Quick Installation Guide Access Point This document will guide you through the basic installation process for your new access point DBA-2720P Documentation is also available on the D-Link website 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1: Front Panel LED
LED Color Status Description 1 2.4 GHz Green Before You Begin Hardware Overview LED Indicators This installation guide provides instructions for installing the DBA-2720P on your network. Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link support website. D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual: For additional information and instructions on how to configure the device using the D-Link Nuclias cloud. Package Contents This DBA-2720P package should include the following items:
1 x DBA-2720P 1 x Power adapter (optional)*
1 x Mounting kit 1 x Console cable If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller. 2 5 GHz1 Green
*If the power adapter is not included, it can be purchased separately. Please contact your local D-Link reseller. 3 5 GHz2 Green Setup Preparation Please ensure that the following items are readily available before continuing the installation process:
3 LAN 2 Green An active D-Link Nuclias account. An active Internet connection to connect to the D-Link Nuclias cloud. 4 LAN1 Green A valid device license. Contact your D-Link Nuclias service provider for more information. Off The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled. Or the device is undergoing the boot process. Solid green The 2.4GHz wireless band is active. Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the 2.4 GHz band. Off The 5 GHz1 wireless band is disabled. Or the device is undergoing the boot process. Solid green The 5GHz1 wireless band is active. Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the 5 GHz1 band. Off The 5 GHz2 wireless band is disabled. Or the device is undergoing the boot process. Solid Green The 5GHz2 wireless band is active. Blinking Green Data is being transmitted over the 5 GHz2 band. Light Off No link detected on the port. Solid Green An active link is detected on the port. Blinking Green Data is being transmitted on the port. Light Off No link detected on the port. Solid Gr Oeen An active link is detected on the port. Blinking Green Data is being transmitted on the port. The DBA-2720P is booting up. Solid Orange Blinking Orange The DBA-2720P is resetting to its default settings or is upgrading its firmware. Solid Green The DBA-2720P is in cloud mode. Blinking Green The DBA-2720P is connecting to the D-Link Nuclias cloud. Solid red The DBA-2720P is not working properly in cloud mode. System Requirements A PC or laptop with a working Ethernet adapter or wireless interface. Mozilla Firefox 52.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Safari 10.1 or higher, Google Chrome 59 or higher. OS X 10.8.5, Windows 7, Linux (Ubuntu 12) and higher. 2 5 PWR/
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Red Table 1: LED Description Interface Connectors Configuring the Access Point
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1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2: Rear Connectors Connector Reset Button Description Used for rebooting or resetting the device back to factory default settings. Power Button Used to power the device on and off. Power Input Input for the power adapter. LAN Port 2 Gigabit RJ-45 port for data. LAN Port 1 (PoE) Gigabit RJ-45 port for data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) power. Console Port RJ-45 port to connect the RJ-45 console cable for CLI management. Table 2: Interface Description Using D-Link Nuclias Note: To use D-Link Nuclias, the DBA-2720P must be connected to the Internet. The DBA-2720P is designed to be managed through the D-Link Nuclias cloud. Refer to the D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual for detailed configuration instructions. Figure 4: Connecting through D-Link Nuclias 1. On an Internet-connected computer, open a web browser and go to login.nuclias.com D-Link Nuclias DBA-2720P Switch or Router Switch or Router Management 2. Enter your D-Link Nuclias user name and password and click Log in. 1 Manual Configuration Figure 3: Side Connectors Connector Description Kensington Slot for inserting a Kensington security lock. Lock Slot Table 3: Interface Description Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring the device before mounting it. If you are unable to connect to the D-Link Nuclias cloud, you may need to manually configure the DBA-2720P using its web user interface (UI). Refer to the D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual for detailed configuration instructions. Powering the Access Point Use one of the following methods to access the web user interface:
The DBA-2720P can be powered using one of the following two methods:
Connecting through Ethernet Using Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 on the DBA-2720P to a PoE power source device such as a PoE switch or PoE injector.
