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D-Link DWL-3260AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point

D-Link DWL-3260AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point
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D-Link DWL-3260AP - AirPremier - Wireless Access Point Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeWireless Access Point
Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Data Rate54 Mbps
Power over EthernetYes
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11g
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
Antenna TypeExternal
Ports1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
InterfaceEthernet
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
Authentication MethodRADIUS
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.11g
FeaturesVLAN support
Operating Temperature32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C)
Storage Temperature-4 - 140 °F (-20 - 60 °C)
Humidity10 - 90% (operating), 5 - 95% (storage)
Weight1.54 lbs (0.7 kg)

Summary

Package Contents

Included Items

Lists the physical components included in the product package.

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software to operate the device.

Introduction

Wireless Speed and Compatibility

Details the wireless data rates and compliance with IEEE standards.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support

Explains the benefits and functionality of PoE for device installation.

Ceiling Mounting and Advanced Security

Discusses discreet installation options and robust wireless security technologies.

WDS Support Overview

Describes the Wireless Distribution System modes for network connectivity.

Features and Benefits

Business-Class Environment Design

Describes the device's suitability for enterprise use and its physical design.

Multiple Operation Modes

Outlines the three distinct operating modes: Access Point, WDS with AP, and WDS.

Installation, Connectivity, and Security

Details PoE installation, high-speed wireless, backward compatibility, and WPA security.

Management Software and Technologies

Explains management software, SNMP support, OFDM technology, and web interface capabilities.

Wireless Basics

WLAN Technology Overview

Defines WLAN and its increasing use in various environments.

WLAN Technology Applications

Explains the various benefits and uses of WLAN technology for users.

Key WLAN Benefits Summary

Summarizes the core advantages of WLANs like mobility, cost, expansion, and scalability.

Standards-Based Technology

Explains the device's adherence to IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards.

Maximizing Wireless Range

Provides guidelines for optimizing wireless signal range by considering walls and interference.

Three Operational Modes

Access Point (AP) Mode Function

Describes the function of the device as a standard wireless access point.

WDS with AP Mode Function

Explains operating as a WDS bridge while also functioning as an access point.

WDS Mode Function

Details the WDS mode for wirelessly connecting multiple networks.

Getting Started

Initial Setup Requirements

Outlines prerequisites and initial steps for setting up the device.

Connecting Network Components

Guides users on connecting the AP to the router, PoE base unit, and computers.

Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Provides a step-by-step guide for connecting the device using Power over Ethernet.

Using the Configuration Menu

Accessing the Web Interface

Details how to access the device's web-based configuration interface.

Login Procedure

Explains the default username and password for logging into the system.

System Information Display

Shows system details like firmware version and IP address after login.

Applying Configuration Changes

Instructs users on how to save configuration changes made within the interface.

Basic Settings: Wireless

Wireless Band and Mode Selection

Selects the wireless band (802.11g) and operating mode.

SSID and Broadcast Configuration

Configures the network name (SSID) and controls SSID broadcast visibility.

Channel and Authentication Setup

Sets the wireless channel and authentication method for the network.

WEP Key Settings

Configures WEP encryption keys, type, and size for network security.

Auto Channel Scan and Authentication Options

Details options for automatic channel selection and various authentication protocols.

Encryption and Key Management

Manages encryption settings and key input for network security.

Basic Settings: Wireless WPA-Enterprise Security

Cipher Type and Key Update Interval

Configures encryption cipher and group key update frequency for WPA-Enterprise.

RADIUS Server Settings

Sets up primary and secondary RADIUS servers for enterprise authentication.

Accounting Server Settings

Configures primary and secondary accounting servers for network activity logging.

Basic Settings: Wireless WPA-Personal Security

Cipher Type and Group Key Update

Sets encryption cipher and group key update interval for WPA-Personal.

PassPhrase Configuration

Allows setting a passphrase for WPA-Personal authentication.

Basic Settings: Wireless WDS with AP Mode

Remote AP MAC Address Entry

Specifies MAC addresses of remote APs for WDS bridging.

WDS Site Survey and Authentication

Enables scanning for networks and configuring authentication for WDS connections.

