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DAP-1325

User Manual

N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender

Version 1.00 |

May 7, 2018

Summary of Contents for DAP-1325-US

Page 1: ...DAP 1325 User Manual N300 Wi Fi Range Extender Version 1 00 May 7 2018 ...

Page 2: ... iPod touch and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc Chrome browser Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc Internet Explorer Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Copyright 2018 by D Link Corporation All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced...

Page 3: ...Wizard 18 Connecting Your Device via WPS 19 WPS Successful 20 WPS Unsuccessful 20 Extend an Existing Network 21 Add Wireless to Your Wired Network 24 Configure Administrator Password 26 Save Your Configuration 27 Configuration 28 Home 28 Uplink Router 29 DAP 1325 30 Connected Clients 31 Settings 32 Extender Settings 32 Network Settings 34 Autoconfiguration SLAAC DHCPv6 35 Static IPv6 36 Link local...

Page 4: ...s WPS 50 Windows Vista 54 WPA WPA2 55 Troubleshooting 57 Wireless Basics 59 Tips 60 Networking Basics 61 Check your IP address 61 Statically Assign an IP address 62 Wireless Security 63 What is WPA 63 Technical Specifications 64 Safety Statements 65 ...

Page 5: ...anual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents Wi Fi Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller DAP 1325 N300 Wi Fi Range Extender Wi Fi Configuration Card Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 6: ...onfiguration Utility Requirements 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 Edge 13 or later Firefox 20 0 or later Safari 5 1 or later Google Chrome 25 0 or later System Requirements ...

Page 7: ...cameras baby monitors sensors and alarms in the places where you want rather just where your old signal reached The DAP 1325 N300Wi Fi Range Extender features D Link s Smart Signal LED technology which makes finding the optimal location for your extender a cinch With other range extenders it is difficult or impossible to gauge how strong or weak the connection between an extender and an uplink net...

Page 8: ... 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 now only the latest 802 11n standard but is also backwards comp...

Page 9: ...allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office The extended network can simply use the same network credentials as the existing network or you can specify a different network name and password giving you the flexibility to control network access You may also use the DAP 1325 as a wireless access point by connecting an Ethernet cable ExtendYourWirelessNetworkusingWi Fi CreateaWir...

Page 10: ... LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP 1325 Refer to Status WPS LED Indicator on page 8 for more information 3 WPS Button Press to establish a connection with anotherWPS compatible device Refer to Using theWPS Button on page 42 for more information 4 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED the better the wireless signal to the host network For more i...

Page 11: ...7 D Link DAP 1325 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom 1 1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to an existing wired network ...

Page 12: ...eiving power and connected to a host network Blinking WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device Red Solid The DAP 1325 is booting or an error has occurred Amber Blinking The DAP 1325 is not connected to a host network None Off Device is not receiving power Check the power outlet Status WPS LED Indicator Status WPS LED Indicator ...

Page 13: ... for your DAP 1325 This information is printed on the label 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 includedWi Fi configuration card Hardware Overview Back ...

Page 14: ...es A wall that is 0 5 meters 1 5 feet thick at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter 3 feet thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 14 meters 42 feet 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 difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on ra...

Page 15: ...enna Setup The DAP 1325 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 ...

Page 16: ...12 D Link DAP 1325 User Manual Section 2 Installation Plug the DAP 1325 into a wall outlet and wait until the Status WPS LED is blinking amber Outlet Ethernet Outlet Ethernet Hardware Setup ...

Page 17: ...Android device or iPhone iPad or iPod touch to configure your extender Refer to QRS Mobile App on page 16 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 18 for setup instructions Manual Configuration Advanced users who wish to manually set up the extender or adjust its se...

Page 18: ...successfully to the source wireless router or access point Step 2 Connecting Devices to the DAP 1325 The DAP 1325 is now ready to share the extendedWi Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices You may use theWPS method to connect devices to the extension networks created by the DAP 1325 using the following network names SSID The password s will be the same as the wireless network you are extendi...

Page 19: ...ction process has finished 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 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...

Page 20: ... the free QRS Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Step 2 Once your app is installed you may now configure your router Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device Scan for the Wi Fi name SSID as listed on the supplied info card Select and then enter your Wi Fi password Step 3 Once you connect to the router launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen o...

