D Link BA2720PA1 User Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Access Point
This document will guide you through the basic
installation process for your new access point
DBA-2720P
Documentation is also available on
the D-Link website
Before You Begin
Hardware Overview
This installation guide provides instructions
for installing the DBA-2720P on your network.
Additional documentation is also available on the
D-Link support website.
• D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual: For
additional information and instructions on how
to congure the device using the D-Link Nuclias
cloud.
Package Contents
This DBA-2720P package should include the
following items:
• 1 x DBA-2720P
• 1 x Power adapter (optional)*
• 1 x Mounting kit
• 1 x Console cable
If any of the above items are damaged or missing,
please contact your local D-Link reseller.
*If the power adapter is not included, it can be
purchased separately. Please contact your local
D-Link reseller.
Setup Preparation
Please ensure that the following items are readily
available before continuing the installation process:
• An active D-Link Nuclias account.
• An active Internet connection to connect to the
D-Link Nuclias cloud.
• A valid device license. Contact your D-Link
Nuclias service provider for more information.
System Requirements
• A PC or laptop with a working Ethernet adapter
or wireless interface.
• Mozilla Firefox 52.0 or higher, Internet Explorer
11 or higher, Safari 10.1 or higher, Google
Chrome 59 or higher.
LED Indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 1: Front Panel LED
# LED Color Status Description
O The 2.4 GHz wireless band
is disabled. Or the device is
undergoing the boot process.
1 2.4 GHz Green
2 5 GHz1 Green
3 5 GHz2 Green
3 LAN 2 Green
4 LAN1 Green
PWR/
5
Cloud
Green/
Orange/
Red
Table 1: LED Description
Solid
green
Blinking
green
Solid
green
Blinking
green
Solid
Green
Blinking
Green
Light O No link detected on the port.
Solid
Green
Blinking
Green
Light O No link detected on the port.
Solid Gr
Oeen
Blinking
Green
Solid
Orange
Blinking
Orange
Solid
Green
Blinking
Green
Solid red The DBA-2720P is not working
The 2.4GHz wireless band is
active.
Data is being transmitted over
the 2.4 GHz band.
O The 5 GHz1 wireless band
is disabled. Or the device is
undergoing the boot process.
The 5GHz1 wireless band is
active.
Data is being transmitted over
the 5 GHz1 band.
O The 5 GHz2 wireless band
is disabled. Or the device is
undergoing the boot process.
The 5GHz2 wireless band is
active.
Data is being transmitted over
the 5 GHz2 band.
An active link is detected on
the port.
Data is being transmitted on
the port.
An active link is detected on
the port.
Data is being transmitted on
the port.
The DBA-2720P is booting up.
The DBA-2720P is resetting to its
default settings or is upgrading
its rmware.
The DBA-2720P is in cloud
mode.
The DBA-2720P is connecting to
the D-Link Nuclias cloud.
properly in cloud mode.
• OS X 10.8.5, Windows 7, Linux (Ubuntu 12) and
higher.
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Interface Connectors
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 2: Rear Connectors
# Connector Description
1 Reset Button
2 Power Button Used to power the device on and o.
3 Power Input Input for the power adapter.
4 LAN Port 2 Gigabit RJ-45 port for data.
5
6 Console Port
LAN Port
1 (PoE)
Table 2: Interface Description
Used for rebooting or resetting the device back to
factory default settings.
Gigabit RJ-45 port for data and Power over
Ethernet (PoE) power.
RJ-45 port to connect the RJ-45 console cable for
CLI management.
Conguring the Access Point
Using D-Link Nuclias
Note: To use D-Link Nuclias, the DBA-2720P must be
connected to the Internet.
The DBA-2720P is designed to be managed through
the D-Link Nuclias cloud. Refer to the D-Link Nuclias
Access Point Portal Manual for detailed conguration
instructions.
Figure 4: Connecting through D-Link Nuclias
1. On an Internet-connected computer, open a web
browser and go to login.nuclias.com
D-Link Nuclias
1
Figure 3: Side Connectors
# Connector Description
1
Kensington
Lock Slot
Table 3: Interface Description
Slot for inserting a Kensington security lock.
Powering the Access Point
The DBA-2720P can be powered using one of the
following two methods:
DBA-2720P
Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Management
2. Enter your D-Link Nuclias user name and
password and click Log in.
Manual Conguration
Note: D-Link recommends manually conguring the
device before mounting it.
If you are unable to connect to the D-Link Nuclias
cloud, you may need to manually configure the
DBA-2720P using its web user interface (UI). Refer
to the D-Link Nuclias Access Point Portal Manual for
detailed conguration instructions.
Use one of the following methods to access the web
user interface:
Connecting through Ethernet
Using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect LAN
port 1 on the DBA-2720P to a PoE power source
device such as a PoE switch or PoE injector.
(Optional) Using the power adapter
1. Connect the power connector of the adapter to
the power input on the DBA-2720P and plug the
adapter into a nearby power outlet.
Note: The management computer must be in the
same subnet as the DBA-2720P.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DBA-2720P
to the management computer or to the switch or
router the management computer is connected
to.
2. Open a web browser and type in the default
host name of the DBA-2720P and press Enter.
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