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... in to an available outlet as close to set up your reseller. Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Install Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your Range Extender. 2 DAP-1820 Install Guide See the Troubleshooting section for tips ...on Wi-Fi Extender placement. • If your wireless router or access point does not have a WPS button ( , ), follow the steps under Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup to your Wi-Fi ...
... in to an available outlet as close to set up your reseller. Package Contents DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Install Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your Range Extender. 2 DAP-1820 Install Guide See the Troubleshooting section for tips ...on Wi-Fi Extender placement. • If your wireless router or access point does not have a WPS button ( , ), follow the steps under Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup to your Wi-Fi ...
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... Extender. It is blinking. You can move it to a more suitable location after it is set up . IMPORTANT WPS may take up to blink green. 4 DAP-1820 Install Guide If it does not blink, see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. Method One: Quick WPS Setup 1 Plug your Range Extender... on your router, within one minute, press the WPS button on your Range Extender for the WPS light ( , ) on your Range Extender using Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. If your wireless router for 3 seconds. WPS WPS 3 Once confirmed that you have a WPS button ( , ), see the ...
... Extender. It is blinking. You can move it to a more suitable location after it is set up . IMPORTANT WPS may take up to blink green. 4 DAP-1820 Install Guide If it does not blink, see Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. Method One: Quick WPS Setup 1 Plug your Range Extender... on your router, within one minute, press the WPS button on your Range Extender for the WPS light ( , ) on your Range Extender using Method Two: D-Link Wi-Fi Setup, on page 6. If your wireless router for 3 seconds. WPS WPS 3 Once confirmed that you have a WPS button ( , ), see the ...
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Extended network Original network If Quick WPS Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, the SSID on this Range Extender. When enabled, you specified during the setup process. To connect additional devices, repeat step 1. DAP-1820 Install Guide 7 SmartConnect will only see one wireless network name (...to current network traffic. SmartConnect: By default, SmartConnect is now connected to your router's Wi-Fi password. If D-Link Wi-Fi Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, use the SSID and Wi-Fi Password you will automatically steer your wireless device go to...
Extended network Original network If Quick WPS Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, the SSID on this Range Extender. When enabled, you specified during the setup process. To connect additional devices, repeat step 1. DAP-1820 Install Guide 7 SmartConnect will only see one wireless network name (...to current network traffic. SmartConnect: By default, SmartConnect is now connected to your router's Wi-Fi password. If D-Link Wi-Fi Setup was used to set up your Range Extender, use the SSID and Wi-Fi Password you will automatically steer your wireless device go to...
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... router. just leave blank) and click Log in. 3. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password) settings as when connected directly to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops? 1. Click Save. How do I connect to the router. Go to your...by default - Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using the new network name and password. 8 DAP-1820 Install Guide Note that your Range Extender is solid green. 2. Verify that when extending a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices connected...
... router. just leave blank) and click Log in. 3. Enter a new Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and modify the security (Wi-Fi password) settings as when connected directly to my wireless router or my wireless connection drops? 1. Click Save. How do I connect to the router. Go to your...by default - Note: If you have changed the Wi-Fi Network name, the device you are currently using the new network name and password. 8 DAP-1820 Install Guide Note that your Range Extender is solid green. 2. Verify that when extending a wireless signal from a router or access point, devices connected...
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... and hold it still does not blink, STOP, and configure your Range Extender back to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button on page 6. Reset Button 10 DAP-1820 Install Guide The Status light will erase all your preferred method. What if WPS setup is not working? ... or Modem does not start blinking when you forgot your Admin password or want to reset your Range Extender using Method Two: D-Link WiFi Setup, on the bottom of the extender using your settings. 2. What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to reset my Range Extender? 1.
... and hold it still does not blink, STOP, and configure your Range Extender back to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button on page 6. Reset Button 10 DAP-1820 Install Guide The Status light will erase all your preferred method. What if WPS setup is not working? ... or Modem does not start blinking when you forgot your Admin password or want to reset your Range Extender using Method Two: D-Link WiFi Setup, on the bottom of the extender using your settings. 2. What if I forgot my Range Extender's Admin password or want to reset my Range Extender? 1.
