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D-Link DAP-2590 PoE Access Point Description:

D-Link, an industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces a solution for businesses seeking to deploy next generation 802.11n LANs. D-Link unveils its new AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2590), designed specifically for business-class environments such as large or enterprise corporations to provide secure and manageable dual band wireless LAN options for network administrators.

Versatile Access Point

The DAP-2590 allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust dual band wireless network. All three dual band antennas are detachable and can provide optimal wireless coverage in either 2.4GHz (802.11g and 802.11n) or 5GHz (802.11a and 802.11n) bands. Enclosed in a plenum-rated metal chassis, the DAP-2590 adheres to strict fire codes for placement in air passageways. For advanced installations, this new high-speed Access Point has integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets are not readily available.

Enhanced Performance

The DAP-2590 delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps** in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band. This, coupled with support for Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) Quality of Service features, makes it an ideal access point for audio, video, and voice applications. Additionally, the DAP-2590 supports load balancing features to ensure maximum performance by limiting the maximum number of users per Access Point.

Multiple Operation Modes

To maximize total return on investment, the DAP-2590 can be configured to optimize network performance based on any one of its multiple operation modes: Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point, WDS/Bridge (No AP Broadcasting) and Wireless Client. With WDS support, network administrators can set up multiple DAP-2590s throughout a facility and configure them to bridge with one another while also providing network access to individual clients. Also included are advanced features such as Load Balancing, which optimizes high network traffic volume, and redundancy for fail-safe wireless connectivity. Additionally, the DAP-2590 offers Spanning Tree Protocol support for greater efficiency and to avoid broadcast storms when used in WDS mode.

Tags: Access Point, POE, Reviews, Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and officially launched on January 8, 2007.

The goal of the WPS protocol is to simplify the process of configuring security on wireless networks, thus it was first named ‘Wi-Fi Simple Config’. The protocol is meant to allow home users who know little of wireless security and may be intimidated by the available security options to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is supported by all Wi-Fi certified devices.

The standard achieves its goal by putting much emphasis into usability and security, and the concept is implemented through four usage models that enable a user to establish a home network.

Let’s take the D-Link DIR-655 wireless router as an example.

Unconfigured mode:

By default, after setting up your wireless device with WPS and Push Button Configuration (PBC), the only step you need to do is press the WPS button on the side of the router. You would not need to create a wireless network name (SSID) nor a security key.

Configured mode:

You would need to configure the following sections in your router, Wireless Network Settings and Wireless Security Mode. Both sections must be configured including a wireless security key. Save settings and Reboot.

Note: After configuring the DIR-655 Wireless Network Settings you will need to enter in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is generated from your wireless adapter in order to establish a proper connection between client and host.

Tags: DIR-655, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPS

DAP-1522 Wireless Bridge/Access Point Description:

The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point is designed for users looking to create a wireless network or to connect multiple wired devices to an existing wireless network. Xtreme N Duo is the latest addition to the award-winning Xtreme N product family. Duo means the DAP-1522 works with next generation dual band (2.4GHz or 5GHz)* 802.11n wireless devices as well as legacy 802.11g products.

Bring your wired devices into the Wi-Fi world with the DAP-1522 Xtreme N® Duo Wireless Bridge. You’ll be Xtremely glad you did.

These products use the current draft version of the 802.11n standard. Compatibility with other draft-n and current 802.11n products is guaranteed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. However, some features were added in later revisions of the spec, and it is possible that they will not work correctly. In most cases a firmware upgrade will solve any problems (consider if you feel confident performing such an update). Also, while 802.11n is designed to be backwards compatible with 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a, it had been noticed that -n can interfere with the operation of current 802.11b and g products.

Other features, see http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DAP-1522

Price range: $74.99 – $102.24

User Reviews:

chanman said:

HD Movie :and You Tube streaming on to my TV work excellent, which is really all that matters. Customer support, which you will need to set it up, was probably the most knowledgeable I have worked with in recent years. Works with Apple Time Capsule..

