DAP-X2850 Access Point

D‑Link DAP‑X2850 – Enterprise AX3600 Wi‑Fi 6 Access Point

3.6 Gbps Wi‑Fi 6 • 4×4 MU‑MIMO • 2.5G Multi‑Gig Uplink • Nuclias Connect Managed

The D‑Link DAP‑X2850 is a high‑performance Wi‑Fi 6 access point engineered for enterprise‑grade indoor environments that demand exceptional throughput, high‑density efficiency, and seamless centralized management. With AX3600 dual‑band speeds, 4×4 MU‑MIMO, SmartBeam optimization, and a 2.5G PoE+ uplink, it delivers next‑generation wireless performance for offices, campuses, hotels, and IoT‑heavy deployments.

Key Features

• Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 (AX3600)
• 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: 1147 Mbps
• 3.6 Gbps combined throughput
• 4×4 MU‑MIMO Architecture for high‑density environments
• 2.5G Multi‑Gig PoE+ Uplink eliminates bottlenecks
• Nuclias Connect Software Management (free to download)
• SmartBeam, Band Steering & Airtime Fairness
• Ideal for enterprise offices, education, hospitality, and IoT‑rich networks

Wireless & Radio Specifications

Standard

• IEEE 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6)
• Dual‑band simultaneous
• Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wireless Speeds

• 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: 1147 Mbps

Antenna System

• Embedded omni‑directional antennas

• 3.5 dBi @ 2.4 GHz
• 5.5 dBi @ 5 GHz

Advanced Technologies

• MU‑MIMO
• SmartBeam
• 802.11k/r fast roaming
• Airtime fairness

Operating Modes

• Access Point (AP)
• WDS Bridge
• WDS with AP
• Wireless Client

Interfaces & Hardware

Ethernet Ports

• LAN 1: 1 × 2.5GBASE‑T (PoE+ input)
• LAN 2: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet

Power Options

• PoE (802.3at)
• Optional DC input

Additional Hardware

• Console port
• Indoor plastic enclosure

Management & Features

Platform

• Nuclias Connect (software‑managed)

Management Interfaces

• Web UI
• CLI
• Telnet
• SSH
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

Network Tools

• Auto channel selection
• Load balancing
• Syslog
• Traffic balancing
• Wi‑Fi scheduler

Capacity

• Up to 16 SSIDs
• High‑density client support

Security & Network Protection

Encryption

• WPA3‑Personal/Enterprise
• WPA/WPA2‑Personal/Enterprise
• WEP 64/128‑bit
• TKIP/AES

Access Control

• MAC address filtering
• SSID broadcast disable
• 802.1X authentication

Network Safety

• Station isolation
• WLAN partition
• Rogue AP detection
• ARP spoofing prevention

Additional

• IPv6 support
• IGMP snooping
• DHCP server
• NTP
• L2 roaming

Use‑Case Clarity

Ideal For

• Enterprise offices
• Universities & schools
• Hotels & hospitality
• Large retail environments
• IoT‑heavy deployments
• High‑density indoor networks

Why It Fits These Environments

• AX3600 Wi‑Fi 6 ensures ultra‑fast, stable performance
• 2.5G uplink prevents bottlenecks in high‑traffic networks
• 4×4 MU‑MIMO handles dense client environments
• Nuclias Connect provides centralized, license‑free management
• SmartBeam & roaming optimize user experience across large spaces