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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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... multiple locations to date. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your wireless signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Equipped with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300...
... multiple locations to date. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender extends your wireless signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 3 Equipped with your existing networking equipment to extend the range and enhance the capabilities of your Internet connection over a blazing-fast Gigabit Wireless AC connection of up to 1750 Mbps (Up to 1300...
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... anywhere in more places throughout your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Simple Setup - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features • Superior Wireless Networking - This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. Actual data throughput will...
... anywhere in more places throughout your home while still offering full 802.11n/g/b backward compatibility. • Simple Setup - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features • Superior Wireless Networking - This capability rivals wired connections, allowing users to an uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage administrative settings. Actual data throughput will...
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Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your existing wireless signal allowing you can simply use the DAP-1720 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better ... office. 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 User Manual 5 The DAP-1720 acts as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. You may have poor or ...
Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1720 will rebroadcast your existing wireless signal allowing you can simply use the DAP-1720 as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better ... office. 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 User Manual 5 The DAP-1720 acts as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. You may have poor or ...
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A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 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 the host network. Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Section 1 - Press 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.
A single solid amber LED indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 6 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 the host network. Refer to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Section 1 - Press 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.
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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 not connected to a host network. Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 The DAP-1720 is active and ready to add a wireless device. WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 -
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 not connected to a host network. Device is in the ON position, then check the power outlet. Check power switch is not receiving power. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 7 The DAP-1720 is active and ready to add a wireless device. WPS mode is booting or an error has occurred. Section 1 -
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Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720. You will need this information to the default network (SSID) of the device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your computer or mobile device to connect your DAP-1720.
Section 2 - This information is also provided on the back of your DAP-1720. You will need this information to the default network (SSID) of the device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 10 This information is printed on the label on the included Wi-Fi configuration card. Installation Hardware Overview Back You may locate the wireless network name (SSID) and password for your computer or mobile device to connect your DAP-1720.
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... fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Try to 90 feet). Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products ...possible. Position your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Position devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as far away from your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The ...
... fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that the DAP-1720's range may be almost 1 meter (1.5 feet) thick. Try to 90 feet). Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1720 lets you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 wireless products ...possible. Position your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Position devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as far away from your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 11 The ...
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In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. Installation Antenna Setup The DAP-1720 is designed to provide optimal wireless coverage.
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... WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 To use the WPS method to connect devices to flash green. Initiate WPS Mode While the Status/WPS LED is now ready to finish. Step 2 - The... Status/WPS LED will start to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). Step 1 - Connecting Devices 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, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 15 To use the WPS method to connect devices to flash green. Initiate WPS Mode While the Status/WPS LED is now ready to finish. Step 2 - The... Status/WPS LED will start to the extended network created by the DAP-1720 using the following network names (SSID). Step 1 - Connecting Devices 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 ...
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... Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to the source wireless router. 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 Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the...
... Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully to the source wireless router. 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 Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the...
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... Mobile app on -screen instructions. Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on 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 iPhone, iPod...app. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your device on your mobile device and follow the on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. You can be different depending on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Note: The ...
... Mobile app on -screen instructions. Step 2 Once your app is installed, connect your mobile device to the extender, launch the QRS Mobile app on 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 iPhone, iPod...app. Step 3 Once you are connected to the wireless network of your device on your mobile device and follow the on the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it. You can be different depending on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 17 Note: The ...
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...is not supported for the DAP-1720. Enter your device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Section 3 - You will be changed, and by default, the password is 192.168.0.50. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the DAP-1720 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi... name (SSID) and password located on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with "xxxx" being the last four digits of the DAP-1720. Once your DAP-1720 connects...
...is not supported for the DAP-1720. Enter your device. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 18 Section 3 - You will be changed, and by default, the password is 192.168.0.50. For multiple DAP-1720s, go to the DAP-1720 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi... name (SSID) and password located on the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with "xxxx" being the last four digits of the DAP-1720. Once your DAP-1720 connects...
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... wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to set up ;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 ...The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to repair button (available...
... wireless network and connect to the extender and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. Configuration Setup Wizard If this is designed to guide you wish to set up ;ink router cannot be reached) or perform a manual reset. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 19 ...The steps are: Step 1: Connecting Your Device Step 2: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to repair button (available...
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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 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20 If your wired network, see page 22 for more information or Add wireless to use WPS or your existing networking device does ...
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 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 20 If your wired network, see page 22 for more information or Add wireless to use WPS or your existing networking device does ...
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... 25 for wireless clients wishing to an existing wired network. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you can try using the WPS feature, you will be sure to Extender Settings on page 33. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 You will be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password...
... 25 for wireless clients wishing to an existing wired network. Configuration WPS Successful If a WPS connection is successfully established, you can try using the WPS feature, you will be sure to Extender Settings on page 33. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 21 You will be displayed. Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password...
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Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to .
Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Section 3 - Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to extend was detected by the scan, enter its password now. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 23 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to .
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... network names and passwords will be configured with separate names, but may use the same password. 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. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24
... network names and passwords will be configured with separate names, but may use the same password. 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. D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 24
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Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25
Click Ethernet to an existing wired network. To proceed with the installation without connecting an Ethernet cable, click Skip. Configuration Add Wireless to an Existing Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to proceed. Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1720 to be automatically be forwarded to the next step. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1720 User Manual 25