How to Set D-Link DAP-1520 Range Extender Up in Your Home?

Dlink range extenders are network devices that act as a booster to your home router internet network. You just have to connect to the WiFi router via Ethernet cable or WPS option and access interface to adjust the settings to use it fully. Here, we will discuss the setup process of a particular extender model that is D-Link DAP-1520 signal repeater.

You just have to follow simple steps that are connecting the DAP device to the router and adjust settings by the interface through dlinkap.local. But, at first, let’s see specifications of the Dlink DAP-1520 device.

Shape and Specification: D-Link DAP-1520

The DAP 1520 extender is a small network device that has so many features. It provides web interface utility to setup the device easily. It is a plug-in device, which didn’t need any power cord for electricity. You just have to the plug it directly into the wall socket to supply power to the extender. Now, have a look at its specifications.

• On the front of the extender, you will see a LED light that shows status of the network device.
• At the side of the DAP repeater a power button is displayed, you can also restart the device with it.
• You will also see a WPS button to connect other network device wirelessly.

• Under the Dlink device, you will see an Ethernet port to connect with network cable.
• You will also get two antennas that help you to reach at its high limit WiFi range in your house.

Now, have a look at an informative section that contains steps to setup your new D-Link DAP-1520 device.

Installation Steps: D-Link DAP-1520

This section contains two parts that will provide information about ‘how to complete hardware setup’ and ‘how to adjust settings and networks’. Let’s start it without wasting any more time.

Hardware Installation

In the hardware setup, you have to connect your DAP extender to the WiFi router via network cable or wirelessly. Let’s see how you can connect your extender to the router with different methods.

How to Connect to Router with Network Cable?

• Put your Dlink device close to the WiFi router and insert the Ethernet cable to the repeater WAN port and router LAN port.
• Then just plug it in the nearest wall socket and turn it on by pressing the power button (given on the side of device).

How to Connect with Router Wirelessly?

• Plug the DAP device close to your WiFi and press the router’s WPS button. Then hit the extender’s WPS button.
• The extender will connect with router automatically.

Now, you have to access the web interface of Dlink device via http dlinkap local 1520.

Adjust Settings And Networks

To manage the settings and networks of the DLink extender, you have to connect the computer to your extender. And then follow the next steps to access the interface.

• Link your computer with the help of a network cable to the Dlink DAP range extender.
• Start the desktop and open the web browser. Search the login URL that is dlinkap.local.
• Dlinkap.local will take you to the interface of the extender.
• On this login page, you have to enter the user credentials, which are given on the label and user manual of the repeater.
• After tying the username and password, just click on the NEXT button.
• The click will take you to the interface; here you can adjust the Dlink DAP 1520 settings and networks.

Firmware update, changing password, and enable or disable many features are some works, which you can do with the help of the dlinkap local 1520 interface. You can easily purchase the new D-Link DAP-1520 range extender from the main website of the Dlink brand or Amazon.

Let’s End It

Now, let’s end this informative blog in which you have learned how to complete the installation of the D-Link DAP-1520 range extender. In the process, different sections are displayed which are shape and specification, Installation steps with hardware setup and adjust settings and networks. We are hoping you have read the whole blog and make your mind to buy a new Dlink extender device and planning to set it up in your home.