If you are using a smartphone for the dlinkap.local setup process you need to turn off the cellular data. If you keep the cellular data on, you will not be redirected to the configuration page, a notification will arise that will prompt you to update the Wi-fi settings. Select the "Turn on the Wi-fi option" and "Turn off the cellular data" option then click on the Continue tab to proceed to the next step.
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