D Link AP1620A1 Users Manual
Version 1.00 | 2015/08/19
User Manual
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
DAP-1620
Preface
D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any
person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 August 19, 2015 • Initial release
Trademarks
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Copyright © 2015 by D-Link Corporation. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed
written permission from D-Link Corporation. The purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does
not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save
energy.
Network Standby: 3.54 watts
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. i
Manual Revisions ........................................................................... i
Trademarks ...................................................................................... i
Power Usage .................................................................................... i
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents ......................................................................... 1
System Requirements .................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features .................................................................................... 3
What is a Wireless Extender? ............................................4
Hardware Overview .....................................................................5
Front ..........................................................................................5
Status/WPS LED Indicator ..................................................6
Bottom ...................................................................................... 7
Back............................................................................................ 8
Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 9
WPS Successful ...............................................................22
WPS Unsuccessful ..........................................................22
Extend an Existing Network ............................................23
Add Wireless to Your Wired Network ...........................26
Congure Administrator Password .........................28
Save Your Conguration ..............................................29
Home Screen ........................................................................30
Extender Settings ...............................................................32
Network Settings ................................................................34
Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) ......................35
Static IPv6 .........................................................................36
Link-local Only ................................................................37
Management ................................................................................38
Admin .............................................................................................38
System ....................................................................................39
Upgrade .................................................................................40
Statistics .................................................................................41
Installation ......................................................................... 9
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................10
Getting Started ................................................................ 11
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................12
Assessing Your Uplink Signal Strength ...............................13
QRS Mobile App Setup .............................................................14
Web-based Conguration .......................................................19
Setup Wizard ................................................................................20
Connecting Your Device via WPS ..................................21
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network 42
WPS Button ...................................................................................42
Windows® 8 ...................................................................................43
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................43
Windows® 7 ...................................................................................45
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................45
Windows Vista® ............................................................................48
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................49
Windows® XP ................................................................................51
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WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................52
Troubleshooting ..............................................................54
Wireless Basics .................................................................56
Tips ...................................................................................................57
Technical Specications ..................................................58
GPL Code Statement........................................................59
Safety Statements ...........................................................74
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
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Wi-Fi Conguration Card
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
System Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.
• IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.11a
wireless clients/devices
A Computer or Mobile Device with the following:
• Windows®, Apple® Mac OS®, or Linux-based operating system
• Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality
• An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile
device
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 9 or later
• Firefox® 20.0 or later
• Safari® 5.1 or later
• Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the
DAP-1620 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small
oce.
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11ac Technology
Thanks to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1620 provides a wireless connection at up to 1200 Mbps* with other 802.11ac
wireless devices. This feature lets you participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time
audio with smooth performance.
Simple Setup
All it takes is a press of a button to connect compatible WPS devices to the DAP-1620. Its easy-to-use Web UI lets you quickly and
easily connect the DAP-1620 to an uplink router, congure the extended wireless network, and manage the administrative settings.
The setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process, getting your extended wireless network up and running in no
time. Alternatively, connect an Ethernet cable to your existing network infrastructure to quickly and easily create a wireless network.
Compatibility
The DAP-1620 is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a and IEEE 802.11ac standards, so you can still use your devices with it.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1620 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from
the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption methods with your
compatible wireless devices.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume
of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless
signal range.
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What is a Wireless Extender?
The DAP-1620 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your
home or oce that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1620, allowing
you to reach the farthest corners of your home or oce. The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the
existing network, or you can specify a dierent network name and password, giving you the exibility to control network access.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Internet
Router
DAP-1620 Wireless Devices
Extend Your Wireless Network using Ethernet
Internet
Router
DAP-1620 Wireless Device
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front
1
2
3
1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1620, as detailed on the next page.
2 WPS Button
3
Signal Indicator
LED
Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. See page “WPS Button” on page 42
for more information.
The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A
single solid amber LED indcates a weak Wi-Fi signal.
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Status/WPS LED Indicator
Status/WPS LED Indicator
LED Indicator Color Status Description
The DAP-1620 is powered on and connected to a host network.
Power/Status
Green
Solid
Blinking WPS mode is active.
Red Solid The DAP-1620 is powering on or an error has occured.
Amber Blinking The DAP-1620 is not connected to a host network.
None O Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet.
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Hardware Overview
Bottom
1
1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if adding wireless to wired network.
2 Reset Button
Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1620 for 10 seconds
to restore the factory default settings.
2
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Hardware Overview
Back
Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1620. This information is printed on the specication sticker on the back
of the device. You will need this information to connect your computer or mobile device to the default network (SSID) of your
DAP-1620. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi conguration card.
