D-Link Nuclias Connect/Cloud AXE5400 Access Point

Before You Begin

This installation guide provides instructions for installing the DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P on your network. Additional documentation is also available on the D-Link support website.

• Nuclias Connect/Cloud Manual: For additional information and instructions on how to configure the device using Nuclias Connect/Cloud.
• DAP-X5480 User Manual: For additional information and instructions on how to configure the device using the web user interface.

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

Front Panel LED: A single LED indicator is present on the front of the device.

Package Contents

• DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P 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.

Interface Connectors

Rear Connectors: The rear panel features the following ports:

Installation

Using Power over Ethernet (PoE)

1. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P to a PoE power source device such as an 802.3at PoE switch or 802.3at PoE injector.

Using a Power Adapter (Optional)

1. Connect the power connector of the adapter to the power input on the DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P and plug the adapter into a nearby power outlet.

Configuration

Using Nuclias Connect/Cloud

The DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P is designed to be managed through Nuclias Connect/Cloud. Refer to the Nuclias Connect/Cloud 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-X5480 must be in the same subnet.

Connecting through Ethernet

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DAP-X5480 to the management computer, or to the switch or router the management computer is connected to.
2. Manage the access point from a computer. Enter dapx5480.local in the address field of your browser.
3. Log in to the administration user interface. The default login information is Username: admin, Password: admin.

Connecting Wirelessly

1. Connect the management computer to the default SSID of the DAP-X5480, “dlink”.
2. Manage the access point from a computer. Enter dapx5480.local in the address field of your browser.
3. Log in to the administration user interface. The default login information is Username: admin, Password: admin.

Mounting

Mounting on a Solid Wall or Ceiling

Diagram description: An illustration shows a mounting plate being attached to a wall or ceiling. Steps involve marking holes, drilling, inserting anchors, and screwing the plate.

1. Use the mounting plate to mark the location where to drill the holes in the wall or ceiling.
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 (4x25.4 mm) to secure the mounting plate to the surface.
4. 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.

Mounting with Ceiling Brackets

Diagram description: An illustration shows ceiling brackets being clipped onto a ceiling crossbar and secured with screws.

1. Clip the two ceiling brackets onto a ceiling crossbar.
2. Use the included screws (2*T3*8 mm) to secure the mounting plate to the ceiling brackets.
3. 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.

Diagram description: The access point is shown being rotated into the grooves on the mounting plate to secure it.

1. Rotate the DAP-X5480/DBA-X5480P 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: 7.1942 Watt

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.

RF Frequency Requirements

This device is for indoor use only when using all channels in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. This device will not operate on channels which overlap the 5600-5650 MHz band. It is restricted to indoor environments only.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

Operations in the 5.25-5.35 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Les opérations dans la bande de 5.25-5.35 GHz sont limités à un usage intérieur seulement.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.2 m between the radiator and your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 0.2 m de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Statement

この装置は、クラス B情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. 電波法により5GHz帯は屋内使用に限ります。

Product and Warranty Information

To find out more about D-Link Nuclias product or marketing information, please visit the website http://www.dlink.com or https://www.nuclias.com.

The D-Link Limited Lifetime Warranty information is available at http://www.dlink.com/warranty

FCC:

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

FCC regulations restrict operation of this device to indoor use only. The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet in the 5.925-6.425GHz band. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

NCC:

NCC警語: 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。使用此產品時應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。

Technical Support

For technical support, visit dlink.com/support.

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