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Version 1.1(NA) | March 5, 2015 290726001520A15
Open the wireless utility on your wireless device or computer.
Select the Wi-Fi Network Name (from the Wi-Fi Conguration
Card) and enter the Password.
Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Chrome) and enter http://dlinkap.local./. You may also enter the
IP address* of the DAP-1520. Windows XP users can enter
http://dlinkap.
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Why can’t I connect to my wireless router or my wireless connection
drops?
1. Verify that the DAP-1520 is within range of your wireless router. Try
plugging it into a location closer to the router and verify the LED is
solid green.
2. Note that when repeating a wireless signal from a router or access
point, devices connected to the extender will not get the same
speed/throughput as when connected directly to the router.
How do I change the wireless settings on the DAP-1520?
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome)
and go to http://dlinkap.local./ (or http://dlinkap on Windows XP).
2. At the login screen, click or press the Log In button (no password by
default).
3. Go to Settings > Extended Wi-Fi Settings.
4. Enter Wi-Fi Name(s) and Password(s).
Troubleshooting
Documentation available at http://support.dlink.ca.
5. Click or press Save.
Note:
If you have changed the Wi-Fi network name and/or password,
the device you are currently using to connect to the DAP-1520 will drop.
You will need to open your wireless utility and connect to the DAP-1520
using the new network name and password.
What if I forgot my DAP-1520 password?
1. If you forgot your password or want to reset the DAP-1520 back to
the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button using a
paper clip and release after 10 seconds.
Warning: This process will erase all your settings.
2. You may repeat the WPS process on the other side of this QIG or log
in and run the Setup Wizard. Follow the steps under Connect to Your
Router Using WPS.
Congure the DAP-1520 Using a Web Browser
You may log into the web-based conguration utility on the DAP-1520
to perform the following tasks:
• Run the Setup Wizard
• Upgrade rmware
• Change wireless and network settings
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 2.4Ghz:
dlink-xxxx
Wi-Fi Name(SSID) 5GHz:
dlink-xxxx-media
Password:gccnu80856
To congure your extender, go to:
http://dlinkap.local.
Or http://192.168.0.50
Username: “Admin”
Password:” “ (leave the eld blank)
Once you connect, the login page will appear. Enter your password
and click Log In. By default the password is blank.
Note: If this is the rst time logging in to the DAP-1520, you will be
directed to the Setup Wizard automatically.
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The home page will display your current status. A green check
mark represents a successful connection to your wireless router
or Access Point (AP).
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If it is a red X, you may connect to your wireless router or AP by
clicking on the Uplink Router icon.
For more information, visit http://www.dlink.com/DAP-1520
(US) or go to http://support.dlink.ca (Canada) to download
the user manual.
* The default IP address is 192.168.0.50. Once the DAP-1520 connects to your
router, it will get assigned a new IP address based on your router/network’s
DHCP settings. You will need to log in to your router and view the DHCP table
to see what IP address was assigned to the DAP-1520. The MAC address is
printed on the label on the DAP-1520.
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Plug the DAP-1520 into an available outlet near your router. You
may move it to a more suitable location after conguration.