D-Link DWL-6720AP User manual

This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your new
D-Link Unied Wireless Access Point.
DWL-6720AP
Documentation also available via
the D-Link Website
Quick Installation Guide
802.11ac Dual-Band
Unied Access Point

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About This Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions
for installing the DWL-6720AP Wireless Access
Point on your network. For additional information
about how to use the Access Point, please see
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. Please consult the packing list 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 a replacement.
-DWL-6720AP 802.11ac Unied Access Point
-Shielded Cat 5E Ethernet Cable
-Mounting Ties (Qty. 2)
-Wall Mount Base
-Console cable (optional)*
-Grounding Wire
Note: To power the DWL-6720AP, please use any
D-Link IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE switch or the
D-Link DPE-311GI PoE injector.
*If this item is not included, it can be purchased
separately. Please contact your local D-Link
reseller.
Optional Accessories
-PoE Injector (Model: DPE:311GI)
Note: These accessories are not included in
the package. If any of these items are required,
please contact your reseller to order it.
-Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based
operating system
-Ethernet port or installed Ethernet adapter
-Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28,
Google Chrome 33 or higher
Hardware Overview
Figure 1. DWL-6720AP LEDs
LEDs
Figure 2. DWL-6720AP Rear Panel
Interfaces
Status (red/
green):
LAN (PoE in)
(green):
2.4 GHz (green):
5 GHz (green):
Red during system booting up
or if there is a system error.
When it completes booting, the
LED will be solid green.
The physical connection is up,
LED is solid green, and blinks
whenever is data transmitting/
receiving.
The radio is up, LED is solid
green, and blinks whenever is
data transmitting/receiving.
The radio is up, LED is solid
green, and blinks whenever is
data transmitting/receiving.
* DWL-6720AP can be powered via PoE from LAN (PoE)
** A manual reboot is needed whenever switch from
internal to external antennas, and vice versa.
*** (Optional) RP-SMA connectors for external 2.4/5 GHz
dual-band antennas.
*** For external antennas, the toggle switch must be
switched to EXT ANT.
Reset Button
ANT***
ANT***
LAN (PoE)*
CONSOLE
Toggle switch
for internal
or exernal
antennas**
LAN CONSOLE
RESET
EXT ANT
INT ANT

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• Manage the access point from the computer:
Connect the access point and your computer
directly via a straight-through Ethernet cable.
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Switch or Router
Congure the access point
To set up and manage the DWL-6720AP, use one
of the following methods:
• LAN on DWL-6720AP to Ethernet Port labeled
POE on PoE Adapter
• Connect the Power Cord to the PoE Adapter
and a power outlet
• Connect Computer to Ethernet Port labeled
LAN on PoE Adapter
• 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.
Figure 4. Deployment Example
LAN(POE) on
DWL-6720AP to
Ethernet Port
labeled PoE on
PoE Adapter
Connect the
Power Cord to
the PoE Adapter
and a power
outlet
Connect Computer to
Ethernet Port labeled
LAN on PoE Adapter
LAN
PoE
POWER IN
Computer
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Unied Wireless Switch
or
Wireless Controller
• 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.
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Mounting Options
Pole Mount and Wall Mount are options for the
DWL-6720AP.
Cable Requirement
Use a Cat 5 cable with an even sheath.
The Ethernet ports on the DWL-6720AP 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.
Pole Mounting Installation
1. Open the bottom panel with a Phillips
screwdriver.
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2. Plug the one end of Cat 5 cable into the LAN
port on DWL-6720AP, and the other end to the
port labeled POE on the PoE Adapter.
3. Choose a gasket (6 mm or 4 mm) to t the
Ethernet cable; if CONSOLE is not in-use,
please put on the black gasket.
4. Close the bottom panel with a Phillips screw-
driver.
5. Attach a grounding wire.
6. Attach access point to a pole
LAN (POE) CONSOLE
EXT ANT
RESET
INT ANT
LAN (POE) CONSOLE

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7. Fasten the mounting ties. Wall Mounting Installation
1. Use the supplied screws to attach the Wall
Mount Base to the wall.
2. Attach DWL-6720AP to the Wall Mount Base.
Thread and fasten the Mounting Ties.
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Appendix A - Statements
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA
Professional installation instruction
Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, the device is
intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party only. The
product will be distributed through controlled distribution channel and installed by trained
professional and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store.
1. Installation personal
This product is designed for specic application and needs to be installed by a qualied
personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install
or change the setting.
2. Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 20cm from
nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
3. External antenna
Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved
antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may
lead to the violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.

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4. Installation procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.
5. Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the nal output power does
not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious
federal penalty.
Industry Canada statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement
est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d’interférences; et(2) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute
interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de
l’appareil.
Caution:
(i) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725
MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply
with the e.i.r.p. limits specied for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iii) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could
cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
(i) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et
5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit
se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spéciée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point,
selon le cas.
(iii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes
5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des
dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

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Instructions d’installation professionnelle
Veuillez noter que l’appareil etant dedie a une fonction unique, il doit etre utilise avec notre
logiciel proprietaire de divertissement interactif . Ce produit sera propose par un reseau de
distribution controle et installe par des professionels; il ne sera pas propose au grand public par
le reseau de la grande distribution.
1. Installation
Ce produit est destine a un usage specique et doit etre installe par un personnel qualie
maitrisant les radiofrequences et les regles s’y rapportant. L’installation et les reglages ne
doivent pas etre modies par l’utilisateur nal.
2. Emplacement d’installation
En usage normal, an de respecter les exigences reglementaires concernant l’exposition aux
radiofrequences, ce produit doit etre installe de facon a respecter une distance de 20 cm entre
l’antenne emettrice et les personnes.
3. Antenn externe.
Utiliser uniiquement les antennes approuvees par le fabricant. L’utilisation d’autres antennes
peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement essentiel ou non essentiel depassant les niveaux
limites denis par FCC/IC, ce qui est interdit.
4. Procedure d’installation
Consulter le manuel d’utilisation.
5. Avertissement
Choisir avec soin la position d’installation et s’assurer que la puissance de sortie ne depasse
pas les limites en vigueur. La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites
federales.
NCC警語：
電磁波曝露量MPE標準值(MPE) 1mW/cm2，送測產品實值為0.178mW/cm2
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司，商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變
更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫
療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
無線傳輸設備 (UNII)
無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用，俟無干擾之虞，
始得繼續使用。
無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作，發射的信號應維
持於操作頻帶中。
本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者
Conducted power for each antenna (dBm)
Mode Saw Filter Source
12
11b, 1TX 24.76 24.90
11b, 2TX 26.48 26.53
11g, 1TX 29.03 29.30
11g, 2TX 29.80 29.98
HT20 29.90 29.93
HT40 29.58 29.68
11a, 1TX 25.52 25.52
11a, 2TX 27.12 27.12
HT20 26.84 26.84
HT40 26.79 26.79

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CE Mark Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
DWL-6720AP
Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically
switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. If it
is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy.
Network Standby: 3.90 watts

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