D-Link DWL-6600AP User manual

Unied N Concurrent Dual-band PoE Access Point
DWL-6600AP
Product Highlights
The DWL-6600AP Unied N Dual-band PoE Access Point is a best-in-class indoor access
point designed specically for business-class environments. With high data transmission
speeds and access point load balancing, the DWL-6600AP oers high-quality and reliable
wireless service. Versatile and powerful, the DWL-6600AP can be exibly deployed as a
standalone wireless access point or as a managed access point controlled by a D-Link®
Unied Wireless Switch or Wireless Controller. Businesses can start with standalone mode
deployment, then migrate to a centrally managed system anytime later.
Enhanced Performance
The DWL-6600AP delivers reliable wireless performance with maximum wireless signal
rates of up to 300 Mbps in either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode. Support for Wi-Fi Multimedia™
(WMM) Quality of Service features makes the DWL-6600AP an ideal access point for audio,
video, and voice application. In addition, the load balancing feature ensures maximum
performance and best service quality in the wireless environment3.
Conguration Replicating Clusters
For small businesses that need to deploy multiple access points (APs) but lack the resources
to tackle the complicated task of network management, the DWL-6600AP’s clustering
feature oers the ideal solution. When a small number of DWL-6600APs is deployed on the
network, they may be congured to form a cluster. Once the administrator is through with
conguring one access point, the same conguration can then be applied to all remaining
APs that are members of that cluster. Up to 16 APs may be used to form a cluster.
Features
Ideal for Business
• Blazing wireless performance of up to 300 Mbps1
network throughput
• Conguration Replicating Clusters reduce conguration
complexity
• Up to 32 virtual access points may be created from a
single device2
• Automatic load-balancing among neighboring access points
• Flexible QoS with WMM
Trusted Security
• WPA/WPA2 Personal
• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
• WEP Encryption
• 802.1X User authentication
• MAC address ltering
• Rogue AP detection
Convenient Installation3
• Can be easily mounted on a wall or ceiling
• 802.3af Power Over Ethernet enables installation in
installation in hard-to-reach locations
• Mounting brackets are included
Enterprise Class Concurrent Dual Band Wireless Radio
Supports 2x2 MIMO 2.4/5Ghz 802.11a/b/g/n with
throughput speeds up to 300Mbps.
Flexible Housing Design
Embedded antennas with external antenna option
and plenum rated housing for non-intrusive and safe
deployment in any indoor application.
Wireless Management Support
Works with DWC-1000 Wireless Controller and
DWS-3160/4026 Unied Wireless Switch for larger AP
installations that require centralized conguration
and management.

DWL-6600AP Unied N Concurrent Dual-band PoE Access Point
Unied Management
The DWL-6600AP can operate in conjunction with a D-Link Wireless Switch or
Wireless Controller. In this mode, multiple DWL-6600APs can connect directly
or indirectly to one of these switches or controllers to provide unparalleled
security and wireless mobility for wireless clients. Each DWL-6600AP can be
tuned by these switches to provide the optimal RF channels and transmission
power for all mobile clients, giving them the best wireless signals in both
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands and uninterrupted wireless connectivity.
Security
The DWL-6600AP supports the latest standards in Wi-Fi security, including
WEP, WPA, WPA2, and 802.1X. In addition, the DWL-6600AP supports up to 16
virtual access points (VAP) per radio, for a total of 32 VAPs, which allows the
administrator to assign dierent access privileges to dierent groups of users.
When Station Isolation is enabled, the AP blocks communication between
wireless clients on the same radio and VAP. Rogue APs in the network may
be easily detected, and the administrator will be immediately notied of any
security threat. When used together with D-Link’s line of Unied Wireless
Switches or Wireless Controllers, the security can be raised to a new level.
Automatic RF Management
When a number of access points are deployed close to each other, interference
may result if proper RF management is not implemented . When a DWL-
6600AP senses any neighbor AP at startup, it will automatically select a non-
interfering channel, the DWL-6600AP will automatically lower its transmission
power to minimize interference. When that managed AP is no longer present,
the DWL-3600AP will increase it’s transmit power to expand coverage.
Quality of Service
The DWL-6600AP is WMM-certied, so in the event fo network congestion,
time-sensitive trac can be given priority ahead of other trac. Furthermore,
when a number of DWL-6600APs are in close proximity with each other, an
access point can refuse new association request once its resources are fully
utilized. Instead, the association request will be picked up by a neighboring
AP. This feature ensures that no single AP is over burdened while other APs
nearby sit idle.
Convenient Installation
With an embedded antenna and simple styled exterior, the DWL-6600AP can
be installed on a wall or ceiling and blends in with most interior decorations
in an oce. Enclosed in a plenum-rated chassis, the DWL-6600AP adheres
to strict re codes for placement in air passageways. For easy installation,
the DWL-6600AP has integrated 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support,
allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets are not
readily available.
Deployment Scenario: AP Clustering Deployment Scenario: Unied Management