(Optional) Using the power adapter 1. Connect the power connector of the adapter to the power input on the DBA-2720P and plug the adapter into a nearby power outlet. Note: The management computer must be in the same subnet as the DBA-2720P. 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DBA-2720P to the management computer or to the switch or router the management computer is connected to. 2. Open a web browser and type in the default host name of the DBA-2720P and press Enter. 3 The default host name is http://DBA-2720P-
XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device. 3. When prompted, enter the default login credentials:
User name: admin Password: admin Connecting Wirelessly 1. Connect the management computer to the default SSID of the DBA-2720P. The SSID will be in the format http://DBA-2720P-XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device. 2. Open a web browser and type in the default host name of the DBA-2720P and press Enter. The default host name is http://DBA-2720P-
XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device. 3. When prompted, enter the default login credentials:
User name: admin Password: admin Mounting the Access Point The DBA-2720P can be mounted on a wall or ceiling for optimal coverage. Mounting on a Solid Wall or Ceiling included anchors into the drilled holes. 3. Align and place the mounting plate on top of the anchors and use the included screws to secure the mounting plate to the surface. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable and power adapter
(optional) to the device. 5. Attach the DBA-2720P to the mounting plate by placing it onto the plate and rotating clockwise until the device locks into place. Mounting on a Ceiling Crossbar Figure 6: Attaching the Lock Plate 1. Clip the two included ceiling brackets onto the ceiling crossbar. Make sure both brackets are positioned in line with each other. Ceiling crossbar Figure 5: Attaching the Lock Plate 1. Use the mounting plate to mark the location 2. Drill holes on the markings and place the where to drill the holes in the wall or ceiling. 2. Use the included screws to secure the mounting Ceiling bracket Figure 7: Attaching the Ceiling Brackets 4 plate to the ceiling brackets. device to load an alternate firmware. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable and power adapter
(optional) to the device. 4. Attach the DBA-2720P to the mounting plate by placing it onto the plate and rotating clockwise until the device locks into place. Locking the DBA-2720P Attach a Kensington physical security lock to the Kensington slot on the side of the device to secure it to an object. Figure 8: Inserting a Physical Lock Reboot/Reset the Access Point If necessary, the DBA-2720P can be manually rebooted or reset to factory default settings. Rebooting the device Press and hold down the reset button between 2 to 5 seconds then release to reboot the device. Resetting the device Press and hold down the reset button between 6 to 15 seconds then release to reset the device to its factory default settings. Press and hold down the reset button for more than 15 seconds then release to reset the device to its factory default settings and force the Troubleshooting The DBA-2720P receives its configuration settings and is managed through the D-Link Nuclias cloud. If you are experiencing problems connecting to the D-Link Nuclias cloud, check your Internet connection. If you still cannot connect to the service, additional configuration on the device may be required. Refer to the D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual for detailed information on how to manually configure the device. Additional Information For additional support, please refer to the user manual, or visit your local D-Link support website. Warning: The DBA-2720P is designed to receive PoE power only from an 802.3at compliant source, or from a D-Link-approved power adapter. Connecting an access point to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that is not approved by D-Link can damage the equipment. Warning: This product is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant. The equipment power cord must be connected to a socket-outlet earthling connection. Avertissement: Le DBA-2720P est conu pour recevoir de lalimentation PoE uniquement partir dune source compatible 802.3at ou dun adaptateur secteur approuv par D-Link. La connexion dun point daccs un priphrique Power over Ethernet
(PoE) non approuv par D-Link peut endommager lquipement. Avertissement: Ce produit doit tre connect uniquement aux rseaux PoE sans acheminement vers linstallation externe. Le cordon dalimentation de lquipement doit tre branch sur une prise de terre avec prise de courant. 5 Appendix - Statements ErP Power Usage Network Standby: 6.3792 watts Switched Off: 0.0665 watts This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Non-modifications Statement:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Caution:
Note The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be fixed to USA operational channels only. RF Frequency Requirements This device is for indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. This device will not operate on channels which overlap the 5600-5650 MHz band. It is restricted to indoor environments only. 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 25cm between the radiator and your body. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement:
This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement.
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
Operations in the 5.25-5.35 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Les oprations dans la bande de 5.25-5.35 GHz sont limits un usage intrieur seulement. Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.28 m between the radiator and your body. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements ISED tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 0.28 m de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Statement B VCCI-B 7 Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 5GHz Product and Warranty Information To find out more about D-Link Nuclias product or marketing information, please visit the website http://www.dlink.com or https://www.nuclias.com. The D-Link Limited Lifetime Warranty information is available at http://www.dlink.com/warranty Ver. 1.00(WW)_90x130 2019/07/12