D-Link DWL-8500AP User Manual

The DWL-8500AP Wireless Switching 108 AG Access

Point is a high-performance wireless access device

that provides up to 108Mbps transmission rates 1

and flexible dualband wireless connectivity. This AP

provides unparallel wireless mobility, dualband WLAN

connectivity and client access to the functions of the

DWS-3024/3026 wireless switches. Connected to these

switches, each DWL-8500AP continually tunes itself for

optimal RF channel and transmits power to provide all

mobile clients with the best wireless signal in both the

802.11a and 802.11g bands.

Flexible Dualband Wireless LAN Connectivity

The DWL-8500AP delivers concurrent wireless

performance with maximum wireless signal rates in

both frequency bands simultaneously. With dualband

connectivity, two wireless networks are created both

running at full bandwidth speeds, offering a significant

increase in total network capacity. At the same time, the

DWL-8500AP remains fully backward compatible with

the 802.11b standard in the 2.4GHz frequency.

Up to 108Mbps Speed

With transmission speeds of up to 108Mbps (Turbo mode)

on both frequency bands,

the DWL-8500AP is an ideal

solution for bandwidth intensive WLAN application. In a

typical working environment with multiple users accessing

the network at the same time, the DWL-8500AP can

operate at double times the throughput of regular 802.11g

wireless LAN equipment.

Sensitive Information Not Stored Locally

Individual DWL-8500AP access points have no local storing

of any data so they can be safely installed in unsecured

areas without fear of hacking or theft. The DWS-3024/3026

switch is the hardware that stores vital network and user

information in plain site and is typically stored in a secure

location. DWL-8500AP can link to the DWS-3024/3026

directly or through the existing wired network, and roam in

high speed within a single DWS-3024/3026 or even across

Layer 3 boundaries (between several cascaded DWS-

3024/3026 switches).

Self Configuration and Easy Installation

The DWS-3024/3026 switch automatically configures every

connected DWL-8500AP, so no configuration is necessary

during installation. If a DWL-8500AP needs to be replaced,

the replacement DWL-8500AP automatically inherits the

same configuration, making the replacement process as

simple as a child’s game.

PoE Facilitates Wireless Deployment

For maximum coverage, the DWL-8500AP can be placed

at out-of-the-way locations such as on a ceiling or a high

wall, where AC outlets are inaccessible and providing

power to these locations is difficult and expensive. The

DWL-8500AP can easily obtain power from a DWS-

3024/3026 switch located as far as 100 meters away

through the unused pairs of the existing network cable,

doing away with the need to install separate power wiring.

With industry-standard 802.3af PoE support, this wireless

access point does not even require a PoE injector.

Continuous Channel Scanning To Prevent RogueAP

DWL-8500AP plays a key role in rogue detection.

It continuously scans both frequency 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-8500AP can

launch RF counter measures by spoofing 802.11 control

messages. This prevents clients from communicating,

associating and authenticating with a rogue.

Wireless Switching 108 AG Access Point

DWL-8500AP

Ideal for Business

+ Dualband Connectivity for Increased

Network Capacity

+ Concurrent Operation in Both 802.11a &

802.11b/g at Full Bandwidth Speeds

+ Solid Die Cast Metal Housing Design for

Indoor Deployment

High-Performance Connectivity

+ Up to 108Mbps (Turbo Mode) in Both

Frequency Bands

+ Dual Detachable Dipole Antennas Ensure

Maximum Coverage

+ Self-Tuning Features to Adjust & Optimize

RF Settings

Trusted Security Features

+ 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption
+ WPA/WPA2 Personal

WPA/WPA2 Personal

+ WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

+ 802.1x User Authentication

802.1x User Authentication

+ 802.1�� LAN Tagging for Network

802.1�� LAN Tagging for Network

Segmentation

+ MAC Address Filtering

MAC Address Filtering

+ Rogue AP Detection

Rogue AP Detection

+ 8 SSID Per Frequency Band

8 SSID Per Frequency Band

+ WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Certified

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Certified

Convenient Installation

+ 802.3af Power Over Ethernet to Facilitate

Physical Setup

+ �ero-Configuration Installation

�ero-Configuration Installation

+ Supports �ariety of External High-Gain

Supports �ariety of External High-Gain

Antennas

+ Locking Brackets Included

Locking Brackets Included

+ Easy Management �ia DWS-3024/3026

Easy Management �ia DWS-3024/3026

WLAN Controller Switch