D-Link NUCLIAS CONNECT DAP-X2850 User manual

Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link website
DAP-X2850
Quick Installation Guide
Nuclias Connect AX3600 Access Point

Contents
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System Requirements
•Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®,
or Linux-based operating systems with an
installed Ethernet Adapter
•Internet Explorer 11, Safari 7, Firefox 28,
or Google Chrome 33 and above (for
configuration)
Hardware Overview
LED Indicators
Figure 1: Front Panel LED
# LED Description
1Power/
Status
Green (Solid) - Device operational
Red (Flashing) - Device booting
up/Device malfunctioned
Red (Solid) - Device boot up
has failed
Table 1: LED Description
Before You Begin
This installation guide provides instructions
for installing the DAP-X2850 on your network.
Additional documentation is also available on
the D-Link support website.
• Nuclias Connect Manual: For additional
information and instructions on how
to configure the device using Nuclias
Connect.
• DAP-X2850 User Manual: For additional
information and instructions on how to
configure the device using the web user
interface.
Package Contents
This DAP-X2850 package includes the following
items:
• DAP-X2850 Access Point
• Power Adapter (Optional)
• Mounting Plate and Hardware
• 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.
Note: No power adapter is supplied with this
product. To power the unit, use an 802.3at PoE
Switch or an 802.3at PoE Injector.
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Interface Connectors
Figure 2: Rear Connectors
# Connector Description
1 Reset Press and hold for 15 seconds to
factory reset the device.
Console
Port
RJ45 console port for connection to
a management computer.
LAN Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
LAN port (non-PoE).
4LAN (PoE)
Port
2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for data and
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power.
5Power
Input
Input for the power adapter;
however, the device can also be
powered over Ethernet.
Note: An 802.3at PoE injector is not
included in the package contents,
but can be purchased separately.
Table 2: Interface Description
Installation
The DAP-X2850 can be powered using one of
the following two methods:
Using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect
the LAN port on the DAP-X2850 to a PoE
power source device such as an 802.3at
PoE switch or 802.3at PoE injector.
Using a Power Adapter (Optional)
1. Connect the power connector of the
adapter to the power input on the
DAP-X2850 and plug the adapter into a
nearby power outlet.
Conguration
Using Nuclias Connect
The DAP-X2850 is designed to be managed
through Nuclias Connect. Refer to the Nuclias
Connect Manual for detailed configuration
instructions.
Manual Conguration
Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring
the device before mounting it.The management
computer, DHCP server and DAP-X2850 must be
in the same subnet.
Use one of the following methods to access the
web user interface:
Connecting through Ethernet
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the
DAP-X2850 to the management computer,
or to the switch or router the management
computer is connected to.
2. Manage the access point from a computer.
Enter dapx2850.local in the address field
of your browser.
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3. Log in to the administration user
interface. The default login information is
Username: admin
Password: admin
Connecting Wirelessly
1. Connect the management computer to
the default SSID of the DAP-X2850,“dlink”.
2. Manage the access point from a computer.
Enter dapx2850.local in the address field
of your browser.
3. Log in to the administration user
interface. The default login information is
Username: admin
Password: admin
Mounting
Mounting on a Solid Wall or Ceiling
Figure 3: Attaching the Mounting Plate
1. Use the mounting plate to mark the
location where to drill the holes in the
wall or ceiling.
2. Drill holes on the markings and place the
included anchors into the drilled holes.
3. Align and place the mounting plate on
top of the anchors and use the included
screws to secure the mounting plate to
the surface.
4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN
(PoE) port of the device. Note: If you are
powering the device with a power adapter,
plug the adapter into the Power Input port.
Figure 4: Mounting the Device
5. Rotate the DAP-X2850 into the grooves
on the mounting plate to secure it to
the plate.
Mounting with Ceiling Brackets
Figure 5: Attaching the Ceiling Brackets
1. Clip the two ceiling brackets onto a ceiling
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Figure 6: Attaching the Mounting Plate
2. Use the included screws to secure the
mounting plate to the ceiling brackets.
3. Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN
(PoE) port of the device. Note: If you are
powering the device with a power adapter,
plug the adapter into the Power Input port.
Figure 7: Mounting the Device
4. Rotate the DAP-X2850 into the grooves
on the mounting plate to secure it to
the plate.

ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a
power switch to save energy when it is not needed.
Network Standby: 5.065 watts
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Non-modications Statement:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Caution:
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.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. For product
available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is
not possible.
Note
The country code selection is for non-USA models only and is not available to all USA models. Per FCC
regulations, all WiFi product marketed in the USA must be xed to USA operational channels only.
Appendix - Statements
TECHNICAL SUPPORT dlink.com/support

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
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
42cm between the radiator & your body.
NCC警語:
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，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。
低功率射頻器材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。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定
作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材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。
使用此產品時應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

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