PoE Access Point DWL-8500AP
Scan code: LN37217
Manufacturer code: DWL-8500AP
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Product Overview
The DWL-8500AP Wireless Unified 108AG Access Point is a high-performance wireless access device that provides up to 108Mbps transmission rates¹ and dualband wireless connectivity.
Versatile and powerful, this device can be flexibly deployed as a stand-alone "fit" wireless access point or as a "thin" managed access point (AP) manageable from a wireless switch.
Businesses can start with an intelligent DWL-8500AP that provides many advanced wireless LAN functions, then migrate to a centrally managed system anytime later by integrating the same DWL-8500AP to a D-Link unified wired/wireless switch.
Intelligent "Fit" Access Point
The DWL-8500AP has everything on-board that enables network administrators to set up a secure wireless network and to connect to any Ethernet-compliant switch and router.
Advanced wireless functions that the DWL-8500AP supports include: WEP data encryption, WPA/WPA2 security, client MAC address filtering, AP load balancing, QoS/WMM (Wireless Multimedia), and Rouge AP Detection. Security configuration settings can be locally stored in the DWL-8500AP itself.
Wireless connections can easily be expanded by adding more DWL-8500AP or other 802.11a/g compliant APs to the site. Businesses without complicated network requirements can use the DWL-8500AP to get a wireless network set up and run without the need for any additional special hardware.
"Thin" AP Centrally Managed From Unified Wired
Wireless Switch Alternatively, the DWL-8500AP can operate in conjunction with a D-Link DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 unified wired/wireless switch. In this mode, multiple DWL-8500AP access points can connect directly or indirectly to one of these switches to provide unparallel security and wireless mobility for wireless clients.
Each DWL-8500AP access point will be continually tuned by these switches to provide optimal RF channels and transmission power for all mobile clients, giving them the best wireless signals in both the 802.11a and 802.11g bands and uninterrupted wireless connectivity.
Flexible Dualband Wireless LAN Connectivity
The DWL-8500AP delivers concurrent wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates in both frequency bands simultaneously. With dualband connectivity, two wireless networks are created both running at full bandwidth speeds, offering a significant increase in total network capacity.
At the same time, the DWL-8500AP remains fully backward compatible with the 802.11b standard in the 2.4GHz frequency.
Adaptable Wireless
The architecture of most current wireless LAN controllers require wireless traffic to return to the controller for centralized processing, providing unnecessary traffic delay.
The DWL-8500AP – when operating with either a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch – offers administrators extra options. Depending on the wireless application, wireless traffic can either be tunneled back to the switch for better security control, or locally forwarded at the access point for optimal performance.
This device offers administrators maximized flexibility with options to tunnel guest traffic to the switch for centralized security control, and forward VoIP traffic directly from the access point for optimal performance.
Sensitive Information Not Stored Locally
When operating in conjunction with a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch, individual DWL-8500AP access points do not store any user data locally. The DWS-3024/3026 switch is the hardware that keeps network and user information.
The DWL-8500AP thus can be installed in an unsecured area, and users do not have to worry about hackers stealing data directly from the access points.
Self Configuration and Easy Installation
When operating in conjunction with a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch, the switch automatically configures every connected "thin" DWL-8500AP access point, so no configuration is necessary during installation. If a DWL- 8500AP needs to be replaced, the replacement DWL-8500AP automatically inherits the same configuration, making the replacement process as simple as a child's game.
Features Ideal for Business
+ Dualband Connectivity for Increased Network Capacity
+ Concurrent Operation in Both 802.11a & 802.11b/g at Full Bandwidth Speeds
+ Solid Die Cast Metal Housing Design for Indoor Deployment
High-Performance Connectivity
+ Up to 108Mbps (Turbo Mode) in Both Frequency Bands
+ Dual Detachable Dipole Antennas Ensure Maximum Coverage
+ Self-Tuning Features to Adjust & Optimize RF Settings
+ Load Balancing Among Neighbor AP
Trusted Security Features
+ 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption
+ WPA/WPA2 Personal
+ WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
+ 802.1x User Authentication
+ 802.1Q VLAN Tagging for Network Segmentation
+ MAC Address Filtering
+ Rogue AP Detection
+ 8 SSID Per Frequency Band
Convenient Installation
+ 802.3af Power Over Ethernet to Facilitate Physical Setup
+ Zero-Configuration Installation
+ Supports Variety of External High-Gain Antennas
+ Locking Brackets Included
+ "Fit" (Stand-Alone) AP: Web-Based Management and CLI
+ "Thin" Managed AP: Via DWS-3024/3026 Unified Wired/Wireless Switch
Quality of Service
+ WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
+ SVP (SpectraLnk Voice Priority)
Versatile and powerful, this device can be flexibly deployed as a stand-alone "fit" wireless access point or as a "thin" managed access point (AP) manageable from a wireless switch.
