D-Link DWL-8220AP - AirPremier Wireless Switch Dualband Access Point, Manual

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Page 2: ...quency Exposure 8 Getting Started 9 Cable Requirements 10 Installation Hardware and Tools 11 Installation 13 Suspended Ceiling Installation Flush Ceiling Tiles 13 Suspended Ceiling Installation Drop Ceiling Tiles 17 Junction Box Installation 21 Solid Wall Ceiling Installation 22 Tabletop Installation 25 Connecting an External Antenna 27 Connecting to a DWS 1008 Wireless Switch 27 Technical Specific...

Page 3: ... with a D Link DWS 1008 Wireless Switch Warning Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only Please follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio orTV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to opera...

Page 4: ...t DWL 8220AP automatically inherits the same configuration making the replacement process analogous to changing a light bulb These plenum rated DWL 8220APs intentionally resemble smoke detectors to minimize visibility With no protruding antennas and no obvious hallmarks of an AP DWL 8220APs are less likely to be tampered with For added protection all APs feature a built in Kensington security lock ...

Page 5: ...BASE TX Ethernet connection to a DWS 1008 switch The connection can be direct to a DWS 1008 switch or indirect through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network The access point receives power and data through the RJ 45 ports Use a straight through Category 5 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect an AP to a DWS 1008 switch or other device in the network The DWL 8220AP supports 802 3af and also can recei...

Page 6: ...ng green Access point is booting and receiving and amber its configuration file from a switch Radio 1 Radio 2 Solid green A client is associated with the radio Blinking green Associated client is sending or receiving traffic Blinking amber Non associated client is sending or receiving traffic Alternating green amber Radio is unable to transmit This state can occur due to any of the following Excessive...

Page 7: ... CAT5 cable with straight through signaling for each AP connection You also can provide data link redundancy by connecting both of its ports directly to DWS 1008 switch ports or indirectly to DWS 1008 switches through the network You can provide DWS 1008 management redundancy even on a single AP Ethernet port by connecting the AP indirectly to multiple DWS 1008 switches through an intermediate Lay...

Page 8: ... point If the switch is already installed and configured for the access point s you can immediately verify the cable connection s when you plug the cable s into the access point Warning The DWL 8220AP is designed to receive power only from an 802 3af compliant source a D Link DWS 1008 wireless switch or a D Link approved power injector Connecting an access point to a Power over Ethernet PoE device ...

Page 9: ...ace eyes or other exposed body part while the device s radio antenna is transmitting 4 Before using a wireless device in a hazardous location consult the local codes national codes and safety directors of the location for usage constraints 5 Do not connect or disconnect cables or otherwise work with the DWL 8220AP access point hardware during periods of lightning activity 6 The DWL 8220AP access p...

Page 10: ...wiring Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are used when D Link Power over Ethernet PoE is enabled on the port RD means Receive Data and TD means Transmit Data Mounting a DWL 8220AP access point on a solid surface requires CAT5 cable that does not have strain relief For installation on all other surfaces you can use CAT5 cable with or without strain relief Cable Requirements DWS Switch Other Device Pin Function Pin ...

Page 11: ...15 16 T bar ceiling with flush ceiling tiles Tools Required not included Box Cutter Small Screwdriver 3mm or 1 8 Mounting Option Suspended Ceiling Drop Ceiling Tiles Required Hardware included Mounting Template Universal Mounting Bracket T Bar Clamp Tools Required not included Box Cutter Small Screwdriver 3mm or 1 8 Mounting Option Junction Box not included Required Hardware included Two 6 32 x 1 i...

Page 12: ...t Two 6 Sheet Metal Screws Two Drywall Anchors Tools Required not included Hammer Small Screwdriver 3mm or 1 8 2 Phillips head Screwdriver Mounting Option Tabletop Required Hardware included Three Adhesive Rubber Feet Universal Mounting Bracket Tools Required not included Small Screwdriver 3mm or 1 8 Installation Hardware and Tools continued Installation Hardware and Tools ...

Page 13: ...hether to install a T bar clamp onto the ceiling T bar If the T bar width is 14 2 mm 9 16 inches you need to install the 14 2 mm 9 16 inch T bar clamp Go to step 4 If the T bar width is 23 9 mm 15 16 inches the universal mounting bracket fits directly onto the T bar Go to step 5 4 Install the 14 2 mm 9 16 inch T bar clamp onto the ceiling T bar as shown below a Slide each half of the clamp onto the...

Page 14: ...niversal mounting bracket against the T bar or clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T bar edges b Properly align the bracket for mounting by placing the bracket so that its port connector opening is to the left of the hole you cut for the cables c Rotate the universal mounting bracket clockwise until the flanges snap into place...

Page 15: ...le around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person pulling on the cable b Insert the key into the Kensington lock c Insert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP d Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP e Pull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP f Remove the key 11 Lift the access point into place on the universal mounting bracket as sho...

Page 16: ... it from side to side 14 If the access point comes off the bracket relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 12 15 If the access point requires an external antenna install and connect the antenna 16 If the other ends of the CAT5 cable s are not already connected and the link activated go to Connecting an AP to a DWS 1008 Wireless Switch on page 27 Otherwise go to Verifying AP Health ...

