D-Link today announced the new Wireless PoE Outdoor Access Point (DAP-3320). Available now, the DAP-3320 is built to withstand outdoor environments, and expands the coverage and signal strength of any wireless network. Offering a high output power design, Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, extensive manageability, versatile operation modes, and solid security enhancements, the Wireless PoE Outdoor Access Point provides small- to medium-sized business and enterprise environments with a business-class solution for deploying a wireless network.

Equipped with high-performance 802.11n wireless connectivity, the DAP-3320 delivers wireless signal rates of up to 300 mbps¹ using the 2.4 GHz band, and a built-in 2dBi omni antenna² ensures the wireless signal will cover a wide area. The Wireless PoE Outdoor Access point can be used as a wireless bridge for an outdoor IP camera – removing the need for expensive cabling and trenching. In addition, the DAP-3320 is able to support a large number of wireless clients due to its processing power and support for 802.11n, making it ideal for demanding business applications such as schools, office buildings, hospitals, government facilities, and more. The Wireless PoE Outdoor Access point also offers advanced security features, including WPA/WPA2, wireless LAN segmentation and VLAN support, and is powered by PoE for convenient installation, especially in places where a power supply is not reliable or power cables are not available or easily installed.

“As businesses, schools and hospitals have more and more mobile users in their facilities every day, there is a greater need to upgrade wireless networks to provide more bandwidth to handle the demands of additional clients,” said Oscar Reyes, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “Whether you want to connect additional wireless devices, such as smartphones or laptops, or bring connectivity to networks separated by short distances, the DAP-3320 is a low cost, high-performance solution in an aesthetically pleasing housing for ceiling and wall mount applications.”

More About the DAP-3320: 

• High-Performance Connectivity:4 GHz 802.11n wireless connectivity with up to 300 Mpbs wireless throughput¹
• Built-In 2 dBi Omni Antenna: Ensures the wireless signal will cover a wide area²
• Network Control: Supports up to 8 SSIDs, allowing administrators to logically divide the access point into several virtual access points all within a single hardware platform for increased flexibility and reduced costs
• Flexible Deployment Options: Features four operation modes, allowing it to adapt to any situation – Access Point (AP), Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point, WDS Bridge, or Wireless Client
• Robust Security Tools: Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security functions, as well as MAC Address Filtering to control user access and the Disable SSID Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to the internal network
• D-Link Central WiFi Manager: For advanced network management, administrators can use the D-Link Central WiFi Manager to configure and manage multiple access points from a single location, including conducting regular maintenance checks remotely, eliminating the need to send out personnel to verify proper operation
• Waterproof IP55 Standard: Built to withstand outdoor environments³
• Power Saving Mode: Turns off wireless functionality when it isn’t needed
• Convenient Installation: 3af PoE enables installation in hard-to-reach locations⁴

Availability and Pricing

The Wireless PoE Outdoor Access Point (DAP-3320) is currently available for $159.99 MSRP with a limited lifetime warranty⁵ through D-Link’s vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors and online retailers. More information is available online at www.dlink.com.