D-Link DAP-1720 Wi-Fi Range Extender Installation Guide

: July 25, 2024
: D-Link

Table of Contents

D-Link DAP-1720 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
introduction
PRODUCT SETUP
SMART SIGNAL LEADS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

D-Link DAP-1720 Wi-Fi Range Extender

Specifications

Product Name: AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender DAP-1720
Wireless Standard: 802.11ac
Frequency Band: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Setup Methods: WPS, QRS Mobile App, Web Browser

Product Information

The DAP-1720 extends the wireless coverage of an existing wireless router or access point (AP) via wireless or Ethernet port It can be set up using various methods such as WPS, QRS Mobile App, or a web browser. The Smart Signal LEDs help optimize the extender’s location for better signal quality.

Product Usage Instructions

Setting Up the DAP-1720 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Fully extend the antennas and ensure the power switch is ON.
Push the WPS button on your source router or AP, then on the DAP-1720.
Wait for the Status/WPS LED to turn solid green, indicating successful connection.

Optimizing Extender Location
If the Smart Signal LED shows poor signal quality, relocate the DAP-1720 closer to the source router for a better connection.

Setting Up DAP-1720 with QRS Mobile App
Download the D-Link QRS Mobile app, connect your smartphone to the DAP-1720 using SSID and Password from the Wi-Fi Configuration Card, and follow the in- app prompts for setup.

FAQ
How do I reset my DAP-1720 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender to factory default settings?
To reset to factory defaults, ensure the product is powered on. Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds using a paperclip. Note that this will erase current configurations. Default SSID and password are on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card.

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

CONTENTS OF PACKAGING

AC1750 WI-FI RANGE ExTENdER DAP-1720

WI-FI CONFIGURATION CARd
If any of these items are missing from your packaging, contact your reseller.

introduction

The DAP-1720 extends the wireless coverage of an existing wireless router or access point (AP) via wireless or Ethernet port. Please refer to the User Manual, available at http://dlink.com for instructions on how to use your DAP-1720 as a wired extender.

PRODUCT SETUP

Setup

SELECT YOUR METHOD
You may set up the DAP-1720 using WI-FI Protected Setup (WPS) (recommended), the QRS Mobile App, or a web browser.

SETTING UP THE dAP-1720 USING WI-FI PROTECTEd SETUP (WPS)
NOTE: Your source router or AP must feature a WPS button to use WPS.

Step 1
Fully extend the antennas to provide optimal wireless coverage. Ensure the power switch on the side of the DAP-1720 is in the ON position, plug the DAP-1720 into a wall outlet, and wait until the Status/WPS LED is blinking amber.
Step 2
Push the WPS button on your source wireless router or AP, then push the WPS button on the DAP-1720. The Status/WPS LED will start flashing green. Allow
up to two minutes for the process to finish. The Status/
WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1720 has connected successfully.
Step 3
Connect your clients to an extension network created by the DAP-1720:
2.4 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT
5 GHz: (Your router’s SSID)-EXT5G
After WPS, the password of (Your router’s SSID)-EXT will be the same as the source wireless network’s.

SMART SIGNAL LEADS

OPtiMiZE ExtendeR LOCAtiON
If the Smart Signal LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1720 has established a poor quality connection. To improve the connection quality, the DAP-1720 should be relocated to a wall outlet closer to the source wireless router or AP. The more lit bars on the Signal LED, the better the wireless signal.

SET UP dAP-1720 WITH QRS MOBILE APP
The DAP-1720 can be configured using your smartphone. Search for “D-Link QRS Mobile” on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and download the app. Next, connect your smartphone to the DAP-1720 using the SSID and Password information provided on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card and follow the helpful in-app prompts, or refer to the product manual for more information.

SET UP dAP-1720 WITH A WEB BROWSER
The DAP-1720 can also be configured using a web browser. Once you have plugged the DAP-1720 into a wall outlet within wireless range of your router or connected to your existing wired network, open the wireless utility on your computer, select the name (SSID) of the DAP-1720 network, and enter the password (both of these are found on your Wi-Fi Configuration Card). Next, open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome) and enter http://dlinkap.local./ By default, the username is Admin, and the password field should be left blank. Please refer to the user manual for further information on configuring the DAP-1720 using a web browser.
Note: Web browser configuration is not supported for Android Devices. Please use the QRS Mobile Application to configure your device.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SETUP AND CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS

