Introduction - D-Link AirPremier N DAP-2690 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

D-Link, an industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces a solution for businesses seeking to deploy next generation
draft 802.11n LANs. D-Link unveils its new AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2690),
designed specifically for business-class environments such as large or enterprise corporations to provide secure and
manageable dual band wireless LAN options for network administrators.
Versatile Access Point
The AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point allows network administrators to deploy a highly
manageable and extremely robust dual band wireless network. All three dual band antennas are detachable and can
provide optimal wireless coverage in either 2.4�Hz (802.11g and 802.11n) or 5�Hz (802.11a and 802.11n) bands.
Enclosed in a plenum-rated metal chassis, the AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point adheres to
strict fire codes for placement in air passageways. For advanced installations, this new high-speed Access Point has
integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets
are not readily available.
Enhanced Performance
The AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum
wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps in either the 2.4�Hz or 5�Hz wireless band. This, coupled with support for Wi-Fi
Multimedia™ (WMM) Quality of Service features, makes it an ideal access point for audio, video, and voice applications.
Additionally, the DAP-2690 supports load balance features to ensure maximum performance.
Security
To help maintain a secure wireless network, the AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point provides
the latest in wireless security technologies by supporting both Personal and Enterprise versions of WPA and WPA2
(802.11i) with support for RADIUS server backend. To further protect your wireless network, MAC Address Filtering,
Wireless LAN segmentation, Disable SSID Broadcast, Rogue AP Detection, and Wireless Broadcast Scheduling are
also included.
The AirPremier N Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point includes support for up to 16 VLANs for implementing
multiple SSIDs to further help segment users on the network. The DAP-2690 also includes a wireless client isolation
mechanism, which limits direct client-to-client communication.
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