D-Link DAP-1610-US User Manual

D-Link DAP-1610-US User Manual

Ac1200 wi-fi range extender

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Version 1.00 | 2017/06/29
User Manual
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
DAP-1610

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 2017/06/29 User Manual AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1610...
  • Page 2: Preface

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WPA/WPA2 ................44 Web-based Setup ...............20 Windows® 7 ...................46 Setup Wizard ................21 WPA/WPA2 ................46 Connecting Your Device via WPS ........22 Windows Vista® ................49 WPS Successful ...............23 WPA/WPA2 ................50 WPS Unsuccessful ............23 Extend an Existing Network ..........24 Troubleshooting ..............52 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Wireless Basics ..............54 Tips ....................55 Technical Specifications ..........56 GPL Code Statement............57 Safety Statements ............72 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1610 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Note Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ mobile device Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer® 9 or later • Firefox® 20.0 or later • Safari® 5.1 or later • Google Chrome™ 25.0 or later D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from standard IEEE specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 8: What Is A Wireless Extender

    You may also use the DAP-1610 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Computer Internet Router DAP-1610 Wireless Devices Extender Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet Computer Internet Router DAP-1610 Wireless Devices Access Point D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Refer to “WPS Button” on page 43 for more information. The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. Signal Indicator LED For more information refer to “Optimize Extender Location” on page 14. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Bottom

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 11 WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device. Power/Status Solid The DAP-1610 is booting or an error has occurred. Amber Blinking The DAP-1610 is not connected to a host network. None Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Back

    You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1610. This information is printed on the specification 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-1610. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi configuration card. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Installation

    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.
  • Page 14: Antenna Setup

    The DAP-1610 is designed to give you the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the antennas to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the extender in an open area for better wireless coverage. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Hardware Setup

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug the DAP-1610 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. Ethernet Outlet Ethernet Outlet D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Mobile App Setup” on page 15 for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the Extender’s web configuration utility for the first time. Refer to ”Setup Wizard” on page 21 for setup instructions.
  • Page 17: Wps-Pbc Configuration

    PCs and mobile devices. You may use the WPS method to connect devices to the extension networks created by the DAP-1610 using the following network names (SSID). The password(s) will be the same as the wireless network you are extending. • (Your router’s SSID)-EXT D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Optimize Extender Location

    DAP-1610 should be relocated closer to the source wireless router. If the extender has been configured as an Access Point and is connected via Ethernet cable to an uplink network, the Smart Signal LED will not be lit. Best Good Poor D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Qrs Mobile App Setup

    Note: The following steps show the iOS interface of the QRS Mobile app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different to that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 21 QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1610, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend. Tap Rescan if your network doesn’t show up the first time. Enter a password for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration Enter a network name (SSID) and password for the extended Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. Create an admin password for the DAP-1610’s web-based configuration utility. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 23 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Web-Based Setup

    The configuration interface will open, and you can configure the various settings for the DAP-1610. If you have not yet configured an uplink network, the home screen will show that there is no connection between the DAP-1610 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Setup Wizard

    DAP-1610 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: Configuring Your Settings Step 3: Setting a Password for Your Device Click Next to begin. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Connecting Your Device Via Wps

    Extend an existing network, see page 24 for more information or Add wireless to your wired network, see page 27 for further setup information. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Wps Successful

    WPS feature, you can try using one of the alternative configuration options: Extend an existing network, see page 24 for more information or Add wireless to your wired network, see page 27 for further setup information. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Extend An Existing Network

    Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend to was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1610 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the host network device. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 29 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type of Security, and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. dlinkrouter D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 29 for *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Add Wireless To Your Wired Network

    Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP-1610 if you have not already done so. After making the connection, you will automatically be forwarded to the next step. If you haven’t connected an Ethernet cable yet, but will do so later, click skip. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 29 for *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. more information, or click Back to return to the previous step. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Configure Administrator Password

    In order to secure the extender’s web configuration utility, please enter a new password. You will be prompted for this password each time you want to use the extender’s web configuration utility. Click Next to continue onward to Save Your Configuration. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Save Your Configuration

    You will be asked if you wish to create a bookmark to the web configuration utility. 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Configuration

    Once connected, click on it to see its connection details. DAP-1610: Click on this icon to see details of the uplink network the DAP-1610 is connected to or connect to another uplink router.. Connected Click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to see client details. Clients: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 36 After clicking Connect to a different uplink router a survey of available wireless networks will be performed. After clicking Select you will be prompted for the uplink router password. Enter it and click Connect. “DIR-860L-5GHz” DIR-860L DIR-860L-5GHz DIR-850L DIR-850L-5GHz Select D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Settings

