Latest High-performance WLAN solution with 802.11ac Wave 2 Speeds
D-Link ANZ has launched the DAP-2610 concurrent dual band Access Point (AP) providing companies with a high-performance WLAN solution that includes a broad range of functions and the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 Speeds.
The DAP-2610 Wireless AC1300 PoE Access Point is the first Business Grade Wave 2 access point to be launched by D-Link in ANZ. The slim device, providing both wall and ceiling mounting options, achieves a maximum data throughput of up to 1300Mbs and uses both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz frequency bands in parallel.
The DAP-2610 can be used in multiple modes; as a stand-alone Access Point, as part of a wireless distribution system (WDS), or as a wireless client. The two simultaneous active radio modules also allow the system to be used as part of a mesh configuration. This makes the DAP-2610 a good choice for small and medium-sized companies who want to offer their employees or customers a high-performance WLAN environment at an affordable price.
The DAP-2610 uses the latest generation WLAN standard 802.11ac Wave 2 which enables the 2.4GHz module to achieve data transmission rates of up to 400Mbs and the 5GHz module up to 900Mbps. The radio modules in the DAP-2610 access point offer high power design with up to 23dBm output providing better coverage for wireless clients. MU-MIMO Beamforming optimally adapts transmitted signals to the location of the clients and the environment so that a variety of devices can simultaneously exchange data at maximum speed. A Gigabit Ethernet port offers connectivity to the access point from the local network if a physical connection is required. By supporting WDS (Wireless Distribution System), mesh configurations are also possible, in which the access points are only connected to one another via Wi-Fi, as well as to the LAN, whilst still providing services for clients. An extensive quality-of-service implementation allows the categorisation of data, for example VoIP data packets are prioritised over file transfers.
Power to the DAP-2610 can be via a power supply or a network connection via 802.3af PoE (Power-over-Ethernet). Numerous management options facilitate administration in any environment. In addition to a built-in web server with SSL support, SSH, Telnet, and SNMP, D-Link’s Central WiFi Manager (CWM) management software is also available at no additional cost. The Central WiFi Manager allows further management functions including the configuration and management of up to 500 Access Points. In addition, the DAP-2610 is equipped with a captive portal and extensive authentication functions, allowing the device to be utilised as a Wireless Hotspot for small businesses such as cafes or hairdressers to provide a Wi-Fi hotspot for their customers. The Access Point includes a dedicated RADIUS server as well as LDAP, POP3 and passcodes to allow a variety of methodologies to enable clients to securely access the device.
IT security has top priority in the corporate environment and the DAP-2610 meets the security requirements of small, medium and large enterprises by supporting WEP, WPA and WPA2, as well as a RADIUS client. Client isolation hides the data traffic of the end-user devices while WLAN segmentation shields complete WLAN networks from each other. Also integrated is Network Access Protection (NAP), which checks conditions for accessing end devices in connection with NAP-enabled servers. Rogue access points are reliably detected and reported to the administrator, and scheduling functionality can switch off the WLAN at certain times, such as out-of-business hours. The DAP-2610 also supports eight VLANs (Virtual LANS’s) per band, providing a flexible way to incorporate the Access Point into an existing network whilst providing maximum connectivity for wireless clients.
The DAP-2610 AC1300 Wave 2 Access Point is available now from dlink.com.au (RRP AUD$279) and dlink.co.nz (RRP NZ$329) and all authorised D-Link resellers in Australia and New Zealand.
About D-Link
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, D-Link is a global leader in connecting people, businesses and cities. We aim to connect more homes, small businesses, medium to large-sized enterprises, and service providers. D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP surveillance, and cloud-based network management. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link has grown from a group of seven friends since its founding in 1986 in Taiwan to more than 3,000 employees worldwide.
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