ADD needs to change this:
• 2.4 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT
• 5 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT5G
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Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DAP-1620 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals
must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency)
noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum
- each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so
that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for
better reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on
range. Try to position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,
water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4
GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the
phone is not in use.
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Outlet
Hardware Setup
Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with conguration.
Outlet
Outlet
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Section 3 - Conguration
Getting Started
There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1620.
• WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Conguration” on page 12 for setup
instructions.
• QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your extender. Refer to “QRS
Mobile App Setup” on page 14 for setup instructions.
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the Extender’s web conguration utility for the rst
time. Refer to ”Setup Wizard” on page 20 for setup instructions.
• Manual Setup - Log into the router and manually congure your router. Refer to “Web-based Conguration” on page
19 for more information on how to manually set up your extender.
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Section 3 - Conguration
WPS-PBC Conguration
NOTE: To connect to a wireless router or AP and extend the Wi-Fi network in your home, please make sure the source router or AP
features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button.
Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode
Wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. Push the WPS button on the
source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1620. The
Status/WPS LED will start to ash green. Please allow up to two minutes for the
process to nish. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620
has connected successfully to the source wireless router or AP.
Step 2 - Assess Result
If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection process
has nished, the DAP-1620 has established a poor quality connection. To improve
the connection quality, the DAP-1620 should be relocated to a wall outlet closer
to the source wireless router or AP. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED,
the better the wireless signal.
Step 3 - Connecting Devices to the DAP-1620
The DAP-1620 is now ready to share the extended Wi-Fi network with your PCs
and mobile devices. You may repeat the WPS process or connect to the extension
network created by the DAP-1620 using the following network name (SSID):
• 2.4 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT
• 5 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT5G
Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to achieve the
fastest wireless speeds.
Poor
ConnectionOkConnection
Good
Connection
Best
Connection
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Assessing Your Uplink Signal Strength
The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 has connected successfully to the source wireless router or AP. If the
Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has nished, the DAP-1620 has established a poor quality
connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection quality, the
DAP-1620 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. Using the 5 GHz extension network is recommended in order to
achieve the fastest wireless speeds.
Poor Ok Good Best
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QRS Mobile App Setup
The DAP-1620 can be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.
Step 1
Search for the free QRS Mobile App on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Step 2
Once your app is installed, you may now congure your extender. Connect to the
router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the WiFi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied info card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi
password.
Step 3
Once wirelessly connected to the router, launch the QRS Mobile app from the
Home screen of your device.
Note: The following steps show the iOS interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are
using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent to that of the screenshots,
but the process is the same.
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Click Start to continue.
Click Next to continue.
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QRS Mobile will rst detect your DAP-1620, then scan for available
Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend. Tap Rescan
if your network doesn’t show up the rst time.
Enter a password for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to
continue.
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Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended
Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue.
Create an admin password for the DAP-1620’s web-based
conguration utility. Click Next to continue.
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A summary of your settings will be displayed. Click Save to reboot
the device and to complete the setup.
After the setup wizard is complete, the following screen will appear.
To connect to the extended network, you can now change your
mobile device and laptop Wi-Fi settings to the wireless network
name and password you just created. You can also share your Wi-Fi
information by clicking Share by E-mail.
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Web-based Conguration
To access the conguration utility for the DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
on your PC, rst connect to the DAP-1620 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID)
and password located on your Wi-Fi Conguration Card. Then open a web
browser and enter http://dlinkap.local./ in your browser’s URL eld. You may
also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1620.
* The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Once your DAP-1620 connects to your router, it will
be assigned a new IP address based on your network’s DHCP settings. You will need to log
in to your router to see what IP address is assigned to your DAP-1620.
For multiple DAP-1620s, go to http://dlinkapxxxx.local. as shown on the included Wi-Fi
Conguration Card, with “xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1620’s MAC address.
Enter your password. By default, Admin is the username and cannot be changed,
and by default, the password is blank.
The conguration interface will open, and you can congure the various settings
for the DAP-1620. If you have not yet congured an uplink network, the home
screen will show that there is no connection between the DAP-1620 and the
uplink router.
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Setup Wizard
If this is your rst time logging in to the extender and no connection has been
established, the setup wizard will automatically appear.
In the future, if you wish to congure your extender using the setup wizard, click
the Uplink Router icon.
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to
congure your new DAP-1620 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your
wireless network and connect to the Internet.
The steps are:
Step 1: Connecting Your Device
Step 2: Conguring Your Settings
Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device
Click Next to begin.
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