D-Link DAP-2680 – Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point with 802.11ac, Gigabit PoE LAN, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, VLAN, Captive Portal, WDS, QoS & Central Wi-Fi Manager
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-2680 is a Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point designed for small to medium business and enterprise wireless networks.
• It delivers high-speed Wireless AC Wave 2 performance with up to 450Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 1300Mbps on 5GHz, providing combined wireless speeds up to 1750Mbps.
• The access point includes one Gigabit PoE-capable LAN port and supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet, allowing flexible ceiling or wall installation without needing a nearby power outlet.
• It supports advanced business features including WMM QoS, load balancing, redundancy, VLAN support, WLAN partitioning, wireless client isolation, and captive portal authentication.
• Security features include WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, 64/128-bit WEP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disable, rogue AP detection, internal RADIUS server, and Network Access Protection.
• Management options include Web, SSL, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, AP Array, and D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager for centralized access point management.
Key Features:
• AC1750 Wave 2 Wireless Performance: Provides up to 1750Mbps combined wireless speed.
• Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for flexible business wireless coverage.
• Gigabit PoE LAN Port: Includes one Gigabit PoE-capable LAN port for data and power.
• IEEE 802.3at PoE Support: Allows installation in ceilings, walls, and locations without nearby power sockets.
• Multiple Operation Modes: Supports Access Point, WDS, WDS with Access Point, and Wireless Client modes.
• WMM QoS: Prioritizes audio, video, voice, and interactive traffic.
• Load Balancing: Helps control the maximum number of users per access point for better performance.
• Business-Class Security: Supports WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WEP, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast disable, and wireless LAN segmentation.
• Captive Portal Authentication: Supports Local, POP3, RADIUS, PassCode, and LDAP authentication.
• VLAN Support: Supports up to eight VLANs per band for network segmentation.
• Centralized Management: Supports D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager and AP Array.
• Flexible Installation: Can be ceiling mounted, wall mounted, or placed on a desktop.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point
• Model: DAP-2680
• Wireless Interface: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 Wireless Interface
• LAN Interface: 1 × Gigabit PoE-Capable LAN Port
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet
• Antenna Type: 3 × Internal Dual-Band Antennas
• Antenna Gain: 3.6dBi at 2.4GHz, 4.2dBi at 5GHz
• Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz, 5GHz: 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz
• Maximum Output Power EIRP: 19.5dBm at 2.4GHz, 22dBm at 5GHz
• 2.4GHz Wireless Speed: Up to 450Mbps
• 5GHz Wireless Speed: Up to 1300Mbps
• Security: WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, 64/128-bit WEP Encryption
• Advanced Security: SSID Broadcast Disable, MAC Address Access Control, Network Access Protection, Internal RADIUS Server
• Network Management: Telnet, Secure Telnet SSH, Web HTTP, Secure Socket Layer SSL, Traffic Control, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager, AP Array
• Advanced Features: WMM QoS, Load Balancing, Redundancy, VLAN Support, WLAN Partitioning, Wireless Client Isolation, Captive Portal
• LED Indicator: Power / Status
• Power Supply: External Power Adapter 12V / 2A, IEEE 802.3at PoE
• Maximum Power Consumption: 17.53W
• Dimensions: 190 × 190 × 44.8 mm
• Weight: 580g without Mounting Base, 636.5g with Mounting Base
• MTBF: More than 30,000 Hours
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL
• Order Information: DAP-2680 – Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point
Applications:
• Business wireless coverage for offices, shops, clinics, schools, warehouses, and SMB environments.
• Ceiling or wall-mounted access point deployment using PoE.
• Creating secure dual-band Wi-Fi for employees and guests.
• Deploying multiple SSIDs with VLAN segmentation.
• Supporting voice, video, HD streaming, business applications, and high-density wireless use.
• Centralized multi-access-point management using D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager or AP Array.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DAP-2680 for business customers who need a reliable indoor PoE access point with strong management and security features.
• It is suitable for offices, commercial spaces, schools, clinics, showrooms, and medium-sized business networks that need managed dual-band Wi-Fi coverage.
• AC1750 Wave 2, Gigabit PoE, QoS, load balancing, VLANs, captive portal, and centralized management make it stronger than basic home access points or simple range extenders.
• The ceiling and wall mounting options make it practical for structured low-current installations where clean deployment and professional coverage are required.
• This model is recommended when the customer needs a business-class indoor access point with PoE, secure authentication, centralized management, and flexible operation modes.
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