5D-Link 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 Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2690), designed specically 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 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
2.4GHz (802.11g and 802.11n) or 5GHz (802.11a and 802.11n) bands. Enclosed in a plenum-rated metal chassis, the AirPremier
N Dual Band PoE Access Point adheres to strict re 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 Dual Band PoE Access Point 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-2690 supports load balance
features to ensure maximum performance.
Security
To help maintain a secure wireless network, the AirPremier N 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 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.