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AP7110DN-AGN Wireless LAN Access Point
Product DescriptionAbout This Document
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AP7110DN-AGN Wireless LAN Access Point
Product Description1 Product Orientation and Characteristics
1 Product Orientation and Characteristics
Product Orientation
The AP7110DN-AGN is a premium series dual-band access point (AP) that supports 3×3
MIMO, supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. It complies with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n,
connects a large number of users, and works as a Fit AP. The AP7110DN-AGN has the following
advantages:
lHigh reliability
lHigh security
lSimple network deployment
lAutomatic AC discovery and configuration
lReal-time management and maintenance
The AP7110DN-AGN integrates the latest and widely-used WLAN technology to provide highperformance wireless services for medium to large enterprises and high-density scenarios. The
AP7110DN-AGN can be flexibly deployed in these places and work in both Fit AP and bridge
mode.
The AP7110DN-AGN is for use in Fit AP and bridge networking scenarios.
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Figure 1-1 Fit AP networking
In this networking, the AP7110DN-AGN functions as a Fit AP that provides only data
forwarding functions. The AC is responsible for user access, authentication, AP management,
and configurations of security protocols, routing, and QoS.
Figure 1-2 WDS networking (point-to-point)
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Product Description1 Product Orientation and Characteristics
Figure 1-3 WDS networking (point-to-multipoint)
In this networking, the AP7110DN-AGN connects two or more independent wired or wireless
LANs through wireless links to realize communication between the LANs. In a Wireless
Distribution System (WDS), the AP7110DN-AGN supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint
networking modes. The AP implements wireless bridging and access functions using 5 GHz and
2.4 GHz frequency bands.
Product Characteristics
The AP7110DN-AGN has the following characteristics on the WLAN.
Product
Characteristics
Highly reliable
wireless access
Comprehensive
user access
control capability
Description
l Complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n.
l Supports 3×3 MIMO and provides a maximum rate of 450 Mbit/s
for each radio.
l Uses Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to implement priority scheduling
based on the service type (voice, video, or data), and supports
priority mapping on the air interface and wired interface.
l Supports wired link integrity check.
l Supports load balancing.
l Supports roaming without service interruptions.
l Supports AC Dual-Link Backup.
l Supports the beamforming technique.
l Uses the latest 802.11n chip to provide higher performance and
wider coverage.
l Supports access control lists (ACLs) and user access controls based
on user group policies.
l Provides per-user bandwidth management.
l Supports user isolation policies.
l Supports AC authentication.
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Product Description2 Product Structure
Figure 2-2 Ports of the AP7110DN-AGN
1.Ground port: connects to a ground cable to ground an AP.
2.Console port.
3.ETH/PoE: 10/100/1000M port, which connects to the Ethernet. The port can connect to a
PoE switch or a PoE power source to provide power for APs.
4.Default: restores factory settings.
5.Power input port: 12 V DC.
6.Lock port: protects the AP7110DN-AGN against theft.
LED Indicators
NOTE
Different power adapters are delivered with AP7110DN-AGN according to standards in the countries or
regions where the AP7110DN-AGNs are delivered. These countries and regions are identified by the
barcode on an AP's nameplate, including: EU (Europe), UK (United Kingdom), CN (China), AU
(Australia), US (United States), and USA (the AP is sold only in the U.S).
Information
Type
Startup statusSteady
SYS
LED
Link
LED
WiFi
LED
––
Description
The device is being started.
green
Blinki
––
The system is working properly.
ng
green
Steady
red
Blinki
ng (0.5
Hz)
––
OffOffThe system is working properly. However,
The system fails to load the DRAM or
system software.
the Ethernet is not connected. Radios are
disabled and no user is connected to the AP.
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