D-Link DAP-2553 – AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point with Selectable 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wireless N, 802.3af PoE, WDS, Wireless Client, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, VLAN, AP Manager II & D-View Management
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-2553 is an AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point designed for business-class wireless LAN deployments.
• It is suitable for SMB, large business, and enterprise environments that need secure and manageable dual-band Wi-Fi.
• The access point supports selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation using Wireless N technology, with wireless speeds up to 300Mbps on either band.
• Integrated IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet allows flexible installation in locations where power outlets are not easily available.
• The DAP-2553 supports multiple operating modes including Access Point, WDS / Bridge, WDS with AP, and Wireless Client.
• Security and management features include WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, 802.1X, MAC filtering, VLAN support, NAP, AP Manager II, D-View, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, and AP Array.
Key Features:
• Business-Class Access Point: Designed for secure and manageable wireless LAN deployment.
• Selectable Dual-Band Wireless: Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless operation for increased network capacity.
• Wireless N Performance: Provides wireless speeds up to 300Mbps.
• PoE Support: Integrated IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet for flexible installation.
• Multiple Operation Modes: Supports Access Point, WDS / Bridge, WDS with AP, and Wireless Client modes.
• WDS Bridging: Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multiple-Points wireless bridging.
• Enterprise Security: Supports WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Personal security modes.
• VLAN Support: Supports up to 4 VLANs for multiple SSIDs and network segmentation.
• Wireless Client Isolation: Limits direct client-to-client communication for better security.
• Network Access Protection: Supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008 NAP for access control.
• Advanced Management: Supports AP Manager II, D-View, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, and AP Array.
• Wireless Scheduler: Helps save power by scheduling wireless operation.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point
• Model: DAP-2553
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af
• Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4GHz: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz, 5GHz: 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz and 5.47GHz to 5.85GHz
• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• Operating Modes: Access Point, WDS, WDS with AP, Wireless Client
• WDS Modes: Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multiple-Points
• Antenna Type: 3 × Detachable Dual-Band Antennas
• Dipole Antenna Gain: 3dBi at 2.4GHz, 5dBi at 5GHz
• Maximum Transmit Output Power EIRP: 20dBm at 2.4GHz, 20dBm at 5GHz
• Security: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, 64/128-bit WEP, 802.1X
• Advanced Security: SSID Broadcast Disable, MAC Address Access Control, Network Access Protection
• VLAN Support: Up to 4 VLANs
• Network Management: Command Line Interface, Telnet, Secure SSH Telnet, Web Browser Interface HTTP, Secure HTTP HTTPS, D-View 6.0, AP Manager II, SNMP Support, Private MIB, AP Array
• Advanced Features: WMM QoS, Load Balancing, Rogue AP Detection, Wireless On/Off Scheduling, Spanning Tree Protocol Support in WDS Mode
• LED Indicators: Power, LAN, 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Operating Voltage: 5V / 2.5A or 48V DC ±10% for PoE
• Dimensions: 198 × 120 × 32 mm
• Weight: 400g
• 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, C-Tick, IC, CSA, Wi-Fi
• Release: 05 – June 2010
Applications:
• Business-class indoor wireless LAN deployment.
• SMB and enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
• Creating secure employee and guest wireless access.
• Deploying multiple SSIDs with VLAN segmentation.
• Wireless bridging between network areas using WDS.
• Connecting wired devices wirelessly using Wireless Client mode.
• Centralized management of multiple access points using AP Manager II or D-View.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DAP-2553 for customers who need a business-class indoor access point with PoE and advanced management.
• It is suitable for offices, companies, schools, clinics, showrooms, and enterprise environments that need secure dual-band Wi-Fi.
• The selectable 2.4GHz / 5GHz bands, 802.3af PoE, WDS, VLAN support, and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise features make it stronger than basic home access points.
• AP Manager II, D-View, SNMP, SSH, HTTPS, and AP Array make it practical for managed multi-access-point deployments.
• This model is recommended when the customer needs professional Wireless N business coverage and centralized management, not modern high-speed Wave 2 or Wi-Fi 6 performance.
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