D-Link Nuclias Connect AX3600 Access Point DAP-X285 Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: D-Link

Table of Contents

Before You Begin
Package Contents
System Requirements
Hardware Overview
Installation
Configuration
Mounting
Appendix – Statements
References
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D-Link Nuclias Connect AX3600 Access Point DAP-X285

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.

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
1	Power/ Status	Green (Solid) – Device operational

Red (Flashing) – Device booting up/Device malfunctioned
Red (Solid) – Device boot up has failed

Table 1: LED Description

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 Por| 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN port (non-PoE).
4| LAN (PoE) Port| 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for data and Power over Ethernet (PoE) power.
5| Power 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)

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)

Connect the power connector of the adapter to the power input on the DAP-X2850 and plug the adapter into a nearby power outlet.

Configuration

Using Nuclease Connect

The DAP-X2850 is designed to be managed through Nuclias Connect. Refer to the Nuclias Connect Manual for detailed configuration instructions.

Manual Configuration

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

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.
Manage the access point from a computer. Enter dapx2850.local in the address field of your browser.
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 DAP-X2850, “delink”.
Manage the access point from a computer. Enter dapx2850.local in the address field of your browser.
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

Use the mounting plate to mark the location where to drill the holes in the wall or ceiling.
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 mounting plate to the surface.
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
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

Clip the two ceiling brackets onto a ceiling crossbar.

Figure 6: Attaching the Mounting Plate
Use the included screws to secure the mounting plate to the ceiling brackets.
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
Rotate the DAP-X2850 into the grooves on the mounting plate to secure it to the plate.

Appendix – Statements

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 off 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 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.

Non-modifications Statement:
Any changes or modifications 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 fixed to USA operational channels only.

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