D-Link DBA-1210P installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
Access Point
This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your new D-Link
Business Cloud Wave 2 Access Point
DBA-1210P
Quick Installation Guide
Documentation is also available on
the D-Link website
Before You Begin
Hardware Overview
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This installation guide provides instructions
for installing the DBA-1210P on your network.
Additional documentation is also available on the
D-Link support website.
• D-Link Nuclias User Manual: For additional
information and instructions on how to congure
the device using the D-Link Nuclias cloud.
• DBA-1210P User Manual: For additional
information and instructions on how to congure
the device using the web user interface.
Package Contents
This DBA-1210P package should include the
following items:
• 1 x DBA-1210P
• 1 x Power adapter (optional)*
• 1 x Mounting kit
If any of the above items are damaged or missing,
please contact your local D-Link reseller.
LED Indicators
1
Figure 1: Front Panel LED
# LED Status Description
1
Power/
Cloud
Solid
orange
Blinking
orange
Blinking
green
Solid
green
Solid
red
Table 1: LED Description
The DBA-1210P is booting up.
The DBA-1210P is resetting
to its default settings or is
upgrading its rmware.
The DBA-1210P is connecting
to the D-Link Nuclias cloud.
The DBA-1210P is in cloud mode.
The DBA-1210P is not working
properly in cloud mode.
*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.
Interface Connectors
21 3 4
Figure 2: Rear Connectors
# Connector Description
Slot to use with the lock plate for inserting
1 Lock slot
2 Power input Input for the power adapter (optional).
PoE LAN
3
4 Reset button
port
a physical lock to secure the DBA-1210P
to the mounting plate (optional).
Gigabit RJ-45 port for data and
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power.
Used for rebooting or resetting the device
back to factory default settings.
Table 2: Interface Description
• OS X 10.8.5, Windows 7, Linux (Ubuntu 12).
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Powering the Access Point
DBA-1210P
The DBA-1210P can be powered using one of the
following two methods:
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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 the LAN
port on the DBA-1210P 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-1210P and plug the
adapter into a nearby power outlet.
Conguring the Access Point
Using D-Link Nuclias
Note: To use D-Link Nuclias, the DBA-1210P must be
connected to the Internet.
The DBA-1210P is designed to be managed through
the D-Link Nuclias cloud. Refer to the D-Link Nuclias
User Manual for detailed conguration instructions.
D-Link Nuclias
Note: The management PC must be in the same
subnet as the DBA-1210P.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DBA-1210P
to the management PC or to the switch or router
the management PC is connected to.
Open a web browser and type in the default
host name of the DBA-1210P and press Enter.
The default host name is DBA-1210P-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. When prompted, enter the default login
credentials:
User name: admin
Password: admin
Connecting wirelessly
1. Connect the management PC to the default SSID
of the DBA-1210P. The SSID will be in the format
DBA-1210P-XXX where XXXX represents the
last 4 characters of the MAC address listed on the
device label located on the bottom of the device.
Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Figure 3: Connecting through D-Link Nuclias
1. On an Internet-connected PC, open a web
browser and go to www.nuclias.com.
2. Enter your D-Link Nuclias user name and
password.
Management
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-1210P using its web user interface (UI).
Refer to the DBA-1210P User Manual for detailed
conguration instructions.
2. Open a web browser and type in the default
host name of the DBA-1210P and press Enter.
The default host name is DBA-1210P-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
Attaching the Rubber Pads
The included rubber pads can be placed on the
bottom of the device to prevent the device from
damaging the surface it is placed on.
1. Remove the rubber pads from the adhesive strip.
2. Stick one pad on each foot on the bottom panel
of the access point.
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Mounting the Access Point
The DBA-1210P can be mounted on a wall or ceiling
for optimal coverage.
Mounting on a Solid Wall or Ceiling
1. (Optional) Attach the included lock plate to the
mounting plate using the included screws.
Figure 4: Attaching the Lock Plate
2. Use the mounting plate to mark the location
where to drill the holes in the wall or ceiling.
4. Align and place the mounting plate on top of the
anchors and use the included screws to secure
the mounting plate to the surface.
Figure 7: Securing the Mounting Plate
5. Connect the Ethernet cable and power adapter
(optional) to the device.
6. Slide the DBA-1210P onto the mounting plate.
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Figure 5: Mounting Panel Marking
3. Drill holes on the markings and place the
included anchors into the drilled holes.
Figure 6: Placing Anchors
Figure 8: Placing The Access Point
Mounting on a Ceiling Crossbar
1. (Optional) Attach the included lock plate to the
mounting plate using the included screws.
Figure 9: Attaching the Lock Plate
2. Clip the two included ceiling brackets onto the
ceiling crossbar. Make sure both brackets are
positioned in line with each other.
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