D-Link DAP-F3704-I – 802.11a/n Outdoor Wireless Bridge with 300Mbps 5GHz, 10dBi Directional Antenna, TDMA, VTrans, 2×2 MIMO, IP65 Housing, Passive PoE & PTP / PTMP Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-F3704-I is an 802.11a/n Outdoor Wireless Bridge designed for outdoor broadband access, wireless backhaul, and point-to-point / point-to-multipoint transmission.
• It supports 802.11a/n wireless with 2 × 2 MIMO technology, delivering wireless speeds up to 300Mbps.
• The bridge includes a high-gain 10dBi directional antenna, making it suitable for medium-distance outdoor wireless links between buildings, branches, and remote points.
• It uses D-Link VTrans wireless technology, including MIMO-OFDM, TDMA, Auto ACK, intelligent rate control, co-channel interference avoidance, and ACK timeout support to improve throughput and link stability.
• The DAP-F3704-I supports multiple operation modes including Access Point, Station, WDS Access Point, and WDS Station, with Bridge and Router network modes.
• It is designed for outdoor operation with IP65 waterproof and UV-proof housing, ESD / lightning protection, dual Ethernet ports, passive PoE power, pole mounting kit, and operating temperature from -30°C to 70°C.
Key Features:
• 802.11a/n Outdoor Wireless Bridge.
• Supports 2 × 2 MIMO technology.
• Wireless speed up to 300Mbps.
• High-gain directional antenna.
• 10dBi antenna gain.
• Supports point-to-point connection.
• Supports point-to-multipoint connection.
• VTrans technology for superior performance.
• Time Division Multiple Access TDMA support.
• Supports MIMO-OFDM and Auto ACK.
• Intelligent rate control.
• Co-channel interference avoidance.
• Auto ACK timeout support.
• Supports 5 / 10 / 20 / 40MHz bandwidth.
• Supports Access Point mode.
• Supports Station mode.
• Supports WDS Access Point mode.
• Supports WDS Station mode.
• Supports Bridge and Router network modes.
• Supports Static IP, DHCP, and PPPoE WAN types.
• Supports VLAN.
• Supports IP / MAC filtering.
• Supports traffic shaping.
• Supports Wi-Fi Multimedia optimization for stable video and traffic transmission.
• Supports centralized configuration through hardware controller or cloud.
• Supports Web-based configuration.
• Supports AC remote management.
• Supports SNMP management.
• Supports Ping, Traceroute, Ping Watchdog, Syslog, Spectrum Analyzer, and iPerf throughput testing.
• Supports passive PoE power supply.
• IP65 waterproof and UV-proof shell.
• 8KV ESD protection and 4KV lightning protection.
• Pole mounting kit included.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Outdoor Wireless Bridge
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DAP-F3704-I
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n
• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• MIMO: 2 × 2 MIMO
• Processor: Atheros AR9344
• Memory: 64MB DRAM
• Flash: 8MB
• Interfaces: 1 × 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port LAN / PoE, 1 × 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port LAN 1
• Reset Button: Supported
• Power Requirement: 24V DC / 0.5A Passive PoE Adapter
• Antenna Gain: 10dBi
• Beamwidth: H: 65° / V: 18°
• Protection: 8KV ESD Protection, 4KV Lightning Protection
• Enclosure: Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
• Protection Rating: IP65
• Operating Frequency: 5.150–5.350GHz, 5.470–5.875GHz
• Maximum Transmit Power: 24dBm
• Wireless Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, 802.1X
• VTrans Technology: TDMA, 5 / 10 / 20 / 40MHz Bandwidth, Intelligent Rate Control, JTrans Co-Channel Interference Avoidance, Auto ACK Timeout
• Wireless Configuration: Auto Channel, Transmit Power Selection, SSID Broadcast Enable / Disable, Selectable Max Transmit Rate, Wi-Fi Multimedia
• Wireless Advanced Features: Manual Distance Setup, Data Frames Aggregation, Multicast, Client Isolation, Max Station Limit, Signal Strength LED Value Support
• Network Mode: Bridge, Router
• Operation Modes: Access Point, Station, WDS Access Point, WDS Station
• WAN Type: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE
• LAN: Static, DHCP
• Firewall: IP / MAC Filter
• Management: Web-Based Configuration, AC Remote Management, SNMP Management
• System Tools: Ping, Traceroute, Reboot Schedule, NTP, Ping Watchdog, Syslog, Spectrum Analyzer, Throughput Testing iPerf
• Monitoring: Throughput, Interfaces, Route Table, Bridge Table, ARP Table, AP Information, Syslog
• Firmware Upgrade: Web-Based Upgrade, Remote AC Central Upgrade
• Weight: 0.25kg
• Dimensions: 200 × 98.8 × 45.5 mm
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, Non-Condensing
• Maximum Power Consumption: ≤ 8W
• Mounting Kit: Pole Mounting Kit
• Package Contents: DAP-F3704-I, 24V 0.5A PoE Adapter, Power Cord, Clamp, QIG
Applications:
• Point-to-point outdoor wireless links.
• Point-to-multipoint outdoor wireless links.
• CCTV and IP camera wireless backhaul.
• Wireless video and data transmission.
• Branch-to-branch wireless network extension.
• Remote building and outdoor site connectivity.
• Railway, electric power, transportation, smart city, and industrial wireless applications.
• Wireless backhaul network construction.
• Locations where fiber or copper cabling is difficult or costly.
• Outdoor projects requiring compact bridge design, IP65 protection, and passive PoE installation.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for outdoor wireless bridge projects requiring compact size, stable 5GHz transmission, and flexible PTP / PTMP connectivity.
• Suitable for CCTV backhaul, branch connectivity, remote buildings, factories, warehouses, farms, and medium-distance outdoor wireless links.
• Best used when the client needs 300Mbps 5GHz wireless speed, 10dBi directional antenna, TDMA, VTrans technology, 2×2 MIMO, IP65 housing, dual Ethernet ports, passive PoE, and pole-mounted installation.
• For longer-distance links, Connect Gates recommends using higher-gain models such as DAP-F3705-N or DAP-F3712-N depending on required distance, line-of-sight, and site conditions.