The  DWL-8500AP Wireless  Switching  108  AG  Access Point  is  a  high-performance  wireless  access  device that  provides  up  to  108Mbps  transmission  rates  and  fexible  dualband  wireless  connectivity.  This  AP provides  unparallel  wireless  mobility,  dualband WLAN connectivity  and  client  access  to  the  functions  of  the DWS-3024/3026 wireless  switches. Connected  to  these switches, each DWL-8500AP continually  tunes  itself  for optimal RF  channel  and  transmits  power  to  provide  all mobile clients with  the best wireless signal  in both  the 802.11a and 802.11g bands.

Flexible Dualband Wireless LAN Connectivity
The  DWL-8500AP  delivers  concurrent  wireless performance  with  maximum  wireless  signal  rates  in both  frequency  bands  simultaneously.  With  dualband connectivity,  two  wireless  networks  are  created  both running at  full bandwidth  speeds, offering a  signifcant increase in total network capacity. At the same time, the DWL-8500AP  remains  fully  backward  compatible  with the 802.11b standard in the 2.4GHz frequency.

Up to 108Mbps Speed
With transmission speeds of up to 108Mbps (Turbo mode) on both  frequency bands, the DWL-8500AP  is an  ideal solution  for bandwidth  intensive WLAN application.  In a typical working environment with multiple users accessing the  network  at  the  same  time,  the  DWL-8500AP  can operate at double times the throughput of regular 802.11g  wireless LAN equipment.

Sensitive Information Not Stored Locally
Individual DWL-8500AP access points have no local storing of any data  so  they can be  safely  installed  in unsecured areas without fear of hacking or theft. The DWS-3024/3026 switch  is  the hardware  that stores vital network and user information  in  plain  site  is  typically  stored  in  a  secure location.  DWL-8500AP  can  link  to  the  DWS-3024/3026 directly or through the existing wired network, and roam in high speed within a single DWS-3024/3026 or even across Layer 3 boundaries between several peer DWS-3024/3026 switches.

Self Confguration and Easy Installation
The DWS-3024/3026 switch automatically confgures every connected DWL-8500AP, so no confguration is necessary during installation. If a DWL-8500AP needs to be replaced, the  replacement DWL-8500AP  automatically  inherits  the same confguration, making  the  replacement process as simple as a child’s game.

PoE Facilitates Wireless Deployment
For maximum coverage,  the DWL-8500AP can be placed at out-of-the-way locations such as on a ceiling or a high wall,  where  AC  outlets  are  inaccessible  and  providing  power  to  these  locations  is  diffcult  and  expensive.  The DWL-8500AP  can  easily  obtain  power  from  a  DWS-3024/3026  switch  located  as  far  as  100  meters  away through  the unused pairs of  the existing network cable,
doing away with the need to install separate power wiring. With industry-standard 802.3af PoE support, this wireless access point does not even require a PoE injector.

Continuous Channel Scanning To Detect Rogue AP
DWL-8500AP  continuously  scans  both  frequency  bands and  their  associated  channels  to  detect  rogues  while simultaneously providing wireless connectivity  to mobile clients.  If a rogue  is detected,  it reports  the result  to  the DWS-3024/3026  wireless  switch  that  manages  it.  From a management  console,  administrators  can  identify  the rouge AP and take appropriate action.