Introduction - D-Link DAP-3520 User Manual

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The DAP-3520 802.11a/n or b/g/n switchable AP increases productivity by allowing you to work
faster and more efficiently. With the DAP-3520, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or
multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are now able to move across the network
quickly.
The DAP-3520 is capable of operating in one of five different wireless networking modes; access
point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, WDS, Wireless Client, or WISP Client Router
mode.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
With PoE, the DAP-3520 shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your
network less expensive and more convenient.
An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices
or other workplaces, trade shows, and special events, the DAP-3520 providing data transfers
rates up to 300Mbps. (The 802.11n standard is backwards compatible with 802.11a, 802.11g,
and 802.11b devices.)
WPA/WPA2 is offered in two flavors: Enterprise (used for corporations) and Personal (used for
home users).
WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are directed towards home users who do not have the
server-based equipment required for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar
to WEP because you define a "Pre-Shared Key" on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared
key is confirmed and satisfied at both the client and access point, access is then granted. The
encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers
per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the
packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission.
WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal for businesses that already have existing security
infrastructures established. Management and security implementation can now be centralized
on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication
Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who
can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprisee
configured, the new client will be requested to enter a username with a password.. If the new client
is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access
is then granted. In the case where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator
is able to remove the previous employee from the authorized list to avoid compromising the
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is available through the Windows
You will need to use the same type of EAP protocol on all devices in your network when using
the 802.1x feature.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead can lower actual data throughout rate.
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