D-Link DAP-F3712-N – 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge with 867Mbps 5GHz, 23dBi Directional Antenna, TDMA+, 2×2 MIMO, IP67 Housing, PoE+ & Up to 20km Transmission
Overview:
• The D-Link DAP-F3712-N is an 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge designed for long-distance outdoor wireless transmission.
• It supports 802.11ac with 2 × 2 MIMO technology, delivering a maximum wireless transmission rate up to 867Mbps.
• The bridge includes a high-gain 23dBi directional antenna, making it suitable for point-to-point outdoor links and long-distance wireless coverage up to 20km.
• It uses D-Link VTrans wireless technology, combining TDMA, MIMO-OFDM, Beamforming, Auto ACK, ACK time-out adjustment, and intelligent rate control to improve throughput, stability, and anti-interference performance.
• The DAP-F3712-N supports multiple operation modes including AP, Station, WDS AP, and WDS Station, with Bridge and Router networking modes.
• It is built for harsh outdoor environments with IP67 protection, ABS enclosure, pole mounting kit, PoE+ 48V power input, and operating temperature from -40°C to 65°C.
Key Features:
• 802.11a/n/ac Outdoor Wireless Bridge.
• Supports 802.11ac standard.
• 2 × 2 MIMO wireless technology.
• Maximum transmission rate up to 867Mbps.
• High-gain 23dBi directional antenna.
• Transmission distance from 0 to 20km.
• TDMA+ technology for superior performance.
• Integrated VTrans wireless technology.
• Supports MIMO-OFDM, TDMA, Beamforming, and Auto ACK.
• ACK time-out adjustment.
• Intelligent rate control.
• Variable bandwidth selection.
• Supports 20 / 40 / 80MHz bandwidth configuration.
• Supports AP mode.
• Supports Station mode.
• Supports WDS AP mode.
• Supports WDS Station mode.
• Supports Bridge and Router networking modes.
• Supports PPPoE and routing modes.
• Wireless multimedia optimization for stable video and traffic transmission.
• Supports dual backup firmware.
• Web-based configuration and management.
• Supports remote configuration and upgrade management by AC.
• Supports SNMP management.
• Supports firmware update via browser or AC.
• Standard 802.3at PoE+ power.
• IP67 outdoor protection.
• Pole mounting kit included.
• Suitable for point-to-point long-distance outdoor wireless links.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Outdoor Wireless Bridge
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DAP-F3712-N
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac
• Wireless Technology: 2 × 2 MIMO, TDMA
• Maximum Wireless Rate: Up to 867Mbps
• Transmission Distance: 0 to 20km
• Antenna Type: Integrated Directional Antenna
• Antenna Gain: 23dBi
• CPU / Baseband Radio: IPQ4028
• Memory: 256MB DDR3
• Flash: 32MB
• Physical Interface: 1 × 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 Port
• Cable Support: Cat.5 / Cat.5E
• Power Requirement: PoE+ 48V
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Protocol: 802.11a/n/ac, TDMA
• Operation Modes: AP, Station, WDS AP, WDS Station
• Networking Modes: Bridge, Router
• Operating Frequency: 5180–5320MHz, 5745–5825MHz
• Extended Frequency Range: 4920–6100MHz Non-Standard Channels Availability
• Security: WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
• Configuration: Web-Based Configuration, AC Management, SNMP Management
• Firmware Update: Browser or AC
• Enclosure: ABS
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Mounting Kit: Pole Mounting Kit
• Working Temperature: -40°C to 65°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Weight: 0.9kg
• Maximum Power Consumption: ≤ 25W
• Main Features: TDMA, Intelligent Rate Control, ACK Time-Out Adjustment, 2×2 MIMO, High Throughput, PTP, Long Distance Coverage, Gigabit Ethernet, Hardware Watchdog, PoE+
Applications:
• Point-to-point outdoor wireless links.
• Long-distance wireless bridge projects.
• Factory-to-factory network connection.
• CCTV camera transmission over long distance.
• Remote warehouse, site, or building connectivity.
• Outdoor broadband access applications.
• Industrial yards, construction sites, farms, and remote facilities.
• Video surveillance backhaul links.
• Locations where fiber or copper cabling is difficult or costly.
• Harsh outdoor environments requiring IP67 protection and stable wireless performance.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for outdoor wireless bridge projects requiring long-distance point-to-point transmission with high-gain directional coverage.
• Suitable for factories, warehouses, farms, construction sites, remote buildings, CCTV backhaul, and outdoor network extension projects.
• Best used when the client needs up to 20km wireless transmission, 867Mbps 802.11ac performance, 23dBi directional antenna, TDMA+, 2×2 MIMO, PoE+, IP67 housing, and stable outdoor operation.
• For critical CCTV or industrial links, Connect Gates recommends proper site survey, clear line-of-sight alignment, surge protection, and professional installation to ensure stable performance.