Introduction - D-Link DAP-3220 User Manual

User's Manual

Introduction

With up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of
up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode), the DAP-3220 increases productivity by allowing you to work
faster and more efficiently. With the DAP-3220, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or
multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are now able to move across the network
quickly.
The DAP-3220 is capable of operating in one of 4 different wireless networking modes; access
point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, WDS or Wireless Client mode.
Use less wiring, enjoy increased flexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet).
With PoE, the DAP-3220 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, and special events for providing data
transfers at rates of up the DAP-3220 provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps in Super G mode
when used with other D-Link Wireless 108G products. (The 802.11g standard is backwards
compatible with 802.11b devices.)
WPA 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. The abilities of WPA2-Personal
exceed WPA-Personal because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES).
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g 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.
D-Link Wireless 108G Exterior Access Point
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