D Link AP1620B1 User Manual
Version 1.00 | 12/11/2018
DAP-1620B1
User Manual
AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
DAP-1620
Preface
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person or organization of such revisions or changes.
Manual Revisions
Hardware Revision Date Description
A1 v1.00 19 August, 2015 Initial release hardware version A1
B1 v1.00 12 November, 2018 Updated for hardware version B1
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Power Usage
ErP 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: 3.7072 watts
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................. 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
Extender Settings ...............................................................34
Existing Network ............................................................35
Smart Connect ................................................................ 36
Network Settings ................................................................38
Management ................................................................................40
Time .........................................................................................40
Schedule ................................................................................41
Admin .....................................................................................42
System ....................................................................................43
Upgrade .................................................................................44
Statistics .................................................................................45
Back............................................................................................8
Installation ......................................................................... 9
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................9
Assessing Uplink Signal Strength .........................................10
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................11
Getting Started ................................................................ 12
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................13
D-Link Wi-Fi App .........................................................................14
Wireless Setup Wizard ...............................................................16
Wired Setup Wizard ...................................................................23
Conguration ................................................................... 30
Home ..............................................................................................30
Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router .......................33
Settings ..........................................................................................34
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network 46
WPS Button ...................................................................................46
Windows® 8 - WPA/WPA2 .........................................................47
Windows® 7 - WPA/WPA2 .........................................................49
Windows Vista® - WPA/WPA2 ..................................................52
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 54
Wireless Basics .................................................................56
Tips ...................................................................................................57
Technical Specications .................................................. 58
GPL Code Statement........................................................59
Regulatory Statements ...................................................74
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
DAP-1620 AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
QIC
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Quick Install Card
Simple Setup Guide
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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®, 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
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11ac Technology
Thanks to the latest wireless AC technology, the DAP-1620 provides a wireless connection at up to 1300 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.
Compatibility
The DAP-1620 is fully compatible with the latest 802.11ac standard, but is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a wireless
devices, so you can use your existing devices without sacricing performance.
Compact, Convenient Design
The DAP-1620 is a compact device that is ideal for use at home or a small oce, as it does not take up much space and is ready to use by
simply plugging it in. The bright Signal Indicator LED makes nding a suitable location a cinch. Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves you
the hassle of dealing with a power cord.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1620 supports wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access from the wireless network. Support for WPA/WPA2
standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption methods with your compatible wireless devices.
Extend and Customize Your High-speed Wireless AC Network with Wi-Fi Mesh
D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your wireless AC network. Setup is eortless;
conguration of multiple DAP-1620’s can be done in minutes as settings can be passed on to other access points once the rst is congured.
Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use
Setting up the AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender is simple. You can use the supported D-Link Wi-Fi app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to
utilize the built in set up wizard. The DAP-1620 can also receive automatic over-the-air rmware updates, which ensures the best protection
and the latest features for your device.
* 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.
You may also use the DAP-1620 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Internet
Internet
Router
DAP-1620
Extender
Wireless Devices
Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet
Router
DAP-1620
Extender
Wireless Devices
Computer
Computer
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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 46
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
Solid The DAP-1620 is receiving power and connected to a host network.
Blinking WPS mode is active.
Power/Status
Green
Red Solid The DAP-1620 is booting or an error has occurred.
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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Bottom
1
2
1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are 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.
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Back
You may 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 Quick Installation Card.
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Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The DAP-1620 lets you extend your existing wireless network’s coverage as long as it is within range of the uplink network. Keep in
mind that the DAP-1620’s extension network’s range may be limited by the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through. 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 extender 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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Assessing Uplink Signal Strength
The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1620 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is extending
that network. 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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Hardware Setup
Plug in the DAP-1620 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking amber before continuing with conguration.
OUTLET
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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 13 for setup
instructions.
• D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your Android device, iPhone or iPad to congure your extender. Refer to “D-Link Wi-Fi App” on
page 14 for setup instructions.
• Web-based Wireless Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the extender’s web conguration utility
for the rst time. Refer to “Wireless Setup Wizard” on page 16 for setup instructions.
• Web-based Wired Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the extender’s web conguration utility for
the rst time whilst connected to your router using an ethernet cable. Refer to “Wired Setup Wizard” on page 23 for
setup instructions.
