Before You Begin
This chapter describes safety precautions
and product information you must know and
check before installing this product.
Professional Installation
Required
1. Please seek assistance from a
professional installer who is well trained
in RF installation and knowledgeable
about local regulations.
2. This product is distributed through
distributors and system installers with
professional technicians and is not to be
sold directly through retail stores.
Safety Precautions
To keep you safe and to install the
hardware properly, please read and follow
these safety precautions:
1. If you are installing an access point for
the first time, for your safety as well as
others', please seek assistance from a
professional installer who has received
safety training on the hazards involved.
2. Keep safety as well as performance in
mind when selecting your installation
site, especially when there are electric
power and phone lines.
3. When installing your access point, note
the following:
• Do not use a metal ladder.
• Do not work on a wet or windy day.
• Wear shoes with rubber soles and
heels, rubber gloves, and a long
sleeved shirt or jacket.
4. When the system is operational, avoid
standing directly in front of the antenna.
Strong RF fields are present when the
transmitter is on.
5. A safety grounding system is necessary
to protect your outdoor installation
from lightning strikes and the build-up
of static electricity. When mounting
the product on an antenna mast, you
must connect the product to the same
grounding system as the AC wall outlet.
The grounding system must comply with
the National Electrical Code and safety
standards that apply in your country.
6. Always check with a qualified electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether
your outdoor installation is properly
grounded.
D-Link DAP-3320 Quick Install Guide
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