Channel and Auto Scan Settings

Configures the wireless channel and auto-scan feature for WDS.

Remote AP MAC Address and WDS Survey

Manages remote AP MAC addresses and performs WDS site surveys.

Authentication Options for WDS

Details available authentication methods for WDS connections.

Basic Settings: Wireless WDS Mode

Remote AP MAC Address and WDS Survey

Manages remote AP MAC addresses and performs WDS site surveys.

Channel and Auto Scan Settings

Configures the wireless channel and auto-scan feature for WDS.

Authentication Options for WDS

Details available authentication methods for WDS connections.

Channel and Auto Scan Settings

Configures the wireless channel and auto-scan feature for WDS.

Remote AP MAC Address and WDS Survey

Manages remote AP MAC addresses and performs WDS site surveys.

Authentication Options for WDS

Details available authentication methods for WDS connections.

Wireless Modes Overview

Access Point Mode

Describes the basic function of the device as a wireless access point.

WDS with AP Mode

Explains the combined WDS bridge and AP functionality.

WDS Mode

Details the WDS mode for connecting networks wirelessly.

Basic Settings: LAN

IP Address Configuration

Configures IP addressing for the local area network interface.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

Sets the subnet mask and default gateway for network communication.

Advanced Settings: Performance

Wireless Band and Frequency

Selects the wireless band and displays the operating frequency.

Channel and Data Rate Configuration

Configures the wireless channel and base data transfer rates.

Beacon Interval and DTIM Settings

Adjusts beacon intervals and DTIM for network synchronization and traffic indication.

Fragment and RTS Length Settings

Manages packet fragmentation and RTS thresholds for transmission efficiency.

Transmit Power and Super G Mode

Controls transmit power and configures Super G performance enhancements.

Wireless Configuration Options

Configures WMM, preamble, B/G mode, and data rate control for wireless performance.

Advanced Settings: Grouping

Load Balancing Configuration

Enables load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple access points.

User Limit Configuration

Sets the maximum number of users allowed to connect to an AP.

Link Integrity Monitoring

Manages link integrity to detect and react to Ethernet connection loss.

Advanced Settings: Multi-SSID

Multi-SSID and VLAN State Enable

Activates multiple SSIDs and VLAN state for network segmentation.

SSID Configuration Details

Configures wireless band, index, and Service Set Identifier for SSIDs.

Security and VLAN ID Configuration

Sets security levels and VLAN IDs for multi-SSID networks.

WMM, Key Type, and Key Size Settings

Configures WMM, key type, and key size for multi-SSID security.

Key Entry for Multi-SSID

Allows input of encryption keys for multi-SSID security configurations.

Cipher Type and Group Key Update

Sets cipher type and group key update interval for WPA/WPA2.

PassPhrase for WPAWPA2

Enters the passphrase for WPA/WPA2 personal security.

Advanced Settings: Rogue AP Detection

BSS Type and Band Selection

Selects the BSS type and wireless band for AP detection.

Security Criteria for AP Detection

Defines security types to consider during rogue AP detection.

Security Options for AP Detection

Specifies security types for rogue AP detection criteria.

Rogue AP and Allowed AP Lists

Displays detected rogue APs and lists APs allowed on the network.

Advanced Settings: DHCP Server Dynamic Pool Settings

DHCP Server Control and IP Assignment

Enables the DHCP server and specifies the starting IP address for dynamic assignments.

Dynamic IP Pool Range and Subnet Mask

Configures the size of the IP address pool and the subnet mask.

Gateway, Wins, and DNS Configuration

Sets the default gateway, WINS server, and DNS server addresses.

Domain Name and Lease Time

Configures the domain name and lease duration for DHCP clients.

DHCP Status Control

Enables or disables the DHCP dynamic pool settings.

Advanced Settings: DHCP Server Static Pool Settings

DHCP Server Control and Static IP Assignment

Controls DHCP server and assigns static IP addresses to specific devices.

Assigned MAC Address and Subnet Mask

Enters the MAC address and subnet mask for static IP assignments.

