D-Link DAP-1330 Operation & User’s Manual

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Table of Contents Preface .................................................................................i Product Overview ..............................................................1 Package Contents .........................................................................1 System Requirements .................................................................2 Introduction ............................................... ...

Table of Contents Troubleshooting ..............................................................50 Wireless Basics .................................................................52 Tips ...................................................................................................53 Technical Specifications ..................................................54 GPL Code Statement.......................................... ...

Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents Wi-Fi Configuration Note If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. DAP-1330 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Installation Guide ...

Section 1 - Product Overview Network Requirements • A wireless router with an active Internet connection. • IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b wireless clients/devices. Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements A Computer or Mobile Device with the following: • Windows®, Apple® Mac OS®, or Linux-based operating system • Wireless adapter or Wi-Fi functionality • An Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Andro ...

Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Features Easily Extend Your Existing Network The DAP-1330 N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender lets you easily extend a secure wireless network with a press of a button. Connect the DAP-1330 to a router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and share your high-speed Internet access in more places throughout your home or small office. High-speed Wireless Performance With Wireless 802.11n Technology Thanks to the ...

Section 1 - Product Overview What is a Wireless Extender? The DAP-1330 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-1330, allowing you to reach the farthest corners of your home or office. The extended network can simply use the same network cred ...

Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Front 1 2 3 1 Status/WPS LED This LED indicates the current status of the DAP-1330, as detailed on the next page. 2 WPS Button Press to establish a connection with another WPS compatible device. See page “WPS Button” on page 41 for more information. 3 Signal Indicator LED The more lit green bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal to the host network. A ...

Section 1 - Product Overview LED Indicator Color Status Description Power/Status Green Solid The DAP-1330 is receiving power and connected to a host network. Blinking WPS mode is active. Red Solid The DAP-1330 is booting or an error has occurred. Amber Blinking The DAP-1330 is not connected to a host network. None Off Device is not receiving power. Check the power outlet. Status/WPS LED Indicator Status/WPS LED Indicator ...

Section 2 - Installation The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green when the DAP-1330 has connected successfully to an uplink wireless network and is extending that network. If the Signal Indicator LED has a single amber bar after the connection process has finished, the DAP-1330 has established a poor quality connection. The more lit bars on the Signal Indicator LED, the better the wireless signal. To improve the connection qua ...

Section 1 - Product Overview Bottom 1 2 1 LAN Connect an Ethernet cable if you are adding wireless to wired network. 2 Reset Button Use an unfolded paperclip to press and hold the reset button on the bottom of DAP-1330 for 10 seconds to reset the extender back to the factory default settings. ...

Section 2 - Installation The Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your DAP-1330 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-1330. This information is also provided on the Wi-Fi configuration card. Back ...

Section 2 - Installation Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1330 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-1330’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. Typical ranges vary depending ...

Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup 1. Find a location 2. Position Antennas 3. Plug in Extender Locate an outlet in between your router and the area you want to extend your wireless signal to. Move the antennas to their upward position before plugging in the extender. Plug in the DAP-1330 to an outlet or power strip. The WPS/Status LED will immediately activate to indicate the device is booting up. ...

Section 3 - Configuration There are several configuration tools you can use to set up your DAP-1330. • WPS PBC - To easily extend an existing wireless network refer to “WPS-PBC Configuration” on page 13 for setup instructions. • QRS Mobile App - Use your Android device or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to configure your extender. Refer to “QRS Mobile App Setup” on page 14 for setup instructions. • D-Link Setup Wiza ...

Section 3 - Configuration WPS-PBC Configuration The device is ready to connect to an uplink network once the WPS/Status LED is blinking amber. Press the WPS buttons on both the source wireless router/AP and the DAP-1330. The Status/WPS LED on the DAP-1330 will start to blink green. Allow up to two minutes for the process to finish. The Status/WPS LED will turn solid green once the DAP-1330 has connected successfully to the up ...

Section 2 - Installation QRS Mobile App Setup The DAP-1330 can be set up from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet device using the QRS Mobile app. Step 2 Once your app is installed, you may now configure your extender. Connect to the router wirelessly by going to your wireless utility on your device. Scan for the Wi-Fi name (SSID) as listed on the supplied configuration card. Select and then enter y ...

Section 3 - Configuration Click Start to continue. Click Next to continue. ...

Section 3 - Configuration Enter a password for the existing Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. QRS Mobile will first detect your DAP-1330, then scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to extend. Tap Rescan if your network doesn’t show up the first time. ...