The D-Link DWL-7620AP Unified AC Wave 2 Wireless Access Point is specially designed for small to medium businesses or enterprises, providing unparalleled bandwidth and flexibility for administrators looking to deploy a medium to large scale Wi-Fi network with manageable dual-band wireless LAN options and utilizing the cutting-edge speed of Wireless AC Wave 2. Not only can it operate in standalone mode, the DWL-7620AP can also be centrally managed by D-Link Unified Wireless Controllers. Highly manageable and capable of blazing speeds, the DWL-7620AP integrates seamlessly into any existing network infrastructure and can be easily scaled to meet future demands.

 

The DWL-7620AP leverages the full potential of 802.11ac Wave 2 to provide unparalleled connectivity with ultra-high combined data rates. The DWL-7620AP delivers a combined speed of up to 2,134 Mbps*. In addition, the DWL-7620AP supports Link Aggregation**, which allows two Gigabit Ethernet ports to be linked together and act as a single port to double the available bandwidth and maximize the overall throughput of the access point.

 

The DWL-7620AP supports MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output), which enables the device to simultaneously communicate with multiple clients using multiple antennas. This allows the access point to utilize the spectrum more efficiently and significantly increase the network capacity. The DWL-7620AP features 2 x 2 MU-MIMO.

 

The DWL-7620AP is equipped with tri-band wireless technology featuring one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz wireless bands to accommodate the increasing number of devices connecting to a single access point. By allowing older 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz, the two 5 GHz bands can be dedicated to newer, faster wireless AC devices to enjoy seamless bandwidth-intensive applications such as HD video streaming, VoIP, and file sharing. Thanks to intelligent band steering technology, the DWL-7620AP can also efficiently load balance the clients and traffic between the three wireless bands to ensure all wireless clients have better using experience in the environment with high density.

 

When working in conjunction with D-Link Unified Controllers, the DWL-7620AP can be centrally managed. This allows for a large number of access points to be deployed and managed easily and efficiently. Once the APs are discovered by the controller, the administrator can push the configuration to them as a group, instead of configuring each access point individually.

 

The DWL-7620AP can be ceiling mounted or wall mounted to meet the needs of any wireless application. For additional flexibility, the DWL-7620AP has integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing the devices to be installed in areas where power outlets are not readily available.

 

When access points are deployed in close proximity to each other, there may be interference between channels if RF management is not implemented. When a D-Link Unified AC Access Point senses a neighbor nearby, it will automatically select a non-interfering channel. This greatly reduces RF interference and will allow the administrator to deploy APs more densely. To further minimize interference, when a nearby AP is on the same channel, the D-Link Unified AC Wave 2 Access Point will automatically lower its transmission power***. When, for whatever reason, the nearby AP is no longer present, the access point will increase its transmission power to expand coverage.

 

The DWL-7620AP supports 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) for enhanced throughput and better performance of time-sensitive traffic like VoIP and streaming DSCP. The DWL-7620AP supports Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), so in the event of network congestion, time-sensitive traffic can be given priority ahead of other traffic. Furthermore, when a number of access points are in close proximity to each other, an access point will refuse new association requests once its resources are fully utilized, allowing the association request to be picked up by a neighboring unit, distributing the load over multiple APs. Band steering technology enables the DWL-7620AP to intelligently place clients on the optimal wireless band to avoid congestion and allows for smooth streaming of video, seamless browsing, and fast downloads for mobile devices. Airtime Fairness ensures that equal airtime is so in the event of network congestion, time-sensitive traffic can be given given to each client, providing increased performance even if slower devices are connected. 802.11k Fast Roaming*** is also supported, which allows the wireless client to roam seamlessly between access points.

 

 

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11n 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.

** The DWL-7620AP only supports static Link Aggregation (LAG).

*** This feature is available when Unified AP is used in conjunction with D-Link’s line of Unified Wireless Controllers.