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WPA/WPA2 45 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Troubleshooting 47 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Wireless Basics 49 Tips...50 Configuration 24 Home 24 Technical Specifications 51 Home - Connected to the Extender 43 Getting Started ... Back 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Hardware Setup 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 GPL Code Statement 52 Regulatory Statements 67 D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual ii
WPA/WPA2 45 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 14 Troubleshooting 47 Wireless Setup Wizard 16 Access Point Mode Settings 23 Wireless Basics 49 Tips...50 Configuration 24 Home 24 Technical Specifications 51 Home - Connected to the Extender 43 Getting Started ... Back 8 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup 40 Installation 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 9 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App 41 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable 42 Hardware Setup 10 Connecting Wireless Clients to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router 27 Settings 28 GPL Code Statement 52 Regulatory Statements 67 D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual ii
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... office, as it in real-time activities online, such as settings can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on to use at up the AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender is also backwards compatible with Wi-Fi Mesh D-Link's Wi-Fi Mesh is configured. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
... office, as it in real-time activities online, such as settings can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on to use at up the AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender is also backwards compatible with Wi-Fi Mesh D-Link's Wi-Fi Mesh is configured. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 3 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume...
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D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1820 for 10 seconds to restore to wired network. Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings.
D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 7 Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1820 for 10 seconds to restore to wired network. Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN 2 Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to factory default settings.
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...Refer to "Access Point Mode Settings" on page 11 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 12 for setup instructions. • Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - This wizard will go through how to configure your DAP-1820. • WPS PBC - ...Use your compatible iOS or Android device to setup your extender as an access point. Refer to set up your extender. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 This section will launch when you can use...
...Refer to "Access Point Mode Settings" on page 11 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Refer to "Wireless Setup Wizard" on page 12 for setup instructions. • Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - This wizard will go through how to configure your DAP-1820. • WPS PBC - ...Use your compatible iOS or Android device to setup your extender as an access point. Refer to set up your extender. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 11 This section will launch when you can use...
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...finish. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will start to the source wireless router or access point. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 The password will be the same as the ...wireless network you are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. Section 3 - Please allow up...
...finish. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1820 has connected successfully to flash green. The Status/WPS LED will start to the source wireless router or access point. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 12 The password will be the same as the ...wireless network you are extending. • (Your router's SSID)-EXT The Smart Connect feature will be automatically added to "Extender Settings" on the DAP-1820. Section 3 - Please allow up...
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Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. If not, click No and proceed to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to step 5. Click Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Section 3 -
Configuration Step 4 Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to complete the installation and DAP-1820 configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. If not, click No and proceed to AP and select DAP-1820 from the list of available devices. Step 5 Slide the product options to step 5. Click Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 15 Section 3 -
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... leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 If this is assigned to the interface by -step process to configure your new DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your DAP-1820. To access the setup utility for the DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender on ... on the back of the DAP-1820's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1820s, go to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the included Quick Installation Card, with "xxxx" being the last four digits of your DAP-1820. as shown on page 23. To set your network's DHCP settings. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard The...
... leaving the password field blank. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 16 If this is assigned to the interface by -step process to configure your new DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your DAP-1820. To access the setup utility for the DAP-1820 AC2000 Wi-Fi Range Extender on ... on the back of the DAP-1820's MAC address. For multiple DAP-1820s, go to "Access Point Mode Settings" on the included Quick Installation Card, with "xxxx" being the last four digits of your DAP-1820. as shown on page 23. To set your network's DHCP settings. Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard The...
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YourRouter If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to . Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to your router now.
YourRouter If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password to . Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration If the wireless network you wish to connect to your router now.
