Version 1.1 | 05/14/2013
User Manual
Wireless Range Extender N300
DAP-1320
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
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Trademarks
D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2013 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 Systems, Inc.
This 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.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................. |
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Manual Revisions........................................................................... |
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Trademarks....................................................................................... |
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Introduction........................................................................ |
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Package Contents......................................................................... |
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System Requirements.................................................................. |
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Introduction.................................................................................... |
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Features.................................................................................... |
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What is a Wireless Extender?............................................. |
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Hardware Overview...................................................................... |
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Front/Top.................................................................................. |
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Side and Bottom.................................................................... |
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Wireless Installation Factors...................................................... |
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Setting Up Your DAP-1320................................................. |
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QRS Mobile App Setup................................................................ |
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Web-based Configuration........................................................ |
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Setup Wizard..................................................................... |
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Using the WPS Method .................................................... |
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Using the Manual Method .............................................. |
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Home Screen......................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Settings........................................................................ |
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Extended Wi-Fi Settings.................................................... |
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Network Settings................................................................. |
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Advanced Settings......................................................... |
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Maintenance................................................................................. |
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Admin...................................................................................... |
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System..................................................................................... |
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Upgrade.................................................................................. |
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Statistics.................................................................................. |
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Connecting a Wireless Client........................................... |
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WPS Button................................................................................... |
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Connect to a Wireless Network.............................................. |
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Windows® 8........................................................................... |
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WPA/WPA2........................................................................ |
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Windows® 7........................................................................... |
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WPA/WPA2........................................................................ |
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Windows Vista®.................................................................... |
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WPA/WPA2........................................................................ |
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Windows® XP......................................................................... |
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WPA/WPA2........................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting............................................................... |
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Wireless Basics.................................................................. |
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Tips................................................................................................... |
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Technical Specifications................................................... |
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GPL Code Statement........................................................ |
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Safety Statements............................................................ |
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Package Contents
DAP-1320 Wireless Range Extender N300
Wi-Fi Configuration Card
If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection. Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless clients/devices
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• Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality |
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• Internet Explorer 7 or later |
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• Firefox 12.0 or later |
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• Safari 4 or later |
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• Google Chrome 20.0 or later |
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
Features
Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1320 Wireless Range Extender N300 lets you extend a secure wireless network throughout your home. Connect the DAP-1320 to a router and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small office.
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless N Technology
Thanks to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1320 provides a wireless connection at up to 300 Mbps* with other 802.11n wireless devices. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio with smooth performance.
Simple Setup
Through its easy-to-use web-based user interface, you can quickly and easily connect the DAP-1320 to an uplink router, configure the extender 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.
Compatibility
The DAP-1320 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards, so it can still connect with your older 802.11g/b devices.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1320 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 IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
What is a Wireless Extender?
The DAP-1320 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1320, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office . The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the existing network, or you can specify a different network name and password, giving you the flexibility to control network access.
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Hardware Overview
Front/Top
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The device is powered ON and operating normally |
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The device is processing WPS |
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Hardware Overview
Side and Bottom
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Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. |
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Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1320 to the factory default settings. |
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Section 2 - Configuration
Wireless Installation Factors
The Wireless Range Extender N300 lets you extend the reach of your existing wireless network, allowing you to work wirelessly from more places in your home or office. Keep in mind, however, 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 extender and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range by up to 98 feet (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. At a 45-degree angle, a wall that is 0.5 meters thick (1.5 feet) appears to be almost 1 meter (3 feet) thick. At a 2-degree angle it can appear over 14 meters (45 feet) 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 difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position 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 (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete can 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 in not in use.
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Section 2 - Configuration
Setting Up Your DAP-1320
Plug in the DAP-1320 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing.
Outlet
Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1320 device.These details are printed on the specification sticker on the underside of the device. Using your computer or mobile device’s Wi-Fi connection utility, connect to the SSID of your DAP-1320 and enter the password. If you are unsure of how to connect to a wireless network, please refer to“Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 32, or consult your device’s user manual. Once connected, you are ready to begin the setup process.
