D-Link Extenders have assisted people to get solutions for coverage issues and have access to seamless internet in every corner of their homes. From installation to configuration and accessing the internet, there are various steps to set up these devices. This blog will walk you through the entire steps about how to sync D-Link WiFi Extender to the main router network.
Sync D-Link WiFi Extender
When you set up your D-link extender using the dlinkap.local web address, the setup wizard gives you two different options to sync your extender. These are:
- Sync using the WPS method
- Sync using the manual Steps
Now, in order to proceed with both of these methods, you’ll first need to prepare your devices. Below are some instructions you can follow:
- Plug the D-Link range extender into the power outlet located in the location you prefer.
- In your personal computer or wireless device, navigate to your network settings, and then connect to the D-Link Wireless Range Extender network.
- After you have joined the range extender’s local area network, start a web browser and enter http://dlinkap.local in the address bar.
- Click Enter to open the online D-Link extender management page. If the Dlink WiFi extender setup wizard does not open with dlinkap.local, it is possible to choose your default address i.e. 192.168.0.50.
- On the main screen, you can enter the details for your admin account. For the Username field, you may select “admin” and it is the same as the Password field, too. Click “Log in” after you have completed it.
- The main page of the setup wizard will appear. Click “Setup Wizard” on the left-hand side.
- It will appear that the Wi-Fi connectivity Setup Wizard window will appear on the screen. Click “Next”.
Sync using the WPS method
If you plan to connect your D-Link extender with WPS, or the WPS method, make sure that your router is compatible with this WPS feature. When you’re certain of this, follow these steps:
- Click the button WPS on your router. It will activate the WPS LED on your router will start to blink.
- Then, press then holds down on the WPS button on the extender for two or three minutes. When you release the button, the WPS light on your extender should start to flash in a green color. After the router’s connection network has been established the LED will cease to blink and will change to a solid green.
The process could take up to 2 minutes, as the extender must join both bands in some instances.
Since the two devices are in sync with one and can access the internet from any part of your house if it meets the proper placement specifications.
Sync using the manual steps
- The screen will have two options for configuration methods, select your radio next to the manual option and then click Next.
- Select the wireless network you wish to join by clicking on the networks displayed in the display. Click on the name of the network you want to connect to and then click the “Select” button.
- On the next screen that is displayed, type in the Wi-Fi password of the network selected, and then select”Next.
- On the following screen, you’ll be required to add an SSID for your extender network. After that, you will be asked to create a password for the same.
- If you’re running a dual-band router you will have to assign the SSID and passwords for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Once you have done that, click Next.
- You have now synced your D-Link extender manually. The screen will show you the details of those new networks.
- If you would like to save this information, you can save it to a safe location for later reference. Click the “Save” button when you’re done. In the final window, it will display an orange checkmark on the Uplink Router and the Extender Model Name.