Gateway, Wins, and DNS for Static IPs

Sets gateway, WINS, and DNS for static IP assignments.

Domain Name and Static Pool Status

Configures domain name and enables/disables static pool settings.

Advanced Settings: DHCP Server Current IP Mapping List

Dynamic IP Address Pools

Displays active dynamic IP assignments, MAC addresses, and lease times.

Static IP Address Pools

Shows IP address pools assigned statically to devices.

Static IP Address Binding and Assignment

Details MAC addresses and assigned static IP addresses for devices.

Advanced Settings: Filters Wireless MAC ACL

Access Control Configuration

Configures the wireless band and enables/disables MAC address filtering.

MAC Address Filtering List Management

Manages the list of MAC addresses for access control (Accept/Reject).

Advanced Settings: Filters WLAN Partition

Internal Station Connection Control

Controls communication between wireless clients connected to the same AP.

Ethernet to WLAN Access Control

Manages data flow between Ethernet devices and wireless clients.

Status: Device Information

Ethernet and MAC Address Details

Displays firmware version, MAC addresses, and Ethernet interface settings.

Wireless (802.11 g) Status and Resources

Shows current wireless settings, AP status, and resource utilization.

Status: Client Information

Connected Wireless Client Details

Displays information about currently connected wireless clients.

Status: Stats Ethernet

Transmitted Ethernet Counts

Shows statistics for transmitted Ethernet frames and bytes.

Received Ethernet Counts

Displays statistics for received Ethernet frames and bytes.

Status: Stats WLAN

WLAN Throughput and Transmission Stats

Reports on WLAN throughput, transmitted frames, and transmission errors.

Received WLAN Frames and Errors

Details received WLAN frames, FCS errors, and WEP errors.

Status: Log View Log

System Log Summary and Entries

Displays a summary and detailed entries of system and network events.

Status: Log Log Settings

System Log Configuration

Configures logging server, IP address, and types of events to log.

SMTP Notification Settings

Sets up SMTP for sending log notifications via email.

Tool: Administrator Settings

Administrator IP and VLAN ID Restrictions

Restricts administrator access based on IP address or VLAN ID.

Login and Console Settings

Manages user login credentials and console access protocols.

SNMP and LED Status Configuration

Configures SNMP settings and external LED indicator status.

Console and SNMP Status Control

Enables or disables console and SNMP functions.

SNMP Community Strings

Sets public and private SNMP community strings for network management.

External LED Indicator Status

Controls the status and behavior of external LED indicators.

Tool: Firmware and SSL Certification Upload

Firmware Update Process

Guides users on updating the device firmware from a local file.

SSL Certification Upload

Details the process for uploading SSL certification files to the device.

Tool: Configuration File Upload and Download

Upload Configuration File to Device

Applies a saved configuration file to the device.

Download Configuration File from Device

Saves the current device configuration to a local file.

Tool: Choose Configuration File

Selecting and Loading Configuration

Selects a configuration file and initiates the loading process for device settings.

Tool: Date and Time Settings

SNTPNTP Server and Time Zone Configuration

Configures NTP server and time zone for accurate time synchronization.

Manual Date and Time Setting

Allows manual time setting or copying from the host computer, including DST.

System: System Settings

Restarting the Device

Restarts the device to apply changes or reboot.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Resets the device to its original factory default configuration.

Help

Performance Tuning Parameters

Explains parameters for optimizing wireless network performance.

Transmission Optimization Settings

Details settings like fragment length and RTS interval for transmission efficiency.

Product Specifications

Standards and Data Rates

Lists supported wireless and network standards and their data rates.

Frequency Range and Antenna

Specifies the operating frequency range and antenna characteristics.

Radio and Modulation Types

Details the radio and modulation technologies used by the device.

Transmit Power and Receiver Sensitivity

Lists transmit power output and receiver sensitivity levels.

Operation Modes and Security Features

Lists supported operation modes and security protocols.

VLAN and Quality of Service

Details VLAN tagging capabilities and WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) QoS.

Device Management Interfaces

Outlines the interfaces available for managing the device.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Provides physical dimensions, weight, power, environmental ratings, and certifications.

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