Building Networks for People Quick Installation Guide 802.11n Unified Access Point This document will guide you through the basic installation process for your new D-Link Unified Wireless Access Point.
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. System Requirements - 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.
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. Hardware Overview LEDs Figure 1. DWL-3600AP LEDs 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 traffic. LAN – When this LED is lit, the device’s Ethernet port is connected to an active router or switch.
Installation 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.
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.
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. Figure 3. Insert screws through mounting ring 5. Plug the CAT5 cable into the LAN port on the access point. Figure 4.
6. To attach the access point to the mounting ring, first 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. Figure 5. Insert access point into mounting ring 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.
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 (877) 354-6555 World Wide Web http://support.dlink.com Canada Telephone (877) 354-6560 World Wide Web http://support.dlink.com Version 1.0 June 19, 2012 Copyright ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
