D-Link DWL-3600AP User manual

This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your new
D-Link Unied Wireless Access Point.
Building Networks for People
DWL-3600AP
Quick Installation Guide
802.11n Unied Access Point
Quick Installation Guide

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About This Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the DWL-3600AP
Wireless Access Point on your network. For additional information about how to use
the Access Point, please refer to the User Manual, which is available on the D-Link
support website.
Unpacking the Product
System Requirements
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents. Refer to the package
contents located below to make sure all items are present and undamaged. If any
item is missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for replacement.
- DWL-3600AP 802.11n Unied Access Point
- Power Adapter
- Mounting Ring
- Ethernet Cable
- Console Cable*
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included
with the DWL-3600AP may cause damage and will void the warranty for this
product.
*The console cable is an optional accessory and not included in the package in Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Israel, Kaliningrad, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. If a cable is
required, please contact your reseller to order it (Model: ACS-AP-CONSOLE).
- Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating system
- Computer with an Ethernet adapter, or a router or switch
- Internet Explorer 7.0, Safari 5.0, Firefox 4.0, or higher

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2.4 GHz – When this LED is lit, the access point’s 2.4 GHz radio is enabled. It will
blink when there is wireless trafc.
LAN – When this LED is lit, the device’s Ethernet port is connected to an active
router or switch. The LED will blink when there is Ethernet trafc.
POWER – When the LED is lit, the access point is powered and ready for use.
Optional Accessories
- PoE Base Unit (Model: DPE-101GI)
Note: These accessories are not included in the package. If any of these items
are required, please contact your reseller to order it.
Figure 2. DWL-3600AP Rear Panel
Hardware Overview
Figure 1. DWL-3600AP LEDs
RESET
5V 2.5A
Power Receptor
LAN Port (PoE)
Reset Port
Console Port
LEDs
Connections

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Power on the access point
To power on the DWL-3600AP, you can use ONE of the following methods:
1. Connect the supplied power adapter
OR
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the DWL-3600AP and the
other end into a port on a power over Ethernet (PoE) switch.
Congure the access point
To set up and manage the DWL-3600AP, use one of the following methods:
• Manage the access point from the computer: Connect the access point and your
computer directly via a straight-through Ethernet cable.
• Manage the access point from the computer via the Switch or Router: Connect
the access point and your computer to the same switch or router.
• Manage the access point from the computer via the Unied Wireless Switch or
Wireless Controller: Connect the access point to a Unied Wireless Switch or
Wireless Controller. Connect your computer to the same network as that of the
Unied Wireless Switch or Wireless Controller.
Installation

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Mounting Options
You can mount a DWL-3600AP access point on any of the following types of surfaces:
• Solid surface wall or ceiling
• Tabletop
Cable Requirement
Use a CAT5 cable with an even sheath.
The Ethernet ports on the DWL-3600AP access point cannot accept a CAT5 cable
that has an uneven sheath; the RJ-45 connector on the cable will not fit properly into
the receptacle on the access point.
Wall Installation Recommendations
If you plan to install the DWL-3600AP on a wall or other vertical surfaces, orient the
top of the access point (the side with the LEDs) toward the intended coverage area.
The radio antennas transmit through the top of the access point, not through the
bottom (where the bracket is).
Warning: The DWL-3600AP is designed to receive PoE power only from an
802.3af-compliant source, or from a D-Link-approved power injector. Connecting
an access point to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that is not approved by
D-Link can damage the equipment.

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Solid Wall or Ceiling
Installation
1. Place the plastic wall mounting ring on a wall or ceiling.
2. Mark the points where you will insert the screws. Take out the mounting ring.
3. Drill holes in the marked points and insert the plastic wall anchors.
4. Use the supplied screws to attach the mounting ring to the wall.
5. Plug the CAT5 cable into the LAN port on the access point.
Figure 3. Insert screws through mounting ring
Figure 4. Plug cable into access point

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6. To attach the access point to the mounting ring, rst locate the right side of the
access point that has a small lock symbol on it, and make sure to line up this side
with the side of the mounting ring that has Open - Close written on it.
7. Twist counter-clockwise to lock the access point onto the ring. The lock symbol on
the access point must point directly to the Close text on the mounting ring.
Figure 5. Insert access point into mounting ring

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Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software
updates for D-Link products.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone
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Canada
Telephone
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Version 1.0
June 19, 2012
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