ARN

D-Link unveils new dual-band access point

The new DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point is targeted at SMBs

Networking vendor, D-Link, has unveiled its first 802.11n wireless LAN solution geared specifically for SMBs.

The DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point offers multiple operation modes including AP, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), WDS with AP, and Wireless Client. It features dual-band wireless LAN options and Power over Ethernet capabilities, and is suitable for indoor mounting where power outlets may not be readily be available.

The access point has a Plenum-rated metal chassis, and provides maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band. It supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service, as well as WPA and WPA2 security. Additional safety measures range from MAC address filtering, wireless LAN Segmentation and Disable SSID Broadcast, to rogue AP detection and Wireless Broadcast Scheduling.

Other features include three detachable antennae, as well as support for Radius server back-end and Microsoft Network Access Protection (NAP). The 802.11n access point is backwards compatible with 802.11a and 802.11g and has Load Balancing for managing traffic volume, and Spanning Tree Protocol.

The DAP-2590 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point retails for $965 and comes with D-Link’s AP Manager II management software.

Nominations for the 2012 ARN IT Industry Awards open on Tuesday, June 12.

More about: D-Link, Microsoft

Comments

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
Users posting comments agree to the ARN comments policy.
Login or register to link comments to your user profile, or you may also post a comment without being logged in.
Related Coverage
Related Whitepapers
Latest Stories
Community Comments
Tags: D-Link
ARN Directory | Distributors relevant to this article
ASI Solutions , Bluechip Infotech , Compucon Computers , Dicker Data , Express Data , Express Online , ICT Distribution , Impact Systems Technology , Lan 1 , Leader Computers , NewLease , Synnex Australia , Topstar Computer International , WhiteGold Solutions , XiT Distribution , Xpress I.T.
ARN Directory | Vendors relevant to this article
D-Link
rhs_login_lockGet exclusive access to ARN's news, research and invitation only events.
ARN Distributor Directory
Find distributors by name | vendor | location
Channel Deals
/deals/aca-pacific/415_bonus-500-gift-card-with-every-sgi-is5000-sp-s
ACA Pacific

Bonus $500 Gift Card with Every SGI IS5000-SP Storage Subsystem. Ends June 30th, 2012.

More details »
ARN Vendor Directory
Find vendors by name | category

iAsset is a channel management ecosystem that automates all major aspects of the entire sales,marketing and service process, including data tracking, integrated learning, knowledge management and product lifecycle management.