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D-Link DAP-1860 User Manual

Section 4 - Connecting a Wireless Client

WPA/WPA2

Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to

and click

Connect

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

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.

Summary of Contents for DAP-1860

Page 1: ...DAP 1860 User Manual AC2600 Wi Fi Range Extender Version 1 00 2016 03 16...

Page 2: ...ther 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 Micro...

Page 3: ...onnecting Your Device via WPS 23 WPS Successful 24 WPS Unsuccessful 24 Extend an Existing Network 25 Add Wireless to Your Wired Network 28 Configure Administrator Password 30 Save Your Configuration 3...

Page 4: ...Vista 58 WPA WPA2 59 Troubleshooting 61 Wireless Basics 63 Tips 64 Networking Basics 65 Check your IP address 65 Statically Assign an IP address 66 Wireless Security 67 What is WPA 67 Technical Specif...

Page 5: ...ual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents Wi Fi Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller DAP 1860 AC2600 Wi Fi Range Extender Wi Fi Configuration Car...

Page 6: ...ents devices Web based Configuration 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...

Page 7: ...avoid crowded 2 4 GHz band traffic giving you faster speeds while still maintaining backwards compatibility with older 802 11n g b devices The DAP 1860 s superior design allows you to enjoy full moti...

Page 8: ...etup 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 infrastructu...

Page 9: ...llowing 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 an...

Page 10: ...WPS Button Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device Refer to Using the WPS Button on page 46 for more information 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal...

Page 11: ...iving power and connected to a host network Blinking WPS mode is active and ready to add a wireless device Red Solid The DAP 1860 is booting or an error has occurred Amber Blinking The DAP 1860 is not...

Page 12: ...t Button Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP 1860 for 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings 2 Power Switch Use the power switch to power the...

Page 13: ...for your DAP 1860 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 18...

Page 14: ...et thick 0 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight th...

Page 15: ...nna Setup The DAP 1860 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...

Page 16: ...ction 2 Installation Ensure the power switch on the bottom of the DAP 1860 is in the ON position plug the DAP 1860 into a wall outlet and wait until the Status WPS LED is blinking amber Outlet Etherne...

Page 17: ...oid device or iPhone iPad or iPod touch to configure your extender Refer to QRS Mobile App Setup on page 16 for setup instructions D Link Setup Wizard This wizard will launch when you log into the Ext...

Page 18: ...dedWi Fi network with your PCs and mobile devices You may use theWPS method to connect devices to the extended network created by the DAP 1860 using the following network names SSID The password will...

Page 19: ...tion process has finished the DAP 1860 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...

Page 20: ...ame SSID and password of your device on the includedWi Fi Configuration Card Step 3 Once you are connected to the extender launch the QRS Mobile app from the Home screen of your device Note Thefollowi...

Page 21: ...17 D Link DAP 1860 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Click Start to continue Click Next to continue...

Page 22: ...on Enter the password for the existingWi Fi network Click Next to continue QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP 1860 then scan for available Wi Fi networks Select the network you wish to extend Tap R...

Page 23: ...Manual Section 3 Configuration Create an admin password for the DAP 1860 s web based configuration utility Click Next to continue Enter a network name SSID and password for the extended Wi Fi network...

Page 24: ...connect to the extended network you can now change your mobile device and laptopWi Fi settings to the wireless network name and password you just created You can also share yourWi Fi information by cl...

Page 25: ...pported 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 1860 connects to the host network it will be assigned a...

Page 26: ...e 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 1860 AC2600...

Page 27: ...e has a 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 feat...

Page 28: ...uired for wireless clients wishing to join your network Click Next to proceed to Configure Administrator Password and refer to page 30 for more information or click Back to return to the previous step...

Page 29: ...f the following 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...

Page 30: ...e on to configure your extension network settings or click Back to return to the previous step If you chose Manual enter theWireless Network Name type of Security and Password of the existingWi Fi net...

Page 31: ...single wireless network If you wish to individually configure 2 4 and 5 GHz networks complete the SetupWizard first then refer to Extender Settings on page 36 Please be sure to note any changes you m...

Page 32: ...h adding a wireless network to an existing wired network Click Add wireless to your wired network to proceed Connect an Ethernet cable to your DAP 1860 if you have not already done so After making the...

Page 33: ...single wireless network If you wish to individually configure 2 4 and 5 GHz networks complete the SetupWizard first then refer to Extender Settings on page 36 Please be sure to note any changes you ma...

Page 34: ...nistrator 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 configura...

Page 35: ...tion for future reference Click Finish to close the wizard 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 D...

Page 36: ...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 1860 is not...

Page 37: ...D Link DAP 1860 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 Route...

