D-Link DAP-F3711-I – 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge with 867Mbps 5GHz, 15dBi Internal Antenna, TDMA, VTrans, 2×2 MIMO, IP66 Housing, PoE & Up to 3km Transmission
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-F3711-I is an 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge designed for outdoor wireless signal coverage and long-distance wireless backhaul applications.
• It supports 802.11ac with 2 × 2 MIMO technology, delivering maximum wireless throughput up to 867Mbps.
• The bridge includes a high-gain 15dBi internal antenna, making it suitable for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint outdoor links with transmission distance up to 3km.
• It uses integrated VTrans wireless technology, combining MIMO-OFDM, TDMA, Auto ACK, intelligent rate control, ACK time-out adjustment, and traffic shaping to improve throughput and wireless stability.
• The DAP-F3711-I supports multiple operation modes including AP, Station, WDS AP, WDS Station, and WDS Repeater, with Bridge and Router networking modes.
• It is designed for harsh outdoor environments with IP66 protection, outdoor PC enclosure, PoE 24V power, pole mounting kit, and operating temperature from -40°C to 65°C.
Key Features:
• 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge.
• Supports 802.11ac standard.
• 2 × 2 MIMO wireless technology.
• Maximum wireless throughput up to 867Mbps.
• High-gain 15dBi internal antenna.
• Transmission distance from 0 to 3km.
• Supports point-to-point connection.
• Supports point-to-multipoint connection.
• Integrated VTrans wireless technology.
• Supports MIMO-OFDM, TDMA, and Auto ACK.
• Intelligent rate control.
• ACK time-out adjustment.
• Traffic shaping support.
• Wireless load balancing support.
• Supports long-range transmission through RF and antenna design.
• Supports wireless multimedia optimization for video and traffic shaping.
• Supports AP mode.
• Supports Station mode.
• Supports WDS AP mode.
• Supports WDS Station mode.
• Supports WDS Repeater mode.
• Supports Bridge and Router networking modes.
• Supports WPA / WPA2 security.
• Supports SSID hide.
• Supports IP / MAC filtering.
• Supports Web-based configuration.
• Supports AC management.
• Supports SNMP management.
• Supports firmware update via browser or AC.
• Supports dual backup firmware.
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• Hardware watchdog support.
• IP66 outdoor protection.
• Pole mounting kit included.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Outdoor Wireless Bridge
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DAP-F3711-I
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
• Wireless Speed: Up to 867Mbps
• MIMO: 2 × 2 MIMO
• CPU / Baseband Radio: QCA9557 + QCA9882
• Memory: 128MB DDR2
• Flash: 16MB
• Physical Interface: 2 × 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 Ports
• Cable Support: Cat.5 / Cat.5E
• Power Requirement: PoE 24V
• Protocol: 802.11a/n/ac
• Operation Modes: AP, Station, WDS AP, WDS Station, WDS Repeater
• Networking Modes: Bridge, Router
• Operating Frequency: 5180–5320MHz, 5745–5825MHz
• Extended Frequency Range: 4920–6100MHz Non-Standard Channels Availability
• Security: WPA / WPA2, SSID Hide, IP / MAC Filtering
• Configuration: Web-Based Configuration, AC Management, SNMP Management
• Firmware Update: Firmware Update via Browser or AC
• Enclosure: Outdoor PC Enclosure
• Protection Rating: IP66
• Mounting Kit: Pole Mounting Kit
• Working Temperature: -40°C to 65°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions: 288 × 88 × 45 mm
• Weight: 0.6kg
• Maximum Power Consumption: ≤ 15W
• Antenna Gain: 15dBi
• Antenna Beamwidth: H 40° / V 15°
• Main Features: TDMA, Intelligent Rate Control, ACK Time-Out Adjustment, 2×2 MIMO, High Throughput, PTP, PTMP, Long Distance Coverage, Gigabit Ethernet, Hardware Watchdog
Applications:
• Point-to-point outdoor wireless links.
• Point-to-multipoint outdoor wireless links.
• CCTV and IP camera wireless backhaul.
• Outdoor network extension between buildings.
• Remote site and branch connectivity.
• Factory, warehouse, farm, construction site, and industrial yard applications.
• Broadband wireless access in outdoor environments.
• Wireless video and data transmission.
• Locations where fiber or copper cabling is difficult or costly.
• Outdoor projects requiring compact bridge design, IP66 protection, and PoE power.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for outdoor wireless bridge projects requiring compact design, stable 5GHz wireless transmission, and integrated internal antenna.
• Suitable for CCTV backhaul, remote buildings, small-to-medium distance wireless links, farms, factories, warehouses, and outdoor site connectivity.
• Best used when the client needs up to 3km transmission, 867Mbps 802.11ac performance, 15dBi internal antenna, TDMA, VTrans technology, 2×2 MIMO, IP66 housing, Gigabit Ethernet, and PoE installation.
• For longer-distance links, Connect Gates recommends using higher-gain directional models such as DAP-F3705-N or DAP-F3712-N depending on required distance and site conditions.