D-Link Extender Setup

D-Link Extender Setup How Do I Setup My D-Link WiFi Extender?

D-link extender setup could be done by three ways: ● Using D-link setup wizard configuration (via dlinkap.local or dlinkrouter.local) ● Using Web protected Setup (WPS) ● Using QRS app

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Connect the D-link extender to power through a power adapter.

Position the D-link extender in close wifi range of the source router.

Turn the power switch to ON of the D-link extender.

Wait for the status LED to blink amber light as it receives power.

Connect the computer to the D-link extender’s wireless settings.

Open the wifi connection manager on your computer.

Highlight and choose the wireless network name (SSID) of the D-link extender’s wifi network from the displayed list. ● To connect to the above SSID, enter the wireless network password.

● The wireless network settings of D-link extender – SSID and password are located in the Wi-Fi Configuration Card that comes with D-link extender or on the label. ● Launch a web browser on your computer connected to the wifi network of the D-link wifi extender’s network. ● Visit the D-link extender login default web address http://dlinkap.local or dlinkrouter.local in from the address bar. ● If above addresses give a login error, use default IP login http://192.168.0.50 for dlink extender login. ● D-link extender login page is directed on screen showing login prompts. ● Enter the D-link extender login default username as Admin in the field box. ● Next, enter the d-link extender default password, for which you must leave field blank. ● Click the Login link to allow D-link extender login. ● Choose the Setup Wizard option that appears following login for d-link extender setup. ● Choose the wireless network name SSID of your source router to extend its network. ● Also, Enter the wireless password to connect to the router’s SSID. ● The D-link wireless extender automatically re-broadcasts the Wi-Fi signals from the source router as an extended network. ● A separate SSIDs and password would be assigned for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks of dual band source router. ● Change the wireless settings to create a new SSID and password for extended wireless network for security. ● The D-link extender setup is completed. ● A summary page of d-link extender setup configured settings gets displayed for both the source router’s wifi and the extended Wi-Fi. ● D-link extender’s smart signal status LED would show solid green light after optimal positioning and d-link extender setup.

D-link extender setup with Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) For d-link extender setup using WPS button, all the devices should also be featuring WPS button and be compatible with Wifi protected setup. ● Push the WPS button on the source router and D-link extender simultaneously. ● On successful WPS connection, the WPS LED indicator lights solid green. ● The D-link extender setup automatically gets completed after WPS configures the settings automatically. ● The D-link extender could then be used as a wireless repeater. ● Connect your client devices to the extended D-link extender’s wifi. ● Ensure the wireless network password would be the same as the source router’s wireless network SSID.

Note: The smart signal WPS LED with more light bars indicates a successful D-link extender setup, whereas, less light bars indicate optimization of position of the d-link extender accordingly, that is neither too far or too close to the router.

D-link extender setup over the QRS app QRS is the Quick Router Setup mobile app specifically for dlink devices setup and installation. ● Download and install the QRS mobile app from play store on your mobile. ● Either use the Google play store for android phone or use the App store for iPhone devices to search and download the app. ● Connect your mobile phone to your D-link wireless extender’s wifi network. ● Access the wireless settings on your phone and open them. ● Choose the wireless network name SSID of your source router to extend its network. ● Also, Enter the wireless password to connect to the router’s SSID. ● The D-link wireless extender automatically re-broadcasts the Wi-Fi signals from the source router as an extended network. ● A separate SSIDs and password would be assigned for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks of dual band source router. ● Change the wireless settings to create a new SSID and password for extended wireless network for security. ● The D-link extender setup is completed. ● Connect your client devices to the extended D-link extender’s wifi. ● Ensure the wireless network password would be the same as the source router’s wireless network SSID.

FAQs How can I connect my D-link wireless extender to my router?

To connect the D-link extender to router’s wifi network, you require to setup the d-link extender using dlinkap.local for manually configuring the extender or you can use WPS or QRS app to configure and setup the Linksys extender.

Can I unplug my D-link Wi-Fi extender and relocate it?

Yes, you would have to reposition the extender to a new location after unplugging it from the power source as you would require to set up the extender at an optimal location until it is within the range of your existing source router’s Wi-Fi network.

How should I reset my D-link Wi-Fi extender?

Resetting the D-link extender requires pressing and holding the factory reset button for a few seconds until the LED lights turn red. The reset reverts the D-link extender’s personalized settings back to their default previous settings.

What is the optimal location for a D-link WiFi extender?

The ideal or optimal location for placing the Extender is advised to be half-way between the source router and the computer. Also, you must consider that the D-link extender MUST be within the wireless signal range in close proximity of the router.

How can I access my D-link extender?

D-link extender could be accessed through D-link login from a web browser launched on your networking device. Accessing the extender is possible via default domain address dlinkap.local or via the default gateway IP login http://192.168.0.50.