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- Page 1 Version 1.00 | 2020/07/20 User Manual AC1900 High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1950...
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Page 2: Preface
Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Statistics .................39 Status/WPS LED Indicator ..........6 Bottom ..................7 Wi-Fi Mesh Setup .............40 Back.................... 8 Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App ........41 Setup Using an Ethernet Cable ..........42 Installation ................. 9 Windows® 10 ................43 Wireless Installation Considerations ........9 Windows®... -
Page 4: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DAP-1950 AC1900 High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender Quick Installation Card Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 5: System Requirements
• Firefox® 28 or later • Safari® 6.0 or later • Google Chrome™ 28 or later D-Link Wi-Fi App • iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app’s store page to Requirements check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 6: Introduction
Compact, Convenient Design The DAP-1950 is a compact device that is ideal for use at home or in a small office, as it does not take up much space and is ready to use by simply plugging it in. The bright Signal Indicator LED makes finding a suitable location a cinch. Its diminutive wall-plug design easily saves you the hassle of dealing with a power cord. -
Page 7: What Is A Wireless Extender
What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1950 acts as a repeater to extend the range of an existing wireless network to provide a better signal for parts of your home or office that may have poor or no reception. Your existing wireless signal will be re-broadcast by the DAP-1950, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Front This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1950, as detailed on the next page and functions as a Status LED/WPS WPS button. Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. See page “WPS Button”... -
Page 9: Status/Wps Led Indicator
Status/WPS LED Indicator LED Indicator Color Status Description Solid The DAP-1950 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Green Blinking WPS mode is active and is searching for another WPS device. Status LED/ Solid The DAP-1950 is booting or an error has occurred. -
Page 10: Bottom
Release the button and the extender will go through its reboot process to restore to factory default settings. Use the power switch to power the DAP-1950 when it will not be in use for an extended period of time. Power Switch The factory default is ON. -
Page 11: Back
Back You may locate the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1950. This information is printed on the specification sticker 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-1950. -
Page 12: Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1950 lets you extend your existing wireless network’s coverage as long as it is within range of the uplink network. Keep in mind that the DAP-1950’s extension network’s range may be limited by the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. -
Page 13: Hardware Setup
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Plug in the DAP-1950 to a power outlet. Verify that the power LED is blinking orange before continuing with configuration. OUTLET D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 14: Assessing Uplink Signal Strength
The Status LED/WPS button will turn solid green when the DAP-1950 has connected successfully to a wireless network and is extending that network. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single orange bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1950 has established a poor quality connection. -
Page 15: Getting Started
• WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Configuration” on page 13 for setup instructions. • D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible iOS or Android device to configure your extender. Refer to “D-Link Wi-Fi” on page 14 for setup instructions. -
Page 16: Wps-Pbc Configuration
Section 3 - Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) makes connecting your DAP-1950 easy. To use WPS, first make sure the source router or access point features a WPS Button or has a virtual WPS Button. Step 1 - Initiate WPS Mode While the Status LED/WPS button blinking orange, push the WPS button on the source wireless router or AP, and then push the WPS button on the DAP-1950. -
Page 17: D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. - Page 18 Tap Yes if you have the setup QR code with you to scan the QR code and proceed to step 6. If not, tap No and proceed to step 5. Step 5 Tap the Extender product option, then select DAP-1950 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your device.
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Page 19: Wireless Setup Wizard
AC1900 High Performance Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender to extend your wireless network and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. To set your DAP-1950 using an Ethernet cable, please refer to “Access Point Mode Settings” on page 23. - Page 20 Section 3 - Configuration Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to continue. This wizard will guide you through configuring your new DAP-1950 by wireless means. Click Next to begin. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 21 Manual button. Note: If the wireless network you would like to extend was not detected by the scan, your DAP-1950 might be out of range and you may need to reposition the extender closer to the host network device. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 22 If you chose Manual , enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Password of the existing Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to. Click Next to continue on to configure your extension network settings, or click Back to return to the previous step. YourRouter D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 23 Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. Keeping your DAP-1950 firmware up to date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up to date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself.