DWL-6600AP Unied N Concurrent Dual-band PoE Access Point
Technical Specications
System
Wi-Fi Interface • 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4/5.0 GHz
LAN Interface • 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Console • RJ-45
Antenna • 2x2 MIMO embedded antenna with 4 external antenna connectors
Power Method • IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet or external power adapter
Wireless Frequency • 802.11n: 2.4 to 2.497 GHz and 4.9 to 5.85 GHz
• 802.11b/g: 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz
• 802.11a: 5.15 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to 5.825 GHz
Data Transfer Rate • 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps-130 Mbps (20 MHz)
6.5 MHz-300 Mbps (40 Mbps)
• 802.11a/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
• 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
Operation Channel (2.4 GHz) • 5.0 GHz: 12 Non-Overlapping Channels for US and Canada • 2.4 GHz: 11 channels for United States
System Management • HTTP/HTTPS Web-based User Interface • SNMP, SSH, Telnet Command Line
Security
SSID • 16 SSID per frequency band, 32 SSID per AP • Station Isolation
Wireless Security • WEP • Dynamic WEP • WPA Personal/ Enterprise • WPA2 Personal/ Enterprise
Detection & Prevention • Rogue and Valid AP Classification
Authentication • MAC Address Filtering • 802.1x
Physical & Environmental
Power Adapter • 12 V 1 A
Power over Ethernet • 48 VDC +/- 10%
Stand-Alone Mode • WEP/WPA/WPA2 Security
• Rogue AP Detection
• Station Isolation
• MAC Address Filtering
• AP Load Balancing Setup
• WDS
• AP Clustering
• QoS/WMM
• Local Storage Configuration
Managed Mode
(Managed by D-Link Wireless Switch/
Wireless Controller)
• Centralized Management
• Centralized Firmware Dispatch
• Visualized AP Management Tool
• Auto-Power Adjustment
• Dynamic Auto-Channel Selection
• L2 Fast Roaming
• L3 Fast Roaming
• Captive Portal
• WEP/WPA/WPA2 Security
• Rogue AP Detection
• Rogue AP Mitigation
• WIDS
• Station Isolation
• MAC Address Filtering
• AP Load Balancing Setup
• WDS
• QoS/WMM
Dimensions • 6.14“x 3.05” (156 x 77.5 mm)
Weight • 1.1 lbs (0.5kg)
Operating Temperature • 32°F to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Building Networks for People
DWL-6600AP Unied N Concurrent Dual-band PoE Access Point
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1 300 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate as specied by the IEEE 802.11n standard. Actual data throughput will vary. The network and other factors, including volume of network trac, building materials, and nearby radio
interference may lower actual data throughput.
2 Up to 16 virtual Access Points each on the 5GHz and 2.4 GHz radios
3 When used with a D-Link Unied Wireless Switch or Wireless controller
Updated 04/10/12
Operating Humidity • 10% to 90% non-condensing
EMI/EMC/RF • FCC Class B
• CE Class B
• C-tick,
• IC
• VCCI
• NCC
• TELEC
• Wi-Fi®
Safety • cUL • LVD (EN60950-1) • UL2043
MTBF • 497,476 hours
Warranty
Warranty • Limited Lifetime
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
DWL-6600AP Unified N Concurrent Dual-band PoE Access Point
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