D-Link Systems, Inc.
3
DWL-8220AP Install Guide
Mounting Options
DWL-8220AP Mounting Options
You can mount a DWL-8220AP access point on any of the
following types of surfaces:
• Suspended T-bar ceiling
• Junction box
• Solid surface wall or ceiling
• Tabletop
Note:
The solid surface mounting option requires CAT 5 cable
that does not have strain relief. The other mounting options can
use CAT 5 cable with or without strain relief.
Wall Installation Recommendations
If you plan to install an AP on a partial wall or other vertical
surface, orient the top of the access point (the side with the LEDs)
toward the intended coverage area. The radio antennas transmit
through the top of the access point but not through the bottom
(where the bracket is). This recommendation does not apply if
you plan to use external antennas. You can orient the antennas
independently of the AP itself. Orient an external antenna to face
the intended coverage area.
DWS-1008 Wireless Switch Recommendations
D-Link recommends that you install and configure the DWS-1008
wireless switch before installing an access point. If the switch is
already installed and configured for the access point(s), you can
immediately verify the cable connection(s) when you plug the
cable(s) into the access point.
Warning:
The DWL-8220AP is designed to receive power only
from an 802.3af-compliant source, a D-Link DWS-1008 wireless
switch, or a D-Link-approved power injector. Connecting an
access point to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device that is not
approved by D-Link can damage the equipment.
