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D-Link Air Premier N Dual Band POE Access Point, Selectable Dual Band Draft 802.11n

Brand: D-Link Model: DAP-2553 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.80" h x 8.30" w x 10.80" l, 1.60 pounds To Deploy A Highly Manageable And Extremely Robust Dual Band Wireless Network Dual Band Antennas Are Detachable And Can Provide Optimal Wireless Coverage In Either 2.4Ghz This New High-Speed Access Point Has Integrated 802.3Af Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Support With Maximum Wireless Signal Rates Of Up To 300Mbps* In Either The 2.4Ghz Or 5Ghz Wireless Band Supports Load-Balancing Features To Ensure Maximum Performance By Limiting The Maximum Number Of Users Per Access Point

Designed for today's business-class environments, D-Link's AirPremier N Dual Band Access Point (DAP-2553) provides a highly manageable and robust dual band wireless network for your growing business. It's designed specifically for business-class environments to provide secure and manageable dual band wireless LAN options for network administrators. Front view (see larger image).   Rear view. Key Features Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage User-selectable 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz dual frequency band operation for increased network capacity 802.3af PoE Support 3 Dipole Antennas to Boost Signal Strength Operable as Wireless Client, Access Point (Wireless Connectivity for Computers), WDS (Wireless Bridge), or WDS with AP Multiple SSID, 802.1Q VLAN WMM (Wireless QoS) Automatic channel selection Versatile Access Point The DAP-2553 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 2.4GHz (802.11g and 802.11n) or 5GHz (802.11a and 802.11n) bands. 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 DAP-2553 delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps* in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz 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-2553 supports load-balancing features to ensure maximum performance by limiting the maximum number of users per Access Point. Security To help maintain a secure wireless network, the DAP-2553 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 DAP-2553 includes support for up to 4 VLANs for implementing multiple SSIDs to further help segment users on the network. It also includes a wireless client isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to-client communication. Multiple Operation Modes To maximize total return on investment, the DAP-2553 can be configured to optimize network performance based on any one of its multiple operation modes: Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point, WDS/Bridge (No AP Broadcasting) and Wireless Client. With WDS support, network administrators can set up multiple DAP-2553s throughout a facility and configure them to bridge with one another while also providing network access to individual clients. Also included are advanced features such as Load Balancing, which optimizes high network traffic volume, and redundancy for fail-safe wireless connectivity. Additionally, the DAP-2553 offers Spanning Tree Protocol support for greater efficiency and to avoid broadcast storms when used in WDS mode. Network Management Network administrators have multiple options for managing the DAP-2553 including Web (HTTP), Secure Sockets Later (SSL, which provides for a secure connection to the Internet), Secure Shell (SSH, which provides for a secure channel between local and remote computers), and Telnet (bi-directional, eight-bit byte oriented communications facility). For advanced network management, administrators can use the D-Link AP Manager II or D-View SNMPv3 management module to configure and manage multiple access points from a single location. In addition to a streamlined management process, the AP Manager II or D-View software provides network administrators with the means of verifying and conducting regular maintenance checks remotely, eliminating the need to send personnel out to physically verify proper operation. With the selectable dual band functionality, PoE support, extensive manageability, versatile operation modes, and solid security enhancements, the new D-Link AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2553) provides SMB environments with a business-class solution for deploying a wireless network in the workplace. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Most helpful customer reviews 30 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Great Performer, Setup Documentation Could Be Improved By P. Corning This would easily be a 5-star product with some minor improvements to setup documentation and configuration screens. Pros: * Great wireless range * Compact design * Reasonably fast re-boots as it is configured Cons: * In-box documentation is too skimpy for many people to set it up without a support call * Configuration application lacks the supporting instructions supplied by other manufacturers (NetGear) * A little pricey - but performance makes up for it I use a LinkSys router in my home network, which has a default IP of 192.168.1.1. The DAP-2553 uses a default IP of 192.168.0.50, so have to change its IP to one that uses 192.168.1.x for it to work, and the in-box documentation does not tell you how do do this. Fortunately, D-Link's excellent product support got me going in a few minutes, and without grilling me about the product serial number or when I had purchased it (NetGear's support is a pain). If you're setting up one of these on a LinkSys network, here's what you'll need to do: * Connect your DAP-2553 directly to a computer using the enclosed Ethernet cable (with your computer's WiFi turned off) * Manually set your computer's IP address to 192.168.0.54 (Go to Control Panel | Network | Change Adapter Settings, then right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol 4, then Properties, then Use the following IP address. Put in IP, leave Subnet mask at 255.255.255.0, and set Default gateway to 192.168.0.50 to reach your DAP-2553). Hit OK. * Open a browser and point it to 192.168.0.50 * Log in using the DAP-2553's supplied login info, and go to Basic Settings | LAN * Set IP address to 192.168.1.50 (this puts it on the map for your LinkSys router) * Set the default gateway to your LinkSys router's address - probably 192.168.1.1 * Select Apply * Remember to re-set your computer's IP address back to DHCP, or whatever it was before (Assuming you were using DHCP - Go to Control Panel | Network | Change Adapter Settings, then right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol 4, then Properties, then Obtain an IP address automatically). Hit OK. * Disconnect your DAP-2553 from the computer and connect the DAP-2553 into your network. * If it works, you should now find your DAP-2553 at 192.168.1.50 and be able to finish wireless configuration to your preferences. * Rejoice. Standard disclaimers apply. Good luck. 26 of 27 people found the following review helpful. Great Bargin AP with POE By GMW I have a 4,000 Square foot home, and was having numerous issues with 2.4GHZ wireless. Since I ran Cat6e in my house to all my current phone outlets, I really needed an 5GHZ AP that could receive power via Ethernet (POE)and that was not too costly. I looked at Cisco, but for $800, it is just too much. I picked up two of these DLink's for $300. I must say, for the features and performance, this is a Great product. I am now utilizing 802.11N in my house over 5GHZ band, and it works flawlessly. I have one AP in my basement and the other is in my master bedroom. By having both devices, I can be anywhere in my house and on my front porch and always have a strong signal. The easy to use web interface only took me at most 15 minutes to setup both devices. Easy manageability with built in QoS and WPA2 Security. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs just the feature of multiple or single AP's without the use of having a router also. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Great 5GHZ Access Point By Kevin from IL I have a DIR-655 running a 2.4GHZ 802.11N network in my home, as all wireless networks you share the bandwidth with all other clients attached to that AP or router in my case. I wanted to seperate my home AV and my PS3 (it's good to be the admin) from the same network that my kids use for streaming