Got your hands on a D-Link wifi extender and want to learn the methods for setting it up? Voila! You are on the right page. In this blog post, we will explain two different methods for D-Link extender setup namely,
Web Browser method by visiting dlinkap.local
WPS button method
Steps To Follow For D-Link Extender Setup Using Dlinkap.local -
Follow these steps to set up your D-Link wifi extender using the official website dlinkap.local;
Step 1: The first step involves linking your D-Link wifi range extender to the PC device by using the Ethernet cable.
Step 2: On your computer remove the feature for wireless connectivity.
Step 3: Next, choose the name of your network or the SSID of your WiFi extender, and then enter the password.
Step 4: Then, open any web browser on your computer, and then type dlinkap.local in the address bar.
Step 5: Another method to access D-Link's admin web interface is to use the D-Link administrator web portal to use your default gateway's address which is 192.168.0.50.
Step 6: It will then redirect users to the sign-in page of the D-Link WiFi extender.
Step 7: Input the login credentials needed in the respective fields and click the login button.
Step 8: Once you have landed on the web page to configure Click on the 'Setup Tab.
Step 9: The next step is to deactivate the D-Link wifi range extender configuration wizard and follow the instructions.
Step 10: Start by setting the configuration settings of the wireless extender as well as security settings for the D-Link WiFi range extender.
Step 11: Then, click on the Finish tab to finish the D-Link WiFi range extender set-up.
Step 12: After you've completed the setup process after which you can start after which you can restart the D-Link WiFi range extender, and connect to other devices.
Steps To Follow For D-Link Extender Setup Using Dlinkap.local -
Follow these steps to set up your D-Link wifi extender using the WPS push button on the router and extender;
Step 1: The most important step is to find the D-Link WiFi range extender within the same space where you are using your existing WiFi router.
Step 2: Connect the extender's wifi signal to an appropriate wall socket.
Step 3: After about a minute after that, hit after a minute, press the WPS button on the WiFi router device.
Step 4: Check if the LED bulb indicator light is green or not.
Step 5: The LED bulb that is green will become solid green after both the WiFi router and D-Link WiFi range extender have been successfully linked.
Step 6: The next step is to unplug from the D-Link wireless range extender and move it to an area where the signal was weak.
D-Link Wifi Extender Ready To Use!
So now your D-Link extender setup is complete. Sometimes, if dlinkap.local is not accessible then use the default IP address assigned to your wifi extender to launch the extender’s user interface. Here you can configure your extender according to your preference.
