However, D-Link is finding that in many corporate installations, Wi-Fi 6 access points are connected to routers or switches with Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, which are currently the most widespread. This 1,000 Mbps bandwidth creates a bottleneck for the performance of high-end access points, capable of delivering up to 2,401 Mbps (on the 5 GHz band), as is the case with both the new DAP-X3060 and the DAP-X2850 Wi-Fi 6 AX3600, released several months ago. Therefore, both models include a 2.5G LAN port. With this 2,500 Mbps bandwidth, this throughput bottleneck is eliminated when connected to switches with a 2.5G or Multi-Gigabit port (such as several models in D-Link's switch portfolio, which is migrating all its switches to Multi-Gigabit solutions).

Settings from the app

Another aspect to consider when choosing an enterprise access point is its installation. Typically, to configure the SSID, password, and other technical parameters of the Wi-Fi network it will cover, you need to connect a computer to its console port to access its management interface and perform these operations. If you're in an environment where multiple access points need to be installed, as is common in businesses, large hotels, or other public spaces, the task becomes more complex and can increase installation time. To streamline this process, D-Link has developed the free Nuclias Connect app, which allows you to copy the network profile (containing the SSID, password, and technical parameters for security, quality of service, bandwidth management, etc.) directly to one or multiple access points. All of this is done with just a couple of clicks in the app, which easily discovers the access points and then transfers the network profile file, whether they will be managed in a unified way or left in standalone mode for smaller environments.

With Nuclias Connect, network administrators can manage, through a modern and intuitive web interface, from a Single Sign-On portal, both the switching functionalities (with D-Link Smart Managed Switches) and those of the Wi-Fi network itself, deployed with D-Link indoor, outdoor and industrial access points.

Key features of the D-Link DAP X-3060 access point
: • Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 (2401 Mbps on 5 GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz)
• One 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, avoiding Gigabit port bottlenecks
• PoE support (802.3at standard) for receiving power and data over the same network cable when connected to PoE switches or injectors
• One console port
• Dual-band, 2x2 MIMO, band-steering, and airtime fairness
• Standalone or centralized mode with free Nuclias Connect software, which also manages D-Link Smart Managed Switches
• Easy configuration of network parameters (SSID, password, security, QoS, bandwidth management, etc.) in bulk for multiple access points from the Nuclias Connect mobile app
• Support for 160 MHz channels to improve bandwidth on compatible client devices
• Fast Roaming for seamless roaming
The D-Link DAP X-3060 access point is now available from official distributors and specialized resellers with a recommended retail price of €179.