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Click Finish to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for future reference. YourRouter Your changes will be connected to close the wizard. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 21 Configuration At the end of your settings. Devices may be saved and the extender will be presented with a final summary of the wizard, you record this information for example only. It is recommended that you will reboot. Section 3 -
Click Finish to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for future reference. YourRouter Your changes will be connected to close the wizard. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 21 Configuration At the end of your settings. Devices may be saved and the extender will be presented with a final summary of the wizard, you record this information for example only. It is recommended that you will reboot. Section 3 -
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... page. Click Save to apply the settings and return to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. Configuration Access Point Mode Settings This page lets you configure the settings to use the DAP-1820 as an access point. Under Existing ...Network, choose Ethernet to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1820. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to utilize the DAP-1820 as an access point. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820...
... page. Click Save to apply the settings and return to "Extender Settings" on page 28 for more information regarding configuration options. Configuration Access Point Mode Settings This page lets you configure the settings to use the DAP-1820 as an access point. Under Existing ...Network, choose Ethernet to the LAN port at the top of the DAP-1820. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router's LAN port to utilize the DAP-1820 as an access point. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820...
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Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1820 icon. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 25 Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password. Section 3 -
Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you will see the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1820 icon. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 25 Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you can view the details of the Existing Network. This contains information regarding the Connection Type, Network Status, Connection Uptime, Wi-Fi name (SSID), and Password. Section 3 -
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Section 3 - Name Vendor MAC Address IP Address Enter a custom name for this client. Click Save when you are connected to, and their IP addresses. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 26 To edit each client's settings, click the pencil icon on the client you the devices that are currently connected to edit. Displays the vendor of the device. Displays the MAC address of the device. Configuration Clicking the Connected Clients icon will show you want to the DAP-1820, the network they are done. Displays the current IP address of this client.
Section 3 - Name Vendor MAC Address IP Address Enter a custom name for this client. Click Save when you are connected to, and their IP addresses. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 26 To edit each client's settings, click the pencil icon on the client you the devices that are currently connected to edit. Displays the vendor of the device. Displays the MAC address of the device. Configuration Clicking the Connected Clients icon will show you want to the DAP-1820, the network they are done. Displays the current IP address of this client.
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... to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, login to date. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually The current firmware version of your DAP-1820 is up to the DAP-1820's homescreen by typing in your router's Admin Password. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file ...the firmware information for New Firmware to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router If the DAP-1820 is enabled in your compatible router's wireless settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 27 Click Check for the DAP-1820. Other functions for the DAP-1820 can be configured from the main router's configuration page. If you wish to...
... to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, login to date. Firmware Information Upgrade Manually The current firmware version of your DAP-1820 is up to the DAP-1820's homescreen by typing in your router's Admin Password. Next, click the Select File button to browse to the file ...the firmware information for New Firmware to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router If the DAP-1820 is enabled in your compatible router's wireless settings. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 27 Click Check for the DAP-1820. Other functions for the DAP-1820 can be configured from the main router's configuration page. If you wish to...
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Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 28 Configuration Settings Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1820's extended wireless network. To access this page, click the Settings dropdown menu at the top of the page, and select Extender.
Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page. Section 3 - D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 28 Configuration Settings Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1820's extended wireless network. To access this page, click the Settings dropdown menu at the top of the page, and select Extender.
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...is the name of the DAP-1820's extended network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 30 Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. The schedule may be set the SSID of the extended network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1820 will rebroadcast the uplink router...2.4 GHz network by toggling this SSID. You may also manually set to use for more information. The schedule may be set the SSID of the extended network. Section 3 - If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1820 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this slider. ...
...is the name of the DAP-1820's extended network. D-Link DAP-1820 User Manual 30 Configuration Smart Connect Smart Connect Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. The schedule may be set the SSID of the extended network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1820 will rebroadcast the uplink router...2.4 GHz network by toggling this SSID. You may also manually set to use for more information. The schedule may be set the SSID of the extended network. Section 3 - If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1820 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this slider. ...