Quick Installation Guide Unified AC Dual-band Outdoor PoE Access Point DWL-8720AP Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link website Contents English 1 Before You Begin Hardware Overview This installation guide provides instructions for installing the DWL-8720AP on your network. Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link support website. LED Indicators If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller. LED Description Package Contents This DWL-8720AP package includes the following items:
DWL-8720AP Access Point Mounting Plate and Hardware (U-bolts and nut fasteners, screws and washers) Grounding Wire Console Cable Quick Start Guide Note: To power the unit, use an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE wwitch or PoE injector. This product is intended to be supplied by a LPS (Limited Power Source) marked UL Listed Power Unit, and its output is rated at 48 V DC (PoE), 0.6 A min., and has a TMA of 60 oC. System Requirements Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter. Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28, or Google Chrome 33 and above (for configuration). 1 2 3 4 Figure 1: LED Indicators Note: For the LED positions, please unscrew the protective cap to line up the device with the diagram above.
1 3 4 LAN (PoE) 2 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Power Green (Solid) - Link preset Green (Flashing) - Sending or receiving packets Green (Solid) - Devices 2.4 GHz band is operating successfully Green (Flashing) - Sending or receiving packets Green (Solid) - Devices 5 GHz band is operating successfully Green (Flashing) - Sending or receiving packets Green (Solid) - Device operational Red (Solid) - Device is booting up or has malfunctioned Table 1: LED Description DWL-8720AP Quick Installation Guide 1 Interface Connectors
# Connector Wall/Pole Mount Grounding Wire 1 2 Description Mount to connect to the mounting plate on a wall or a pole Connect a grounding wire to help prevent device damage due to shorts and lightning strikes Table 3: Interface Description 1 2 3 4 Figure 2: Bottom Connectors Installation
# Connector Description 1 2 3 4 LAN (PoE) Vent Port Reset Console Port Repels liquid and particles while allowing air to pass through Gigabit RJ-45 port for data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) Press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset the device Console port to connect to the DWL-8720AP using a RJ-45 to serial cable Table 2: Interface Description Using Power over Ethernet (PoE) 1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the LAN1 (PoE) port on the DWL-8720AP to a PoE power source device such as an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE switch or PoE injector. Note: If you require a PoE injector such as D-Links DPE-311GI, please contact your reseller to order it. Configuration Manual Configuration Label Area Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring the device before mounting it. The management computer, DHCP server and DWL-8720AP must be in the same subnet. Use the following method to access the web user interface:
Connecting through Ethernet 1. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DWL-8720AP to the management computer, or to the switch or router the management computer is connected to. Open a web browser and enter the IP address 10.90.90.91 and press Enter. 1 2 Figure 3: Rear Connectors 2 DWL-8720AP Quick Installation Guide 1. Secure the mount base to the pole using the U-bolt and the four included nut fasteners. Figure 6: Mounting the Device 2. Align and attach the DWL-8720AP to the mounting base using the four included screws and washers. Wall Mounting 3. 4. Log in to the administration user interface. The default login information is Username: admin Password: admin You can now assign a static IP address, or you can use a DHCP server on your network to assign network information to the DWL-8720AP. The DHCP client on the DWL-8720AP is enabled by default. Mounting Gland Sealing Nut Sealing Figure 4: LAN Port Waterproof Enclosure 1. Connect an Ethernet Cable to the LAN
(PoE) port on the DWL-8720AP. Use the LAN port waterproof enclosures to seal the ports. Pole Mounting Figure 7: Attaching the Mounting Plate 1. Align and attach the DWL-8720AP to the mounting plate using the four included screws and washers. Figure 5: Attaching the Mounting Base DWL-8720AP Quick Installation Guide 3 and the buildup of static electricity. Attach the grounding wire to the DWL-8720AP using the included screw. Figure 8: Mounting the Device 2. 3. 4. Use the mounting plate to mark where to drill the holes in the wall. Drill holes on the markings and place the included anchors into the drilled holes. Align and place the mounting plate on top of the anchors and use the included screws to secure the DWL-8720AP to the wall. Connecting the Grounding Wire Figure 10: Attaching the Grounding Wire 2. Tighten the grounding wire to the DWL-8720AP until it is securely attached. Figure 9: Attaching the Grounding Wire 1. A grounding wire is recommended to protect your device from lightning strikes Figure 11: Attaching the Grounding Wire 3. Attach the other end of the grounding wire to either the wall or the pole mount. Ensure that the wall or the pole mount is connected to an electrical ground. TECHNICAL SUPPORT dlink.com/support 4 DWL-8720AP Quick Installation Guide Appendix - Statements 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. FCC Caution: 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 meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT NOTE:
