D-Link extenders are among the most advanced networking devices enabling users to set them up easily. Using WPS method, a mobile app, and a web-based method to set up the device, D-Link extender have emerged as the best choice for users.
Before You Begin With The Setup Process, Here Are Some Things You Will Need:
- The SSID and the password of your main router
- A computer system or a smartphone
Here are some things you will need prepared before you begin with the setup process:
Plug in your range extender in the power outlet within a distance of at least 50% of router signal coverage. You will know the extender is ready to be set up, when the indicator light on the top left starts to blink amber.
Setting Up Your D-Link Extender using http://dlinkap.local
- Open your computer system and go to the Wi-Fi settings of your computer to connect to the D-Link extender network.
- Open the web browser of your choice.
- Now type in the default web address in the address bar to access the dlinkap.local 1330 setup wizard.
- The default Wi-Fi credentials of the range extender on the Wi-Fi configuration card which you receive with the package and also on the label on the rear or bottom of the range extender device.
- Now you type in the details, you will be directed to the dlinkap.local setup page. Click on the Next button to start.
- You will be prompted to select the method that you want to connect to the router. From WPS and the Manual Setup method, select the one you are the most comfortable with.
- If you select the Manual Setup method, choose your router Wi-Fi network from the list and click on the Select button.
- On the next screen that appears, enter the Wi-Fi Password and click on the Next button.
- Once the range extender comes in sync with the main router, you’ll receive a notification on the screen.
- The next step involves specifying SSIDs and passwords for the dual-bands. Once you have done the same, click on the Next button.
- This will show you the summary and details of the range extender device on your screen. Click on the “Save” button to finish the setup process.
- Next, you will also need to specify the admin login credentials so not everyone can access the http://dlinkap.local wizard and modify your settings.
- To do this, click on the Management button once you login to the dlinkap.local setup wizard.
- From the drop-down menu that appears, click on the Admin, and fill in the admin password which you would prefer using.
- Once done, click on the Save button and your range extender will reboot itself to take the changes into effect.
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