D-Link Wireless Switch Dualband Access Point 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE)

The small form factor DWL-8220AP increases wireless LAN secure mobility, supports dualband WLAN connectivity, and provides client access to the functions of the AirPremier® MobileLAN™ DWS-1008 Wireless Switch. Each DWL-8220AP continually tunes itself for optimal RF channel and transmit power to provide all mobile clients with the best wireless signal in both the 802.11a and 802.11g bands.

Individual DWL-8220APs have no local storing of any data so they can be safely installed in unsecured areas without fear of hacking or theft. The DWS-1008 Wireless Switch is the hardware that stores vital network and user information in plain site and is typically stored in a secure location. DWL-8220APs can link to DWS-1008s directly or through the existing wired network - even across Layer 3 boundaries – and receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from directly connected DWS-1008s or third-party PoE switches or PoE injectors/midspans.

The DWS-1008 Wireless Switch automatically configures every connected DWL-8220AP so that no configuration is necessary during installation. If a DWL-8220AP needs to be replaced, the replacement DWL-8220AP automatically inherits the same configuration, making the replacement process analogous to changing a light bulb. These plenum-rated DWL-8220APs intentionally resemble smoke detectors to minimize visibility. With no protruding antennas and no obvious hallmarks of an AP, DWL-8220APs are less likely to be tampered with. For added protection, all APs feature a built-in security lock interface.

DWL-8220APs play a key role in rogue detection– they continuously scan both bands and their associated channels to root out rogues while simultaneously providing wireless connectivity to mobile clients. If a rogue is detected, the closest DWL-8220AP can launch RF Countermeasures by spoofing 802.11 control messages. This prevents clients from communicating, associating and authenticating with a rogue.

For important wireless transmissions such as VoIP related applications, DWL-8220APs also deliver critical user-based services, such as prioritized delivery of voice traffic. Supporting multiple queues per user, DWL-8220APs always prioritize expedited traffic such as voice calls.

Features:
- Dualband connectivity for increased network capacity
- Concurrent operation in both 802.11a and 802.11b/g at full bandwidth speeds
- Low profile ID – true omni-antenna design (built-in 5dBi antennas)
- Ideal for indoor deployments
- Plenum rated housing
- IEEE 802.11a/g wireless
- Up to 54Mbps in both bands
- Self-tuning features to adjust and optimize RF settings
- Eliminates coverage deadspots where no APs are installed
- AES, TKIP, WEP
- MSSID
- Rogue AP detection (Active Scan, Sentry Scan, RF counter measures)
- Prioritizes traffic by QoS model
- Per user queuing, 4 queues each
- Data not stored locally
- Built-in security lock interface
- Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet
- Zero-Configuration installation
- Supports a variety of external high-gain antennas
- Management via D-Link DWS-1008 Wireless Switch

D-Link Wireless Switch Dualband Access Point, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 54 Mbit/s