Installation guide for Dell PowerConnect W‑IAP108 and W‑IAP109 Instant access points, covering hardware overview, wiring, LED indicators and RAP conversion.
About this manual
The guide provides a step‑by‑step installation process for the Dell PowerConnect W‑IAP108 and W‑IAP109 Instant access points. It includes hardware descriptions, antenna connections, reset procedures, power options, and LED status indicators.
Additional sections cover desktop mounting, cable connections, verification of successful startup, and instructions for converting the device to Remote AP (RAP) mode. Electrical specifications, compliance information, and safety warnings are also included. This manual is written in Chinese.
What's inside
- Hardware Overview
- External Antenna Connectors
- Reset Button
- Power Options (PoE, AC‑DC Adapter, USB)
- LED Indicators
- Desktop Installation
- Cable Connections
- Verifying Installation
- RAP Conversion
- Electrical Specifications
Specifications
| Ethernet ports | 1 × 10/100/1000Base‑T auto‑sensing RJ‑45, 1 × 10/100Base‑T auto‑sensing RJ‑45 |
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| PoE support | IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (56 V DC, 350 mA) |
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| Power input | 12 VDC external adapter; also supports PoE |
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| Maximum power consumption | 12.5 W (no USB), 15 W (with USB) |
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| Dimensions | 160 mm × 160 mm × 41 mm |
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| Operating temperature | 0 °C to +40 °C |
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| Storage temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset the access point to factory defaults?
Power off the AP, press and hold the reset button with a pin, power it on while holding the button, release after the power LED flashes, and wait for the LED to flash again indicating reset completion.
What LEDs indicate the status of the device?
PWR shows power status, ENET0/ENET1 indicate Ethernet link speed, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs show wireless radio status, and the 56 Hz LED shows the 802.11a/b/g/n radio status.