Datasheet
Wireless N Dual Band PoE Access Point
DAP-2553
• Selectable Dual Band Connectivity for Increased
Network Capacity
• Ideal for Indoor Deployments
• Periodical Key Change in WPA/WPA2- Personal
Product Highlights
Key Features
Multiple Operation Modes
• Access Point
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System) / Bridge
- Point-to-Point
- Point-to-Multiple-Points
• WDS with AP
• Wireless Client
High Performance Connectivity
• IEEE 802.11n Wireless
• Up to 300Mbps1
Trusted Security Features
• WPA2™ - Enterprise/Personal
• WPA™ - Enterprise/Personal
• WPA2 - PSK/AES over WDS
• 64/128-bit WEP Encryption
• MAC Address Filtering
• 802.1X
Convenient Installation
• Supports 802.3af Power over Ethernet
Easy Management
• Web Browser (HTTP) & HTTPS
• Telnet
• SNMP v1, v2c, and v3
• AP Manager II
• SSH
• D-View 5.1 and 6.0
• AP Array
D-Link Green
• Wireless Scheduler
Overview
The D-Link DAP-2553 Wireless N Dual Band PoE Access Point provides businesses with
a solution for deploying 802.11n local area networks (LANs). Designed specically for
business-class environments, this Access Point provides secure and manageable dual
band wireless LAN options for network administrators.
Versatile Access Point
The DAP-2553 Wireless N Dual Band PoE Access Point allows network administrators
to arrange a highly manageable and extremely robust dual band wireless network. All
three detachable dual band antennas supply optimal wireless coverage in either 2.4GHz
(802.11g and 802.11n) or 5GHz (802.11a and 802.11n) frequency bands. For advanced
installations, this 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-2553 delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal
rates of up to 300Mbps in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band. Support for the
Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) Quality of Service feature, makes it an ideal access point for
audio, video and voice applications. Additionally, this Access Point supports load balance
features to ensure maximum performance.
Security
To help maintain a secure wireless network, it provides the latest in wireless security
technologies by supporting both Personal and Enterprise versions of WPA and WPA2
(802.11i) with support for RADIUS server backend. This access point also includes
MAC Address Filtering, Wireless LAN segmentation, Disable SSID Broadcast, Rogue AP
Detection, and Wireless On/O Scheduling to further protect your wireless network.