D-Link DAP-3520 – Wireless N Dual-Band Outdoor PoE Access Point with 300Mbps Wi-Fi, Embedded Directional Antenna, Gigabit LAN, IP65 Housing, WDS, WISP & AP Manager II Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-3520 is a Wireless N Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point designed for robust outdoor wireless deployment in SMB and business environments.
• It supports selectable dual-band operation on either 2.4GHz or 5GHz, with maximum wireless signal rates up to 300Mbps.
• The access point includes embedded directional antennas with 8dBi gain at 2.4GHz and 10dBi gain at 5GHz, helping improve point-to-point outdoor wireless connectivity.
• It supports integrated IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, allowing installation in outdoor locations where power outlets are not easily available.
• The DAP-3520 supports multiple operation modes including Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS Bridge, Wireless Client, and WISP Client Router mode.
• It also supports WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, RADIUS backend authentication, MAC filtering, Rogue AP detection, VLAN / multiple SSIDs, client isolation, WMM QoS, load balancing, HTTP / HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, D-View, AP Manager II, Gigabit LAN, IP65 enclosure, and built-in heater for exterior installations.
Key Features:
• Wireless N Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point.
• Selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless operation.
• Wireless speed up to 300Mbps.
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n.
• Integrated IEEE 802.3af PoE support.
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN port.
• Embedded directional antenna.
• 8dBi antenna gain at 2.4GHz.
• 10dBi antenna gain at 5GHz.
• IP65-rated outdoor enclosure.
• Built-in heater for exterior installations.
• Supports Access Point mode.
• Supports WDS with AP mode.
• Supports WDS Bridge mode.
• Supports Wireless Client mode.
• Supports WISP Client Router mode.
• Supports Spanning Tree Protocol in WDS deployments.
• Supports WMM QoS for voice, video, and streaming traffic.
• Supports load balancing by user count and network utilization.
• Supports WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise.
• Supports 64 / 128-bit WEP encryption.
• Supports RADIUS backend authentication.
• Supports MAC address filtering.
• Supports Rogue AP detection.
• Supports Wireless LAN Segmentation.
• Supports Disable SSID Broadcast.
• Supports wireless client isolation.
• Supports multiple SSIDs and VLAN segmentation.
• Supports Web HTTP / HTTPS management.
• Supports SSH, Telnet, SNMP, D-View, and AP Manager II.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Outdoor Wireless N Dual-Band Access Point
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DAP-3520
• Wireless Standard: IEEE Draft 2.0 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a/b/g
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3af
• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz, 5.15GHz to 5.25GHz, 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz
• LAN Port Speed: 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af
• Operating Voltage: 48V DC ±10% for PoE
• Embedded Directional Antenna Gain: 8dBi at 2.4GHz, 10dBi at 5GHz
• Maximum Transmit Output Power: 17dBm at 2.4GHz, 16dBm at 5GHz
• Maximum EIRP: 28dBm at 2.4GHz, 29dBm at 5GHz
• Operating Modes: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, Wireless Client, WISP Client Router
• Network Management: CLI, Telnet, SSH, Web Browser Interface, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, D-View Module, Private MIB, AP Manager II
• Wireless Security: WPA Personal / Enterprise, WPA2 Personal / Enterprise, 64 / 128-bit WEP
• Access Control: SSID Broadcast Disable, MAC Address Access Control, Simple Firewall
• VLAN / SSID: Up to 4 VLANs for multiple SSIDs
• QoS: Wi-Fi Multimedia WMM
• LED Indicators: Power, LAN, WLAN
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
• Maximum Power Consumption: 12.95W
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90%, Non-Condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95%, Non-Condensing
• Weight: 717g
• Dimensions: 198 × 163 × 58 mm
• Certifications: FCC Class B, Wi-Fi, CE, C-Tick, IC, CSA, UL 60950
• Product Status: Discontinued
Applications:
• Outdoor business Wi-Fi coverage.
• SMB outdoor wireless network deployment.
• Point-to-point outdoor wireless links.
• WDS wireless bridge deployments.
• Outdoor wireless client or WISP client router applications.
• Warehouses, schools, campuses, yards, factories, outdoor corridors, and remote areas.
• Outdoor voice, video, gaming, and streaming traffic using WMM QoS.
• Wireless network segmentation using multiple SSIDs and VLANs.
• Outdoor installations requiring IP65 protection and PoE power.
• Legacy D-Link outdoor wireless network expansion or replacement projects.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended only for legacy D-Link outdoor Wireless N deployments where DAP-3520 compatibility is required.
• Suitable for replacement, support, or expansion in existing outdoor D-Link wireless networks using Wireless N technology.
• Best used when the client needs selectable dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz operation, 300Mbps Wi-Fi, embedded directional antenna, Gigabit LAN, 802.3af PoE, IP65 outdoor housing, WDS, WISP mode, and AP Manager II support.
• For new outdoor wireless projects, Connect Gates recommends using newer outdoor Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 access points or dedicated outdoor wireless bridge models for better performance and long-term support.
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