Page 21: ...ion is not supported for Android Devices Please use the QRS Mobile Application to configure your device 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 dlinkapxx...

Page 22: ...ure 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 1325 N300Wi Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet The steps are Step 1 ConnectingYour Device Step 2 ConfiguringYour Settings Step 3 Setting a Password forYour Device Cli...

Page 23: ... physical or virtualWPS button press or enable it within the 120 seconds allotted by the countdown timer If you do not wish to useWPS or your existing networking device does not have a WPS feature select one of the alternative configuration options Wi Fi Extend an existing network see page 21 for more information or Ethernet Add wireless to your wired network see page 24 for further setup informat...

Page 24: ...information or Ethernet Add wireless to your wired network see page 24 for further setup information If aWPS connection is successfully established you will be prompted to configure your extension network settings The current network names and passwords will be displayed You may now rename the extension network Please be sure to note any changes you make as these credentials will be required for w...

Page 25: ...ng 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 ...

Page 26: ...Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings or click Back to return to the previous step If you chose Manual enter theWireless Network Name and Password of the existingWi 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 ...

Page 27: ...ll be displayed You may now rename the extension network 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 28 for more information or click Back to return to the previous step Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only ...

Page 28: ...ide you through adding a wireless network to an existing wired network Click Ethernet to proceed Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP 1325 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 ...

Page 29: ...word will be displayed You may now rename the extension network 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 28 for more information or click Back to return to the previous step Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only...

Page 30: ...inistrator 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 SaveYour Configuration ...

Page 31: ...gs It is recommended that you record this information for future reference Click Finish to close the wizard Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot Devices may be connected to the new wireless extended network once the extender successfully reboots SecurePassword4WiFi SecurePassword Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only ...

Page 32: ... or there is a connection error To fix this click on the Uplink Router icon to start the setup wizard This icon shows the status of the connection to the uplink router It is grey if the DAP 1325 is not connected to an uplink router Once connected click on it to see its connection details Click on this icon to see details of the uplink network the DAP 1325 is connected to or connect to another upli...

Page 33: ...9 D Link DAP 1325 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon you will see the connection type network status connection up time network name SSID and password Uplink Router ...

Page 34: ...tendedWi Fi Network settings are displayed at the bottom of the page Your Extender s MAC IPv4 subnet mask default gateway and DNS Server addresses are displayed To change the Network settings refer to page 34 Your Extender s extendedWi Fi network name and password are also displayed To change the extendedWi Fi network settings refer to page 32 DAP 1325 ...

Page 35: ...Configuration Connected Clients Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the extender and its wireless settings On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the extender along with their IP and MAC addresses ...

Page 36: ...twork either Ethernet or Wi Fi you want the DAP 1325 to connect to This is the name of the uplink network the DAP 1325 s connects to You may also manually set the SSID of the uplink network or press the Scan button to perform a scan of available networks Enter the password to connect the DAP 1325 to the uplink network Existing Network Wi Fi Name SSID Password Enable or disable this network by togg...

Page 37: ...ually set the SSID of the extended network Enter the password or network key that you wish to use for the extended network Select Auto or any channel from 1 to 11 for use with this network Select Auto 20 40 or 20 MHz for the bandwidth you wish this network to use EnableordisableHT20 40coexistencebytogglingtheslider Status Wi Fi Name SSID Password Wi Fi Channel Channel Width HT20 40 Coexistence 2 4...

Page 38: ...ings section of the Network Settings page allows you to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 settings that will be used by the DAP 1325 s extended network My LAN Connection is IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Here you can select whether you want the IP to have a Dynamic IP or Static IP address If you select Dynamic IP the options below will not be available En...

Page 39: ...s from the uplink router You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information automatically or you can select to configure DNS servers manually by clicking on the radio dial next to the option For manual settings enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address For manual settings enter the secondary IPv6 DNS server address This is optional but will provide backup if the primary server fails IPv6 Device ...

Page 40: ... to the DAP 1325 Enter the IPv6 address that you want to assign to the extended network This address should be outside of the uplink router s DHCP address pool Enter the length of the IPv6 subnet prefix Enter the default gateway Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address EnterthesecondaryIPv6DNSserveraddress Thisisoptional but will provide backup if the primary server fails Static IPv6 IPv6 Device ...