Page 17: ...nting template and the material you cut from the ceiling panel 3 Install the T bar clamp that fits the T bar a Slide each half of the clamp onto the T bar so that the clamp lip is fully on the T bar b Slide the two halves of the clamp toward each other until the tabs are inserted completely into the holes and the clamp fits snugly on the T bar 4 Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the access ...

Page 18: ...nting bracket against the T bar clamp so that the two screw holes face downward and the two T bar flanges face upward and are adjacent to the T bar edges b Properly align the bracket for mounting by placing the bracket so that its port connector opening is to the left of the hole you cut for the cables c Rotate the universal mounting bracket clockwise until the flanges snap into place on the T bar c...

Page 19: ...ensington lock if you plan to used one a Loop the Kensington lock s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person pulling on the cable b Insert the key into the Kensington lock c Insert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP d Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP e Pull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP f Remove the key 10 Li...

Page 20: ... the bracket gently pull down on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to side 13 If the access point comes off the bracket relock the device onto the bracket as described in step 11 14 If the access point requires an external antenna install and connect the antenna 15 If the other ends of the CAT5 cable s are not already connected and the link activated go to Connecting an AP to a D...

Page 21: ... 8220AP 2 Attach the bracket to the junction box 3 Plug the CAT5 cable into the access point and attach the DWL 8220AP to the mounting bracket Warning If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802 11b g or 802 11a radio install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point Installation continued Installation ...

Page 22: ...h a hole in the wall or ceiling mark the location of the center screw hole only You cannot use the screw hole by the port connector opening if you cut a hole for the opening Note Do not mark the four holes on the edges of the bracket These are the holes indicated by the dashed lines on page 20 The access point fits into these holes They are not screw holes c Remove the template 2 Install the drywal...

Page 23: ...hat the two screw holes in the bracket face the drywall anchors 6 Insert the 6 sheet metal screws into the screw holes and tighten them to secure the universal mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling If you routed the CAT5 cable through a hole in the wall or ceiling insert the screw into the center screw hole only Note Do not insert screws in the four holes on the edges of the bracket The access p...

Page 24: ...or damaged by a person pulling on the cable b Insert the key into the Kensington lock c Insert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP d Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP e Pull on the lock to verify that it is secured to the AP f Remove the key 9 Place the access point on the bracket making sure to remove any slack that occurs in the cable between the bracket ...

Page 25: ... bracket a Unlock the universal mounting bracket from the access point by inserting the 3 mm or 1 8 inch screwdriver into the Unlock hole on the access point as shown below b Remove the bracket as shown below c Turn over the universal mounting bracket then align the bracket over the cable ports and the four mounting posts as shown below ...

Page 26: ...connection use the connector for port 1 For redundancy insert one cable into each connector 4 Install the Kensington lock if you plan to used one a Loop the Kensington lock s cable around an object that cannot be moved or damaged by a person pulling on the cable b Insert the key into the Kensington lock c Insert the Kensington lock into the security slot on the AP d Rotate the key right or left to...

Page 27: ...ector 2 Attach the other end of the antenna cable to the antenna Connecting an AP to a DWS 1008 Wireless Switch You can connect an access point directly to a DWS 1008 switch or indirectly to the switch through an intermediate Layer 2 or Layer 3 network To connect the AP directly to a DWS 1008 switch configure the DWS 1008 switch port as an access port and use the following procedure to insert the c...

Page 28: ... or is placed in sentry mode Solid amber PoE is on Blinking amber AP is unresponsive or there is a PoE problem No Light PoE is off Note A DWS 1008 switch s 10 100 Ethernet ports are configured as wired network ports by default You or the system administrator must change the port type for a DWS 1008 port directly connected to an AP to activate the link Verifying AP Health After you install the acces...

Page 29: ...802 11 IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11h IEEE 802 11af WPA Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP AES 802 11i IETF CAPWAP Safety and Electromagnetic Compliance ETS 300 328 2 4 GHz and 301 893 5 GHz FCC Part 15 IC Part 15 RSS 139 1 and RSS 210 R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN 60101 1 2 1993 Plenum rated to meet safety and insurance requirements for building deployments General Encryption 64 bit ...

Page 30: ...d 6 Mbps with automatic fallback Modulation Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing OFDM Transmit Power Based on the regulatory domain specified by the system administrator 802 11b Radio Specifications Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2 484 GHz Operating Channels Based on the regulatory domain specified by the system administrator Association Rates 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps with automatic fallback ...

Page 31: ...bps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps and 6 Mbps with automatic fallback Modulation Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing OFDM Transmit Power Based on the regulatory domain specified by the system administrator Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802 11a b g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traf...

Page 32: ...fective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link det...

Page 33: ...riginal purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same The original produ...

Page 34: ...pment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product Repair by anyone o...

Page 35: ... do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademar...

Page 36: ...eiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty outside the United States please contact corresponding local D Link office FCC Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 1 The dev...

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