D-Link DAP-1325/E User Manual

Version 1.00 | 2016/12/02
User Manual
N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
DAP-1325

Preface

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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 December 03, 2016 • Initial release
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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: 1.39 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
Wireless Signal Strength Indicator LED......................... 7
Bottom ......................................................................................8
Back............................................................................................9
Installation ....................................................................... 10
Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................10
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................11
Congure Administrator Password ..............................28
Save Your Conguration ...................................................29
Conguration ................................................................... 30
Home ..............................................................................................30
Settings ..........................................................................................32
Extender Settings ...............................................................32
Network Settings ................................................................33
Autoconguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) ...................... 34
Static IPv6 .........................................................................35
Link-local Only ................................................................36
Management ................................................................................37
Admin .....................................................................................37
System ....................................................................................38
Upgrade .................................................................................39
Statistics .................................................................................40
Getting Started ................................................................ 12
WPS-PBC Conguration ...........................................................13
QRS Mobile App Setup .............................................................14
Web-based Setup .......................................................................19
Setup Wizard ................................................................................20
Connecting Your Device via WPS ..................................21
WPS Successful ...............................................................22
WPS Unsuccessful ..........................................................22
Extend an Existing Network ............................................23
Add Wireless to Your Wired Network ........................... 26
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network 41
WPS Button ...................................................................................41
Windows® 8 ...................................................................................42
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................42
Windows® 7 ...................................................................................44
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................44
Windows Vista® ............................................................................47
WPA/WPA2 ............................................................................48
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 50
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Wireless Basics .................................................................52
Tips ...................................................................................................53
Technical Specications ..................................................54
GPL Code Statement........................................................55
Safety Statements ...........................................................70
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Section 1 - Product Overview
DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Wi-Fi Conguration Card

Package Contents

Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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System Requirements

Network Requirements
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
• A wireless router with an active Internet connection.
• 802.11n, 802.11g 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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Introduction

Features

Easily Extend Your Existing Network
The DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the DAP-1325 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small oce.
High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11n Technology
Thanks to the latest Wireless N technology, the DAP-1325 provides a wireless connection at up to 300 Mbps* with other 802.11n 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-1325. Its easy-to-use web interface lets you quickly and easily connect the DAP-1325 to an uplink router, congure 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-1325 is fully compatible with 802.11n, and it is also backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g wireless devices, so you can use your existing devices without sacricing performance.
Latest Wireless Network Security and Encryption
The DAP-1325 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.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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What is a Wireless Extender?

The DAP-1325 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or oce that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1325, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or oce. The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the existing network, or you can specify a dierent network name and password, giving you the exibility to control network access. You may also use the DAP-1325 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable.
Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi
Computer
Internet
Router
DAP-1325
Extender
Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet
Internet DAP-1325
Router
Access Point
Wireless Devices
Computer
Wireless Devices
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Hardware Overview

Front

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Status/WPS LED Indicator
1 2 3
4
1
2 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1325, as detailed on the next page.
3 WPS Button
4 Signal Indicator LED
Reset Button
Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1325 for 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings.
Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to “WPS-PBC Configuration” on page 13 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 indicates a weak Wi-Fi signal. Refer to “Wireless Signal Strength Indicator LED” on page 7.
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Wireless Signal Strength Indicator LED

The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1325 has connected successfully to an uplink 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-1325 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-1325 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router.
Best
Good
Ok
Poor
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Hardware Overview

Bottom

1
1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network.
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Hardware Overview

Back

You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1325. This information is printed on the specication 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-1325. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi conguration card.
ModelName:DAP-1325 Input:100-250Vac,50-60Hz,16AMax P/N:EAP1325EEU...A1E
S/N:S01Q1YMXXXXXX
MACID:XXXXXXXXXXXX H/WVer.:A1F/WVer.:XXXX Wi-FiName(SSID):XXXXXXXX Wi-FiPassword:XXXXXXXX
I.T.EE1416658
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Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The DAP-1325 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-1325’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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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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Hardware Setup

Find a location
Position Antennas
Plug-in Extender
Outlet
Locate your DAP-1325 to an area which you wish to extend Wi-Fi to.
Move the antennas to their upward position before plugging in the extender.
Plug in the DAP-1325 to an outlet or power strip. The WPS/Status LED will immediately activate to indicate the device is booting up.
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Getting Started

There are several conguration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1325.
WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Conguration” on page 13 for setup instructions.
QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure 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 conguration utility for the rst time. Refer to ”Setup Wizard” on page 20 for setup instructions.
Manual Conguration - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust its settings may refer to “Conguration” on page 30 for more information.
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WPS-PBC Conguration
Blinking
The device is ready to connect to an uplink network once the WPS/Status LED is blinking amber.
WPS Button
Blinking
WPS Button
Push the WPS buttons on both the source wireless router or access point. The Status/WPS LED on the DAP-1325 will start to blink green. Please allow up to two minutes for the process to nish
The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green once the DAP-1325 has connected successfully to the uplink wireless network. The new extension network will be named:
(Source SSID)-EXT
The password be the same as the source network’s.
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QRS Mobile App Setup

The DAP-1325 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 dierent 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 congure 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 conguration card. Select and then enter your Wi-Fi password.
Step 3
Once wirelessly connected to the extender, 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 dierent 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-1325, 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-1325’s web-based conguration 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 Setup

To access the setup utility for the DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your PC, rst connect to the DAP-1325 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password located on your Wi-Fi Conguration 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-1325.
* The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Once your DAP-1325 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-1325.
For multiple DAP-1325s, go to http://xxxx.local./ as shown on the included Wi-Fi
Conguration Card, with “xxxx” being the last four digits of the DAP-1325’s MAC address.
Enter your password. By default, Admin is the username and cannot be changed, and by default, the password is blank.
The conguration interface will open, and you can congure the various settings for the DAP-1325. If you have not yet congured an uplink network, the home screen will show that there is no connection between the DAP-1325 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 set up 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 congure your new DAP-1325 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet.
The steps are:
Step 1: Connecting Your Device
Step 2: Conguring Your Settings
Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device
Click Next to begin.
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Connecting Your Device via WPS

After clicking the Next button from the previous step, the DAP-1325 will automatically initiate a WPS-PBC (Wireless Protected Setup - Push Button Control) search to nd an uplink network to extend. If your existing wireless networking device has a physical or virtual WPS button, press or enable it within the 120 seconds allotted by the countdown timer.
If you do not wish to use WPS or your existing networking device does not have a WPS feature, select one of the alternative conguration options:
Extend an existing network, see page 23 for more information or
Add wireless to your wired network, see page 26 for further setup
information.
Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page.
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WPS Successful
If a WPS connection is successfully established you will be prompted to congure your extension network settings. The current network name and password will be displayed.
You may now rename the 2.4 GHz network extension network and create a new password if you wish.
Please be sure to note any changes you make as these credentials will be required for wireless clients wishing to join your network.
Click Next to proceed to Congure Administrator Password, refer to page 28 for more information, or click Back to return to the previous step.
WPS Unsuccessful
If the WPS countdown timer expires, and no connection to an uplink wireless network could be established, you may press the retry button to attempt the process again or if you do not wish to use WPS, or are having diculty using the WPS feature, you can try using one of the alternative conguration options:
Extend an existing network, see page 23 for more information or
DAP-1325
*Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only.
DAP-1325
Add wireless to your wired network, see page 26 for further setup information.
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Extend an Existing Network

To set up your network manually, select Extend an Existing Network from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue.
DAP-1325
The DAP-1325 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 to was not detected by the
scan, your DAP-1325 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the host network device.
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