D Link DBA-3621P Nuclias Cloud-Managed AC130O Wave 2 Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide

: June 5, 2024
: D-Link

Table of Contents

D Link DBA-3621P Nuclias Cloud-Managed AC130O Wave 2 Outdoor Access Point
Package Contents
System Requirements
Hardware Overview
Installation
Configuration
Mounting
Appendix – Statements
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

D Link DBA-3621P Nuclias Cloud-Managed AC130O Wave 2 Outdoor Access Point

Package Contents

This DBA-3621P package includes the following items:

DBA-3621P Access Point
Mounting Plate and Hardware (U-bolts and nut fasteners, screws and washers)
Grounding Wire
Console Cable
Quick Start Guide

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller.
Note: To power the unit, use an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE Switch or PoE Injector. This product is intended to be supplied by a LPS (Limited Power Source) marked UL Listed Power Unit, and its output is rated at 48 V DC (PoE), 0.6 A min., and has a TMA of 60 oC.

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

Note: For the LED positions, please unscrew the protective cap to line up the device with the diagram above.

#	LED	Description

1

|

LAN (PoE)

| Green (Solid) – Link preset Green (Flashing) – Sending or receiving packets

2

|

2.4 GHz

| Green (Solid) – Device’s 2.4 GHz band is operating successfully Green (Flashing) – Sending or receiving packets

3

|

5 GHz

| Green (Solid) – Device’s 5 GHz band is operating successfully Green (Flashing) – Sending or receiving packets

4

|

Power/ Cloud

| Green (Solid) – Device operational and linked to Nuclias Cloud Green (Flashing) – Device is trying to connect to Nuclias Cloud Orange (Solid) – Device booting up

Orange (Flashing) – Device undergoing reset procedure

Red (Solid) – Device malfunction

Interface Connectors

#	Connector	Description
1	LAN(PoE)

Port

| Gigabit RJ-45 port for data and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
2| Reset| Press and hold for 10 seconds to factory reset the device.

3

| Console Port| Console port to connect to the DBA-3621P using a RJ-45 to serial cable.

#	Connector	Description
1	Wall/Pole Mount	Mount to connect to the mounting plate on a

wall or a pole.
2| Grounding Wire| Connector for the grounding wire.

Installation

Using Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the LAN1(PoE) port on the DBA-3621P to a PoE power source device such as an 802.3af or 802.3at PoE switch or PoE injector.

Configuration

Using Nuclias Cloud
The DBA-3621P is designed to be managed through the Nuclias Cloud. Refer to the Nuclias Cloud Manual for detailed configuration instructions. To use Nuclias Cloud, your device must be connected to the Internet.
Note: D-Link recommends manually configuring the device before mounting it.

Nuclias Cloud App Configuration

Download the free Nuclias Cloud app from the App Store or Google Play by searching for Nuclias Cloud.
Open the Nuclias Cloud app and follow the onscreen instructions to discover and set up your device.

Nuclias Cloud Web Configuration

On an Internet-connected computer, open a web browser and go to www.nuclias.com.
Enter your D-Link Nuclias username and password, then click Login.
Click on Settings > Add device.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.

Manual Configuration
Note: The management computer, DHCP server and DBA-3621P must be in the same subnet.
If you are unable to connect to Nuclias Cloud, you may need to manually configure the DBA-3621P using its web user interface. Use one of the following methods to access the web user interface:

Connecting through Ethernet

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DBA-3621P to the management computer, or to the switch or router the management computer is connected to.
Open a web browser and type in the default host name of the DBA-3621P in the address bar and press Enter. The default host name is DBA-3621P-XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device.
Log in to the administration user interface. The default login information is:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin

Connecting Wirelessly

Connect the management computer to the default SSID of the DBA-3621P. The SSID will be in the format DBA-3621P-XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device.
Open a web browser and type in the default host name of the DBA-3621P in the address bar and press Enter. The default host name is DBA-3621P-XXXX where XXXX represents the last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the device label located on the bottom of the device.
Log in to the administration user interface. The default login information is:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin

Mounting

Connect an Ethernet Cable to the LAN(PoE) port on the DBA-3621P. Use the LAN Port waterproof enclosures to seal the ports.

Pole Mounting

Secure the mount base to the pole using the U-bolt and the four included nut fasteners.
Align and attach the DBA-3621P to the mounting base using the four included screws and washers.

Wall Mounting

Align and attach the DBA-3621P to the mounting plate using the four included screws and washers.
Use the mounting plate to mark the location where to drill the holes in the wall.
Drill holes on the markings and place the included anchors into the drilled holes.
Align and place the mounting plate on top of the anchors and use the included screws to secure the DBA-3621P to the wall.

Connecting the Grounding Wire

A grounding wire is recommended to protect your device from lightning strikes and the buildup of static electricity. Attach the grounding wire to the DBA-3621P using the included screw.
Tighten the grounding wire to the DBA-3621P until it is securely attached.
Attach the other end of the grounding wire to either the wall or the pole mount. Ensure that the wall or the pole mount is connected to an electrical ground.

Appendix – 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 modifications 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 23.2cm 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.

Installation personal
This product is designed for speciﬁc application and needs to be installed by a qualiﬁed personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 23.2cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
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 limit and is prohibited.
Installation procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.
Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the ﬁnal output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.