How to Configure D-Link DAP 1325? D-link DAP 1325 extender setup and configuration via WPS: To configure the D-link extender, you need to set up the extender to connect to the uplink or source network. Most convenient way is through a one-touch setup using a WPS button.
For D-link WPS configuration, your uplink router or access point must feature and support a WPS button. ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Ensure that the status or WPS LED on the D-link DAP 1325 extender blinks amber light. Push the WPS button on the uplink router or the access point on the uplink network. Simultaneously, within the next few seconds, push the WPS button on the D-link DAP 1325 extender. As the network connection starts to establish, the WPS LED flashes green light. Allow the D-link DAP 1325 extender to finish connecting to the uplink network. The status LED turns solid green when the connection is successfully completed. D-link DAP 1325 extender is configured and could be used as a wireless repeater.
Note: The smart signal WPS LED gives an indication of connection status. A single amber LED bar indicates poor connection after configuration. The more lit LED signal bars indicate good connection. Thereby, to improve the quality of the network connection, position your D-link DAP 1325 extender to an optimized location.
D-link DAP 1325 extender configuration via D-link setup wizard – Web based setup: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Plug the D-link DAP 1325 extender to power source. Turn it on and allow the status LED blink amber light after getting power. Connect the computer to the D-link DAP 1325 extender wirelessly using the default wifi settings. Search for D-link DAP 1325 extender’s SSID as mentioned in wifi configuration card. Select the wireless network name (SSID) of the extender from the displayed wifi SSID list. Connect to the extender’s SSID using the wireless network password mentioned on the configuration card. Your computer is connected to the D-link DAP 1325 extender. Launch a web browser on your computer that is connected above. Enter the D-link extender login address http://dlinkap.local in the URL field. Either use of default IP address login http://192.168.0.50 for D-link DAP 1325 extender login. D-link DAP 1325 extender login page is directed on your computer screen. Enter the D-link extender login information in the given fields. Use Admin as default username by default and password should be left blank by default as well. Click the Login option for D-link DAP 1325 extender login. The configuration interface would appear directly allowing you to configure various settings for D-link DAP 1325 extender. On first time d-link extender login via dlinkap.local, the setup wizard auto-launches. For setting up the D-link DAP 1325 extender using the setup wizard in future, choose the Uplink router icon. The D-link extender setup and configuration process is guided through the setup wizard through stepwise instructions on the PC screen. Setup wizard connects your device, configures the settings as well as assigns a password for dlink login. As the setup and configuration finishes, a summary page displays wifi settings for both the uplink routers wifi and the extended D-link DAP 1325 Wi-Fi network. A successful connection is indicated by the smart signal status LED on D-link DAP 1325 extender showing solid green light.
D-link DAP 1325 extender configuration and setup over the QRS Mobile app QRS Mobile app allows quick and effortless installation as well as configuration of D-link DAP 1325 extender from your mobile phone. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Search for QR mobile app on Google Play store for android phone or App store supporting iPhone devices. Download and then install the QRS mobile app on your device for D-link DAP 1325 extender configuration. Connect your smartphone to the uplink router using the wireless settings. Open the wireless utility on your phone. Search for D-link DAP 1325 extender‘s SSID as mentioned in wifi configuration card or on its label. Select the wireless network name (SSID) from the displayed wifi SSID list. Connect to the extender’s SSID using the wireless network password. Your device is connected to the D-link DAP 1325 extender. Launch the QRS Mobile App on your smartphone device’s home screen. Follow the onscreen instructions displayed to configure your D-link DAP 1325 extender. The D-link DAP 1325 extender setup is complete when it re-broadcasts the Wi-Fi signals from the source/uplink router as an extended Wi-Fi network.
FAQs How to connect my D-link wifi extender to a new router? o o o
Firstly, position the D-link extender within the wireless network range of the router. Secondly, Access the setup wizard over dlinkap.local to setup wifi network either manually or over WPS. Lastly, connect the uplink network with the extender to allow extender to rebroadcast wifi connection.
How to connect my D-link wifi extender to my modem? The extender could be connected using the Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Press and hold the WPS button on the D-link extender as well as modem simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Can I connect my D-link wifi extender to my uplink network without WPS? If your uplink or source router doesn’t support Wifi Protected Setup button, you can opt to configure the router through dlinkrouter.local setup wizard after accessing dlinkap.local login or use the QRS mobile app on smartphone.
Why is my D-link wifi extender not connecting to the Internet? This could be possible due to one of the reasons below: o o o o
Your extender might have not been set up and configured correctly. The software or hardware of the D-link extender might be faulty. The hardware connections established might be loose or damaged. The firmware of the extender might be outdated and needs to update.
What if my D-link extender is unable to detect SSID? o o o
Power cycle your D-link extender once and then try to connect it to the wireless network. Place your extender away from devices creating signal interferences. Check if the d-link extender is well connected to the uplink router.