D-Link DAP-3712 User manual

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DAP-3712
Quick Installation Guide
20 km Long Range 802.11ac Wireless Bridge

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Hardware Overview
LED Indicators
Figure 1: DAP-3712 LEDs
# LED Description
1Signal
Strength
Signal strength indicators. One light
indicates a weak signal. Two lights
indicate a medium signal.Three lights
indicate a strong signal.
Table 1: LED Descriptions
Interface Connectors
Figure 2: DAP-3712 Interface
# Feature Description
1 PoE Port
Uses a standard Ethernet cable to
connect the device to a PoE power
source such as a PoE switch or PoE
injector.
2Reset
Button
Resets the device to its factory
settings.
Table 2: Interface Descriptions
Before You Begin
This installation guide provides basic instructions
for installing the DAP-3712 on your network.
The device should be ensured that systems
employing high gain directional antennas
are used exclusively for fixed, point-to-point
operations. For additional information about
how to use the access point, please see the
User Manual from the D-Link support website.
Package Contents
This DAP-3712 should include the following
items:
• 20 km Long Range 802.11ac Wireless Bridge
• PoE injector
• Power cord
• Mounting tie
• Quick Start Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or
missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a different
voltage than the one recommended for the
device will cause damage and void the warranty
for this product.
System Requirements
• Microsoft Windows®, or a Linux-based
operating system
• Ethernet port
• Microsoft Edge, Firefox 60.0, or Chrome
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Figure 5: Connecting the Ethernet Cable
4. Connect the adjustment kit to the base of
the DAP-3712 by pressing it in until it clicks
and locks in place. Use the adjustment
kit to position the antenna at the desired
angle
Figure 6: Attaching the Adjustment Kit
Preparation before Installation
Before installing the DAP-3712, check the
distance between the two sides and ensure
that they are within wireless signal range of
each other. It may be helpful to use a Graphic
Information System (GIS) program such as
Google Earth to check for obstructions between
the two sites. If there is an obstruction, it may
help to install the DAP-3712 as high as possible
to prevent the signal from being blocked.
Installation
Assembling the Access Point
1. Assemble the dish of the DAP-3712 by
sliding the two halves together until they
lock in place.
Figure 3: Assembling the Dish
2. Connect the antenna and base through
the hole in the center of the dish.
Figure 4: Attaching the Antenna
3. Thread a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable
through the cover for the PoE port on
the underside of the DAP-3712. Insert the
cable into the PoE port, then attach the
cover to the device.

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Figure 7: Positioning the DAP-3712 with a GIS
Note: Ensure that both devices have the same
model number and are running the same
firmware version. The radiation pattern and
wireless protocol of the DAP-3712 is designed
for high-performance bridge connectivity. Using
different models or models with mismatched
firmware versions may cause problems, such
as performance degradation or a reduction in
coverage area.
Powering the Access Point
To power the DAP-3712, use a standard Ethernet
cable to connect the PoE port on the DAP-3712
to a 48 V PoE injector.
Cable Requirements
Use a CAT 5 cable with an even sheath. The
Ethernet ports on the DAP-3712 access point
cannot accept a CAT 5 cable that has an uneven
sheath; the RJ-45 connector on the cable will
not fit properly into the receptacle on the
access point.
Conguring the First DAP-3712 in
Access Point Mode
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN
port on the DAP-3712 to the PoE Out port
on the PoE injector. Using another cable,
attach the PoE injector to your switch or
management computer.
Figure 8: Connecting the DAP-3712
2. Ensure the computer is configured with
the static IP address 192.168.0.2 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. Launchawebbrowser.Enter192.168.0.50
in the address field of your browser.
4. Log in to the administration user interface.
The default login information is:
Username: admin
Password: admin
5. Follow the Setup Wizard's instructions
to configure the device in Access Point
Mode. Refer to Figure 9: Using the Setup
Wizard for details.

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Figure 9: Using the Setup Wizard
Conguring the Second DAP-3712
in Client Mode
1. Follow steps 1-4 of the instructions above
to power on the device. Launch the Setup
Wizard to configure the device in Client
Mode.
2. T o avoid an IP address conflict, change
the IPv4 address so that it is different
from the first DAP-3712's IP address (for
instance, by changing it to 192.168.0.51,
as in the following screenshot).
Figure 10: Changing the IP Address
3. On step four of the Setup Wizard
(Wireless), select Client from the drop-
down list. Enter the same SSID and key
that you entered when configuring the
first device.
Figure 11: Conguring Client Mode
4. To confirm that wireless connectivity
between the two devices is configured
correctly, navigate to the Status page and
check the information under Associated
Stations (shown below).
Figure 12: Checking Wireless Connectivity
Mounting the Device
Installation Recommendations
If you plan to install the DAP-3712 on a pole,
orient the front of the access point toward the
intended coverage area. The radio antenna
transmits through the front of the access point
but not through the reverse side (where the
bracket is).

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Be sure to install the device at a height that
ensures that the alignment between the
devices is visible and there is no obstruction
in the middle.
Checking the Signal Strength
Before fixing the device in place, slowly pan the
DAP-3712 from side to side and check the LED
indicator to find the position where the signal
is strongest.
Mounting on a Pole
1. Hold the DAP-3712 against the pole in the
desired position.
Figure 13: Mounting the Device
2. Thread the metal mounting tie through
the hole on the base of the DAP-3712 and
and wrap it around the pole. Fasten the
tie to secure the device against the pole.
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Figure 14: Completed Installation
Once completed, your network will resemble
the following diagram.
PoE injectorPoE injector
DAP-3712
DAP-3712
Switch
PC1 PC2
Switch
PC3 PC4
AP modeClient mode
Figure 15: DAP-3712 Network
RF Frequency Requirements
This device is for outdoor use only. High power
radars are allocated as primary users of the 5150
- 5250 MHz and 5725 - 5850 MHz bands. These
radar stations can cause interference with or
damage the PoE adapter of this device. This is a
fixed point-to-point device.

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in
accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with
antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.
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.
Caution!
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Appendix - Statements

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