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BDS 280

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2.1-channel, 130-watt, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ System with AirPlay and Bluetooth® technology



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High-performance, 2.1-channel, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ System delivering direct access to all your portable media.

The Harman Kardon® BDS 280 is a sleek, high-performance, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ System redefining Blu-ray capability. It features three HDMI® inputs with 3D;HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) for compatible TVs; Wi-Fi® networking connectivity, eliminating the need for a wired Ethernet connection; Apple AirPlay for streaming content from your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or iTunes on your Mac or PC; Bluetooth®® MultiConnect™ technology for pairing two devices at once; NFC for easy Bluetooth® pairing and DLNA® 1.5. With the BDS 280, you can also connect to Pandora® and other online services (where available).

Harman Kardon’s legendary best-in-class sound technology brings Dolby TrueHD and DTS Digital Surround to life. With Dolby Volume, you can hear everything as was originally intended without disturbing the neighbors. Optimize your listening experience with its EZset/EQ™ speaker calibration system.

Setting up and using the system is easy and fun with its clean and attractive high definition graphical interface or with the free-of-charge remote app for iOS and Android. In other words, the BDS 280 raises the standards of what you’ve come to expect from any Blu-ray system.

Item# BDS 280BQ/120-A1

General Specifications

Power requirement 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 90W maximum; <0.5W standby
Weight 3.56kg