- Page 24 YourRouter *Wireless network names and passwords are shown for example only. Your changes will be saved and the extender will reboot. Devices may be connected to the new wireless extension network(s) once the extender successfully reboots. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 25 Section 3 - Configuration Click OK to exit the Setup Wizard. You will be redirected to the log in page. You can now place the DAP-1950 in a place where you require Internet access. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
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Page 26: Access Point Mode Settings
Section 3 - Configuration Access Point Mode Settings This page lets you configure the settings to use the DAP-1950 as an access point. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router’s LAN port to the LAN port at the bottom of the DAP-1950. -
Page 27: Configuration
Home The home screen gives a summary of the current status of devices connected to the DAP-1950. A green check between the device and the uplink router indicates that there is an active connection. A red cross indicates that there is no connection present, or there is a connection error. - Page 28 Section 3 - Configuration Once your Internet connection is set up, you can view the details of the IPv4 Network, the IPv6 Network and the Wi-Fi network by clicking on the DAP-1950 icon. YourRouter Upon clicking the Uplink Router icon, you will see the details of the Existing Network.
- Page 29 Section 3 - Configuration Clicking the Connected Clients icon will show you the devices that are currently connected to the DAP-1950, the network they are connected to, and their IP addresses. To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit.
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Page 30: Home - Connected To A Wi-Fi Mesh Router
Home - Connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh Router If the DAP-1950 is connected to a Wi-Fi Mesh supported router, login to the DAP-1950’s homescreen by typing in your router’s Admin Password. The DAP-1950’s home screen will only show the firmware information for the DAP-1950. Other functions for the DAP-1950 can be configured from the main router’s configuration page. -
Page 31: Settings
Extender Settings This page lets you configure the settings for the DAP-1950’s extended wireless network. To access this page, click the Settings drop- down menu at the top of the page, and select Extender. Click Save to apply the settings and return to the home page. -
Page 32: Existing Network
Existing Network Select the type of existing network, either Ethernet or Wi-Fi you want the DAP-1950 to connect to. Select Ethernet if you are connecting to your network via an Ethernet cable. Select Wi-Fi if you are connecting to your network by wireless means. -
Page 33: Smart Connect
Status Enable or disable the Extended Wi-Fi wireless network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) This is the name of the DAP-1950’s extended network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1950 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network. - Page 34 Enable or disable the 2.4 GHz network by toggling this slider. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) This is the name of the DAP-1950’s extended network. If using Wi-Fi, the DAP-1950 will rebroadcast the uplink router’s Internet connection under this SSID. You may also manually set the SSID of the extended network.
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Page 35: Network Settings
Network Settings This page lets you configure the network settings for the DAP-1950. To access this page, click the Settings drop-down menu at the top of the page, then select Network. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. - Page 36 Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 - Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Select Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) to have the My Internet Connection DAP-1950 automatically receive an IPv6 address from the uplink router. Obtain a DNS server You can select to obtain IPv6 DNS server information address automatically...
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Page 37: Management
Displays the current date and time of the router. Automatic Time Configuration NTP Server Select from the drop-down menu to either use the D-Link NTP Server to synchronize the time and date for your router, or choose Manual to set the NTP server’s IP address. -
Page 38: Schedule
You can add multiple days to the schedule, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. The above shows an example of a schedule. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 39: Admin
Admin This page will allow you to set a new password for the administrator account used to configure the DAP-1950. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select Admin. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. -
Page 40: System
Section 3 - Configuration System This page allows you to save or restore your system configuration, reset, or reboot the DAP-1950. To access this page, click the Management drop down menu at the top of the page, and select System. -
Page 41: Upgrade
Upgrade Firmware upgrades may be provided for the DAP-1950 in the future. This page will allow you to upgrade the router’s firmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the relevant file from http://support. -
Page 42: Statistics
You can view the LAN, Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz Extended Wi-Fi, or 5 GHz Extended Wi-Fi by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 43: Wi-Fi Mesh Setup
Wi-Fi Mesh Setup D-Link’s Wi-Fi Mesh is a scalable solution that allows you to easily increase the coverage of your home or office wireless AC network. Expand your Wi-Fi coverage by adding compatible D-Link access points. Mix and match suitable D-Link devices according to your budget and preferences to fit any floorplan. -
Page 44: Setup Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App
Setup Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App To set up your Wi-Fi Mesh network using the D-Link Wi-Fi app, first refer to “D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup” on page 14. When the app leads you to the setup wizard of the device, you can choose to either •... -
Page 45: Setup Using An Ethernet Cable
< 1 m Step 2 Use the Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-1950 to one of the LAN ports on the Wi-Fi Mesh router. The pairing process may take a few minutes. The status and the signal indicator LEDs on the DAP-1950 will turn solid green once it has finished pairing with your Wi-Fi Mesh router. -
Page 46: Windows® 10
You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 47: Windows® 8
Enter the password into the box and click Next. dlink If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... - Page 48 Section 5 - Connecting a Wireless Client When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. dlink D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
• Google Chrome™ 28 or later • Make sure that you are connected to the same wireless network which is listed on the base of the DAP-1950. If you have an active wired LAN Ethernet connection, try temporarily unplugging the Ethernet cable from the computer you are using, as this may eliminate possible conflicts from having two simultaneous connections on the same computer. - Page 50 • Access the web management interface. Open your web browser and enter the address of your extender (http://dlinkapXXXX.local) in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. If the DAP-1950 is not connected to an uplink router, you can try accessing the web interface using the default IP address http://192.168.0.50.
