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...Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
...Wireless to an Existing Wired Network 25 Configure Administrator Password 27 Save Your Configuration 28 Configuration 29 Home 29 Uplink Router 30 DAP-1720 31 Connected Clients 32 Settings 33 Extender Settings 33 Network Settings 36 Advanced Settings 36 Management 40 Admin 40 System 41 Upgrade 42 Statistics ...43 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.44 Using the WPS Button 44 Windows® 10 45 Windows® 8 47 WPA/WPA2 47 Windows® 7 49 WPA/WPA2 49 Windows Vista 52 WPA/WPA2 53 D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual ii
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Product Overview System Requirements 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 Configuration Utility Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
Product Overview System Requirements 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 Configuration Utility Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device ...: • Internet Explorer® 10 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 6 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 2 Section 1 -
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... how strong or weak the connection between an extender and an uplink network is, but the DAP-1720's Smart Signal LEDs eliminate the guesswork by using advanced AC beamforming technology to yard without losing signal. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender ...extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps via 5 GHz Wireless AC and...
... how strong or weak the connection between an extender and an uplink network is, but the DAP-1720's Smart Signal LEDs eliminate the guesswork by using advanced AC beamforming technology to yard without losing signal. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender ...extends your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300 Mbps via 5 GHz Wireless AC and...
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...sacrificing performance. 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from anywhere in no time. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to participate in more places throughout your home or small office. Actual data throughput...existing network infrastructure to a combined 1750 Mbps (1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your extended wireless network up to quickly and easily create a wireless network. • Latest Wireless Network ...
...sacrificing performance. 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from anywhere in no time. The DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1720 to participate in more places throughout your home or small office. Actual data throughput...existing network infrastructure to a combined 1750 Mbps (1300 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 450 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your extended wireless network up to quickly and easily create a wireless network. • Latest Wireless Network ...
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... specify a different network name and password, giving you can simply use the DAP-1720 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. You may also use the same network credentials as a repeater... to extend the range of an existing wireless network to control network access. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720...
... specify a different network name and password, giving you can simply use the DAP-1720 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. You may also use the same network credentials as a repeater... to extend the range of an existing wireless network to control network access. Extend an Existing Wireless Network Internet Router DAP-1720 Extender Wireless Devices Create a new Wireless Network using Ethernet Internet Router DAP-1720 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1720...
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Refer to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. Press to the host network. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
Refer to Using the WPS Button on 2 WPS Button page 44 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the next page. Press to the host network. A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1720, as detailed on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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WPS mode is not connected to add a wireless device. The DAP-1720 is active and ready to a host network. The DAP-1720 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1720 is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is not receiving power.
WPS mode is not connected to add a wireless device. The DAP-1720 is active and ready to a host network. The DAP-1720 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Product Overview Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Green Power/Status Red Amber None Status Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1720 is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is not receiving power.
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This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device.
This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1720. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of the device.
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... these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you extend your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...maximizing wireless range is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet thick), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products (such as glass, steel,...
... these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. If you extend your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your...maximizing wireless range is 0.5 meters (1.5 feet thick), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products (such as glass, steel,...
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 -
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. Section 2 -
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...Note that 802.11ac speeds are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT • (Your router's SSID)-EXT5Ghz When connecting to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the...WPS method to connect devices to finish. Section 3 - Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your extended network, you can choose to connect either to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will start to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. Step 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15...
...Note that 802.11ac speeds are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT • (Your router's SSID)-EXT5Ghz When connecting to the DAP-1720 The DAP-1720 is blinking amber, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the...WPS method to connect devices to finish. Section 3 - Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your extended network, you can choose to connect either to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will start to the 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz extension. Step 2 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15...
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... source wireless router. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection. Section 2 - Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is...
... source wireless router. If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection. Section 2 - Poor Ok Good Best D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 16 To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be lit. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is...
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D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Note: The screenshots may be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. You can be different depending on your device on your DAP-1720. Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on -screen... QRS Mobile app on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your mobile device's OS version. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your mobile device and follow the...
D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Note: The screenshots may be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. You can be different depending on your device on your DAP-1720. Step 1 Search for the free QRS Mobile app on -screen... QRS Mobile app on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your mobile device's OS version. Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1720 can find the Wi-Fi name(SSID) and password of your mobile device and follow the...
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... blank. If you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1720. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Section 3 - The default IP address is not supported for the DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your DAP-1720 connects to the host network, it will need to log...
... blank. If you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1720. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1720's MAC address. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Section 3 - The default IP address is not supported for the DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your DAP-1720 connects to the host network, it will need to log...
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...Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin. In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection... has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings ...
...Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to begin. In the future, if you through a step-by-step process to configure your DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection... has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings ...
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... virtual WPS button, press or enable it within the 120 seconds allotted by the countdown timer. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20 Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the...
... virtual WPS button, press or enable it within the 120 seconds allotted by the countdown timer. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20 Configuration Connecting Your Device via WPS After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1720 will automatically initiate a Wireless Protected Setup - Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the...
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.... WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an uplink wireless network could be prompted to note any changes you can try using one of these names or configure advanced settings, refer to configure your network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 See page 22 for wireless clients wishing to... on page 33. See page 25 for more information or Ethernet, to add wireless to extend an existing wireless network. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you do not wish to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz.
.... WPS Unsuccessful If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an uplink wireless network could be prompted to note any changes you can try using one of these names or configure advanced settings, refer to configure your network. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 See page 22 for wireless clients wishing to... on page 33. See page 25 for more information or Ethernet, to add wireless to extend an existing wireless network. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you do not wish to use WPS ,or are only available over 5 Ghz.
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Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to . Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23
Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to . Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to the previous step. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23
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... your extension network settings. Section 3 - Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to note these SSIDs and passwords as these credentials will be required for example only. Please be sure to configure your network. The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 The current network names...
... your extension network settings. Section 3 - Configuration If a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to note these SSIDs and passwords as these credentials will be required for example only. Please be sure to configure your network. The 2.4 and 5 GHz networks must be displayed. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24 The current network names...
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Click Ethernet to the next step. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network.
Click Ethernet to the next step. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to proceed. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network.