Cons: Difficult to set-up unless you happen to have a d-link router and use the one-button set-up. Call 24/7 help desk and they will walk you through set up. Manuals are weak. Also, range is limited. Can’t go in a drawer or cabinet. Needs to sit on top..

Summary: For the price, it is a good product. Actual data streaming works very well, which is ultimately all that matters. Manuals are weak but customer service is strong. Range is limited, but sufficient if you don’t mind putting the unit on the surface.

bc0203 said:

Pros: Easy, pushbutton setup, includes 4-port hub..

Cons: Web interface could be a bit easier to access..

Summary: I have a home theater system with multiple devices that require Internet access, some of them are not wireless. The D-Link DAP-1522 allows me to route everything through a single access point, with all devices set to “wired” mode and the router assigning DHCP addesses to each device.

Tags: Access Point, D-Link Router, DAP-1522, Reviews, Wi-Fi

D-Link has introduced a Wi-Fi N addition to its portable and lightweight multi-function pocket router DAP-1350 family for wireless access on the fly.

The D-Link Wireless N Pocket Router/Access Point (DAP-1350) with multi-mode functionality can be used as a wireless router to create an 802.11n Wi-Fi network or as an access point to add Wi-Fi to an existing wired network for connectivity on the go. The device can also be used to connect an Ethernet-ready device, such as a desktop PC or Xbox 360, to a Wi-Fi network for increased flexibility and convenience.

The DAP-1350 comes with its own travel case and is compact enough to be carried while travelling. When operating in wireless client mode, the router supports Power over USB to use a PC to power the device if a power outlet is not accessible. It is also equipped with multiple intelligent antennas for better speed and range of the wireless signals. These internal antennas also serve to bounce wireless signals off walls and ceilings to work around obstacles and help eliminate dead spots.

The DAP-1350 offers the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access. It supports WPA and WPA2 and is equipped with a WPS push button to easily add devices and secure the network. Additionally, it includes SharePortTM Technology, which allows sharing of a USB printer or storage when in router mode. Before we forget, this is a Wi-Fi N ready router which means it is capable of transmitting data up to 5-times faster than Wireless G at farther distances.

D-Link DAP-1350 comes at an estimated street price of Rs. 5,999 and carries a 1 year warranty. The kit includes a compact travel pouch which contains CAT5 Ethernet Cable, USB Power Cable4 and Power Adapter.

Tags: DAP-1350, Pocket Router, power adapter, Wi-Fi

The D-Link DHP-307AV powerline kit is simpler than Prince Harry’s wordsearch collection. It contains two little white boxes that plug into your mains electrical sockets. You connect one to your broadband router, and the other to a device somewhere in your house that wants to talk to the Internet. And that’s it. The Internets then stream all over your home mains system without the need to mess about with dreadful Wi-Fi or messy cabling.

D-Link’s hardware is very smart. The pure white that has recently been eluding Apple is used for these adaptors, and looks good as well as helping them fit, stylistically, with your mains sockets. There’s a simple button on the side that initiates the encryption between two of these adaptors. You shouldn’t even need to use this, as they should work together out of the box. There’s also an Ethernet jack on the side, which is fine, but we’d prefer it on the bottom.

All of which sounds perfect, until you encounter some of the problems powerline networks typically have. Firstly, you have to be careful which manufacturer’s products you buy. There are a couple of competing systems that simply don’t work with each other. Even within the same standards, there are different devices that don’t work with each other.

There’s also an issue with your home wiring setup too. Powerline systems can’t work on sockets that have any filtering built in and they aren’t at their best on extension leads either. You’ll also run into problems if your home wiring is old — this will reduce the throughput speed you’ll see.

Make no mistake: despite its problems, power lines is a great way to network devices that would otherwise be difficult to get online. It is also for things that do not require an unprecedented particularly high speed. If you are in a newly built house, or at home has new electrical wiring, you’ll see a fairly decent speed anyway.

Expect to spend about 85 of those little adapter. Almost all you need is in the box and can manage in a few minutes. You can use other types of cards if you know what is useful if you have many devices around your house want to add, should the Internet.

Tags: Broadband Router, DHP-307AV, PowerLine, Wi-Fi