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 Simultaneous Dual Band PoE Access Point (DAP-2690), designed for supporting small and medium-sized business and enterprise environment to provide secure and manageable dual band wireless LAN options for network administrators.



Versatile Access Point

The DAP-2690 allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and extremely robust simultaneous dual band wireless network. All four antennas are detachable and can provide optimal wireless coverage in both 2.4GHz (802.11g and 802.11n) and 5GHz (802.11a and 802.11n) bands. Enclosed in a plenum-rated metal chassis, the DAP-2690 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 in areas where power outlets are not readily available.



Enhanced Performance

The DAP-2690 delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300Mbps* in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless band. This, coupled with support for Wi-Fi Multimedia??? (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) features, make it an ideal access point for audio, video, and voice applications.


When enabled, QoS allows the DAP-2690 to automatically prioritize traffic according to the level of interactive streaming, such as Voice over IP (VoIP). The QoS feature also provides a drop-down menu option to select customized priority rules. Additionally, the DAP-2690 supports load balance features to ensure maximum performance by limiting the maximum number of users per access point.