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DWL-8220AP User's Manual Product Contents DWL-8220AP Wireless Switch Access Point Mounting Bracket Mounting Template Mounting Hardware Rubber Feet Product Contents System Requirements A Network with a D-Link DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Warning: Installation must be performed by unauthorized modifications to operate the equipment. Please follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the ... user's authority to this equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by qualified service personnel only. D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
DWL-8220AP User's Manual Product Contents DWL-8220AP Wireless Switch Access Point Mounting Bracket Mounting Template Mounting Hardware Rubber Feet Product Contents System Requirements A Network with a D-Link DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Warning: Installation must be performed by unauthorized modifications to operate the equipment. Please follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the ... user's authority to this equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by qualified service personnel only. D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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... the AirPremier® MobileLAN™ DWS-1008 Wireless Switch. even across Layer 3 boundaries - With no protruding antennas and no obvious hallmarks of voice traffic. Supporting multiple queues per user, DWL-8220APs always prioritize...DWL-8220AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The small form factor Wireless Switch Dualband Access Point DWL-8220AP increases wireless LAN secure mobility, supports dualband WLAN connectivity, and provides client access to DWS-1008 directly or through the existing wired network - Actual data throughput will vary. DWL-8220APs can link...
... the AirPremier® MobileLAN™ DWS-1008 Wireless Switch. even across Layer 3 boundaries - With no protruding antennas and no obvious hallmarks of voice traffic. Supporting multiple queues per user, DWL-8220APs always prioritize...DWL-8220AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction The small form factor Wireless Switch Dualband Access Point DWL-8220AP increases wireless LAN secure mobility, supports dualband WLAN connectivity, and provides client access to DWS-1008 directly or through the existing wired network - Actual data throughput will vary. DWL-8220APs can link...
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.../g radio. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Hardware Overview Hardware Overview The DWL-8220AP access point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to another access point. The access point requires hardware installation only. The access point receives power and data through Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect an AP to boot on port 1 fails does the AP attempt to a DWS-1008 switch or other link. Note: Access points do...
.../g radio. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Hardware Overview Hardware Overview The DWL-8220AP access point (AP) provides IEEE 802.11 wireless access to another access point. The access point requires hardware installation only. The access point receives power and data through Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable to connect an AP to boot on port 1 fails does the AP attempt to a DWS-1008 switch or other link. Note: Access points do...
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... and amber Access point is booting and receiving its configuration file from a switch. • At least one of the following: • Excessive radio interference in sentry mode. Solid green A client is sending or receiving traffic. Blinking green Associated client is associated with a switch is preventing the radio from a switch. DWL-8220AP User's Manual...
... and amber Access point is booting and receiving its configuration file from a switch. • At least one of the following: • Excessive radio interference in sentry mode. Solid green A client is sending or receiving traffic. Blinking green Associated client is associated with a switch is preventing the radio from a switch. DWL-8220AP User's Manual...
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... cable(s) into the AP port(s) before installing the access point itself. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Kensington Security Slot The DWL-8220AP has a slot for attachment of its ports directly to DWS-1008 switch ports or indirectly to DWS-1008 switches through signaling for the access point at the installation site before attaching the access point to the bracket. In either case, use...
... cable(s) into the AP port(s) before installing the access point itself. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Kensington Security Slot The DWL-8220AP has a slot for attachment of its ports directly to DWS-1008 switch ports or indirectly to DWS-1008 switches through signaling for the access point at the installation site before attaching the access point to the bracket. In either case, use...
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Wall Installation Recommendations If you plug the cable(s) into the access point. DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Recommendation D-Link recommends that does not have strain relief. When used in the DWL-8220AP access point. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Overview Installation Overview DWL-8220AP Mounting Options You can mount a DWL-8220AP access point on a partial wall or other mounting options can use external antennas. The radio antennas transmit through...
Wall Installation Recommendations If you plug the cable(s) into the access point. DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Recommendation D-Link recommends that does not have strain relief. When used in the DWL-8220AP access point. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Overview Installation Overview DWL-8220AP Mounting Options You can mount a DWL-8220AP access point on a partial wall or other mounting options can use external antennas. The radio antennas transmit through...
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...fied personnel. 2. Before using a wireless device in an otherwise explosive environment unless the device has been modified for such use only. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started Please read the following before inserting a cable into an DWL-8220AP access point. The DWL-8220AP access point is transmitting. 4. Do not operate the DWL-8220AP access point near unshielded blasting caps or...
