D Link BA2820PA1 User Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Access Point
This document will guide you through the basic
installation process for your new access point
DBA-2820P
Documentation is also available on
the D-Link website
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Before You Begin
This installation guide provides instructions
for installing the DBA-2820P 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.
• DBA-2820P User Manual: For additional
information and instructions on how to congure
the device using the web user interface.
Package Contents
This DBA-2820P package should include the
following items:
• 1 x DBA-2820P
• 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.
• OS X 10.8.5, Windows 7, Linux (Ubuntu 12) and
higher.
Hardware Overview
LED Indicators
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 1: Front Panel LED
# LED Status Description
O The 2.4 GHz wireless band is
disabled.
1 2.4 GHz
2 5 GHz
LAN 1
3
(PoE)
4 LAN 2
PWR/
5
Cloud
Solid
green
Blinking
green
O The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled.
Solid
green
Blinking
green
O No link detected on the port.
Solid
green
Blinking
green
O No link detected on the port.
Solid
green
Blinking
green
Solid
orange
Blinking
orange
Blinking
green
Solid
green
Solid
red
Table 1: LED Description
The 2.4 GHz wireless band is active.
Data is being transmitted over the
2.4 GHz band.
The 5 GHz wireless band is active.
Data is being transmitted over the
5 GHz 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-2820P is booting up.
The DBA-2820P is resetting to its
default settings or is upgrading its
rmware.
The DBA-2820P is connecting to the
D-Link Nuclias cloud.
The DBA-2820P is in cloud mode.
The DBA-2820P is not working
properly in cloud mode.
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• Mozilla Firefox 52.0 or higher, Internet Explorer
11 or higher, Safari 10.1 or higher, Google
Chrome 59 or higher.
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Interface Connectors
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(Optional) Using the power adapter
1. Connect the power connector of the adapter to
the power input on the DBA-2820P and plug the
adapter into a nearby power outlet.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 2: Rear Connectors
# Connector Description
1
2 Power Input Input for the power adapter.
3
4 LAN Port 2 Gigabit RJ-45 port for data.
5 Console Port
6 Reset Button
Power
Button
LAN Port
1 (PoE)
Table 2: Interface Description
Used to power the device on and o.
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.
Used for rebooting or resetting the
device back to factory default settings.
Conguring the Access Point
Using D-Link Nuclias
Note: To use D-Link Nuclias, the DBA-2820P must be
connected to the Internet.
The DBA-2820P 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.
D-Link Nuclias
DBA-2820P
Figure 4: Connecting through D-Link Nuclias
Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
1. On an Internet-connected computer, open a web
browser and go to login.nuclias.com
Management
1
Figure 3: Side Connectors
# Connector Description
Kensington
1
Lock Slot
Table 3: Interface Description
Slot for inserting a Kensington security
lock.
Powering the Access Point
The DBA-2820P can be powered using one of the
following two methods:
Using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect LAN
port 1 on the DBA-2820P to a PoE power source
device such as a PoE switch or PoE injector.
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-2820P using its web user interface (UI).
Refer to the DBA-2820P User Manual for detailed
conguration instructions.
Use one of the following methods to access the web
user interface:
Connecting through Ethernet
Note: The management computer must be in the
same subnet as the DBA-2820P.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DBA-2820P
to the management computer or to the switch or
router the management computer is connected
to.
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2. Open a web browser and type in the default
host name of the DBA-2820P and press Enter.
The default host name is DBA-2820P-XXXX
where XXXX represents the last 4 characters
of the MAC address listed on the device label
located on the bottom of the device.
3. When prompted, enter the default login
credentials:
User name: admin
Password: admin
Connecting Wirelessly
1. Connect the management computer to the
default SSID of the DBA-2820P. The SSID will be
in the format DBA-2820P-XXXX where XXXX
represents the last 4 characters of the MAC
address listed on the device label located on the
bottom of the device.
2. Open a web browser and type in the default
host name of the DBA-2820P and press Enter.
The default host name is DBA-2820P-XXXX
where XXXX represents the last 4 characters
of the MAC address listed on the device label
located on the bottom of the device.
2. Drill holes on the markings and place the
included anchors into the drilled holes.
3. Align and place the mounting plate on top of the
anchors and use the included screws to secure
the mounting plate to the surface.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable and power adapter
(optional) to the device.
5. Attach the DBA-2820P to the mounting plate by
placing it onto the plate and rotating clockwise
until the device locks into place.
Mounting on a Ceiling Crossbar
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3. When prompted, enter the default login
credentials:
User name: admin
Password: admin
Mounting the Access Point
The DBA-2820P can be mounted on a wall or ceiling
for optimal coverage.
Mounting on a Solid Wall or Ceiling
Figure 6: Attaching the Lock Plate
1. Clip the two included ceiling brackets onto the
ceiling crossbar. Make sure both brackets are
positioned in line with each other.
Ceiling crossbar
Ceiling bracket
Figure 5: Attaching the Lock Plate
1. Use the mounting plate to mark the location
where to drill the holes in the wall or ceiling.
Figure 7: Attaching the Ceiling Brackets
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