Dimensions

Height 78.5mm
Width 238.8mm
Length 400.2mm
Weight 3.56kg
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  • 1 Harman Kardon BDS 280 System
  • 1 programmable remote control
  • 1 EzSet/EQ III microphone with 22' (6.7m) cable
  • 3 AAA batteries
  • 1 FM radio antenna
  • 2 wireless network antennas
  • 1 6' (1.8m) region-specific IEC power cord
  • 1 3’ (0.9m) HDMI cable
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If it doesn't receive any IP adresses, it won't work. To check and see if your network card in BDS did receive an IP address, you can use an app called Net Analyzer for iOS and WiFi Analyzer for Android.\nSimply scan your network with one of them, and you should be able to see your BDS IP address, usually the IP after your main IP for BDS, should be AirPlay network details.\nIf you have trouble, please contact our helpdesk for further assistance.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zVbAAI"},"Title":"Can I set up a custom WiFi to my BDS system?","Id":"ka25d0000010zVbAAI","ArticleNumber":"000023331","Question__c":"Can I set up a custom WiFi to my BDS system?","Process__c":"Yes, and it is very simple. Choose the custom setup option if you want to manually connect the BDS system to Wi-Fi. To connect the BDS system to a specific Wi-Fi network, you need to enter the Wi-Fi network name and password in the network settings. Confirm the SSID name. Your BDS should now be connected to the WiFi.","Answer__c":"Yes, and it is very simple. Choose the custom setup option if you want to manually connect the BDS system to Wi-Fi. To connect the BDS system to a specific Wi-Fi network, you need to enter the Wi-Fi network name and password in the network settings. Confirm the SSID name. Your BDS should now be connected to the WiFi.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zViAAI"},"Title":"Can I setup WiFi on my BDS 280S or 580S with my iPhone?","Id":"ka25d0000010zViAAI","ArticleNumber":"000023338","Question__c":"Can I setup WiFi on my BDS 280S or 580S with my iPhone?","Process__c":"Yes it is possible. Connect any iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch or iPad) to the front panel USB port of the BDS. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on your iOS device and that it is currently connected to your wireless home network.\nNOTE: iOS version 5 or higher is required for iOS Wi-Fi sharing. 1: Select Configure Wi-Fi by iOS from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A pop-up will be displayed on your iOS device. 2: Select Allow to confirm that you want to share your Wi-Fi settings. 3: The connection should now be established automatically. Check the status on your TV for confirmation"","Answer__c":"Yes it is possible. Connect any iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch or iPad) to the front panel USB port of the BDS. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on your iOS device and that it is currently connected to your wireless home network.\nNOTE: iOS version 5 or higher is required for iOS Wi-Fi sharing. 1: Select Configure Wi-Fi by iOS from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A pop-up will be displayed on your iOS device. 2: Select Allow to confirm that you want to share your Wi-Fi settings. 3: The connection should now be established automatically. 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Your BDS will automatically change source ( or switch on, when BDS is in Standby mode ) from any source.\nDisabled: People can connect to your BDS, but the BDS will not automatically change source, or go out of Standby mode when a music/audio signal is sent through Bluetooth.","Answer__c":"To prevent other people from changing the source on your BDS through Bluetooth, you can disable the “Automatic Playback” function in the System Settings of the BDS ( 280, 580, 280S and 580S ).\nThis does not prevent others from connecting to one of the two Bluetooth receivers in the BDS units, but it prevents other people from “interrupting” your playback source. \n\nThis is where the change is done:\nSettings – System Settings\nAutomatic Playback ( Enable/Disable )\n\nEnabled: People can connect to your BDS and start playing music/audio. 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In the menu system, a Spotify option is available as one of the tiles.\n2. A check of the software version will show 3.16.0 or higher.\n\nThere is no mention of the Spotify option on the BDS unit itself.\n\nFor customer service, a serial number check will show the precise model.","Answer__c":"For the owner, two indications show the difference:\n1. In the menu system, a Spotify option is available as one of the tiles.\n2. 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But only one device can play at a time.","Answer__c":"Our Multi-Connect feature supports up to two devices, to be connected at the same time. But only one device can play at a time.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zNhAAI"},"Title":"I want to stream 4K content from the built-in YouTube on my BDS","Id":"ka25d0000010zNhAAI","ArticleNumber":"000022841","Question__c":"I am using the built-in YouTube app in my BDS device. I want to stream 4K content from YouTube, but this resolution option is not available. How come?","Process__c":"The built-in YouTube app is able to stream up to 1080P content. Video with higher resolution is not available.","Answer__c":"The built-in YouTube app is able to stream up to 1080P content. Video with higher resolution is not available.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zUMAAY"},"Title":"I do not see my BDS unit in my Spotify app, how come?","Id":"ka25d0000010zUMAAY","ArticleNumber":"000023253","Question__c":"I do not see my BDS unit in my Spotify app, how come?","Process__c":"Spotify Connect needs to be connected to your Home network for it to work. Also it requires that you are a paid subscriber to Spotify Premium to open use of the Connect feature.","Answer__c":"Spotify Connect needs to be connected to your Home network for it to work. Also it requires that you are a paid subscriber to Spotify Premium to open use of the Connect feature.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zN8AAI"},"Title":"I have a 5 GHz network router, and I want my BDS to connect to that, but it cannot see the network. How can I connect it?","Id":"ka25d0000010zN8AAI","ArticleNumber":"000022805","Question__c":"I have a 5 GHz network router, and I want my BDS to connect to that, but it cannot see the network. How can I connect it?","Process__c":"Our BDS device do not support 5 GHz networks. You must connect it to a 2.4 GHz network (b, g or N networks).","Answer__c":"Our BDS device do not support 5 GHz networks. You must connect it to a 2.4 GHz network (b, g or N networks).","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zrjAAA"},"Title":"I have a BDS 280 or BDS 580. Will my unit be able to be updated for Spotify Connect?","Id":"ka25d0000010zrjAAA","ArticleNumber":"000024702","Question__c":"I have a BDS 280 or BDS 580. Will my unit be able to be updated for Spotify Connect?","Process__c":"No, sorry it is not possible to do so, as it requires some additional hardware changes, which the old BDS systems do not have.","Answer__c":"No, sorry it is not possible to do so, as it requires some additional hardware changes, which the old BDS systems do not have.