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System Requirements DWL-8220AP Install Guide System Requirements A Network with a D-Link DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Package Contents DWL-8220AP Dualband Access Point Mounting Bracket Mounting Template Mounting Hardware Rubber Feet Warning: Installation must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Please follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Mounting Options DWL-8220AP Mounting Options You can mount a DWL-8220AP access point on any of the following types of surfaces: • Suspended T-bar ceiling • Junction box • Solid surface wall or ceiling • Tabletop Note: The solid surface mounting option requires CAT 5 cable that does not have strain relief. The other mounting options can use CAT 5 cable with or without strain relief.
Before You Begin DWL-8220AP Install Guide Before You Begin Please read the following before you begin: 1. Do not operate the DWL-8220AP access point near unshielded blasting caps or in an otherwise explosive environment unless the device has been modified for such use by qualified personnel. 2. Do not touch or move the DWL-8220AP access point when the antennas are transmitting or receiving. 3.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Cable Requirement The Ethernet ports on the DWL-8220AP access point cannot accept a CAT 5 cable that has an uneven sheath such as the one shown below. The RJ-45 connector on the cable will not seat properly in the receptacle on the access point. Use a CAT 5 cable with an even sheath instead. Suspended Ceiling Installation Flush Ceiling Tiles This procedure applies to T-bars that are 23.9 mm (15/16 inches) wide.
Installing the Hardware DWL-8220AP Install Guide Suspended Ceiling Installation (continued) 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the DWL-8220AP. 3. Attach the mounting bracket to the T-bar clamp. 4. Insert the CAT 5 cable through the port connector opening in the mounting bracket, then plug the cable into the DWL-8220AP. 6 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Suspended Ceiling Installation (continued) 5. Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Warning: If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point. Suspended Ceiling Installation Drop Ceiling Tiles This procedure applies to T-bars that are 23.9 mm (15/16 inches), 14.2-mm (9/16-inches), or 15.9-mm (5/8-inches) wide.
Installing the Hardware DWL-8220AP Install Guide Suspended Ceiling Installation (continued) 2. Install the T-bar clamp that fits the T-bar. 3. Remove the mounting bracket from the DWL-8220AP. 4. Attach the mounting bracket to the T-bar clamp. 8 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Suspended Ceiling Installation (continued) 5. Insert the CAT 5 cable through the port connector opening in the mounting bracket, then plug the cable into the DWL-8220AP. 6. Attach the DWL-8220AP to the mounting bracket. Warning: If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the Hardware DWL-8220AP Install Guide Junction Box Installation 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the DWL-8220AP. 2. Attach the bracket to the junction box. 10 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Junction Box Installation (continued) 3. Plug the CAT 5 cable into the access point and attach the DWL-8220AP to the mounting bracket. Warning: If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the Hardware DWL-8220AP Install Guide Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation 1. Use the mounting template to cut a hole for the CAT 5 cable. 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the DWL-8220AP. 3. Attach the bracket to the wall or ceiling. 12 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Solid Wall or Ceiling Installation (continued) 4. Plug the CAT 5 cable into the access point. 5. Attach the access point to the mounting bracket. Warning: If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the Hardware DWL-8220AP Install Guide Tabletop Installation 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the DWL-8220AP. 2. Reverse the bracket and attach it to the DWL-8220AP. 14 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-8220AP Install Guide Installing the Hardware Tabletop Installation (continued) 3. Attach the rubber feet. 4. Turn the DWL-8220AP over and place it on the table. Warning: If you plan to use an external antenna for the 802.11b/g or 802.11a radio, install the antenna at least 20 cm from the access point. D-Link Systems, Inc.
Contacting Technical Support DWL-8220AP Install Guide Technical Support D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or by phone.
