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D-LINK AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender (DAP-1520) Setup
We are in such a good period, that we do have solutions for those corners in our homes that do not receive a good amount of internet signal. So, no longer do you have to stay fixed to a particular spot in order to enjoy a full network signal. With the ac750 wifi range extender setup done in your home, you can definitely eradicate these dead zones in your house. Talking about the ac750 wifi range extender, it comes with smart features that makes its setup very easy. In this post, we will guide you through the setup most especially if this is your first time to do this.
A full Instruction on how to setup ac750 wifi range extender
There are three ways that you can set up the ac750 wifi range extender. First, it can be done through the WPS approach, secondly through the DLink app, and lastly through the web-based approach.
How to setup ac750 extender (DAP-1520) through DLink App
So before you begin with this setup method, first you have to download the DLink App from the Google PlayStore or the Apple Store. For Android users, after downloading the app, you have to install it on your phone. Once the app is installed, you can continue with the rest of the setup process.
- Connect your device to the network of your home WiFi. After the connection has been established, you can launch the app on your device.
- Select “start” and then tap on “Next”
- Your app will begin to search and a list of all available networks will be displayed. From those displayed networks, select your home WiFi network and input the correct password to connect to it. Since it is the network you will be extending.
- Next, you have to type in the correct SSID and the passkey of the 2.4GHz network. Or you can decide to use the details of the current network name and passkey. After that, select “Next”
- Subsequently, for the 5GHz network, input the network name and its passkey too. Then select “Next” to proceed with the setup.
- Because there is literally no default password for your DLink account, you can choose to set up a password or you can decide to leave it as it is. However, it is advised that you set up a password for the safety of your WiFi account.
- Select “Next”
- Moving forward, you will get to the last page that displays the full information of all the settings that you have made. Read through the setting and if satisfied, select “Save”. This action will apply all the changes that you have made.
- And finally, you can restart your ac750 extender.
How to setup ac750 extender (DAP-1520) through WPS
Using the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) approach is the easiest and fastest method to complete your ac750 wifi range extender setup. Before we dive into the setup details, ensure that you have your main router on and on standby.
- Go ahead and plug your router and extender into an active electric outlet. Wait till you get the Amber colour blinking from the LED light then you can continue
- Locate the WPS button on your router and press it
- In the space of a minute, press the WPS button on your ac750 DLink extender too. The power LED begins to flash green light. But when your extender connects to the router, the green light becomes solid.
- Lastly, now you can unplug your extender and plug it where you need it. However, ensure that it is not hidden and too far from the main router.