...fied personnel. 2. Before using a wireless device in an otherwise explosive environment unless the device has been modified for such use only. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started Please read the following before inserting a cable into an DWL-8220AP access point. The DWL-8220AP access point is transmitting. 4. Do not operate the DWL-8220AP access point near unshielded blasting caps or...
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... does not have strain relief. DWS Switch Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function RD+ RDTD+ PoE+ PoE+ TDPoEPoE- Other Device Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function TD+ TDRD+ PoE+ PoE+ RDPoEPoE- Mounting a DWL-8220AP access point on the port. For installation on all other surfaces, you install an access point. A dual-homed connection requires two cables. D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DWL-8220AP User's Manual Cable Requirements Cable Requirements...
... does not have strain relief. DWS Switch Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function RD+ RDTD+ PoE+ PoE+ TDPoEPoE- Other Device Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function TD+ TDRD+ PoE+ PoE+ RDPoEPoE- Mounting a DWL-8220AP access point on the port. For installation on all other surfaces, you install an access point. A dual-homed connection requires two cables. D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DWL-8220AP User's Manual Cable Requirements Cable Requirements...
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... place on the cable. c. Make sure the cable feeds properly into each connector. 10. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) 8. Insert the key into the Lock hole on the AP. Lock the access point onto the bracket by a person pulling on the universal mounting bracket as you plan to insert the cable(s)....inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Kensington lock. Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP. d. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Loop the Kensington lock's cable around an object that it is secured to the AP.
... place on the cable. c. Make sure the cable feeds properly into each connector. 10. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) 8. Insert the key into the Lock hole on the AP. Lock the access point onto the bracket by a person pulling on the universal mounting bracket as you plan to insert the cable(s)....inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Kensington lock. Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP. d. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Loop the Kensington lock's cable around an object that it is secured to the AP.
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...ends of the CAT5 cable(s) are not already connected and the link activated, go to a DWS-1008 Wireless Switch" on page 27. If the access point requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. 16. If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket ...Connecting an AP to "Verifying AP Health" on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to side. 14. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 To ensure that the access point is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on page 28. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) 13.
...ends of the CAT5 cable(s) are not already connected and the link activated, go to a DWS-1008 Wireless Switch" on page 27. If the access point requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. 16. If the access point comes off the bracket, relock the device onto the bracket ...Connecting an AP to "Verifying AP Health" on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to side. 14. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 To ensure that the access point is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on page 28. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) 13.
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... that is fully on the T-bar. 4. Cut a hole as shown below. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 b. Slide the two halves of the clamp onto the T-bar so that fits the T-bar: a. Note: To avoid damage to cut from the access point by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Unlock hole on... the T-bar clamp that the clamp lip is centered over the area where you cut along the line marking the opening for the CAT5 cable(s): a. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Suspended Ceiling Installation-Drop Ceiling Tiles 1.
... that is fully on the T-bar. 4. Cut a hole as shown below. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 b. Slide the two halves of the clamp onto the T-bar so that fits the T-bar: a. Note: To avoid damage to cut from the access point by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the Unlock hole on... the T-bar clamp that the clamp lip is centered over the area where you cut along the line marking the opening for the CAT5 cable(s): a. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Suspended Ceiling Installation-Drop Ceiling Tiles 1.
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...each connector. 9. Insert the key into the security slot on the AP. Remove the key. 10. Lift the access point into place on the cable. c. d. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to insert the cable(s). 8. f. Pull... cable feeds properly into the connector(s): • For a single connection, use the connector for port 1. • For redundancy, insert one . DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) Installation 7. Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock. Insert the CAT5 cable(s) into the ceiling as shown below....
...each connector. 9. Insert the key into the security slot on the AP. Remove the key. 10. Lift the access point into place on the cable. c. d. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to insert the cable(s). 8. f. Pull... cable feeds properly into the connector(s): • For a single connection, use the connector for port 1. • For redundancy, insert one . DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) Installation 7. Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock. Insert the CAT5 cable(s) into the ceiling as shown below....
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... already connected and the link activated, go to "Verifying AP Health" on page 27. Otherwise, go to "Connecting an AP to side. 13. To ensure that the access point is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to a DWS-1008 Wireless Switch" on page 28.
... already connected and the link activated, go to "Verifying AP Health" on page 27. Otherwise, go to "Connecting an AP to side. 13. To ensure that the access point is fully locked onto the bracket, gently pull down on the access point and attempt to rotate it from side to a DWS-1008 Wireless Switch" on page 28.
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Attach the bracket to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the DWL-8220AP. Installation 2. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Warning: If you plan to the junction box. 3. Remove the mounting bracket from the access point. Plug the CAT5 cable into the access point and attach the DWL-8220AP to the mounting bracket. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) Junction Box Installation 1.
