D-Link DAP-2590 300Mbit/s Power Over Ethernet (PoE) WLAN Access Point

Product Description

Versatile Access Point
The DAP-2590 allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable & extremely robust dual band wireless network. All three dual band ante
as are detachable & can provide optimal wireless coverage in either 2.4 G Hz (802.11g & draft 2.0 802.11n) or 5 G Hz (802.11a & draft 2.0 802.11n) bands. Enclosed in a plenum-rated metal chassis, the DAP-2590 adheres to strict fire codes for placement in air passageways. For advanced installations, this new high-speed Access Point has integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (Po E) support, allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets are not readily available.
Enhanced Performance
The DAP-2590 delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300 Mbps** in either the 2.4 G Hz or 5 G Hz wireless b&. This, coupled with support for Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service features, makes it an ideal access point for audio, video, & voice applications. in addition, the DAP-2590 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-2590 provides the latest in wireless security technologies by supporting both Personal & Enterprise versions of WPA & 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, & Wireless Broadcast Scheduling are also included.
The DAP-2590

Includes:: support for up to 8 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.
in addition, the DAP-2590 supports Network Access Protection (NAP), which is a feature of Windows Server 2008. NAP allows network administrators to define multiple levels of network access based on individual client’s need. If a client is identified outside of their access area, the client will be automatically brought back to their permitted network access level.
Multiple Operation Modes
To maximize total return on investment, the DAP-2590 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) & Wireless Client. With WDS support, network administrators can set up multiple DAP-2590s throughout a facility & 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, & redundancy for fail-safe wireless co
ectivity. in addition, the DAP-2590 offers Spa
ing Tree Protocol support for greater efficiency & to avoid broadcast storms when used in WDS mode.
Network Management
Network administrators have multiple options for managing the DAP-2590 including Web (HTTP), Secure Sockets Later (SSL, which provides for a secure co
ection to the Internet), Secure Shell (SSH, which provides for a secure cha
el between local & remote computers), & 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 SNMPv 3 management module to configure & 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 & conducting regular maintenance checks remotely, eliminating the need to send perso
el out to physically verify proper operation.
With the selectable dual band functionality, Po E support, a plenum-rated chassis, extensive manageability, versatile operation modes, & solid security enhancements, the new D-Link Air Premier N Dual Band Po E Access Point (DAP-2590) provides SMB environments with a business-class solution for deploying a wireless network in the workplace.