D-Link DAP-1525 – Wi-Fi Booster with Dual-Band Wireless N, Smart Beam Technology, AP / Bridge Modes, 4× Gigabit LAN Ports, USB SharePort, Port-Based QoS, WPA/WPA2 Security & WPS
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-1525 is a Wi-Fi Booster designed to create reliable, high-speed wired and wireless connections for home and small office networks.
• It supports dual-band Wireless N operation, allowing use of either the 2.4GHz band for compatibility or the 5GHz band for lower-interference wireless connections.
• Multi-mode flexibility allows the device to operate as a 2.4GHz access point, 5GHz access point, or wireless bridge, with mode selection using a physical switch.
• D-Link Smart Beam technology uses internal smart antennas to dynamically adjust wireless coverage for optimized connections with authorized wireless clients.
• The device includes four Gigabit LAN ports with port-based QoS, allowing important wired devices to receive traffic priority by connecting them to higher-priority ports.
• USB SharePort support allows sharing a USB printer, multifunction printer, or USB storage drive across the network.
Key Features:
• Wi-Fi Booster: Creates or extends wireless network coverage with smart wireless coverage technology.
• Dual-Band Wireless N: Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless operation.
• Multi-Mode Flexibility: Works as a 2.4GHz access point, 5GHz access point, or wireless bridge.
• Smart Beam Technology: Dynamically adjusts wireless signal coverage for better client connection quality.
• Internal Smart Antennas: Helps improve coverage and minimize interference.
• 4 Gigabit LAN Ports: Provides high-speed wired connectivity for PCs, media devices, gaming consoles, and network devices.
• Port-Based QoS: Prioritizes network traffic based on the LAN port used.
• USB 2.0 Port: Supports USB printer or USB storage sharing through SharePort.
• SharePort Support: Allows network sharing of a USB multifunction printer or USB storage drive.
• WPA/WPA2 Security: Helps protect wireless network traffic.
• WPS Support: Supports push-button and PIN-based Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
• Guest Zone and Wireless Scheduling: Supports separated guest access and wireless schedule control.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wi-Fi Booster / Wireless N Access Point & Bridge
• Model: DAP-1525
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Wireless Interface: 802.11n/g/b/a Wireless LAN
• LAN Interfaces: 4 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit LAN Ports
• USB Interface: USB 2.0 Port
• Operating Modes: Access Point Mode, Wireless Bridge Mode
• Mode Selection: Physical Mode Selector Switch
• Antenna Type: Internal Smart Antennas with Smart Beam Technology
• Security: WPA, WPA2, 64/128-bit WEP
• WPS: WPS PBC / PIN
• QoS: Port-Based Quality of Service
• SharePort Function Support: USB Multifunction Printer Sharing, USB Storage Drive Sharing
• Device Management: Wireless Setup Wizard, Web-Based Management
• Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer 6 or Later, Firefox 2.0 or Later, or Java-Enabled Browser
• LED Indicators: AP, Bridge, WPS, Power
• Ports / Buttons: USB Port, Mode Selector Switch, Power Connector, Gigabit LAN Ports with Port-Based QoS
• Dimensions: 115 × 95 × 190 mm
• Weight: 341.5g
• 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 Class B, CE, IC, C-Tick, IPv6 Ready, Wi-Fi Certified, WMM, Compatible with Windows 7
• Release: 01 – April 2011
Applications:
• Creating a wireless network from an existing wired network.
• Extending wireless coverage using bridge mode.
• Connecting wired devices such as PCs, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and media players through Gigabit LAN ports.
• Prioritizing important wired devices using port-based QoS.
• Sharing a USB printer or USB storage drive across the network.
• Improving coverage in homes, apartments, small offices, and multi-room environments.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DAP-1525 for customers who need a flexible Wi-Fi booster with both wireless and wired expansion features.
• It is suitable for homes and small offices where users need stronger wireless coverage plus multiple Gigabit LAN ports in the same location.
• Smart Beam technology and internal smart antennas make it useful for improving signal quality and reducing weak coverage areas.
• The USB SharePort feature adds value when the customer wants to share a printer or USB storage drive across the local network.
• This model is recommended for flexible Wireless N access point or bridge use, especially when Gigabit wired ports and USB sharing are required, but it is not a modern Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 business access point.
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