D-Link DAP-1650 User manual

DAP-1650
Quick Install Guide
Wireless AC1200
Dual Band Gigabit Range Extender

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Computer with:
• Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, XP (SP3), Mac OS® X (10.5 or higher)
• Internet Explorer 7, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari 5 or higher
Mobile Apps:
• SharePort Mobile App requires iOS 4.3 or Android 2.0
• QRS Mobile App requires iOS 4.3 or Android 2.0
For Internet Access:
• Cable or DSL Modem and Router
• Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Minimum Requirements
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage than the one included with the
DAP-1650 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above
items are missing, please contact your reseller.
DAP-1650 Wireless Range Extender
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Product Overview
LED Color Status Description
Power LED
Orange Solid The DAP-1650 is powering on or booting up.
Blinking The device is in recovery mode.
Green
Solid The device is on and functioning properly.
Blinking The WPS button has been pushed and the device
is processing a connection.
Internet LED
Green Solid A successful connection has been established.*
Orange Blinking A rmware upgrade is in progress.
O The device is being reset to the factory default
settings.
Internet LED
Power LED
*Note: When the LED turns solid green, this indicates that the DAP-1650 is securely
connected to your wireless router or access point.

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Connections
1 USB Port Connect a USB thumb drive to share les. (Only in AP mode.)
2 WPS Button Press to initiate the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) process.
3Ethernet
Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices like computers, gaming consoles,
printers, and NAS (Network Storage) devices to your wireless
network.
4Power
Button Press to power the device on and o.
5 Power Port Connect the supplied power adapter to an outlet.
1
3
4
5
2

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Connect to Your Router
Using WPS
1Find an available outlet near your wireless
router. Plug in the DAP-1650 and wait until the
Power LED is solid green.
2Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button
on your wireless router.
Within one minute, press the WPS button on
the DAP-1650. The Power LED will start to blink.
3
4You can now unplug and move the DAP-1650 to a location between your
wireless router and the area that you need wireless coverage.
12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
POWER
12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
POWER

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Connect Your
Wireless Devices
5From your wireless device go to the Wireless Utility to display the available
wireless networks and select the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) that appears on the Wi-Fi
Conguration Card.
6Your device is now connected to the DAP-1650 and can connect to your
wireless router. If you want to change your network settings, password, etc.,
follow the steps on the next page to congure the DAP-1650. To connect
additional devices, repeat step 5.
Your setup is complete!
When using WPS to connect to the router, the SSID on the DAP-1650 will
automatically be assigned the following:
• 2.4GHz (Your Router’s SSID) - EXT
• 5GHz (Your Router’s SSID) - EXT5G
The Wi-Fi password for your router will be the same for the DAP-1650.
Repeat step 5 to connect additional Wi-Fi devices to the DAP-1650.
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-5GHz
Password: xxxxxxxx
To congure your extender, go to:
http://dlinkap.local.
Or http://192.168.0.50
Username: “Admin”
Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)

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Congure the DAP-1650
Using a Web Browser
Use the web-based conguration utility on the DAP-1650 to do the following:
• Run the Setup Wizard
• Change wireless and network settings
Open the wireless utility on your wireless device or computer. Select the Wi-Fi
Name (from the Wi-Fi Conguration Card) and enter the password.
2
1Plug the DAP-1650 in an available outlet near your
router. You may move it to a more suitable location
after conguration.
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome) and enter
http://dlinkap.local./. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1650.
Windows XP users can enter http://dlinkap.
3
* The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Once the DAP-1650 connects to your router, it
will get assigned a new IP address based on your router/network’s DHCP settings. You
will need to log in to your router and view the DHCP table to see what IP address was
assigned to the DAP-1650. The MAC address is printed on the label on the DAP-1650.
12V
2A
USB
WPS
1
2
3
LAN
4
POWER
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-5GHz
Password: xxxxxxxx
To congure your extender, go to:
http://dlinkap.local.
Or http://192.168.0.50
Username: “Admin”
Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)

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The rst time you connect, the DAP-1650 will automatically launch the Wi-Fi
Connection Setup Wizard. Click Next.
Note: The next time you go to the conguration utility, you will see the login
screen. By default the password is blank. Click Log in.
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5By default, your DAP-1650 will be set to Extender mode. Click Next.

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6This screen will allow you to set a Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and
Wi-Fi Password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Click Next.
7You will see this screen while the DAP-1650 is scanning for an available
Wi-Fi network. Click Finish.
8You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Select the Wi-Fi Name of
the wireless network you wish to connect to. Click Connect.

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9If the existing wireless network is password protected, you must enter
the Wi-Fi Password. Click Next.
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11
Set a password for administrator access to the Web-based conguration.
Click Next.
A summary page will be displayed showing the Wi-Fi Settings. Click Finish.
The DAP-1650 will reboot.

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Troubleshooting
Why can’t I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops?
1. Verify that the DAP-1650 is within range of your wireless router. Try plugging it into
a location closer to the router and verify the Internet LED is solid green.
2. Note that when repeating a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices
connected to the repeater will not get the same speed/throughput as when
connected directly to the router.
How do I change the wireless settings on the DAP-1650?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome) and go to
http://dlinkap.local./ (or http://dlinkap on Windows XP).
2. At the login screen, ener your password and click or press the Log in.
3. Go to Setup > Wireless Setup.
4. Enter a new Wireless Network Name (SSID) and modify settings as needed.
5. Click Save Settings.
Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using to connect to the
DAP-1650 will drop. You will need to open your wireless utility and connect to the DAP-1650 using the
new network name and password.

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What if I forgot my DAP-1650 password?
1. If you forgot your password or want to reset the DAP-1650
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 ve seconds.
Note: This process will erase all your settings.
2. You may repeat the WPS process on page ve. Follow the
steps under Connect to Your Router Using WPS.
Reset Button

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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
product, are available to you at:
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/GPL.asp
The GPL code and LGPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details,
see the GPL code and the LGPL code for this product and the terms of the GPL and
LGPL.
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Where such specic license terms entitle you to the source code of such software,
D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the
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Please direct all inquiries to:
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View the full GPL Code Statement at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

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Notes

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Notes

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
Canada
http://support.dlink.ca
Version 1.0
January 17, 2014
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