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Page 51: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely and conveniently access your network. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. -
Page 52: Tips
Don’t let your neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by utilizing the 802.11 128-bit AES or WEP security feature on the extender and uplink router. Refer to the relevant sections of this manual for further details. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... -
Page 53: Technical Specifications
• 5% to 95% non-condensing • IEEE 802.11a • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Advanced Features Power Input • IEEE 802.11n • D-Link Wi-Fi setup app • 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • IEEE 802.11g • Compatible with D-Link • IEEE 802.11b Dimensions Wi-Fi Mesh routers •... -
Page 54: Gpl Code Statement
WRITTEN OFFER FOR GPL AND LGPL SOURCE CODE Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, D-Link will provide upon written request via email and/or traditional paper mail the applicable GPL and LGPLsource code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL. - Page 55 Therefore, we have designed this version of the GPL to prohibit the practice for those products. If such problems arise substantially in other domains, we stand ready to extend this provision to those domains in future versions of the GPL, as needed to protect the freedom of users. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
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Page 69: Regulatory Statements
Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual... - Page 70 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 27 cm between the radiator and your body. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 71 (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée, selon le cas; D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 72 Potencia máxima de Salida Frequenza/e Potenza max. Output Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 2.4 G 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz 100 mW D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 73 υλικολογισμικό του προϊόντος είναι διαθέσιμα για λήψη από τη σελίδα του προϊόντος στην τοποθεσία www.dlink. com. Par les présentes, D-Link Corporation déclare que ce produit, ces accessoires et ce logiciel sont conformes aux Français [French] directives 2014/53/UE.Le texte complet de la déclaration de conformité de l'UE et le icroprogramme du produit sont disponibles au téléchargement sur la page des produits à...
- Page 74 2014/53/EU. Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobrać na stronie produktu w witrynie www.dlink.com. Desta forma, a D-Link Corporation declara que este produto, os acessórios e o software estão em conformidade Português [Portuguese] com a diretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto completo da declaração de conformidade da UE e do firmware...
- Page 75 Appendix D - Regulatory Statements Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun Íslenska [Icelandic] 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www.
- Page 76 Access Points unterstützen die Funktionen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) und TPC (Transmit Power Control) wie erforderlich bei Betrieb auf 5 GHz innerhalb der EU. • Bitte schlagen Sie im Handbuch oder Datenblatt nach nach, ob Ihr Gerät eine 2,4 GHz und / oder 5 GHz Verbindung nutzt. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 77 5 Ghz dentro de la UE. • Por favor compruebe el manual o la ficha de producto para comprobar si el producto utiliza las bandas inalámbricas de 2.4 GHz y/o la de 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 78 Toegangspunten ondersteunen DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) en TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionaliteit zoals vereist bij gebruik in 5 GHz binnen de EU. • Raadpleeg de handleiding of de datasheet om te controleren of uw product gebruik maakt van 2.4 GHz en/of 5 GHz. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 79 • Halten Sie das Produkt von Heizkörpern und anderen Quellen fern, die Wärme erzeugen. • Trennen Sie das Produkt immer von der Stromzufuhr, bevor Sie es reinigen und verwenden Sie dazu ausschließlich ein trockenes fusselfreies Tuch. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 80 • Mantenga el producto alejado de los radiadores y de otras fuentes de calor. • Desenchufe siempre el producto de la alimentación de red antes de limpiarlo y utilice solo un paño seco sin pelusa. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
- Page 81 • Houd het product uit de buurt van radiators en andere warmtebronnen. • U dient het product steeds los te koppelen van de stroom voordat u het reinigt en gebruik uitsluitend een droge pluisvrije doek. D-Link DAP-1950 User Manual...
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