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Version 1.01 | 2019/12/19 User Manual AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1610 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 2
Manual Revisions Date Description September 22, 2017 • Initial release 1.01 December 19, 2019 • Minor changes Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link U.S. and other countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc. Chrome™ browser, Google - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 3
37 Link-local Only 38 Management 39 Admin 39 System 40 Upgrade 41 Statistics 42 Connecting Wireless Clients to the Extended Network.43 WPS Button 43 Windows® 8 44 WPA/WPA2 44 Windows® 7 46 WPA/WPA2 46 Windows Vista 49 WPA/WPA2 50 Troubleshooting 52 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual ii - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Wireless Basics 54 Tips...55 Technical Specifications 56 GPL Code Statement 57 Safety Statements 58 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual iii - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 5
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 1 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 6
-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 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 2 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 7
uplink router, configure the extended wireless network, and manage the administrative settings. The setup wizard will even guide you through the setup process, getting your extended wireless rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 3 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 8
wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable. Extend Your Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Internet Router DAP-1610 Extender Wireless Devices Create a Wireless Network using Ethernet Computer Computer Internet Router DAP-1610 Access Point Wireless Devices D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 9
compatible device. 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. For more information refer to "Optimize Extender Location" on page 14. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 5 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 10
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom 1 1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 6 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 11
Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Description The DAP-1610 is receiving power and connected to a host network. WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device. The DAP-1610 is booting or an error has occurred. The DAP-1610 is not connected to a host network. Device is not receiving power - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 12
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 8 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 13
position extenders, access points, wireless routers, and 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - 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 10 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 15
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug the DAP-1610 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual Outlet Outlet Ethernet Ethernet 11 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 16
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. • Manual Configuration - Advanced users who wish to manually setup extender or adjust - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 17
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) D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 13 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 18
the connection quality, the 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 Ok Poor D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 14 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 19
2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1610 can be set is installed, you may now configure 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 the process is the same. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 15 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 20
Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 16 - D-Link AC1200 | 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 17 - D-Link AC1200 | 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 18 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 23
, 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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 19 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 24
Section 3 - Configuration Web-based Setup To access the setup utility for the DAP-1610 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender on your PC, first connect to the DAP-1610 wirelessly using the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password no connection between the DAP-1610 and the uplink router. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 20 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 25
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 configure your new DAP-1610 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet. The steps - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 26
, select 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. Once the 120 second timer has elapsed, proceed to the next page. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 22 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 27
to use WPS ,or are having difficulty using the 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 23 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 28
To set up your network manually, select Extend an Existing Network from the setup wizard menu. Click Next to continue. The DAP-1610 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 29
3 - Configuration If the wireless network you wish to extend was detected by the scan, enter the password now. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. dlinkrouter If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name, type - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 30
password for both networks and create new passwords. 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 Configure Administrator Password, refer to page 29 for more information, or click Back - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 31
to Your Wired Network This portion of the setup wizard will guide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network. Click Add wireless to your wired network to proceed. Connect an Ethernet cable Ethernet cable yet, but will do so later, click skip. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 27 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 32
is successfully established you will be prompted to configure your wireless network settings. The current network names and passwords will be 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 Configure - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 33
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 29 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 34
to the web configuration utility. *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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 30 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 35
, click on the Uplink Router icon to start the setup wizard. Uplink Router: This icon shows the status of the Internet connection to the uplink router. It is grey if another uplink router.. Connected Click on the Wi-Fi Clients icon to see client details. Clients: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 31 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 36
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 DIR-860L-5GHz DIR-850L DIR-850L-5GHz Select D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual "DIR-860L-5GHz" 32 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 37
using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1610 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. Security: Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network. Choose None or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Password: Enter - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 38
using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1610 will rebroadcast the uplink router's Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. Security: Select the type of wireless security you wish to use for the extended network. Choose None or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Password: Enter - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 39
name of the device by editing the Link: text in the text box. If used by the DAP-1610's extended network. IPv4 Device Management Interface My to the extended network AP. This address should be outside of the uplink router's DHCP IP address of Address: the uplink router. Primary DNS Enter the address - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 40
an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain IPv6 You can select 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 41
manually assign an IP address to the Connection is: DAP-1610. 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 Server: but will provide backup if the primary server fails. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 37 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 42
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 38 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 43
of security by Authentication: requiring you to enter a code that is displayed on-screen.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 AC1200 | User Manual - Page 44
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 40 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 45
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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 46
details about your wireless and network connections. statistics for the connection between the DAP-1610 and the uplink router. The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red Byte(s) • Total Kbit(s) • Kbits/sec Extended Wi-Fi Click on the Extended Wi-Fi tab to display the statistics for the - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 47
clients to your extended network. Many 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-1610. Please refer to the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 48
Client Windows® 8 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or extender 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 49
router, you can also press the 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 45 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 50
WPA/WPA2 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or extender 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 51
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. D-Link DAP-1610 User - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 52
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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 48 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 53
wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 54
(WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or extender 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 55
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. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 51 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 56
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1610. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender to the same wireless network which is Link DAP-1610 User Manual 52 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 57
Troubleshooting of your extender (http://dlinkap uplink router, you extender extender, locate the reset button (hole) on the underside panel of the unit. With the extender extender will go through its reboot process (indicated by the LED turning red). Wait about 30 seconds to access the extender - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 58
cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 54 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 59
same frequency. Security 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 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 60
• 802.11ac/n/g/a Wireless LAN • 10/ setup app for iOS and Android devices • IDA • PSB • CB Device Management • Web UI Dimensions • 50 x 97 x 48 mm Diagnostic LEDs • Status/WPS 1 Frequency range varies depending on local regulations Weight • 139 grams (4.9 ounces) D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 61
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 : GPLSOURCE REQUEST D-Link Systems, Inc. 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 57 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 62
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA Industry Canada statement: D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 58 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 63
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 59 - D-Link AC1200 | User Manual - Page 64
Appendix D - Safety Statements NCC 警語： MPE 標準值 (MPE) 1mW/cm2 0.085mW/cm2 在 5.25-5.35 D-Link DAP-1610 User Manual 60
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DAP-1610
User Manual
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Version 1.01 | 2019/12/19