Introduction - D-Link AirPremier N DAP-2310 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The DAP-2310 802.11n AP increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efficiently. With the DAP-
2310, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are now
able to move across the network quickly.
The DAP-2310 is capable of operating in one of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) with AP, WDS, Wireless Client mode or AP Repeater mode.
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-2310 provides data transfer rates up to 300Mbps. (The 802.11n standard
is backwards compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices.)
WPA/WPA2 is offered in two options: 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. This 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
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