabled,
the device is working as normal.

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Back Panel
1Power Button Press the power button the turn the device on or o.
2Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.
3WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrrypted connection to a WPS client.
4Gigabit LAN Port
(1-4) Connect Eternet devices such as computers, switches, storage(NAS) devices, game consoles.

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Section 2 - Installation
You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1900. This information is printed on the sticker on the bottom
of the device. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of your
DAP-1900. This information is also provided on the Quick Install Card.
Bottom of the Device

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Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DAP-1900 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-1900’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. To maximize wireless range, 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-1900 to a power outlet with the supplied power adapter. Verify that the Status LED is blinking orange before
continuing with conguration.
OUTLET

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Section 3 - Conguration
There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1900.
• WPS PBC - This method provides a convenient way to extend your existing wireless network. Refer to “WPS-PBC
Conguration”on page 11 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 12 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 14 for setup instructions.
• The system provides two conguration options for extending your existing network: Ethernet orWi-Fi. Refer to“Extender
Settings” on page 26 for more information regarding conguration options. If utilizing the DAP-1900 as an extender
to extend your wireless connectivity, refer to “Wireless Setup Wizard” on page 14 If utilizing the DAP-1900 as an access
point through Ethernet, refer to”Access Point Mode Settings”on page 21.
Getting Started

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Section 3 - Conguration
WPS-PBC Conguration
Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode
While the Status LED is blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source
wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1900. The Status
LED will start to ash white. Please allow up to two minutes for the process
to nish. The LED will turn solid white when the DAP-1900 has connected
successfully to the source wireless router or access point.
Step 2 - Connecting Devices to the DAP-1900
The DAP-1900 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-1900 using the following network names
(SSID). The password will be the same as the wireless network you are extending.
• (Your router’s SSID)-EXT
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 26.
Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your DAP-1900 easy. To use WPS, rst make sure the source router or access
point features a physical or virtual WPS button.

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Section 2 - Installation
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your DAP-1900 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 Android inter-
face of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an iOS device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the
process is the same.
Step 3
Tap Install New Device.
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 Extender when presented with product options and select DAP-1900 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 DAP-
1900. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and
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
To access the setup utility for the DAP-1900 AC1900 High Performance Mesh Wi-
Fi Range Extender on your PC, rst connect to the DAP-1900 wirelessly using the
Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on the sticker. Then open a web browser
and enter http://dlinkapxxxx.local/ in your browser’s URL eld (where“xxxx”is
the last four digits of the DAP-1900’s MAC address). You may also enter the IP
address* of the DAP-1900.
*Once your DAP-1900 connects to the host network, it will be assigned a new IP
address based on your network’s DHCP settings. The IP address can be obtained
from the client list of the uplink router.
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 enter the password as printed on the included
sticker on the extender.
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new DAP-1900 AC1900 High Performance
MeshWi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process.To set your DAP-
1900 using an Ethernet cable, please refer to“Access Point Mode Settings”on page 21.

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This wizard will guide you through conguring your new DAP-1900 through a
wireless connection.
Click Next to begin.
Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue.

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Please wait while your DAP-1900 scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
The DAP-1900 will scan for available wireless networks and display a list of results.
You may choose one of the following options to proceed:
• If the wireless network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, click on
the network. The extender will automatically forward you to the next step.
• If the network you would like to extend was not detected by the scan, click the
Manual button.
Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend was not detected by the
scan, your DAP-1900 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the
extender closer to the host network device.

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If the wireless network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the
password to connect to the network now. If you chose Manual, enter the Wi-Fi
Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to
connect to.
Click Next to continue conguring your extended network, or click Back to
return to the previous step.
Enter a name (SSID) and password for identifying and securing your extended
network.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step.