D-Link DWL-8610AP operation manual

Package Contents

DWL-8610AP Power Adapter Ethernet Cable

CD-ROMConsole Cable Mounting Plate

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
DWL-8610AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements:

• CD-ROM Drive

• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating
systems

• Installed Ethernet Adapter

• Internet Explorer version 6.0, Chrome 2.0. Safari 2.0, or Firefox 3.0
and above

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

Diag. -The light will blink during boot up system auto-check.
Once the access point is ready, the light will be off.

5 GHz - When lit, the access point is operating at 5GHz.

This light will blink when there is wireless trafc.

2.4 GHz - When lit, the access point is operating at 2.4GHz.

This light will blink when there is wireless trafc.

LAN1, LAN2 - Solid light when the Ethernet port is connected
to a working port, such as a router or switch. The light will blink

when there is trafc through LAN port.

POWER - The light will blink during boot up. Once solid, the
access point is ready.

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Installing the Hardware

Reset Button

Power Receptor

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Console Port

You may power the access point using one of the following methods.

1. Use the power adapter included in the package

2. Connect the access point to an external power-over-Ethernet (POE)
switch

You may congure the access point using one of the following methods.

1. Directly connect the access point to a computer. You may then congure

the access point through its graphical user interface (GUI)

2. Connect the access point to your computer using the included console

cable. You may then congure the access point through its command

line interface (CLI)

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Mounting Plate Assembly

Step 1: Insert the provided wall anchors in the wall where the mounting plate

will be attached.

Step 2: Use the provided screws to secure the mounting plate on the wall.

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Step 3: Attach the remaining screws securely to the back of the

DWL-8610AP.

Step 4: Attach the DWL-8610AP to the mounting plate.

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Step 5: Slide the DWL-8610AP down into the grooves on the mounting plate to

secure it to the plate.

Your Setup is Complete

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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Technical Support

This guide is for rst time conguration. Please refer to the user manual to learn
more. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website.

United States

http://support.dlink.com

Canada

http://support.dlink.ca

Version 1.00(WW)

November 26, 2013

Copyright ©2013 All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n
specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely aect wireless
signal range. Product specications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may dier from that
depicted on the packaging. Visit dlink.com (US) or dlink.ca (Canada) for more details.