DWL-8710AP - Wireless Access Point D-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Access Point
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 (backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n)
Frequencies	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Number of Antennas	2 × 2 MIMO integrated
Ports	1 Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000) with PoE (802.3af)
Power Supply	PoE (802.3af) or 12 V DC power adapter (optional)
Dimensions	200 mm diameter × 40 mm thickness
Weight	300 g
Mounting	Ceiling or wall (mounting kit included)
Wireless Security	WPA2/WPA3, MAC filtering, WLAN isolation, VLAN
Management	Web interface, SNMP v1/v2/v3, CLI (SSH/Telnet)
Operating Mode	Access point, WDS repeater, bridge
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Humidity	10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Certifications	IC, FCC, CE
Warranty	2 years
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a dry soft cloth; do not use chemicals
Spare Parts	Not applicable (no detachable parts)
Repairability	Contains no user-serviceable parts; contact technical support

Frequently Asked Questions - DWL-8710AP D-LINK

How to install the DWL-8710AP access point?

Connect the device via PoE to a compatible switch or use the power adapter. Log into the web interface using the default IP address (192.168.0.50) and follow the setup wizard.

How to configure the wireless network?

Access the administration interface, go to the Wireless section and set the SSID, security mode (WPA2/WPA3), and password. You can also create multiple virtual SSIDs.

What is the default password?

The default username is admin and the password is admin (or leave blank depending on version). It is highly recommended to change it at first login.

What to do if the wireless connection is unstable?

First check distance and obstacles, then change the Wi-Fi channel via the interface. Ensure the firmware is up to date. Reduce the number of connected clients or enable load balancing.

Can the DWL-8710AP be used outdoors?

No, this model is designed for indoor use only. Its casing is not waterproof and does not withstand weather.

How to reset the access point?

Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the device for about 10 seconds until the LEDs flash. Factory settings will be restored.

How to update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the D-Link website. In the administration interface, go to System Tools > Firmware Update and select the downloaded file. Do not power off during the update.

What is the maximum number of simultaneous users?

The DWL-8710AP can handle up to 128 simultaneous wireless clients, but performance may vary depending on bandwidth and environment.

Is the device PoE compatible?

Yes, it is compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE) according to 802.3af standard. Use a PoE switch or PoE injector to power it.

Which wireless security method do you recommend?

For optimal security, use WPA2-PSK with AES or WPA3 if your clients support it. Avoid WEP and enable MAC filtering if necessary.

USER MANUAL DWL-8710AP D-LINK

Quick Installation Guide

This document will guide you through the basic installation process for your new D-Link Access Point.

DWL-8710AP

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Before You Begin

This Quick Installation Guide gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your DWL-8710AP 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Outdoor Access Point. For more detailed information about the access point, configuring the device, and technical specifications, please refer to the User Manual.

Package Contents

This DWL-8710AP package should include the following items:

• DWL-8710AP
• 4 antennas
  • 4 antenna connector caps
  • Grounding wire and screw
  • Wall mounting base plate
• Pole mounting bracket
  • CD-ROM with documentation

- Mounting kit (bolts, washers, nuts, screws, pole strap)

To power the DWL-8710AP, please use any D-Link IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE switch or the D-Link DPE-101GI/ DPE-301GI PoE injector.

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your local D-Link reseller.

System Requirements

• CD-ROM drive
• Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
  • Installed and operational Ethernet adapter
• Internet Explorer 6.0, Chrome 2.0, Safari 2.0, or Firefox 3.0 and above

Hardware Overview

LED Indicators

Power LAN1 LAN2 2.4GHz 5.0GHz 1 2 3 4

Figure 1: Front panel LEDs

#	LED	Status	Description
1	Power	On	Device is powered and working
2	LAN 1/2	Blinking	Data is being processed
		On	Port is connected to a device
3	2.4 GHz	Blinking	Wireless data is being processed
		On	AP is transmitting over 2.4 GHz
4	5 GHz	Blinking	Wireless data is being processed
		On	AP is transmitting over 5 GHz

Table 1: LED overview

Bottom Interface Connectors

1 2 3 4

Figure 2: Bottom panel connectors

#	Connector	Description
1	5 GHz	Antenna connector for the 5 GHz band antenna
2	LAN 1	LAN and PoE input port
3	LAN 2	Non-PoE LAN input port
4	2.4 GHz	Antenna connector for the 2.4 GHz band antenna

Table 2: Connector description

Top Interface Connectors

1 2

Figure 3: Top panel connectors

#	Connector	Description
1	5 GHz	Antenna connector for the 5 GHz band antenna
2	2.4 GHz	Antenna connector for the 2.4 GHz band antenna

Table 3: Top connector description

Side Panel

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Figure 4: Side panel vent

#	Item	Description
1	Vent	Repels liquid and particles while allowing air to pass through

Table 4: Vent description

Grounding

Grounding in a cabling installation refers to connecting non-current carrying metal parts of conductors to a building's system ground (earth ground).

