D-Link DAP-1720 User manual

DAP-1720
Quick Install Guide
AC1750 Wi-Fi
Range Extender

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Package Contents
DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
• Make sure the area that you want to plug the extender into has
a solid connection to your router. Use a wireless laptop, tablet, or
mobile phone in that area to test the connection to verify.
• If your wireless router or access point does not support WPS,
follow the steps under Congure the DAP-1720 Using QRS Mobile
Setup to connect to the DAP-1720 and run the SetupWizard. If you
are not sure how to enable WPS on your wireless router, please
refer to your router’s user manual.
Before You Begin

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Product Overview
Status LED
Signal
Strength
Indicators
WPS Button
LED Color Status Description
Status LED
Red Solid The device is powering on/booting up.
Amber Blinking The device is ready but not connected to an uplink
router.
Green
Solid Indicates that the DAP-1720 is securely connected
to your wireless router or access point.
Blinking The WPS button has been pushed and the device is
processing a connection.
Signal Strength Indicators
Very Weak (Amber) Weak (Green) Good Best
Ethernet
Port
Reset
Button
On/O
Switch

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Method One: Connect to Your
Router Using WPS
2Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
button on your wireless router.
1Find an available outlet near your wireless
router. Plug in the DAP-1720 and wait until
the Status LED is blinking amber.
DAP-1320
Within one minute, press the WPS button
on the DAP-1720.The Status LED will start
to blink green.
3
There are two easy ways to set up your DAP-1720.
It is recommened that you use Method One if your router has a WPS
button. If your router does not support WPS or you are not sure, see
Method Two, Congure the DAP-1720 Using QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.

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4When the Status LED turns solid green, this indicates that the DAP-1720 is
securely connected to your wireless router or access point. You can now
unplug and move the DAP-1720 to a location between your wireless router
and the area that you need wireless coverage.
If after moving your DAP-1720, the signal strength
indicators are showing one single amber bar or if the
DAP-1720 is not connecting, (Status LED is no longer
green) move the DAP-1720 to a wall outlet closer to
your wireless router or access point.
Note: WPS may not be enabled on all Routers or Modems.
If the Status LED on your Range Extender does not turn
solid green after running WPS setup, try again. If it still
does not turn solid green, see Congure the DAP-1720
Using QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.
Your setup is complete! To connect your wireless devices to your DAP-1720, see
Connect Your Wireless Devices, on page 7

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Method Two: Congure the
DAP-1720 Using QRS Mobile Setup
1Scan the code below or search“QRS Mobile”(App Store or Google Play) to
download the QRS Mobile App to your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your range
extender. Connect to the range extender wirelessly by going
to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the wireless
network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi Conguration card/
sticker. Select the network and then enter the Wi-Fi Password.
2
Once connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon from your mobile device,
then tap Start to continue. Please follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
3
iOS Android QRS Mobile App
Wi-Fi Name(SSID):
dlink-xxxx
Password: xxxxxxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID):
Wi-Fi Password:
Your conguration
Username:“Admin”
Password:
Username:“Admin”
Password:”“ (leave the eld blank)
DCCAROOWIFI0020
Your setup is complete! To connect your wireless devices to your DAP-1720,
see Connect Your Wireless Devices, on page 7

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Connect Your Wireless Devices
1
2Your device is now connected to the DAP-1720 and can connect to your
wireless router. To connect additional devices, repeat step 1.
Extended
network
Original
network
From your wireless device go to the Wireless Utility to display the available
wireless networks.
The SSID on the DAP-1720 will automatically be assigned the following:
• 2.4GHz (Your Router’s SSID)-EXT
• 5GHz (Your Router’s SSID)-EXT5G
The Wi-Fi password for the DAP-1720 will be the same as your router.

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Troubleshooting
Why can’t I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops?
1. Verify that the DAP-1720 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 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-1720?
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 password and click Log in.
3. Go to Setup > Wireless.
4. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and
modify the security (Wi-Fi password) settings as needed.
5. Click Save.
Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using to connect
to the DAP-1720 will drop. You will need to open your wireless utility and connect to the DAP-1720
using the new network name and password.

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Where should I place my DAP-1720 when using it as a range extender?
Poor
location
Ideal
location
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Poor
location
Ideal
location
!
!!
A Range Extender only works as well as the signal it is extending.
Therefore, proper placement of your DAP-1720 is important in achieving
desired results.
For best performance, place your DAP-1720 in between your router and
your dead zone, making sure it’s placed in a location where the Wi-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.

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What if I forgot my DAP-1720 password?
1. If you forgot your password or want to reset the DAP-
1720 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. You may repeat the WPS process on page 4. Follow
the steps under Connect to Your Router Using WPS.
What if WPS setup is not working?
WPS may not be enabled on all Routers or Modems. If
the Status LED on your Range Extender does not turn
solid green after running WPS setup, try again. If it still
does not turn solid green, see Congure the DAP-1720
Using QRS Mobile Setup, on page 6.
Reset Button