D Link BA1510PA1 Business Cloud Access Point User Manual 1
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This document will guide you through the basic installation 
process for your D-Link Wireless AC Access Point.
DBA-1510P
Documentation is also available on the D-Link website
Quick Installation Guide
Business Cloud Access Point

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About This  Instruction Guide
This installation guide provides instructions 
for installing the DBA-1510P Business Cloud 
Access Point on your network. For additional 
information about how to use the DBA-1510P, 
please see the User’s Manual which is available 
from the D-Link support website.
Setup Preparation
Please ensure that the following items are 
readily available before continuing the quick 
installation process.
 D-Link Business Cloud License
  DBA-1510P Registration in D-Link Business 
Cloud
  DBA-1510P is able to connect to D-Link 
Business Cloud through internet.
System Requirements
If you are unable to connect to the D-Link 
Business Cloud through the Internet due to 
your networking conguration you will need to 
manually congure the DBA-1510P. Below are 
the minimum system requirements needed to 
manually congure the device.
  An Ethernet port, or an installed Ethernet 
adapter
  Internet Explorer 9.0, Safari 5.0, Firefox 19, 
Chrome 25 or later versions of these browsers
Package Contents 
 DBA-1510P Business Cloud Access Point
 Mounting Ring
 Power Adapter
 Ethernet Cable
 Console Cable
 Rubber Feet
If any of the above items are missing, please 
contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a different 
voltage than the one included with the DBA-
1510P will damage the device and void the 
warranty for this product. 
Hardware Overview 
LEDs
Power Solid Orange The DBA-1510P is 
performing its startup 
procedure
Solid Green The DBA-1510P is ready 
to use
LAN Solid Green The DBA-1510P is 
connected to another 
device on the network
Blinking Green The DBA-1510P is 
transferring data
Cloud Solid Orange The DBA-1510P is 
connecting to the D-Link 
Business Cloud
Solid Green The DBA-1510P is 
currently in Cloud mode
Solid Red The DBA-1510P is not 
working properly in Cloud 
mode
2.4 Ghz Solid Green The DBA-1510P is 
operating in 2.4 Ghz 
mode
Blinking Green The DBA-1510P is 
transferring data over 
2.4 Ghz
5 Ghz Solid Green The DBA-1510P is 
operating in 5 Ghz mode
Blinking Green The DBA-1510P is 
transferring data over 
5 Ghz
Interfaces

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Bottom
 Power Receptor
 LAN Port (PoE)
 Serial Console Port
Front
 Kensington Security Slot
 Reset Button
Press the Reset Button between 2 to 5 
seconds to restart the device.
Press the Reset Button between 6 to 15 
seconds to restore the device to its factory 
default settings.
Press the Reset Button more than 15 seconds 
to restore the device to its factory default 
settings and also force the loading of alternate 
rmware.
Installation
Step 1 – Powering The Device
To power on the DBA-1510P, you can use one 
of the two following methods:
1.  Connect the supplied power adapter 
2.  Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into 
the LAN port of the DBA-1510P, and the 
other end into a port on a Power over 
Ethernet enabled switch.
Step 2 – Congure The Device
The  easiest way to congure the DBA-1510P 
is to connect the DBA-1510P to the Internet 
through a switch or router. Connect your 
computer to the Internet and manage the 
DBA-1510P via D-Link Business Cloud. 
The DBA-1510P will automatically connect 
to the D-Link Business Cloud, download its 
conguration, and join the appropriate network. 
If you are unable to connect the DBA-1510P to 
the D-Link Business Cloud through the Internet 
due  to  your  networking  conguration  you  will 
need  to  manually  congure  the  DBA-1510P 
using one of the following options.
1.  Connect the DBA-1510P and your 
computer directly via a straight-through 
Ethernet cable. You can then manage the 
access point from your  computer using the 
following steps. 
Enter the DBA-1510P hostname in the 
address eld of your browser and then 
press Enter. The default hostname is 
“DBA-1510P-XXXX” where XXXX is the 
last 4 digits of the MAC address listed on 
the device label located on the bottom of 
the device. 
Log in to the administration web pages. The 
default login information is: 
Username: admin 
Password: admin 
2.  Connect the DBA-1510P and your 
computer to the same switch or router. You 
can then manage the access point from 
your  computer using the following steps. 
Enter the DBA-1510P hostname in the 
address eld of your browser and then 
press Enter.  The default hostname is 
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Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Switch or Router
Management
Management
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
Management
Management
D-Link Business Cloud
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Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Switch or Router
Management
Management
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
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“DBA-1510P-XXXX” where XXXX is the 
last 4 digits of the MAC address listed on 
the device label located on the bottom of 
the device. 
Log in to the administration web pages. 
The default login information is: 
Username: admin 
Password: admin 
3.  Connect your computer to the 
DBA-1510P wirelessly via the SSID 
“DBA-1510P-XXXX” where XXXX is the 
last 4 digits of the MAC address listed on 
the device label located on the bottom 
of the device. You can then manage the 
access point from your computer using the 
following steps. 
Enter the DBA-1510P hostname in the 
address eld of your browser and then 
press Enter.  The default hostname is 
“DBA-1510P-XXXX” where XXXX is the 
last 4 digits of the MAC address listed on 
the device label located on the bottom of 
the device. 
Log in to the administration web pages. 
The default login information is: 
Username: admin 
Password: admin 
Note: Once the device has been manually 
congured,  it  must  be  able  to  connect  to  the 
D-Link Business Cloud in order to continue 
functioning properly.
Step 3 – Mounting The Device
To mount the DBA-1510P, use one of the 
following methods:
Mounting on a Solid Wall 
Place the plastic wall mounting ring on a wall 
or ceiling.
1.  Mark the points where you will insert the 
screws. Remove the mounting ring. 
2.  Drill holes in the marked points and insert 
the plastic wall anchors. 
3.  Use the supplied screws to attach the 
mounting ring to the wall. 
4.  Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN port 
on the access point. 
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Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Switch or Router
Management
Management
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
Management
Management
D-Link Business Cloud
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Switch or RouterSwitch or Router
Switch or Router
Management
Management
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
DBA-1510P
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5.  If you are not using a PoE switch or router 
with the DBA-1510P, plug the power 
cable into the Power Receptor on the 
access point. 
6.  Place the DBA-1510P onto the mounting 
ring brackets. Lock the DBA-1510P 
into place by rotating the DBA-1510P 
clockwise.
Placement on a Desktop 
1.  Attach the provided rubber feet to the 
holes located on the back of the DBA-
1510P housing. 
2.  Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN port 
on the access point. 
3.  If you are not using a PoE switch or router 
with the DBA-1510P, plug the power 
cable into the Power Receptor on the 
access point.
Additional Information
If you are encountering problems setting up 
your network, please refer to the user manual 
that can be obtained from the D-Link website. It 
contains many more rules, charts, explanations, 
and examples to help you get your network up 
and running.
Additional help is available through our ofces 
listed at the back of the user manual or online. 
To  nd  out  more  about  D-Link  products  or 
marketing information, please visit the website 
http://www.dlink.com.
Warranty Information 
The Warranty information is available at http://
warranty.dlink.com/
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 or more 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:
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.
Non-modification Statement:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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 20cm between the radiator &
your body.