Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

D-Link DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs D-Link DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 4identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):150 Mbit/s
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:300 Mbit/s
  • Frequency band
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.4 - 5 GHz
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
  • Security algorithms
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):SSID, WPA, WPA2
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA2
  • LED indicators
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):LAN, Power
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:LAN, Power, WLAN
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):5 dBi
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:10 dBi
  • Wireless technology
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):802.11n
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:Wi-Fi
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DAP-2555 wireless access point 150 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):0 - 40 °C
    • DAP-3520 wireless access point 300 Mbit/s:-20 - 60 °C

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Comparison of DAP-2555, DAP-3520
31 specifications
Features2 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers150 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 - 5 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSID, WPA, WPA2802.1x RADIUS, WPA, WPA2
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
WAN connectionKnown for oneEthernet (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, Power, WLAN
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna gain level (max)Differs5 dBi10 dBi
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated antenna
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCCFCC Class B, CE, IC, UL 60950,CSA, C-Tick, Wi-Fi
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one198 x 120 x 32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one388 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmit power rangeKnown for one20 - 21 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11nWi-Fi
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 Gbit/s
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11n,IEEE 802.11,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.3g,IEEE 802.3af,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.3
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless LAN, Ethernet LAN
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198 x 58 x 163 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C-20 - 65 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTelnet,SNMP
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source717 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAP Manager II

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