D-Link DAP-1360 Wireless N Access Point

The DAP-1360 Wireless N Access Point can be used to create a wireless network, easily extend coverage of an existing wireless network or upgrade to the latest Wireless N technology.

The device includes features that allow it to serve as an access point (AP), wireless client, bridge, bridge with AP, repeater, wireless internet service provider (WISP) client router or WISP repeater and it is suitable for use in a home or office network.

It connects to a broadband modem to wirelessly share an internet connection or users can extend their existing wireless coverage by using the repeater mode feature.

The device can be configured to operate in seven different modes to suit a wide range of wireless networking scenarios. The Access Point mode allows the device to act as a central hub for wireless users. The Wireless Client mode is available to enable the device to connect to another access point.

There is a bridge mode to join two wired networks together and a bridge with AP mode so the device can act as a wireless hub and a bridge at the same time.

The repeater mode extends wireless coverage to cover all ‘dead’ spots. A WISP client router mode allows wireless internet service subscribers to share their internet connection with home/office ethernet-enabled computers without the need for an extra router. The device can act as a WISP repeater to let WISP subscribers share their internet connection with wired and wireless computers without any extra routers.

It supports wireless security features to help prevent unauthorised access and it supports Wi-Fi protected set-up (WPS) to quickly and securely set up a wireless network, MAC address filtering and a disable SSID broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access.