Page 38: ...endedWi 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 39: ...onfiguration 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 exte...

Page 40: ...igure the 2 4 and 5 GHz networks Smart Connect Enable or disable the extended Wi Fi network by toggling this slider This is the name of the DAP 1860 s extended network If using Wi Fi the DAP 1860willr...

Page 41: ...Enable or disable HT20 40 coexistence by toggling the slider Status Wi Fi Name SSID Password Wi Fi Channel Channel Width HT20 40 Coexistence Enable or disable this network by toggling this slider This...

Page 42: ...ngs section of the Network Settings page allows you to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 settings that will be used by the DAP 1860 s extended network My LAN Connection is IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Ad...

Page 43: ...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 manu...

Page 44: ...to the DAP 1860 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 prefi...

Page 45: ...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 1860 Link local...

Page 46: ...n 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 secur...

Page 47: ...settings to factory default settings This will erase all currently stored settings Click Reboot to reboot the DAP 1860 Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Restore to...

Page 48: ...t 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...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...utility withWPS that you can press to connect to the DAP 1860 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 s...

Page 51: ...ssword 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 t...

Page 52: ...pted 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 conn...

Page 53: ...less 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...

Page 54: ...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 func...

Page 55: ...our 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...

Page 56: ...uld 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...

Page 57: ...ame 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 ar...

Page 58: ...Wireless Network WPS TheWPS feature of the DAP 1860 can be configured usingWindows 7 Carry out the following steps to useWindows 7 to configure theWPS feature 1 Click the Start button and select Compu...

Page 59: ...1860 User Manual Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DAP 1860 4 Input theWPS PIN number on the router label in the Setup Wireless Setup menu in the Router sWeb UI and click...

Page 60: ...56 D Link DAP 1860 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 61: ...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 pro...

Page 62: ...wsVista 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 Ava...

Page 63: ...ista 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 WPA...

Page 64: ...ame 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 ar...

Page 65: ...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 10 or later Firefox 20...

Page 66: ...ink 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...

Page 67: ...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 an...

Page 68: ...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 cordle...

Page 69: ...r IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter Th...

Page 70: ...ick 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 an...

Page 71: ...02 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing inWEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wirel...

Page 72: ...al Antennas Security Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64 128 bit Advanced Features QRS Mobile setup app for iOS and Android devices Device Managem...

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Page 88: ...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 Non modifications Statement...

Page 89: ...z 5 250 GHz 5 350 GHz 5 470 GHz 5 725 GHz and 5 725 GHz 5 850 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device This device will not operate on channels which overla...

Page 90: ...Name AntennaType Connector Antenna Gain dBi 2 4G 5G 1 Whayu C529 510583 A External antenna non detachable Ipex 2 3 2 Whayu C529 510584 A External antenna non detachable Ipex 2 3 3 Whayu C529 510586 A...

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Page 92: ...Appendix D Regulatory Information 88 D Link DAP 1860 User Manual UNII 5 25 5 35 MPE MPE 1 mW cm2 mW cm2 mW cm2 CCAFXXLPXXXXTX NCC...

Page 93: ...d EFTA countries except in France where restrictive use applies This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW E...

Page 94: ...loupe Martinique St Pierre et Miquelon Mayotte 2454 2483 5 MHz 100 mW indoor 10 mW outdoor Reunion et Guyane 2400 2483 5 MHz 100 mW Rest of EU community 2420 2483 5 MHz 100 mW R TTE 1999 5 EC WLAN 2 4...

Page 95: ...5 875 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 149 153 157 161 165 169 Austria 5 15 5 35 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 France 5 15 5 35 5 47 5 725 GHz Channels 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 1...

Page 96: ...senciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Greek D Link DAP 1860 1999 5 Fran ais French Par la pr sente D Link d clare que l appareil DAP 1860 est co...

Page 97: ...Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian D Link izjavlja da je ta DAP 1860 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak D Link t mto vyhlasuje...

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Page 100: ...rgia e a ridurre le emissioni di anidride carbonica Per ulteriori informazioni sui prodotti e sugli imballaggi D Link a ridotto impatto ambientale visitate il sito all indirizzo www dlinkgreen com NED...

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Page 103: ...educere CO2 udledningerne Du kan finde flere oplysninger om vores milj m ssigt ansvarlige produkter og emballage p www dlinkgreen com SUOMI FI T m symboli tuotteen pakkauksessa tarkoittaa ett paikalli...

Page 104: ...F r mer information om v ra milj ansvariga produkter och f rpackningar www dlinkgreen com PORTUGU S PT Este s mbolo no produto ou embalagem significa que de acordo com as leis e regulamenta es locais...

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