How to Configure a D-Link DAP-1150 Router to Extend the Range of your Wireless Network

The DLink DAP-1150 router has a feature that enables you to extend your wireless network beyond the range of your current wireless AP (Access Point) or router by using a feature called Repeater Mode. This configured essentially "relays" the wireless signal beyond the limits of the AP, more than doubling the range of your wireless network. This feature is extremely handy when the environment of your wireless network includes a large number of obstructions such as concrete walls or simply requires additional range for your application.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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1. First, make sure that your PC is configured to obtain a dynamic IP address (DHCP) and is connected to the DAP-1150 using an Ethernet CAT5 or CAT6 cable (which is a standard network cable).

2. Next, open a web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) and type dlinkap into the address bar at the top of the web browser (that's the space where the "http://" is usually located).

3. Next, press the Enter key on your keyboard and the PC should now be connected to the administration login page for the DAP-1150.

4. Now, type admin for the username and leave the password blank and press Enter.

5. Click the Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure the router for Repeater mode.

6. Enter the name (SSID) of the Access Point (AP) for your network and click Next.

7. Enter a new administrator password and click Next.

8. Now select the "Manual" radio button and click Next.

9. In the page that appears click the Site Survey.

10. Click to select your network from the list and click Connect.

11. Click to select your security mode and click Next.

12. Assuming you are using WPA or WPA2, type in your network passphrase and click Next. (Note that if your wireless network is not secured or is secured with WEP then your network is vulnerable to eavesdropping and uninvited connections and use of your Internet bandwidth).

13. Click Finish and the DAP-1150 should reboot and connect to the network AP.