D-Link DWL-3500AP User manual

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DWL-3500AP/8500AP Installation Guide
System Requirements
If any of the adove items are missing,please contact your reseller.
Minimum System Requirements:
System Requirements
DWL-3500AP/8500AP
Wireless Switch Access Point
Power over Ethernet base
unit
Mounting Plate
Ethernet Cable
(CAT5 UTP/Straight Through)
Power Cord Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A
Using a power supply with
a different voltage rating will
damage and void the warranty of
this product.
About this product:
The D-Link Wireless Switch Access Point is part of a comprehensive wireless network
solution. The device works in conjunction with a Wireless Switch and provides the following
capabilities:
• IEEE 802.11b/g (DWL-3500AP) or IEEE 802.11a/b/g (DWL-8500AP) operation as a
wireless access point
• Compatible with IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
• Must work with D-Link DWS-3024/3026 Wireless Switch,and all conguration,
management and rmware upgrade must be done on the Wireless Switch.
Package Contents
System Requirements:
• CD-ROM Drive
• Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems
• Installed Ethernet Adapter Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0
and above.

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Installing the Hardware
Installing the Hardware
Power Cord socket
LAN (PoE)
Antennas
Reset (Reserved)

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Floor 2
Floor 1
Data Center
Server
Farm
DWS-3024
Wireless Switch
Floor 2
Floor 1
Data Center
Server
Farm
DWS-3024
Wireless Switch
DWS-3024
Wireless Switch
D-Link Unified Access System Deployment
• Overlay T opology
Deploy into the existing infrastructure
without affecting the wired network.
The AP can be indirectly connected to
D-Link wireless switch.
• Edge Switch T opology
Deploy at the network edge for maximum
scalability.
The AP can be directly connected to and
powered by D-Link wireless switch.

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Installing the Hardware
Connecting the Ethernet and Power Cables
The access point receives power through the Ethernet cable or an external power
adapter. And also, this product intended only for installation in Environment A as
dened in IEEE 802.3af, Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Option 1: Connect with a D-Link DWS-3024/3026 wireless switch or other 802.3af
PoE compliant switch.
Option 2: Use the PoE Base Unit to connect to a switch that lacks PoE capabilities.
Option 3: Connect to available power using the included power adapter .
Note:Thisproductandallinterconnectedequipmentmustbeinstalledindoors,including
all associated LAN connections.
The access point power options:
Access Point
Access Point
PoE Base Unit
Universal
power supply
Power cord
PoE Switch
(DWS-3024)
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
Access Point
Universal
power supply
Power cord
OPTION 3
LAN
LAN
Access Point
Access Point
PoE Base Unit
Universal
power supply
Power cord
PoE Switch
(DWS-3024)
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
Access Point
Universal
power supply
Power cord
OPTION 3
LAN
LAN
Access Point
Access Point
PoE Base Unit
Universal
power supply
Power cord
PoE Switch
(DWS-3024)
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
Access Point
Universal
power supply
Power cord
OPTION 3
LAN
LAN

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Physical Installation for Your Access Point:(optional)
Step 1: Mount the bracket on the
appropriate position on the wall.
Step 2: Install the screws on the back
of the access point.
(Back view)
Step 3: Mount the AP to the bracket
on the wall.
Step 4: A mounted AP should look like
this (front view).

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Setup as a Managed AP:
• After correctly connecting the Ethernet cable and power, you need to login to the
D-Link wireless switch web GUI to recognize and activate the Access Point (AP).
• Follow the steps under "Basic Setup" in the web GUI to allow for discovery and
management of the AP.
• For details, please refer to the DWS-3000 Series User Manual.

Technical Support
You can nd software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our
website or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca

Technical Support
You can nd software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites.
If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our FAQ section on
the Web Site before contacting the Support line. We have many FAQ’s which
we hope will provide you a speedy resolution for your problem.
For Customers within
The United Kingdom & Ireland:
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Internet:
http://www.dlink.co.uk
ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Telephone:
08456 12 0003 (United Kingdom)
[phone] (Ireland)
Lines Open
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Fri
10.00am-7.00pm Sat & Sun
For Customers within Canada:
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Telephone:
1-800-361-5265 (Canada)
Mon. to Fri. 7:30AM to 9:00PM EST
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email: [email protected]

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