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000112FWAAY"},"Title":"My BDS refuses to play 3D discs on my 4K TV:BDS X80","Id":"ka25d00000112FWAAY","ArticleNumber":"000033867","Question__c":"I have a BDS device which upsamples to 4K resolution, and I have a 4K or UHD TV.\r\nWhen I insert a 3D Blu-ray disc in the BDS, I get the message that it cannot be played. \r\nWhy is that, and what can I do?","Process__c":"This is because a 4K TV will force the BDS into 4K resolution (upsampling), because this gives the best picture quality, being the highest resolution possible.\n\nHowever, there is no such thing as a 3D 4K movie. All 3D discs are full HD (1080p), but cannot be reproduced in 4K, because 4K resolution cannot be combined with 3D.\n\nThe solution is to enter the setup menu of the BDS, selecting normal full HD resolution in the picture settings menu.\nNow 3D movies will be shown correctly on the 4K TV.","Answer__c":"This is because a 4K TV will force the BDS into 4K resolution (upsampling), because this gives the best picture quality, being the highest resolution possible.\n\nHowever, there is no such thing as a 3D 4K movie. All 3D discs are full HD (1080p), but cannot be reproduced in 4K, because 4K resolution cannot be combined with 3D.\n\nThe solution is to enter the setup menu of the BDS, selecting normal full HD resolution in the picture settings menu.\nNow 3D movies will be shown correctly on the 4K TV.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zsyAAA"},"Title":"I have a media server via DLNA, but my BDS does not see anything on my server?","Id":"ka25d0000010zsyAAA","ArticleNumber":"000024781","Question__c":"I have a media server via DLNA, but my BDS does not see anything on my server?","Process__c":"To use DLNA properly, you will need to share your folders from your server or PC, before our BDS system can detect your content.","Answer__c":"To use DLNA properly, you will need to share your folders from your server or PC, before our BDS system can detect your content.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111LyAAI"},"Title":"How to go back through Apple TV menus on BDS 280(S) and 580(S).","Id":"ka25d00000111LyAAI","ArticleNumber":"000030421","Question__c":"I have connected an Apple TV box to my BDS HDMI 3 input, and when I press the HDMI 3 button on the BDS remote control, also marked Apple, I can operate the Apple TV.\r\nHowever, I cannot use the RETURN button to skip back to previous menus. How do I return to previous menus?","Process__c":"The correct button is the POP-UP button, located in the upper left corner of the upper big, square button.\nThis will work as return button.","Answer__c":"The correct button is the POP-UP button, located in the upper left corner of the upper big, square button.\nThis will work as return button.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111wKAAQ"},"Title":"I have downloaded the remote app for my BDS, but I still cannot control the BDS with my smartphone. What is wrong?","Id":"ka25d00000111wKAAQ","ArticleNumber":"000032674","Question__c":"I have downloaded the remote app for my BDS, but I still cannot control the BDS with my smartphone. What is wrong?","Process__c":"Please make sure that your BDS is connected to the home network router also used by your smartphone.","Answer__c":"Please make sure that your BDS is connected to the home network router also used by your smartphone.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000112GCAAY"},"Title":"I have no audio in my speakers when listening to an external source","Id":"ka25d00000112GCAAY","ArticleNumber":"000033909","Question__c":"I have no audio in my speakers when listening to an external source","Process__c":"Please note that the AUX source supports a variety of input connections. By pressing the AUX button on the remote several times, the input toggles between the different audio inputs. Please press the remote control AUX button repeatedly, until the front display shows the correct input source. This should set the AUX input correctly, and you should have audio back in your speakers, to let you enjoy your Harman Kardon system.","Answer__c":"Please note that the AUX source supports a variety of input connections. By pressing the AUX button on the remote several times, the input toggles between the different audio inputs. Please press the remote control AUX button repeatedly, until the front display shows the correct input source. This should set the AUX input correctly, and you should have audio back in your speakers, to let you enjoy your Harman Kardon system.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111vzAAA"},"Title":"I have problems updating my BDS unit with the latest software version. What can I do?","Id":"ka25d00000111vzAAA","ArticleNumber":"000032656","Question__c":"I have problems updating my BDS unit with the latest software version. What can I do?","Process__c":"If you have updated the unit from a USB stick, performed a reset procedure and removed power from the unit completely for at least 10 seconds, and the BDS still does not work, please repeat the update process. You may want to re-download the update file as well. This should solve the issue, and we are sorry for this inconvenience.","Answer__c":"If you have updated the unit from a USB stick, performed a reset procedure and removed power from the unit completely for at least 10 seconds, and the BDS still does not work, please repeat the update process. You may want to re-download the update file as well. This should solve the issue, and we are sorry for this inconvenience.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zX4AAI"},"Title":"Is it possible to use WPS PIN for connecting my BDS to the WiFi?","Id":"ka25d0000010zX4AAI","ArticleNumber":"000023423","Question__c":"Is it possible to use WPS PIN for connecting my BDS to the WiFi?","Process__c":"Our BDS system does supports WPS PIN, please do the following: 1. Select WPS PIN from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A PIN code is displayed on the screen. 2: Enter this same PIN on your wireless router’s internal web page to connect. See your router’s user manual for more details.","Answer__c":"Our BDS system does supports WPS PIN, please do the following: 1. Select WPS PIN from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A PIN code is displayed on the screen. 