    Select Auto or any channel from 1 to 11 for use with this Wi-Fi Channel: network. Select Auto 20/40 or 20 MHz for the bandwidth you wish Channel Width: this network to use. HT20/40 Enable or disable HT20/40 coexistence by toggling the slider. Coexistence: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 38 5 GHz network. Wi-Fi Select Auto or any channel for use with this network. Channel: Channel Select Auto 20/40/80, 20 MHz, or 20/40 MHz for the Width: bandwidth you wish this network to use. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Network Settings

    Primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. Server: Secondary Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. This is DNS Server: optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Autoconfiguration (Slaac/Dhcpv6)

    For manual settings, enter the primary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. Secondary DNS For manual settings, enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server Server: address. This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Static Ipv6

    Enter the default gateway. Primary DNS Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address. This is optional Server: but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Link-Local Only

    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-1610. Local Address: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Management

    This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods. Note: The device will reboot after saving the changes in order for the password to take effect. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 44: System

    From Local local hard drive. Hard Drive: Restore Restore the system settings to factory default settings. This to Factory will erase all currently stored settings. Default Settings: Reboot the Click Reboot to reboot the DAP-1610. Device: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Upgrade

    Click Check For New Firmware to find out if there is new or updated firmware. If there is, you can download it to your computer. Upgrade Manually Upgrade Click Select File to locate the firmware file on your computer Firmware: and perform a manual firmware upgrade. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Statistics

    The table displays the following in real-time: • Total Packets • Total Byte(s) • Total Kbit(s) • Kbits/sec Extended Wi-Fi Click on the Extended Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the connection between the DAP-1610 and any connected clients. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Connecting Wireless Clients To The Extended Network

    Step 2 - Within 120 seconds, press the WPS button on your wireless device. Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute to configure. Once the LED light stops blinking and turns solid green, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secured with WPA2. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Windows® 8

    Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the network name. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 49 WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Windows® 7

    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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 51 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 52 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Windows Vista

    (displayed using the SSID) and click Connect. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 52 for more information. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Wpa/Wpa2

    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. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 55 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    • Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software firewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate, Norton Personal Firewall, and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages. Check the help files included with your ® firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 57 LED turns red. Release the button and the extender will go through its reboot process (indicated by the LED turning red). Wait about 30 seconds to access the extender. The default IP address is http://dlinkap.local. When logging in, the username is admin and leave the password box empty. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 58: 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.
  • Page 59: Tips

    Don’t let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the WPA or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Technical Specifications

    • CB • Web UI Dimensions Diagnostic LEDs • 50 x 97 x 48 mm • Status/WPS • 3 Segment Wi-Fi Signal Strength Indicator Weight • 139 grams (4.9 ounces) Frequency range varies depending on local regulations D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Gpl Code Statement

    WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
  • Page 62 Therefore, we have designed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 63 (except to the extent that warranties are provided), that licensees may convey the work under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the list meets this criterion. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 64 The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate automatically from other parts of the Corresponding Source. The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 65 License with respect to the covered work, and you disclaim any intention to limit operation or modification of the work as a means of enforcing, against the work’s users, your or third parties’ legal rights to forbid circumvention of technological measures. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 66 “aggregate” if the compilation and its resulting copyright are not used to limit the access or legal rights of the compilation’s users beyond what the individual works permit. Inclusion of a covered work in an aggregate does not cause this License to apply to the other parts of the aggregate. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Corresponding Source conveyed, and Installation Information provided, in accord with this section must be in a format that is publicly documented (and with an implementation available to the public in source code form), and must require no special password or key for unpacking, reading or copying. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 69 ) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who conveys the material (or modified versions of it) with contractual assumptions of liability to the recipient, for any liability that these contractual assumptions directly impose on those licensors and authors. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 70 30 days after your receipt of the notice. Termination of your rights under this section does not terminate the licenses of parties who have received copies or rights D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 71 License, and you may not initiate litigation (including a cross-claim or counterclaim in a lawsuit) alleging that any patent claim is infringed by making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the Program or any portion of it. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 72 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 73 The terms of this License will continue to apply to the part which is the covered work, but the special requirements of the GNU Affero General Public License, section 13, concerning interaction through a network will apply to the combination as such. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 74 USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Program, unless a warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in return for a fee. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Safety Statements

    20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA Industry Canada statement: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Appendix D - Safety Statements NCC 警語 : 電磁波曝露量 MPE 標準值 (MPE) 1mW/cm ,送測產品實值為 0.085mW/cm 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司,商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual...

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