There are two ways to configure your DAP-1320; using the QRS Mobile app on your smartphone or tablet device, or using the web GUI on your computer.
For detailed information on either of the methods for configuring your DAP-1320, refer to the following sections of the manual:
•“QRS Mobile App Setup” on page 9
•“Web-based Configuration” on page 13
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QRS Mobile App Setup
The DAP-1320 can be set up from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app.
Search for “QRS Mobile” in the App Store or Google Play, or use your mobile device to scan the QR codes on the right to download the QRS Mobile app from the App Store (left) for your iOS device, or from Google Play (right) for your Android device.
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Connect to the Wi-Fi network that is displayed on the Wi-Fi
Configuration Card included in your package (ex: dlink-a8fa).
Then, enter the Wi-Fi password also printed on the Wi-Fi
Configuration Card (akbdj1936).
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Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon.
Click Start to continue.
QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1320, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend and enter the password if required.
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Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended WiFi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue.
Create an admin password for the DAP-1320’s Web-based configuration 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. You can now change your mobile device and laptop WiFi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created.
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Web-based Configuration
To access the configuration utility for the DAP-1320 on your PC, first connect to the DAP-1320 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Configuration Card. Then open a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local. in the address bar.You can also use the IP address http://192.168.0.50.
Note: If you have multiple DAP-1320 devices on the network, you can access web-based configuration via http://dlinkapxxxx. local. as shown in the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card, with “xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1320’s MAC address.
Enter your password. By default, Admin is selected as the username and cannot be changed, and by default, the password is blank.
The configuration interface will open, and you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1320. If you have not yet configured and uplink network, the home screen will show that there is no connection between the DAP-1320 and the uplink router.
For detailed information on manually setting up your DAP-1320 to extend an existing wireless network, refer to“Using the Manual Method” on page 17.
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Section 3 - Web-based Configuration
Setup Wizard
If you wish to configure your extender to connect to the Internet using the setup wizard, click the Setup Wizard button.
This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new Wireless Range Extender N300 to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet.
Click Next to continue.
If you already have a Wi-Fi network set up and you want to configure your Wi-Fi network settings manually, go to Settings at the top of your browser window and select Wi-Fi from the drop-down menu (refer to“Wi-Fi Settings”on page 22) to set up the connection between your DAP-1320 and the uplink router. To set up the extended Wi-Fi network, select Extended Wi-Fi (refer to ”Extended Wi-Fi Settings” on page 23).
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Select whether you want to use the WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) method or the manual method to set up an extended wireless network using your DAP-1320 and click Next.
If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to“Using the WPS Method” on page 16.
If you wish to use the manual setup method, please refer to“Using the Manual Method” on page 17.
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Using the WPS Method
To set up using the WPS method, select the first option from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue.
The DAP-1320 uses the push-button method for WPS. After selecting WPS, the DAP-1320 will ask you to press the WPS push button on the access point or router you want to connect the DAP-1320 to. You have 120 seconds to press the button on your access point or router. Click Next to continue.
If a connection has been successfully made, you will see a notice on the screen and the LED on the device will turn solid green.
You can also use the WPS button on the side of the DAP-1320 to initiate a WPS connection with the uplink router. After pressing the WPS button on the DAP-1320, you will have 120 seconds to
press the WPS button on your access point or router. The LED on WPS Button the DAP-1320 will turn solid green when a connection has been
successfully established with the uplink router.
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Using the Manual Method
To set up your network manually, select the second option from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue.
The DAP-1320 will first scan for available Wi-Fi networks and list the networks it has found. If the network you would like to connect to isn’t listed, click Back and select the manual option again to perform another scan.
Once you have selected the uplink network you wish to use, click
Select.
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Enter the password for your uplink network.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step.
The DAP-1320 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as an extended Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID and password that you wish to apply to the extended Wi-Fi network. If you would like the uplink router Wi-Fi network and the extended Wi-Fi network to have the same SSID and password, check the box at the bottom of the screen.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step.
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