How to perform Dlinkap.local setup in a home network?

1. Download the D-link Wi-fi app on your Android or IOS whatever device you are using.

2. When the installation is complete, go to the home screen and Launch the Dlink Wi-fi app.

3. Tap on the add symbol of Install New Device.

4. You need to turn off the cellular data of your smartphone for dlinkap.local setup process.

Note: Go to the settings option to turn off the data and once it's done, return to the Dlink app.

5. Tap the Continue tab to proceed to the next step.

6. Now to connect your mobile device to the router, select the “Scan the QR code” option. Scan the QR code either from the back of your device or from its configuration card.

7. Dlink extender supports two modes, one is of Extender and another one is Access Point.

8. Select the "Wireless" option then tap the Select option.

9. Make sure you have the extender within the network range of the router. Tap the Next tab.

10. Now, plug the extender directly into a power source and turn on the Power switch. When you are done, tap the Next tab.

11. The Extender starts the booting process which may take a few minutes

12. Once the LED of your range extender blinks orange, it is ready for configuration. Tap the Next tab.

13. Now, select the router’s network that you are trying to extend. Tap Next when you are done.

14. Type down the network key of the network you are extending then tap Next.

15. In this screen, set up your Device password that will be used in the future to make changes in the settings of the range extender.

16. Now, select the “Keep my device up-to-date automatically” option, Then Tap the Next tab.

17. On the next screen, you can review the Wireless settings and Device password of the range extender.

18. Click on the Save button to save those settings.

Note: You can make note of the above information for future use.

19. Tap Next when the Signal LED turns green.

20. Now, you can relocate your range extender to an optimum location from where you can receive high-amount of Wi-fi signals.

21. After relocation, when the signal LED turns green again tap the next tab.

22. At last, you will get notified of the completion of the setup process. Tap the Finish tab.

Note: To find an optimum spot for placing the dlinkap.local extender, users are recommended to use the signal LED of it. If the Signal LED is blue, it means the extender is far away from the router or there is an obstacle between the devices. If the Signal LED is green, it means the extender is within the range of the router.