Businesses can start with an intelligent DWL-8500AP that provides many advanced wireless LAN functions, then migrate to a centrally managed system anytime later by integrating the same DWL-8500AP to a D-Link unified wired/wireless switch.
Intelligent "Fit" Access Point
The DWL-8500AP has everything on-board that enables network administrators to set up a secure wireless network and to connect to any Ethernet-compliant switch and router.
Advanced wireless functions that the DWL-8500AP supports include: WEP data encryption, WPA/WPA2 security, client MAC address filtering, AP load balancing, QoS/WMM (Wireless Multimedia), and Rouge AP Detection. Security configuration settings can be locally stored in the DWL-8500AP itself.
Wireless connections can easily be expanded by adding more DWL-8500AP or other 802.11a/g compliant APs to the site. Businesses without complicated network requirements can use the DWL-8500AP to get a wireless network set up and run without the need for any additional special hardware.
"Thin" AP Centrally Managed From Unified Wired
Wireless Switch Alternatively, the DWL-8500AP can operate in conjunction with a D-Link DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 unified wired/wireless switch. In this mode, multiple DWL-8500AP access points can connect directly or indirectly to one of these switches to provide unparallel security and wireless mobility for wireless clients.
Each DWL-8500AP access point will be continually tuned by these switches to provide optimal RF channels and transmission power for all mobile clients, giving them the best wireless signals in both the 802.11a and 802.11g bands and uninterrupted wireless connectivity.
Flexible Dualband Wireless LAN Connectivity
The DWL-8500AP delivers concurrent wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates in both frequency bands simultaneously. With dualband connectivity, two wireless networks are created both running at full bandwidth speeds, offering a significant increase in total network capacity.
At the same time, the DWL-8500AP remains fully backward compatible with the 802.11b standard in the 2.4GHz frequency.
Adaptable Wireless
The architecture of most current wireless LAN controllers require wireless traffic to return to the controller for centralized processing, providing unnecessary traffic delay.
The DWL-8500AP – when operating with either a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch – offers administrators extra options. Depending on the wireless application, wireless traffic can either be tunneled back to the switch for better security control, or locally forwarded at the access point for optimal performance.
This device offers administrators maximized flexibility with options to tunnel guest traffic to the switch for centralized security control, and forward VoIP traffic directly from the access point for optimal performance.
Sensitive Information Not Stored Locally
When operating in conjunction with a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch, individual DWL-8500AP access points do not store any user data locally. The DWS-3024/3026 switch is the hardware that keeps network and user information.
The DWL-8500AP thus can be installed in an unsecured area, and users do not have to worry about hackers stealing data directly from the access points.
Self Configuration and Easy Installation
When operating in conjunction with a DWS-3024 or DWS-3026 switch, the switch automatically configures every connected "thin" DWL-8500AP access point, so no configuration is necessary during installation. If a DWL- 8500AP needs to be replaced, the replacement DWL-8500AP automatically inherits the same configuration, making the replacement process as simple as a child's game.
Features Ideal for Business
+ Dualband Connectivity for Increased Network Capacity
+ Concurrent Operation in Both 802.11a & 802.11b/g at Full Bandwidth Speeds
+ Solid Die Cast Metal Housing Design for Indoor Deployment
High-Performance Connectivity
+ Up to 108Mbps (Turbo Mode) in Both Frequency Bands
+ Dual Detachable Dipole Antennas Ensure Maximum Coverage
+ Self-Tuning Features to Adjust & Optimize RF Settings
+ Load Balancing Among Neighbor AP
Trusted Security Features
+ 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption
+ WPA/WPA2 Personal
+ WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
+ 802.1x User Authentication
+ 802.1Q VLAN Tagging for Network Segmentation
+ MAC Address Filtering
+ Rogue AP Detection
+ 8 SSID Per Frequency Band
Convenient Installation
+ 802.3af Power Over Ethernet to Facilitate Physical Setup
+ Zero-Configuration Installation
+ Supports Variety of External High-Gain Antennas
+ Locking Brackets Included
+ "Fit" (Stand-Alone) AP: Web-Based Management and CLI
+ "Thin" Managed AP: Via DWS-3024/3026 Unified Wired/Wireless Switch
Quality of Service
+ WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
+ SVP (SpectraLnk Voice Priority)
