Product Highlights

Enjoy High-Performance Wireless Connectivity

Harness the power of IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless
and experience wireless speeds of up to 1750 Mbps1,
perfect for high-demand business applications

Strong Security and Authentication Features

Maintain a highly secure network with a range
of features including WPA/WPA2, wireless LAN
segmentation, and VLAN support

Flexible Operation
Configure to use as an access point, a Wireless
Distribution System (WDS), a WDS with access point,
or a wireless client

DAP-2680
Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point
Features The DAP-2680 Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point is designed to support
small to medium business or enterprise environments by providing network administrators
High-Performance Connectivity with secure and manageable dual-band wireless LAN options, and utilizing the cutting-edge
• IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless1 speed of Wireless AC.
• Up to 1750 Mbps1 speed
• Gigabit PoE-capable LAN port Blazing Wireless Wave 2 AC Performance
Extensive Management The DAP-2680 delivers reliable, high-speed wireless performance using the latest 802.11ac
• Web, SSL, SSH and Telnet management Wave 2 standard with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 450 Mbps over the 2.4 GHz band,
• SNMP v1, v2c, v3 and 1300 Mbps over the 5 GHz band1. This, coupled with support for the Wi-Fi Multimedia™
• D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager support for (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) feature, makes it an ideal access point for audio, video, and
additional configuration options voice applications. When enabled, QoS allows the DAP-2680 to automatically prioritize
• AP Array utility support network traffic according to the level of interactive streaming, such as HD movies or VoIP. The
QoS feature can be adjusted through the DAP-2680 web GUI using a drop-down menu to
Trusted Security Features
select customized priority rules. Additionally, the DAP-2680 supports load balancing to ensure
• WPA/WPA2 Personal/Enterprise
maximum performance by limiting the maximum number of users per access point.
• 64/128-bit WEP
• MAC filter and WLAN partitioning Versatile Access Point Functionality
• Local/POP3/RADIUS/PassCode/LDAP
authentication for captive portal The DAP-2680 allows network administrators to deploy a highly manageable and extremely
robust simultaneous dual-band wireless network. The DAP-2680 can provide optimal wireless
Convenient Installation coverage over either the 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) or the 5 GHz (802.11a,
• Small form factor design for easy placement 802.11n, and 802.11ac) bands. The DAP-2680 can be ceiling mounted, wall mounted, or
• Supports 802.3at Power over Ethernet for placed on a desktop to meet any wireless demands. For advanced installations, the DAP-2680
remote installation
has integrated 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing the device to be installed
• Wall and ceiling mountable2
in areas where power outlets are not readily available.
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Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point

Security Network Management

To help maintain a secure wireless network, the DAP-2680 supports both Network administrators have multiple options for managing the DAP-2680,
Personal and Enterprise versions of WPA and WPA2 (802.11i), with support including Web (HTTP), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Secure Shell (SSH), and
for RADIUS server backend and a built-in internal RADIUS server allowing Telnet. For advanced network management, administrators can use the
users to create their accounts within the device itself. This access point also D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager to configure and manage multiple access points
includes MAC address filtering, wireless LAN segmentation, SSID broadcast from a single location. In addition, the D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager provides
disable, rogue AP detection, and wireless broadcast scheduling for further network administrators with the means of conducting regular maintenance
protection of your wireless network. The DAP-2680 includes support for checks remotely, eliminating the need for sending out personnel to physically
up to eight VLANs per band, allowing multiple SSIDs to be implemented verify proper operation. The DAP-2680 also has a wireless scheduling feature,
and further segment users on the network. It also includes a wireless client turning off wireless functionality when it is not needed to save power. With
isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to-client communication. simultaneous dual-band functionality, PoE support, extensive manageability,
Additionally, the DAP-2680 supports Network Access Protection (NAP), a versatile operation modes, and solid security enhancements, the DAP-2680
feature of Windows Server® 2008, allowing network administrators to define provides small to medium business and enterprise environments with a
multiple levels of network access based on individual client’s needs. business-class solution for deploying a wireless network.

Multiple Operation Modes

To maximize total return on investment, the DAP-2680 can be configured to
optimize network performance based on any one of its multiple operation
modes: Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), a WDS with Access
Point, and Wireless Client. With WDS support, network administrators can set
up multiple DAP-2680s throughout a facility and configure them to bridge
with one another, while also providing network access to individual clients.
The DAP-2680 also features advanced features such as load balancing and
redundancy, for fail-safe wireless connectivity.
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Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point

Technical Specifications
General
Device Interfaces • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 wireless1 interface • 1 x Gigabit PoE-capable LAN port

Standards • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac1 • IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

• IEEE 802.3i/u/ab • IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet

Antennas • 3 x internal dual-band antennas

• 3.6 dBi at 2.4 GHz
• 4.2 dBi at 5 GHz

Operating Frequency3 • 2.4 GHz band: 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz • 5 GHz band: 5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 5.47 to 5.85 GHz

Maximum Output Power • 26.5 dBm for 2.4 GHz • 26.5 dBm for 5 GHz

Data Signal Rate • 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz

• Up to 450 Mbps1 • Up to 1300 Mbps1

Functionality
Security • WPA-Personal • SSID broadcast disable
• WPA-Enterprise • MAC address access control
• WPA2-Personal • Network Access Protection (NAP)
• WPA2-Enterprise • Internal RADIUS server
• WEP 64/128-bit encryption

Network Management • Telnet • Traffic control

• Secure Telnet (SSH) • SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• Web (HTTP) • D-Link Central Wi-Fi Manager
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) • AP Array

LEDs • Power/status

Physical
Dimensions • 190 x 190 x 44.8 mm (7.48 x 7.48 x 1.76 in)

Weight • 580 g (1.28 lbs) without mounting base • 636.5 g (1.40 lbs) with mounting base

Power Supply • External power adapter: 12 V/2 A • IEEE 802.3at PoE

Maximum Power Consumption • 17.53 W

Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) • Storage: -20 to 65 °C (-4 to 149 °F)

Humidity • Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing • Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Meantime Between Failure (MTBF) • > 30,000 hours

Certifications • FCC • UL
• CE 4
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Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point

Antenna Pattern
Orientation H-Plane E-Plane

2.4 GHz Ceiling Mounted

2.4 GHz Wall Mounted

5 GHz Ceiling Mounted

5 GHz Wall Mounted

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Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point

Order Information
Part Number Description

DAP-2680 Wireless AC1750 Wave 2 Dual-Band PoE Access Point

1
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
2
This unit is designed for indoor environments, you might violate local regulatory requirements by deploying this unit in outdoor environments.
3
Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2680 may not support the 5.25 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47 - 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in certain
regions.
4
For the EU region, this product is compliant with CE regulations and operates within the following frequency ranges: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, 5.150 - 5.250 GHz, 5.250 - 5.350 GHz, and 5.470 - 5.750 GHz.

Updated 04/11/18

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