HOW dO I RESET MY dAP-1720 AC1750 WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS?
- Ensure the product is powered on.
- Using a paperclip, press and hold the reset button on the side of the device for 5 seconds.
- Note: Resetting the product to the factory default will erase the current configuration settings. The default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password are printed on the DAP-1720’s Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
HOW dO I CONNECT A PC OR OTHER dEVICE TO THE dAP-1720 IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN MY WI-FI NETWORK NAME (SSId) OR WI-FI PASSWORD?
- If you haven’t changed the extended Wi-Fi network’s settings, you can use the network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card.
- If you did change the network name (SSID) or Wi-Fi password and you did not record this information on the Wi-Fi Configuration Card or somewhere else, you must reset the device as described in Question 1 above.
- It is recommended that you make a record of this information so that you can easily connect additional wireless devices in the future. You can use the included Wi-Fi Configuration Card to record this important information for future use.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.

Tech Support for customers in

Australia:

Tel: 1300-700-100
24/7 Technical Support
Web: http://www.dlink.com.au
E-mail: support@dlink.com.au

India:

Tel: +91-832-2856000
Toll Free 1800-233-0000
Web: www.dlink.co.in
E-Mail: helpdesk@in.dlink.com
Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia,

Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam:

Singapore – www.dlink.com.sg
Thailand – www.dlink.co.th
Indonesia – www.dlink.co.id
Malaysia – www.dlink.com.my
Philippines – www.dlink.com.ph
Vietnam – www.dlink.com.vn

Korea:

Tel : +82-2-2028-1810
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Web : http://d-link.co.kr
E-mail : g2b@d-link.co.kr

New Zealand:

Tel: 0800-900-900
24/7 Technical Support
Web: http://www.dlink.co.nz
E-mail: support@dlink.co.nz
South Africa and Sub Sahara

Region :

Tel: +27 12 661 2025
08600 DLINK (for South Africa only)
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm South

Africa Time

Web: http://www.d-link.co.za
E-mail: support@d-link.co.za

DLink Middle East – dubai, U.A.E.

Plot No. S31102,
Jebel Ali Free Zone South,
P.O.Box 18224, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: +971-4-8809022
Fax: +971-4-8809066 / 8809069
Technical Support: +971-4-8809033
General Inquiries: info.me@dlinkmea.com
Tech Support: support.me@dlinkmea.com

Egypt

1, Makram Ebeid Street –
City Light Building – floor 5
Nasrcity – Cairo, Egypt
Tel.: +2 02 23521593 – +2 02 23520852
Technical Support: +2 02 26738470
General Inquiries: infoeg@dlinkmea.com
Tech Support: support.eg@dlinkmea.com
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Office # 84 ,

Al Khaleej Building ( Mujamathu Al-Khaleej)
Opp. King Fahd Road, Olaya
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 1121 70008

Technical Support

+966 1121 70009
General Inquiries: info.sa@dlinkmea.com
Tech Support: support.sa@dlinkmea.com

Pakistan

Islamabad Office:
61-A, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area,
Suite # 11, EBC, Saudi Pak Tower,

Islamabad – Pakistan

Tel.: +92-51-2800397, 2800398
Fax: +92-51-2800399

Karachi Office:

D-147/1, KDA Scheme # 1,
Opposite Mudassir Park, Karsaz Road,

Karachi – Pakistan

Phone: +92-21-34548158, 34326649
Fax: +92-21-4375727
Technical Support: +92-21-34548310,
34305069
General Inquiries: info.pk@dlinkmea.com
Tech Support: support.pk@dlinkmea.com

Iran

Unit 5, 5th Floor, No. 20, 17th Alley , Bokharest
St. , Argentine Sq. ,

Tehran IRAN

Postal Code : 1513833817
Tel: +98-21-88880918,19
+98-21-88706653,54
General Inquiries: info.ir@dlinkmea.com
Tech Support: support.ir@dlinkmea.com
Morocco

M.I.T.C

Route de Nouaceur angle RS et CT 1029
Bureau N° 312 ET 337
Casablanca , Maroc
Phone : +212 663 72 73 24
Email: support.na@dlinkmea.com

Lebanon RMA center

Dbayeh/Lebanon
PO Box:901589
Tel: +961 4 54 49 71 Ext:14
Fax: +961 4 54 49 71 Ext:12
Email: taoun@dlinkmea.com

Bahrain

Technical Support: +973 1 3332904

Kuwait:

Technical Support: + 965 22453939 / +965
22453949

This purpose of this product is to create a constant network connection for your devices. As such, it does not have a standby mode or use a power management mode. If you wish to power down this product, please simply unplug it from the power outlet.