Dlink WiFi Range Extender: Firmware and Admin

1.Turn on Dlink Device

 

The first step to access the admin is turning up the Dlink extender by plugging the device in to the electric wall socket. Then, press the power On/Off button.

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2.Connect Computer to Dlink  

 

Now, you have to connect your computer with the Dlink device with the help of LAN cable. But first make sure the cable is in good condition. Open the web browser and search the dlinkap.local URL to reach the interface login page.

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3.Go to Dlink Admin Interface

 

By entering the Dlink URL and searching it, will take you to the interface login page, where you have to type in your login credentials, using the user manual of the Dlink WiFi range extender.

 

4.Explore Interface Dashboard

 

You will enter to the interface dashboard, where you can explore many of the features that you can easily disable or enable anytime by logging in to the Dlink device.

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5.Change Admin Credentials  

 

You can also add new password to the admin username. Just click on the Settings on the dashboard and select the admin tab. Here, you will find the password field, which you can edit by selecting it. Just type in your password and click on Apply to save it.

Now, let’s see how you can update your Dlink extender system with the help of some instructions written down here.

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How to Reach Dlink Firmware Tab?

 

• Just connect the computer to the Dlink WiFi range extender and access the interface.

• Go to the Settings and select the Firmware (given at the last of the menu list).

• In it, you will find current firmware version that is running in the extender system.

• To update it to the latest version, you just have to the find and click on Search and Update button.

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Some Troubleshooting Tips

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1. Don’t use outdated web browser to log into the admin interface of the Dlink range extender.

2. Make sure that your extender device is on an optimal location that is far from the electronic devices.

3. Regularly update the firmware if it available in the admin interface and admin credentials change is must after first login.

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Last Conclusion

 

Here let’s end this article, where you have learned the importance of Dlink firmware and admin interface. We have completely explained how you can reach to the admin interface and how you can change its credentials, and update its firmware.