Issues like dlinkap.local not working can be a real headache. This web address serves as the default web interface for your D-Link range extender device. While allowing you to set up your D-Link range extender, it also allows you to set up parental controls and change the settings whenever you like.
If you were looking for information on accessing the D-Link extender setup page and troubleshooting the issues associated, this blog will walk you through the steps to do the same.
Reasons For Dlinkap.local Not Working Error
There are varied reasons why the web address “dlink.local not working” error may appear more prominently. Some of these reasons can be:
- Outdated Firmware Issues
- Forgotten Extended Wi-Fi Password Issues
- Accumulated Cache Files
- Issues with Web address access
Outdated Firmware Issues
If you find that you are facing issues due to outdated device firmware, here are some easy steps you can follow. However, before you start, make sure you have a working internet connection. Once ensured, follow the steps to update your extender firmware:
- In the web browser, type http://dlinkap.local in the address bar. This is the same URL you use for dlinkap.local extender setup via Web-Browser.
- Enter the Admin password in the respective field and click on the “Login” button.
- On the next screen that appears, click on the “Management” tab from the top right hand side and select “Upgrade” from the drop-down list.
- Under the “Firmware Information” section on the next window, click on the “Check for new firmware” button.
- Your device will check for new firmware versions and if available, you can click on the “Upgrade Firmware” button after reading the details of the same.
- You can also update the new firmware file manually. To do that, you will first need to download the new firmware file from your D-Link tech support website. Once done, on the same “Upgrade” window, click on the “Select File” button under the “Upgrade Manually” section.
- Select the “.bin” firmware file that you have downloaded. Click on the “Upload” button. Once the firmware update process is complete, the extender will restart itself. Login to the device again once the device reboots.
Forgotten Extended Wi-Fi Password Issues
Forgotten password issues can take a toll on your work. While disrupting the pace at which you work, such issues may block access to the network on new devices. If you have also forgotten the password for extender network, here are some steps you can follow:
- Open a web browser on your browser and type “dlinkap.local” in the address bar.
- Enter the admin password in the field shown. Click on the “Login” button.
- On the next screen that appears, click on the icon with your extender model name. The settings will be displayed below the network map and the password for each band will be shown below the Extended Wi-Fi section.
- Note down the same for future reference. If you want to change the said password details, you can click on the “Settings” menu after you follow the D-link extender login steps.
- Select “Extended Wi-Fi” from the drop-down menu and the editable fields for your D-Link extender will appear on-screen.
- Type in the desired password details in their respective fields and note them down for future reference.