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Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1520 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card If any of the above items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11ac draft, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Features Easily Extend Your Existing Network The DAP-1520 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the DAP-1520 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 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1520 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a 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-1520, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office .
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front/Top 1 Solid Green Blinking Green 1 Power/Status LED Solid Red The device is processing WPS. Device is powering ON or system is defective. Blinking Red The device is in recovery mode or the device has malfunctioned. Blinking Orange Cannot connect or provision an IP address from the uplink router. Off D-Link DAP-1520 User Manual The device is powered ON and operating normally. Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Side 1 2 1 WPS Button Pressing the WPS button for 1 second allows you to connect with Wi-Fi clients using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 2 Reset Button Pressing the reset button will reset the DAP-1520 to the factory default settings.
Section 2 - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender 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.
Section 2 - Installation Setting Up Your DAP-1520 Plug in the DAP-1520 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing. Outlet Ethernet Connecting to Your DAP-1520 You can use the WPS method to connect to the DAP-1520. Press the WPS button on the DAP-1520 and its green LED will flash. Then activate WPS on your client device and it should connect automatically.
Section 2 - Installation Locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1520 device. This information is 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-1520 and enter the password. If you are unsure of how to connect to a wireless network, please refer to “Connecting a Wireless Client” on page 37, or consult your device’s user manual.
Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1520 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.
Section 2 - Installation Once your mobile device is connected, tap on the QRS Mobile icon. Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1520, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend. Enter the password if required. Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. You may keep the existing SSID and password if you wish. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DAP-1520’s web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue.
Section 2 - Installation 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Configuration To access the configuration utility for the DAP-1520 on your PC, first connect to the DAP-1520 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 your browser’s URL field. You may also enter the IP address* of the DAP-1520. Windows XP users can enter http://dlinkap. * The default IP address is 192.168.0.50.
Section 3 - 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 AC750 Dual Band Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-1520 and click Next. If you wish to use the WPS method, please refer to “Using the WPS Method” on page 18. If you wish to use the manual setup method, please refer to “Using the Manual Method” on page 21.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-1520 uses the push button method for WPS. After selecting WPS, the DAP-1520 will ask you to press the WPS push button on the access point or router you want to connect the DAP-1520 to. You have 120 seconds to press the button on your access point or router. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration You can also use the WPS button on the side of the DAP-1520 to initiate a WPS connection with the uplink router. After pressing the WPS button on the DAP-1520, you will have 120 seconds to press the WPS button on your access point or router. The LED on the DAP-1520 will turn solid green when a connection has been successfully established with the uplink router.
Section 3 - Configuration The next screen will show your network name and password settings you entered in the previous step. Click Save to complete the setup. Your changes will be saved and the device will reboot.
Section 3 - Configuration 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-1520 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. Click to highlight the uplink network you wish to use, then click the Select button.
Section 3 - Configuration Enter the password for your uplink network. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous step. The DAP-1520 will re-broadcast the Wi-Fi connection from the uplink router as extended 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. When configuring the DAP-1520 for the first time, the wizard will create a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) based on the SSID of your existing network. This is so that the extended Wi-Fi network can be distinguished from your existing network.
Section 3 - Configuration The setup process is now complete. A summary page will appear showing the settings for both the connection to the uplink router and the extended Wi-Fi network. It is recommended that you record this information for future reference. Click Save to exit the wizard and return to the home screen. Or, click Back to return to the previous step.
Section 3 - Configuration Home Screen The home screen gives a summary of the current status of devices connected to the DAP-1520. A green check between the device and the uplink router indicates that there is an active connection. A red cross indicates that there is no connection present, or there is a connection error. To alter the present configuration step-by-step using the setup wizard, click Setup Wizard. Uplink Router: This icon shows the status of the Internet connection to the uplink router.
Section 3 - Configuration If there is no connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router, you can click on the uplink router icon to search for an available uplink router. At any time, you can click on the device images on the home screen to view the current status of each device.
Section 3 - Configuration You can view the details of both the uplink network and the extended Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1520 icon.
Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Settings This page lets connect your DAP-1520 to a wireless network. This is the uplink network which the DAP-1520 will then be able to extend. To access this page, point to the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Wi-Fi. Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page. Wireless This is set to Repeater mode and cannot be changed.
Section 3 - Configuration Extended Wi-Fi Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1520’s extended wireless network. To access this page, point to the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, and select Extended Wi-Fi. Click Save to save the settings and return to the home page. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Name This is the name of the DAP-1520’s extended network. (SSID): The DAP-1520 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s Internet connection under this SSID.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DAP-1520. To access this page, point to the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Network. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Management You can change the URL name of the device by editing the Link: text in the text box. If you change the name of the device, you will need to enter “http://xxxx.local.
Section 3 - Configuration Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to have the Connection is: DAP-1520 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain DNS You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information Server Address: automatically, or you can select to configure DNS servers manually by clicking on the radio dial next to the option.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Static IPv6 to manually assign an IP address to the Connection is: DAP-1520. IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address that you want to assign to the extended network AP. This address should be outside of the uplink router’s DHCP address pool. Subnet Prefix Enter the length of the IPv6 subnet prefix. Length: Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address.
Section 3 - Configuration Link-local Only IPv6 Device Management Interface My IPv6 Select Link-local only to only set an IPv6 address for the Connection is: local network. LAN IPv6 Link- The link-local address of the DAP-1520.
Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Admin This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DAP-1520. You can also enable graphical authentication (CAPTCHA) on this page. To access this page, point to the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Admin Enter the Admin password.
Section 3 - Configuration System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration, reset, or reboot the DAP-1520. To access this page, point to the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select System. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Save Settings Save the system settings onto a file to the local hard drive.
Section 3 - Configuration Upgrade Firmware and language upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1520 in future. You can check and upgrade your firmware and language pack on this page. To access this page, point to the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Upgrade. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics This page displays details about your wireless and network connections. To access this page, point to the Management dropdown menu at the top of the page, and select Statistics. Click Clear to reset the statistics. Wi-Fi Click on the Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the connection between the DAP-1520 and the uplink router. The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red line indicates the download speeds.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connecting a Wireless Client WPS Button WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple and secure way to connect your wireless devices with the DAP-1520. Most wireless devices such as wireless routers, media players, printers, and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DAP-1520. Please refer to the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Wireless Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. If you receive the “Wireless Networks Are Available” bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable WPA on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPAPSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples. 1.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are installing your Wireless AC750 Dual Band Range Extender. Centralize the extender’s location For best performance, make sure you place the extender in a centralized location within your desired usage area. Try to place the extender so that there are minimal obstructions between it and the uplink router. If possible, use an elevated power outlet, so the signal can be dispersed more easily.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11ac draft • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Wireless Frequency Range 1 • 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz • 5.18MHz to 5.85MHz Antenna • Internal Antenna Operating Temperature • 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F) Operating Humidity • 0% to 90% non-condensing Power Input • AC 110-240 V Maximum Power Consumption • 5.
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Appendix D - Safety Statements Safety Statements CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix D - Safety Statements If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