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 23.2 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA Professional installation instruction Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, the device is intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party only. The product will be distributed through controlled distribution channel and installed by trained professional and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. Installation location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 23.2 cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement. External antenna Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited. Installation procedure Please refer to users manual for the detail. Note to the installer:
To comply with the FCC U-NII Band 1 above 30-degree EIRP emission limit (21 dBm), installer must ensure that the final installation will not emit more than 21 dBm EIRP power 30-degrees above the horizon based on the antenna radiation pattern of the device. Industry Canada statement This device complies with Industry Canadas licence-exempt RSSs. 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 d ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. Caution :
(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;
(ii) for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit; (detachable antenna only)
(iii) for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits as appropriate; (detachable antenna only)
(iv) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated. Avertissement:
Le guide dutilisation des dispositifs pour rseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions prcises sur les restrictions susmentionnes, notamment :
(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;
(ii) pour les dispositifs munis dantennes amovibles, le gain maximal dantenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5 250 5 350 MHz et de 5 470 5 725 MHz doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e; (detachable antenna only)
(iii) pour les dispositifs munis dantennes amovibles, le gain maximal dantenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 5 850 MHz) doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e. spcifie, selon le cas; (detachable antenna only)
(iv) lorsquil y a lieu, les types dantennes (sil y en a plusieurs), les numros de modle de lantenne et les pires angles dinclinaison ncessaires pour rester conforme lexigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque dlvation, nonce la section 6.2.2.3, doivent tre clairement indiqus. DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE This radio transmitter (IC: 4216A-WL8720APA1 / DWL-8720APA1) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 4216A-WL8720APA1 / DWL-8720APA1) a t approuv par ISED pour fonctionner avec les types dantenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types dantenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour lexploitation de lmetteur. Approved antenna(s) list Type Dipole Gain 2.4~2.45GHz-----3.5dBi 5.15~5.85GHz----6dBi Brand whayu Manufacturer whayu Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26.6cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 26.6 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Professional installation instruction 1. Installation personal This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. 2. Installation location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 25cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement. 3. External antenna Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC/ISED limit and is prohibited. 4. Installation procedure Please refer to users manual for the detail. 5. Warning Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty. Instructions dinstallation professionnelle Veuillez noter que lappareil etant dedie a une fonction unique, il doit etre utilise avec notre logiciel proprietaire de divertissement interactif . Ce produit sera propose par un reseau de distribution controle et installe par des professionels; il ne sera pas propose au grand public par le reseau de la grande distribution. 1. Installation Ce produit est destine a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par un personnel qualifie maitrisant les radiofrequences et les regles sy rapportant. Linstallation et les reglages ne doivent pas etre modifies par lutilisateur final. 2. Emplacement dinstallation En usage normal, afin de respecter les exigences reglementaires concernant lexposition aux radiofrequences, ce produit doit etre installe de facon a respecter une distance de 26.6 cm entre lantenne emettrice et les personnes. 3. Antenn externe. Utiliser uniiquement les antennes approuvees par le fabricant. Lutilisation dautres antennes peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement essentiel ou non essentiel depassant les niveaux limites definis par FCC/IC, ce qui est interdit. 4. Procedure dinstallation Consulter le manuel dutilisation. 5. Avertissement Choisir avec soin la position dinstallation et sassurer que la puissance de sortie ne depasse pas les limites en vigueur. La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites federales.
(UNII) CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 1. A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor installation from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity. When mounting the Outdoor Access Point on the pole or solid wall, you have to connect the Outdoor Access Point to the same grounding system* with the AC wall outlet.
* The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Code and safety standards that apply in your country. 2. Instructions for the installation of that conductor to building earth by a SKILLED PERSON. 1. Un systme de mise la terre est ncessaire pour protger votre installation extrieure de la foudre et de laccumulation dlectricit statique. Lorsque vous installez le point daccs extrieur sur un poteau ou un mur, vous devez le raccorder au mme systme de mise la terre* que la prise lectrique.
* Le systme de mise la terre doit tre conforme aux rglementations et aux normes de scurit en vigueur dans votre pays. 2. Instructions pour linstallation de ce conducteur la terre du btiment par une PERSONNE QUALIFIE. Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Ver. 1.00(WW)_130x183 2020/06/09