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Section 3 - Conguration
WPS-PBC Conguration
To connect to a wireless router or access point and extend the Wi-Fi network in your home, rst make sure the source router or
Access Point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button.
Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode
While 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 access point.
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 access point. 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 use the WPS method to connect devices to
the extension networks created by the DAP-1620 using the following network
names (SSID). The password(s) will be the same as the wireless network you are
extending.
Poor
ConnectionOkConnection
Good
Connection
Best
Connection
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D-Link Wi-Fi App
The DAP-1620 can be set up from your iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the D-Link Wi-Fi app.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version.
Step 1
Search for the free D-Link Wi-Fi App on the Apple App Store or Google Play and
install. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you to the
respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page directly.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi App from the Home screen of your device.
D-Link Wi-Fi
Step 3
Click on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen (or click on
the Menu button on the top left corner of the app to do the same).
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Step 4
Click Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and
proceed to step 6. If not, click No and proceed to step 5.
Step 5
Slide the product options to Router and select DAP-1620 from the list of
available devices. Click Next to continue.
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
device. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and
DAP-1620 conguration process.
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Wireless Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new DAP-1620
AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. To set your
DAP-1620 using an ethernet cable, please refer to “Wired Setup Wizard” on page 23.
To access the setup utility for the DAP-1620 AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender on
your PC, rst connect to the DAP-1620 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and
password located on the back of your DAP-1620. 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 the host network,
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 Quick Installation
Card, with “xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1620’s MAC address.
If this is your rst time logging in to the extender and no connection has been
established, the setup wizard will automatically appear. If the setup process was
not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the password
eld blank.
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Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue.
This wizard will guide you through conguring your new DAP-1620 by wireless
means.
Click Next to begin.
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Please wait while your DAP-1620 scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
The DAP-1620 will scan for available wireless networks and display a list of results.
You may choose one of the following options to proceed:
• If the wireless network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, click on
the network to select it. The extender will automatically forward you to the
next step.
• If the network you would like to extend was not detected by the scan, click the
Manual button.
Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend was not detected by the
scan, your DAP-1620 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the
extender closer to the host network device.
YourRouter
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If the wireless network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the
password to your router now.
Click Next to continue on to congure your extension network settings, or click
Back to return to the previous step.
If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name and Password of the
existing Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to.
Click Next to continue on to congure your extension network settings, or click
Back to return to the previous step.
YourRouter
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In order to secure the extender’s web conguration utility, please enter an admin
password. You will be prompted for this password each time you want to use the
extender’s web conguration utility.
Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Click Next to continue.
Keeping your DAP-1620 rmware up to date provides you with the latest
protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up
to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself.
Click Next to continue.
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At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. It is recommended that you record this information for future
reference.
Click Finish to close the wizard.
*Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only.
Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot.
Devices may be connected to the new wireless extension network(s) once the
extender successfully reboots.
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Click OK to exit the Setup Wizard. You will be redirected to the log in page.
You can now place the DAP-1620 in a place where you require Internet access.
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Wired Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new DAP-1620
AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wired setup process. To set your
DAP-1620 wirelessly, please refer to “Wireless Setup Wizard” on page 16
To access the setup utility for the DAP-1620 AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your
PC, connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port in your router to LAN port located
on the bottom of the DAP-1620. 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 the host network,
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.
Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue.
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This wizard will guide you through conguring your new DAP-1620 by wired
means.
Click Next to begin.
Enter your chosen name (SSID) and password for your extended Wi-Fi
network. This is the Wi-Fi network you will connect your wireless devices to.
Click Next to continue.
*Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only.
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In order to secure the extender’s web conguration utility, please enter an admin
password. You will be prompted for this password each time you want to use the
extender’s web conguration utility.
Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu.
Click Next to continue.
Keeping your DAP-1620 rmware up to date provides you with the latest
protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up
to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself.
Click Next to continue.
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At the end of the wizard, you will be presented with a nal summary of
your settings. It is recommended that you record this information for future
reference.
Click Finish to close the wizard.
Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot.
*Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only.
Devices may be connected to the new wireless extension network(s) once the
extender successfully reboots.
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Click OK to exit the Setup Wizard. You will be redirected to log in to the
conguration utility again.
Enter your previously chosen Admin Password to log in to the conguration
utility.
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