D-Link DWL-8610AP – Dual-Band 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Access Point with 3×3 Wi-Fi, Beamforming, Dual Gigabit LAN, 802.3at PoE, 16 SSIDs & Unified Controller Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DWL-8610AP is a Dual-Band 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Access Point designed for small and medium enterprise wireless deployments.
• It supports dual-band wireless operation with 2.4GHz 802.11n and 5GHz 802.11ac connectivity, providing high bandwidth and flexible deployment for medium to large-scale Wi-Fi networks.
• The access point uses a 3 × 3 wireless implementation, allowing over 1Gbps wireless throughput over the air.
• It supports Beamforming technology to improve wireless reach and client connectivity, helping reduce dead zones and improve coverage.
• The DWL-8610AP includes dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet for flexible installation in hard-to-reach locations.
• It can be centrally managed through D-Link Unified Switches / Controllers and also supports self-configuring cluster mode, Band Steering, RF management, WMM QoS, VLAN, 16 SSIDs, WPA / WPA2 security, MAC filtering, Rogue AP detection, Telnet / SSH, SNMP, HTTP / HTTPS, and RJ45 console management.
Key Features:
• Dual-Band 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Access Point.
• Designed for small and medium enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
• Supports 2.4GHz 802.11n and 5GHz 802.11ac wireless.
• 3 × 3 wireless implementation.
• Over 1Gbps wireless throughput over the air.
• Beamforming technology for improved wireless reach.
• Band Steering for efficient traffic management.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports.
• Supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet.
• Internal omni-directional antennas.
• 6.5dBi antenna gain for 5GHz.
• 5dBi antenna gain for 2.4GHz.
• Supports self-configuring cluster mode.
• Up to 8 DWL-8610AP units can form a cluster.
• Supports up to 16 virtual access points / SSIDs.
• Supports 802.1Q VLAN.
• Supports Station Isolation.
• Supports WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise.
• Supports MAC address filtering.
• Supports Rogue and Valid AP classification.
• Supports automatic RF management when used with compatible controllers.
• Supports WMM-certified QoS for voice, video, and time-sensitive traffic.
• Managed through D-Link Unified Switches / Controllers.
• Supports HTTP / HTTPS, Telnet / SSH, SNMP, and RJ45 console management.
• UL2043-certified chassis for plenum-rated SKU.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Dual-Band 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Access Point
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DWL-8610AP
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11ac 5GHz
• Wireless Implementation: 3 × 3
• 2.4GHz Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
• 2.4GHz Data Rate: 802.11n: 6.5Mbps to 300Mbps
• 802.11g Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
• 802.11b Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
• 5GHz Wireless: IEEE 802.11ac
• LAN Interface: 2 × Auto-Sensing 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T LAN Ports
• PoE Support: 10/100/1000Mbps PoE, IEEE 802.3at
• Console Port: 1 × RJ45 Console Port
• Other Interfaces: Power Jack, Factory Reset Button, Power Switch
• Antenna Type: Internal Omni-Directional Antennas
• Antenna Gain: 6.5dBi at 5GHz, 5dBi at 2.4GHz
• Power Method: IEEE 802.3at PoE or Power Adapter
• Power Adapter: 12V / 2A Power Adapter
• SSID Support: 16 SSIDs
• VLAN Support: 802.1Q VLAN
• Isolation: Station Isolation
• Wireless Security: WPA Personal / Enterprise, WPA2 Personal / Enterprise, PSK, TKIP
• Detection & Prevention: Rogue and Valid AP Classification
• Authentication: MAC Address Filtering
• Management: HTTP / HTTPS, RJ45 Serial Console, Telnet / SSH, SNMP
• QoS: 802.1p QoS, WMM-Certified
• Enclosure: Metal Bottom Cover, Plastic Top Cover, UL2043 Certified
• Dimensions: 198 × 171 × 40 mm
• Weight: 240g
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90%, Non-Condensing
• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, cUL, LVD, UL2043 for Plenum-Rated SKU, C-Tick, VCCI, NCC, Wi-Fi, TELEC
• Order Information: DWL-8610AP Dual-Band 802.11n/ac Unified Wireless Access Point
Applications:
• Indoor business wireless network deployment.
• Small and medium enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
• Offices, schools, clinics, hotels, branches, and administration buildings.
• Managed wireless networks using D-Link Unified Switches / Controllers.
• Dual-band wireless coverage for staff, visitors, and business users.
• Wireless projects requiring Beamforming and Band Steering.
• Guest and staff Wi-Fi using multiple SSIDs and VLAN segmentation.
• Secure enterprise Wi-Fi using WPA / WPA2 Enterprise and MAC filtering.
• AP clustering deployments for easier multi-access-point configuration.
• PoE installations where local power outlets are not available.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for legacy D-Link unified wireless environments that need dual-band AC access point deployment with controller-based management.
• Suitable for offices, schools, clinics, branches, hotels, and medium business indoor wireless networks.
• Best used when the client needs dual-band 802.11n/ac Wi-Fi, Beamforming, Band Steering, dual Gigabit LAN, 802.3at PoE, 16 SSIDs, VLAN segmentation, self-configuring cluster mode, and D-Link Unified Controller support.
• For new wireless projects, Connect Gates recommends considering newer Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 access points for higher capacity, WPA3 security, better client efficiency, and longer-term support.