D-Link DBA-1210P User manual

Business Cloud Wave 2 Access Point
DBA-1210P
User Manual
Version 1.00 | 06/12/2016

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Table of Contents
Package Contents......................................................................... 3
System Requirements................................................................. 4
Introduction ................................................................................... 5
Features............................................................................................ 6
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 7
LEDs ........................................................................................... 7
Bottom...................................................................................... 8
Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP .................. 9
Powering the Device........................................................10
Congure the Device.......................................................11
Web-based Conguration Utility..........................................13
Access Point Status ............................................................14
Access Point Local Settings.............................................15
Device CLI Conguration.........................................................17
Access Point Status ............................................................17
Access Point Local Settings.............................................18
Mounting the Device.......................................................19
Technical Specications..................................................22
Conguring MAC Authentication on the RADIUS Server23
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
*Ceiling Bracket is an optional accessory and not included in the package. If it is required, please contact your reseller to order it.
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating or PoE injector than the one included with the DBA-1210P will cause damage
and void the warranty for this product.
Package Contents
DBA-1210P Business Cloud Wave 2 Access Point
Mounting Ring
Power Adapter
Ceiling Bracket*
Ethernet Cable

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Section 1  - Produc t Overview
System Requirements
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Network
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless clients (AP Mode)
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless network (AP Mode)
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer® 10 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox 36.0 and higher
• Google™ Chrome v41.0.2272.104 and higher
• Apple Safari v6.2.7 and higher
Serial, Ethernet Connection,
or Wireless connection to the
Access Point
• The computer used to manually congure the access point
must be connected to the access point by a serial cable,
Ethernet cable, or wireless connection.
Additional Documentation
Thefollowingdocumentationprovidesadditional informationaboutDBA-1210Pinstallationandmanagement:
• The Quick Installation Guide provides the information about package content and device
installation.
• The D-Link Business Cloud User Manual provides the guidance about device management
through the D-Link Business Cloud

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link DBA-1210P Business Cloud Wave 2 Access Point provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices
and Ethernet devices. It is an advanced, standards-based solution for wireless networking in businesses of any size. The
DBA-1210P enables wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment while providing state-of-the-art wireless networking
features.
The DBA-1210P is managed through the D-Link Business Cloud, with an intuitive browser-based interface that enables rapid
deployment. Since the DBA-1210P is self-conguring and managed over the web, it can even be deployed at a remote location
without on-site IT sta.
This document also describes how to perform the manual networking conguration of DBA-1210P in case of it not being able
to connect to D-Link Business Cloud through the internet.
Before you power on a new DBA-1210P, review the following sections to check required hardware and software components,
client congurations, and compatibility issues. Make sure you have everything you need for a successful launch and test of
your new or extended wireless network.

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• Automatic Self Conguration - The DBA-1210P will automatically connect to the D-Link Business Cloud to
perform its self-conguration and management, meaning it can even be deployed at a remote location without
an on-site network administrator. The D-Link Business Cloud also helps to manage the deployment of new
features, bug xes, and enhancements, which are automatically pushed to the DBA-1210P.
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DBA-1210P provides an up to 1.75 Gbps1wireless connection with other
802.11ac wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video
streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac Devices - The DBA-1210P is still fully compatible with the 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac standards, so it can connect with any existing 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless adapters.
• Dual Band Wireless Radio - The DBA-1210P comes equipped both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz high powered internal
radios that help to provide better wireless coverage and increased signal strength.
• PoE Enabled - The DBA-1210P supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) which enables it to be supplied with Ethernet
over a power cable.
• Convenient Installation - The DBA-1210P features a wall/ceiling mount for easy deployment in a variety of
locations.
• StreamlinedDesign-TheDBA-1210Pisdesignedwithaslimformfactorthateasilyblendsintoanyoceenvironment
1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
Features

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
1Cloud
Solid Orange The DBA-1210P is connecting to the D-Link Business Cloud
Solid Green The DBA-1210P is currently in Cloud mode
Solid Red The DBA-1210P is not working properly in Cloud mode
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Hardware Overview
Bottom
1 Power Receptor Connects to the power adapter.
2 LAN Port (PoE)
Power is supplied through the LAN cable connected in this port via the Power over Ethernet
Injector. Please see “Installation” on page <?> for more details on how to correctly power the
DBA-1210P and connect to other networking devices.
3 Reset Button
Press the Reset Button between 2 to 5 seconds to restart the device.
Press the Reset Button between 6 to 15 seconds to restore the device to its factory
default settings.
Press the Reset Button more than 15 seconds to restore the device to its factory default
settings and also force the loading of alternate rmware.
4Kensington
Security Slot Allows the device to be secured with any Kensington Security Lock.
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Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP
When you power on the access point, the built-in DHCP client searches for a DHCP server on the network in order to obtain
an IP Address and other network information. If the AP is not able to be assigned a DHCP IP on the network, you can manually
recongure the static IP address and relevant network setting through device Administration Web UI or CLI interface.
To manually congure network setting through device AdministrationWeb UI, please refer to“Web-based Conguration Utility”
on page 13
You can manually congure network setting through device CLI as well by any of the following methods:
• Serial Port Connection to the AP
• Telnet Connection to the AP
• SSH Connection to the AP
Please refer to“Device CLI Conguration”on page 17 for more information on how to congure the DBA-1210P using the CLI.
Caution! If you do not have a DHCP server on your internal network, and do not plan to use one, the rst thing you must do
after powering on the access point is to change the connection type from DHCP to static IP and assign a new static IP address
to the AP.
Caution! The default login information is admin/admin for both the Web UI and CLI. Please note that the credentials might
have been changed through the D-Link Business Cloud.

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Section 2 - Installation
To power on the DBA-1210P, you can use one of the two following methods:
1. Connect the supplied power adapter
2. Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the DBA-1210P, and the other end into a port on a Power over
Ethernet enabled switch.
Powering the Device