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Figure 5: Ground connector

#	item	Description
1	Ground Connector	Protects equipment from power surges.

Table 5: Ground Connector description

Hardware Installation

Powering the Access Point

You can power the DWL-8710AP by connecting a PoE injector's PoE-OUT to the LAN1 port (PoE-Input) on the DWL-8710AP. Then connect the PoE injector's LAN-IN port to an available Ethernet port on your computer and plug in the injector's power cord into a power outlet as shown in figure 5.

graph TD
    A["Computer"] -->|54V IN| B["LAN IN"]
    B --> C["DWL-8710AP"]
    C -->|Connect LAN1 on the DWL-8710AP to the Ethernet port labeled PoE OUT on the PoE injector| D["POE Out"]
    D -->|Connect a computer to the Ethernet port labeled LAN IN on the PoE injector| E["Power In"]
    E -->|Connect the power adapter to the PoE injector and a power outlet| F["Power In"]

Figure 6: Powering with a PoE injector

Alternatively, you may directly connect the LAN1 (PoE-Input) port on the DWL-8710AP to any available PoE-capable port of an 802.3at-compliant PoE switch, as illustrated in figure 6.

DWL-8710AP PoE Switch Computer

Figure7: Direct PoE powering

Protecting the Network Ports

The DWL-8710AP's Ethernet ports are equipped with a set of protective sealing caps designed for outdoor use. Please refer to figure 7 for how to correctly attach and secure the Ethernet cables to the DWL-8710AP.

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Figure 8: Securing the Ethernet cable

Mounting the AP to a Wall

The DWL-8710AP can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. However, it is recommended that the AP is installed with the antennas positioned vertically in order to achieve optimal performance.

1. Use the mounting base plate to mark the location on the surface where you want to mount the DWL-8710AP. Next, drill a hole of 8 mm wide and 37 mm deep on all 4 markings.
2. Remove the nut and washer from the bolts and place the bolts in the holes as shown below in figure 8.

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Figure 9: Preparing the mounting location

1. Place and lock the flat washer on the cap screws and attach the mounting plate to the back of the DWL-8710AP using the screws as illustrated in figure 9.

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Figure 10: Mounting the base plate

1. Mount the DWL-8710AP onto the bolts that were placed in the wall, then fasten the bolts' flat washers and nuts to secure the mounting plate with the AP to the wall surface.

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Figure 11: Securing the AP

1. Remove the protective caps covering the antenna ports on the AP, if any. Next, connect the 2 antennas marked "2.4 GHz" to the designated 2.4 GHz connectors and the antennas marked "5 GHz" to the designated 5 GHz connectors on the AP. The DWL-8710AP is now ready to be connected to the network.

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Figure 12: Attaching the antennas

Mounting the AP to a Pole

The DWL-8710AP can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. However, it is recommended that the AP is installed with the antennas positioned vertically in order to achieve optimal performance.

1. Place the lock and flat washer on the cap screws and attach the mounting plate to the back of the DWL-8710AP.

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Figure 13: Mounting the base plate

1. Depending on the orientation of the pole you wish to install the AP onto (horizontal or vertical), attach the pole mounting bracket to the mounting base plate accordingly using the screws. Refer to figure 13 for the proper position of the pole mounting bracket for each direction.

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Figure 14: Attaching the pole mount base

1. Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the pole mounting bracket to secure the strap to the mounting bracket.

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Figure 15: Attaching the pole strap

1. Choose the location where you want to mount the AP and place the strap around the pole. Tighten and lock the strap to secure the pole mount bracket with the AP to the pole.

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Figure 16: AP placement orientation

1. Remove the protective caps covering the antenna ports on the AP, if any. Next, attach the 2 antennas marked "2.4 GHz" to the designated 2.4 GHz connectors and the 2 antennas marked "5 GHz" to the designated 5 GHz connectors on the AP. The DWL-8710AP is now ready to be connected to the network.

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Figure 17: Attaching the antennas

Configuring the Access Point

To configure the DWL-8710AP, simply connect the AP directly to a computer and configure it through its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

For more detailed information on how to set up and configure the DWL-8710AP, please refer to the User Manual.

1. Choose the location where you want to mount the AP and place the strap around the pole. Tighten and lock the strap to secure the pole mount bracket with the AP to the pole.

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Figure 16: AP placement orientation

1. Remove the protective caps covering the antenna ports on the AP, if any. Next, attach the 2 antennas marked "2.4 GHz" to the designated 2.4 GHz connectors and the 2 antennas marked "5 GHz" to the designated 5 GHz connectors on the AP. The DWL-8710AP is now ready to be connected to the network.

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Figure 17: Attaching the antennas

Configuring the Access Point

To configure the DWL-8710AP, simply connect the AP directly to a computer and configure it through its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

For more detailed information on how to set up and configure the DWL-8710AP, please refer to the User Manual.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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 transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC 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 24cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with Industry Canada 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.

(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;
(ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 30cm between the radiator & your body.

This radio transmitter (IC: 4216A-WL8710APA1) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Antenna information

Frequency	Band	Model	Type	Connector	Gain(dBi)
2.4GHz	Master Wave	95615MNXX003	Dipole	N Plug	4.92
5GHz	Master Wave	95615MNXX005	Dipole	N Plug	6.92

Professional installation instruction (for FCC)

1. Installation personal

This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.

2. Installation location

The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 24cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.

3. External antenna

Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC limit and is prohibited.

4. Installation procedure

Please refer to user's manual for the detail.

5. Warning

Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.

Professional installation instruction (for IC)

1. Installation personal

This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.

2. Installation location

The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 30cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.

3. External antenna

Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of IC limit and is prohibited.

4. Installation procedure

Please refer to user's manual for the detail.

5. Warning

Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.