Page 41: ...n 3 Configuration My IPv6 Connection is LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Select Link local only to only set an IPv6 address for the local network This will show link local address of the DAP 1325 Link local Only IPv6 Device Management Interface ...

Page 42: ...in Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Enter the Admin password Click on the slider to enable graphical authentication or CAPTCHA This provides an extra layer of security by requiringyoutoenteracodethatisdisplayedon screen This can help prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your wireless network using automated methods Admin Password Enable Graphical A...

Page 43: ... settings to factory default settings This will erase all currently stored settings Click Reboot to reboot the DAP 1325 Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore to Factory Default Settings Reboot the Device System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration reset or reboot the DAP 1325 To access this page click the Management drop down men...

Page 44: ...ct Upgrade Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Firmware Information Upgrade Manually ClickSelectFiletolocatethefirmwarefileonyourcomputer and perform a manual firmware upgrade Upgrade Firmware Thissectiondisplaysthecurrentlyinstalledfirmwareversion as well as the date on which the current firmware version was released Click Check For New Firmware to find out if th...

Page 45: ... at the top of the page and select Statistics Click Clear to reset the statistics Statistics The Blue line indicates the upload speeds and the red line indicates the download speeds The table displays the following in real time Total Packets Total Byte s Total Kbit s Kbits sec Statistics Tabs Click on the each tab to see traffic information about each of the DAP 1325 s interfaces ...

Page 46: ... utility withWPS that you can press to connect to the DAP 1325 Please refer to the user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enableWPS then follow the steps below Step 1 Press theWPS button on the DAP 1325 for about 1 second The LED on the device will start to blink You can also use theWPS option in the setup wizard section of the web interface Step...

Page 47: ...assword security key of the device you are connecting to To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display and click on it Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on its SSID Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows 10 ...

Page 48: ...mpted to enter theWi Fi password network security key for the wireless network Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network You can also useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the wireless network Press theWPS button on your device and you will be automatically connected It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please veri...

Page 49: ...eless 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 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 net...

Page 50: ...k Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press theWPS button on your router at this point to enable theWPS 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 ...

Page 51: ...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 lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon WPA WPA2 ...

Page 52: ...ould 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 theWireless Basics section in this manual for more information 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 53: ...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 ...

Page 54: ... Wireless Network WPS TheWPS feature of the DAP 1325 can be configured usingWindows 7 Carry out the following steps to useWindows 7 to configure theWPS feature 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu 2 Click Network on the left side ...

Page 55: ...P 1325 User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DAP 1325 4 Input theWPS PIN number on the router label in the Setup Wireless Setup menu in the Router sWeb UI and click Next DAP 1325 ...

Page 56: ...52 D Link DAP 1325 User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue ...

Page 57: ...r is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you thatWPS on the router has been set up successfully Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to completeWPS setup ...

Page 58: ...ndowsVista utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Are Available bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click ...

Page 59: ...wsVista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 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 ...

Page 60: ...e 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 ...

Page 61: ...ur computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 11 or later Firefox 52 0 or later Safari 6 or later Google Chrome 28 0 or later Make sure that you are connected to the same wireless network which is listed on the back of the DAP 1325 If you have an active wired LAN Ethe...

Page 62: ...link router you can try accessing the web interface using the default IP address http 192 168 0 50 If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the extender from the power outlet for at least 10 seconds and plug it back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password...

Page 63: ...s LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilizeWLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications th...

Page 64: ...gnal can be dispersed more easily If you have a large home or usage area you may need several extenders in order to achieve optimal coverage Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the extender This can significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency S...

Page 65: ... IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 10 8 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some ...

Page 66: ...lick on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is...

Page 67: ...802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only...

Page 68: ...ed Features QRS Mobile setup app for iOS and Android devices Diagnostic LEDs Status WPS 3 Segment Wi Fi Signal Strength Indicator Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature Storage 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Operating Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Power Input AC 110 240 V Maximum Power Consumption 5 5 Watts Certifications FCC IC CE RCM IDA...

Page 69: ...ct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the par...

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