Attach the bracket to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the DWL-8220AP. Installation 2. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 Warning: If you plan to the junction box. 3. Remove the mounting bracket from the access point. Plug the CAT5 cable into the access point and attach the DWL-8220AP to the mounting bracket. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) Junction Box Installation 1.
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...: Do not mark the four holes on the edges of the threads on page 20. c. Install the drywall anchor(s): a. D-Link Systems, Inc. 22 DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation Note. The solid surface mounting option requires CAT5 cable that does not...way into the Unlock or Lock hole. b. Place the paper mounting template over the location where you plan to install the access point. The access point fits into each anchor the rest of the center screw hole only. b. You cannot use excessive force when inserting a...
...: Do not mark the four holes on the edges of the threads on page 20. c. Install the drywall anchor(s): a. D-Link Systems, Inc. 22 DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation Note. The solid surface mounting option requires CAT5 cable that does not...way into the Unlock or Lock hole. b. Place the paper mounting template over the location where you plan to install the access point. The access point fits into each anchor the rest of the center screw hole only. b. You cannot use excessive force when inserting a...
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... the drywall anchors. 6. They are not screw holes. The access point fits into the screw holes, and tighten them to secure the universal mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) 4. Insert the #6 sheet metal screws into these holes. D-Link Systems, Inc. 23 If you routed the CAT5 cable...
... the drywall anchors. 6. They are not screw holes. The access point fits into the screw holes, and tighten them to secure the universal mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation (continued) 4. Insert the #6 sheet metal screws into these holes. D-Link Systems, Inc. 23 If you routed the CAT5 cable...
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... each connector. 8. Place the access point on the cable. D-Link Systems, Inc. 24 Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock. c. e. Pull on the access point as shown below. Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP. d. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued...(s) into the Lock hole on the lock to verify that occurs in the cable between the bracket and the access point. 10. b. Remove the key. 9. Lock the access point onto the bracket by a person pulling on the bracket, making sure to use the connector for port 1....
... each connector. 8. Place the access point on the cable. D-Link Systems, Inc. 24 Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock. c. e. Pull on the access point as shown below. Rotate the key right or left to secure the lock to the AP. d. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued...(s) into the Lock hole on the lock to verify that occurs in the cable between the bracket and the access point. 10. b. Remove the key. 9. Lock the access point onto the bracket by a person pulling on the bracket, making sure to use the connector for port 1....
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b. Turn over the universal mounting bracket, then align the bracket over the cable ports and the four mounting posts as shown below. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25 Reverse the universal mounting bracket: a. Remove the bracket as shown below . c. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Tabletop Installation 1. 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. Turn over the universal mounting bracket, then align the bracket over the cable ports and the four mounting posts as shown below. D-Link Systems, Inc. 25 Reverse the universal mounting bracket: a. Remove the bracket as shown below . c. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) Tabletop Installation 1. 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 .
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...the universal mounting bracket, in the desired location on the table. 6. Pull on the access point as shown below . 2. If the AP requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. D-Link Systems, Inc. 26 Insert the CAT5 cable(s) into the connector(s): • For ...object that it is fully seated, lock the bracket onto the access point by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the security slot on the cable. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) d. Place the AP access point in the three location circles, as shown below . 3. ...
...the universal mounting bracket, in the desired location on the table. 6. Pull on the access point as shown below . 2. If the AP requires an external antenna, install and connect the antenna. D-Link Systems, Inc. 26 Insert the CAT5 cable(s) into the connector(s): • For ...object that it is fully seated, lock the bracket onto the access point by inserting the 3-mm or 1/8-inch screwdriver into the security slot on the cable. DWL-8220AP User's Manual Installation Installation (continued) d. Place the AP access point in the three location circles, as shown below . 3. ...
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... RJ-45 connector into the switch and verify the link. • To connect the AP indirectly to a DWS-1008 switch though the network, configure a Distributed AP connection on the DWS-1008 switch. You can use an optional D-Link external antenna. D-Link Systems, Inc. 27 Make...the 802.11b/g antenna and to a DWL-8220AP: 1. Attach the other end of the ports on a DWS-1008 wireless switch. 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 cable. Refer to this fi...
... RJ-45 connector into the switch and verify the link. • To connect the AP indirectly to a DWS-1008 switch though the network, configure a Distributed AP connection on the DWS-1008 switch. You can use an optional D-Link external antenna. D-Link Systems, Inc. 27 Make...the 802.11b/g antenna and to a DWL-8220AP: 1. Attach the other end of the ports on a DWS-1008 wireless switch. 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 cable. Refer to this fi...