D-Link DWL-3600AP – Wireless N Unified Access Point with 300Mbps 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Gigabit PoE LAN, AP Clustering, 16 SSIDs, 802.1Q VLAN & Unified Controller Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DWL-3600AP is a Wireless N Unified Access Point designed for indoor business wireless deployments.
• It supports 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11n wireless connectivity with network throughput up to 300Mbps, helping businesses expand wireless coverage and capacity.
• The access point supports self-configuring AP clustering for easier deployment, allowing up to 16 access points to be configured in a cluster by applying settings from one AP to the others.
• When used with the D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller, up to 24 DWL-3600AP units can be centrally managed and provisioned for larger wireless networks.
• The DWL-3600AP includes a Gigabit Ethernet PoE-enabled LAN port and supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, making it easier to install in hard-to-reach locations.
• It also supports WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise security, 802.1X authentication, up to 16 SSIDs, 802.1Q VLAN, station isolation, rogue AP detection, WMM QoS, SpectraLink Voice Priority, automatic RF management, AirMagnet support, and Aeroscout RFID recognition.
Key Features:
• Wireless N Unified Access Point.
• 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11n wireless connectivity.
• Wireless performance up to 300Mbps.
• 2 × 2 MIMO radio design.
• Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 LAN port.
• PoE-enabled LAN interface.
• Supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet.
• Self-configuring AP cluster support.
• Up to 16 access points per cluster.
• Centralized management with D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller.
• Up to 24 APs managed with DWC-1000.
• Supports up to 16 virtual access points / SSIDs.
• Supports 802.1Q VLAN with up to 64 dynamic VLANs.
• Supports WPA / WPA2 Personal and Enterprise.
• Supports 802.1X user authentication.
• Supports MAC address filtering.
• Supports rogue AP detection and intrusion protection when used with DWC-1000.
• Supports station isolation.
• Supports automatic channel selection.
• Supports automatic power adjustment.
• Supports load balancing between neighboring access points.
• Supports WMM Wireless Priority and SpectraLink Voice Priority.
• Supports Aeroscout RFID recognition for asset tracking.
• Supports AirMagnet software for WLAN analysis and survey.
• Wall mounting brackets included.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wireless N Unified Access Point
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DWL-3600AP
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n / g
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af
• Wireless Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
• Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• Radio Design: 2 × 2 MIMO
• LAN Port: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 PoE-Enabled Port
• Console Port: 1 × RJ45 Console Port
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af
• Operating Modes: Access Point, Wireless Distribution System
• Antenna Type: Internal Omni-Directional Antennas
• Antenna Gain: 4.7dBi at 2.4GHz
• SSID Support: Up to 16 SSIDs
• VLAN Support: 802.1Q VLAN, Maximum 64 Dynamic VLANs
• Security: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WEP 64 / 128-bit
• Access Control: SSID Broadcast Disable, MAC Address Access Control, Rogue AP Detection, Station Isolation
• Authentication: 802.1X User Authentication
• QoS: WMM Wireless Priority, SpectraLink Voice Priority
• Management: Telnet, SSH, Web Browser Interface, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, AP Clustering
• 3rd Party Support: Aeroscout RFID Recognition, AirMagnet WLAN Analysis and Survey
• LED Indicators: Power, LAN, WLAN
• Power Supply: 5V / 2.5A or IEEE 802.3af PoE
• Maximum Power Consumption: 8W
• Chassis: Plenum-Rated Chassis
• Dimensions: 203 × 203 × 48 mm
• Weight: 635g
• 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, EN60601-1-2
Applications:
• Indoor business wireless network deployment.
• Offices, schools, clinics, administration areas, warehouses, and enterprise buildings.
• Managed wireless networks using D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller.
• AP clustering for small business deployments.
• Wireless coverage expansion using multiple access points.
• Guest and staff Wi-Fi with multiple SSIDs and VLAN segmentation.
• Secure enterprise Wi-Fi using WPA / WPA2 Enterprise and 802.1X.
• Voice and multimedia wireless traffic using WMM and SpectraLink Voice Priority.
• Asset tracking environments using Aeroscout RFID technology.
• WLAN planning and troubleshooting using AirMagnet support.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for legacy D-Link unified wireless environments that require controller-based management or AP clustering.
• Suitable for offices, schools, clinics, enterprise buildings, and indoor business deployments that still use Wireless N infrastructure.
• Best used when the client needs 2.4GHz 300Mbps Wi-Fi, Gigabit PoE LAN, DWC-1000 controller support, AP clustering, VLAN segmentation, multiple SSIDs, and enterprise security.
• For new wireless projects, Connect Gates recommends using newer dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 access points for higher capacity, better performance, and longer-term support.