DAP-2553

Premier™

For Business-Class
Environments
AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point
+ Selectable Dual Band Connectivity for Overview The DAP-2553 includes support for up to 4 VLANs for
Increased Network Capacity D-Link®, an industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces implementing multiple SSIDs to further help segment
a solution for businesses seeking to deploy next generation users on the network. It also includes a wireless client
+ Ideal for Indoor Deployments isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to-client
draft 802.11n LANs. D-Link unveils its new AirPremier N Dual
Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2553), designed specifically communication.
Multiple Operation Modes for business-class environments to provide secure and
+ Access Point manageable dual band wireless LAN options for network
+ Wireless Distribution System administrators.
Multiple Operation Modes
(WDS) / Bridge To maximize total return on investment, the DAP-2553 can
- Point-to-Point be configured to optimize network performance based
- Point-to-Multiple-Points Versatile Access Point on any one of its multiple operation modes: Access Point,
+ WDS with AP The DAP-2553 allows network administrators to deploy Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point,
a highly manageable and extremely robust dual band WDS/Bridge (No AP Broadcasting) and Wireless Client.
+ Wireless Client
wireless network. All three dual band antennas are With WDS support, network administrators can set up
detachable and can provide optimal wireless coverage multiple DAP-2553s throughout a facility and configure
High Performance Connectivity in either 2.4GHz (802.11g and draft 2.0 802.11n) or 5GHz them to bridge with one another while also providing
+ IEEE Draft 802.11n Wireless (802.11a and draft 2.0 802.11n) bands. For advanced network access to individual clients. Also included
+ Up to 300Mbps1 installations, this new high-speed Access Point has are advanced features such as Load Balancing, which
integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, optimizes high network traffic volume, and redundancy
Trusted Security Features allowing installation of this device in areas where for fail-safe wireless connectivity. Additionally, the
power outlets are not readily available. DAP-2553 offers Spanning Tree Protocol support for
+ WPA2™ - Enterprise/Personal greater efficiency and to avoid broadcast storms when
+ WPA™ - Enterprise/Personal used in WDS mode.
+ WPA2 - PSK/AES over WDS
Enhanced Performance
+ 64/128-bit WEP Encryption The DAP-2553 delivers reliable wireless performance
+ MAC Address Filtering with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps1
in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band. This, coupled Network Management
Convenient Installation with support for Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) Quality of Network administrators have multiple options for
Service features, makes it an ideal access point for audio, managing the DAP-2553 including Web (HTTP), Secure
+ Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet
video, and voice applications. Additionally, the DAP-2553 Sockets Later (SSL, which provides for a secure
+ Wall Mounting Kit supports load-balancing features to ensure maximum connection to the Internet), Secure Shell (SSH, which
performance by limiting the maximum number of users per provides for a secure channel between local and
Easy Management Access Point. remote computers), and Telnet (bi-directional, eight-bit
+ Web Browser (HTTP) & HTTPS byte oriented communications facility). For advanced
network management, administrators can use the D-Link
+ Telnet AP Manager II or D-View SNMPv3 management module
+ SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 Security to configure and manage multiple access points from a
+ AP Manager II To help maintain a secure wireless network, the DAP-2553 single location. In addition to a streamlined management
provides the latest in wireless security technologies process, the AP Manager II or D-View software provides
+ SSH by supporting both Personal and Enterprise versions of network administrators with the means of verifying
+ D-View® 5.1 and 6.0 WPA and WPA2 (802.11i) with support for RADIUS server and conducting regular maintenance checks remotely,
backend. To further protect your wireless network, MAC eliminating the need to send personnel out to physically
Address Filtering, Wireless LAN Segmentation, Disable verify proper operation.
SSID Broadcast, Rogue AP Detection, and Wireless
Broadcast Scheduling are also included.
 DAP-2553

AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point

With the selectable dual band functionality, PoE support, provides SMB environments with a business-class
extensive manageability, versatile operation modes, solution for deploying a wireless network in the
and solid security enhancements, the new D-Link workplace.
AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2553)

Technical Specifications
Standards + IEEE Draft 2.0 802.11n + IEEE 802.11a
+ IEEE 802.11g + IEEE 802.3ab
+ IEEE 802.3af + IEEE 802.3u
+ IEEE 802.3
Network Management + Command Line Interface + Web Browser interface
- Telnet - Secure (SSH) Telnet - HTTP - Secure HTTP (HTTPS)
+ SNMP Support + AP Manager II
- D-View Module - Private MIB
Security + WPA™-Personal + WPA-Enterprise
+ WPA2™-Personal + WPA2-Enterprise
+ 64/128-bit WEP + SSID Broadcast Disable
+ MAC Address Access Control
Wireless Frequency Range + 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz + 5.15GHz to 5.25GHz and 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz
Operating Modes + Access Point (AP) + WDS with AP
+ WDS/Bridge (No AP Broadcast) + Wireless Client
Dipole Antenna Gain + 3dBi @ 2.4 GHz + 5dBi @ 5 GHz
Maximum Transmit Output Power + 18dBm @ 2.4 GHz + 17dBm @ 5 GHz
Maximum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power + 25.7dBm @ 2.4 GHz + 26.7dBm @ 5 GHz
(EIRP)
LEDs + Power + 5GHz
+ LAN + 2.4GHz
Maximum Power Consumption 10.5 Watts
Operating Voltage 48VDC +/- 10% for PoE or 5V 2.5A
Temperature + Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) + Storing: -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C)
Humidity + Operating: 10% ~ 90% (Non-condensing) + Storing: 5% ~ 95% (Non-condensing)
Certifications + FCC Class B + Wi-Fi
®
+ CE + C-Tick + IC + CSA
Weight 0.9 lbs (400g)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.8” x 4.8” x 1.3” (198mm x 120mm x 32mm)
Warranty 1-Year Limited2

1
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions
and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
2
1-Year limited warranty available only in the USA and Canada
This product is based on IEEE draft 2.0 802.11n specifications and is not guaranteed to be forward compatible with future versions of IEEE 802.11n specifications.
Compatibility with draft 802.11n devices from other manufacturers is not guaranteed. All references to speed and range are for comparison purposes only. Product
specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.

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