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Quick Installation Guide

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Figure 9: Using the Setup Wizard

Configuring the Second DAP-3712 

in Client Mode

1. 

Follow steps 1-4 of the instructions above 
to power on the device. Launch the Setup 
Wizard to configure the device in Client 
Mode.

2 .  

T o   avoid an IP address conflict, change 
the IPv4 address so that it is different 
from the first DAP-3712's IP address (for 
instance, by changing it to 

192.168.0.51

as in the following screenshot).

Figure 10: Changing the IP Address

3. 

On step four of the Setup Wizard 
(

Wireless

), select 

Client 

from the drop-

down list. Enter the same SSID and key 
that you entered when configuring the 
first device.

Figure 11: Configuring Client Mode

4. 

To confirm that wireless connectivity 
between the two devices is configured 
correctly, navigate to the 

Status 

page and 

check the information under 

Associated 

Stations 

(shown below).

Figure 12: Checking Wireless Connectivity

Mounting the Device

Installation Recommendations

If you plan to install the DAP-3712 on a pole, 
orient the front of the access point toward the 
intended coverage area. The radio antenna 
transmits through the front of the access point 
but not through the reverse side (where the 
bracket is).

Summary of Contents for DAP-3712

Page 1: ...Additional documentation is also available on the D Link website DAP 3712 Quick Installation Guide 20 km Long Range 802 11ac Wireless Bridge ...

Page 2: ...stalling the DAP 3712 on your network The device should be ensured that systems employing high gain directional antennas are used exclusively for fixed point to point operations For additional information about how to use the access point please see the User Manual from the D Link support website Package Contents This DAP 3712 should include the following items 20kmLongRange802 11acWirelessBridge ...

Page 3: ...e a Graphic Information System GIS program such as Google Earth to check for obstructions between the two sites If there is an obstruction it may help to install the DAP 3712 as high as possible to prevent the signal from being blocked Installation Assembling the Access Point 1 Assemble the dish of the DAP 3712 by sliding the two halves together until they lock in place Figure 3 Assembling the Dis...

Page 4: ... 3712 access point cannot accept a CAT 5 cable that has an uneven sheath the RJ 45 connector on the cable will not fit properly into the receptacle on the access point Configuring the First DAP 3712 in Access Point Mode 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the DAP 3712 to the PoE Out port on the PoE injector Using another cable attach the PoE injector to your switch or management com...

Page 5: ...r of the Setup Wizard Wireless select Client from the drop down list Enter the same SSID and key that you entered when configuring the first device Figure 11 Configuring Client Mode 4 To confirm that wireless connectivity between the two devices is configured correctly navigate to the Statuspage and check the information under Associated Stations shown below Figure 12 Checking Wireless Connectivit...

Page 6: ...e metal mounting tie through the hole on the base of the DAP 3712 and and wrap it around the pole Fasten the tie to secure the device against the pole TECHNICAL SUPPORT dlink com support Figure 14 Completed Installation Once completed your network will resemble the following diagram PoE injector PoE injector DAP 3712 DAP 3712 Switch PC1 PC2 Switch PC3 PC4 AP mode Client mode Figure 15 DAP 3712 Net...

Page 7: ...r an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End us...

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