Dlink Extender Setup Steps

Setting up the D-Link WiFi range extender is the best way to say goodbye to dead WiFi signals or poor network connectivity issues. There is no question that this extender is adequately strong to spread WiFi signals in every corner of your home. The D-Link device works as a wireless repeater that gets the poor signals from your home router and changes those signals into enhanced one.

Go through the Dlink extender Setup Instructions below:

1. The first and foremost step is that you need to place the Dlink extender close to the power source and plug it into a suitable power supply source.
2. Now, use an ethernet cable and connect the Dlink device to a wireless device such as a computer or laptop.
3. After that, you can also utilize a wireless method to connect with a WiFi network. To do so, simply enter the SSID and password  of your home network and connect with it.
4. Then, you have to open an internet browser on your computer system and type the default web address http://dlinkap.local admin login  in the URL bar of the window.
5. When a login screen shows up, type the dlink default password and username. You can search for the Dlink extender local login credentials in the extender’s user manual guide.
6. Press the ‘Login’ button to proceed.
7. Thereafter, select ‘Expand a current wireless network. 
8. Once you have selected the available wireless network, select the one that coordinates with your WiFi router.
9. Next, enter its password and click on ‘Next’ once finished.
10. On the following page, you can adjust and rename the WiFi names (SSID) of the 2.4 GHz as well as 5GHz  networks respectively.
11. Now, enter a password for your extender’s network.
12. Click on ‘Next’.
13. On the next page enter the ‘Admin’ password for added security. 
14. Click on ‘Next’. You will be shown all the settings made and once confirmed, click on ‘Finish’.
15. The Dlink Extender Setup is finished.
16. At last, the extender will reboot within a few minutes and will be prepared for use.
17. Finally, you can now connect your devices to the extender’s WiFi networks.

Dlink Extender Setup Via WPS

1. First ensure that you have put the Dlink extender in a similar room where you placed your WiFi router. 
2. Now, connect it to a power supply.
3. Then, press the ‘WPS’ button present on the extender. 
4. After that, press the ‘WPS’ button on the router.
5. When the connection between the router and extender is developed, the LED will transform into a strong green color.
6. At last, you can turn off the D-Link extender and place it in the room where you want great WiFi coverage.

That’s it! After following these simple guidelines you can now easily accomplish the dlinkap.local. In case of any errors during the setup process you can ask the experts for more assistance.