2: Enter this same PIN on your wireless router’s internal web page to connect. See your router’s user manual for more details.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000112E3AAI"},"Title":"Is it sufficient to put my BDS into standby, before connecting a Source or a TV?","Id":"ka25d00000112E3AAI","ArticleNumber":"000033778","Question__c":"Is it sufficient to put my BDS into standby, before connecting a Source or a TV?","Process__c":"For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.","Answer__c":"For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010y9pAAA"},"Title":"My AVR/BDS/HK shows the word \"Protection\" in the display window, and will not work.","Id":"ka25d0000010y9pAAA","ArticleNumber":"000018135","Question__c":"My AVR/BDS/HK shows the word \"Protection\" in the display window, and will not work.\r\nWhat can I do to find out if it is defective, or if there are other problems?","Process__c":"There are five possible reasons for the receiver shutting down.\n\n1.\tThere is a problem internally with the receiver.\n2.\tThere is a problem with one or more of your speakers.\n3.\tThere is a problem with one or more of your speaker wires.\n4.\tThere is a problem with the speaker wiring done on your system.\n5.\tThe unit is overheating. No ventilation.\n\nFirst, check the wiring at every speaker terminal at the back of your receiver and at the back of your speakers. A single strand of speaker wire crossing from one terminal to another would be enough to cause the amp to shut down or go into PROTECT.\n\nIf you do not find any problems with any of the wiring, you should disconnect all speakers from your receiver. If the receiver continues to go into PROTECT, the problem is in the receiver. Please submit a case on the Contact Us page. They will be able to assist you.\n\nHowever, if it turns on, the problem is elsewhere. Begin reconnecting one speaker at a time. Eventually you will connect a speaker that will cause the receiver to shut down. At this point you have found your culprit.\n\nOn the other hand, it may just be overheating. You must have at least 2 - 3 inches of space between the top of the unit and any shelf or component above the unit. The unit should not be inside a sealed compartment when being used. The unit must be able to breath. There are very powerful amps in these receivers. If they run too hot, they will shut down. An external fan can help this.","Answer__c":"There are five possible reasons for the receiver shutting down.\n\n1.\tThere is a problem internally with the receiver.\n2.\tThere is a problem with one or more of your speakers.\n3.\tThere is a problem with one or more of your speaker wires.\n4.\tThere is a problem with the speaker wiring done on your system.\n5.\tThe unit is overheating. No ventilation.\n\nFirst, check the wiring at every speaker terminal at the back of your receiver and at the back of your speakers. A single strand of speaker wire crossing from one terminal to another would be enough to cause the amp to shut down or go into PROTECT.\n\nIf you do not find any problems with any of the wiring, you should disconnect all speakers from your receiver. If the receiver continues to go into PROTECT, the problem is in the receiver. Please submit a case on the Contact Us page. They will be able to assist you.\n\nHowever, if it turns on, the problem is elsewhere. Begin reconnecting one speaker at a time. Eventually you will connect a speaker that will cause the receiver to shut down. At this point you have found your culprit.\n\nOn the other hand, it may just be overheating. You must have at least 2 - 3 inches of space between the top of the unit and any shelf or component above the unit. The unit should not be inside a sealed compartment when being used. The unit must be able to breath. There are very powerful amps in these receivers. If they run too hot, they will shut down. An external fan can help this.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zWjAAI"},"Title":"My BDS has a newer software, than what you have online. What is the correct one?","Id":"ka25d0000010zWjAAI","ArticleNumber":"000023401","Question__c":"My BDS has a newer software, than what you have online. What is the correct one?","Process__c":"We always recommend to use the online updating tool inside BDS, as it is connected directly to our server and if new software are available, it will be there first. We are trying to update our website as quickly as possible.","Answer__c":"We always recommend to use the online updating tool inside BDS, as it is connected directly to our server and if new software are available, it will be there first. We are trying to update our website as quickly as possible.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111xEAAQ"},"Title":"Sometimes when I watch HD or 3D material, I can see white specks or \"snow\" on the screen. What can I do to avoid this?","Id":"ka25d00000111xEAAQ","ArticleNumber":"000032729","Question__c":"Sometimes when I watch HD or 3D material, I can see white specks or \"snow\" on the screen. What can I do to avoid this?","Process__c":"Try another HDMI cable, and make sure that it is a high-speed version. This solution usually solves the problem, which is caused by insufficient cable bandwith.","Answer__c":"Try another HDMI cable, and make sure that it is a high-speed version. This solution usually solves the problem, which is caused by insufficient cable bandwith.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000112ExAAI"},"Title":"Sometimes, if I remove the USB stick while playing from it, the BDS freezes.","Id":"ka25d00000112ExAAI","ArticleNumber":"000033833","Question__c":"Sometimes, if I remove the USB stick while playing from it, the BDS freezes.","Process__c":"Never remove a USB stick while the BDS is playing files from it. If the system freezes, switch the BDS unit OFF and then ON with the switch on the back panel to reset.","Answer__c":"Never remove a USB stick while the BDS is playing files from it. If the system freezes, switch the BDS unit OFF and then ON with the switch on the back panel to reset.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111uBAAQ"},"Title":"The subwoofer in my BDS system switches off when I play softly. Can I prevent this from happening?","Id":"ka25d00000111uBAAQ","ArticleNumber":"000032543","Question__c":"The subwoofer in my BDS system switches off when I play softly. Can I prevent this from happening?","Process__c":"Yes, by using the manual setup procedure it is possible to increase the signal volume level to the subwoofer, while reducing the level on the subwoofer itself. The reason it switches off is that the standby sensing circuit cannot sense music when the level is very low. By increasing the volume to the subwoofer and reducing its output on the sub itself, the signal sensing circuit has a better chance of recognizing an incoming signal, preventing the sub from switching off.","Answer__c":"Yes, by using the manual setup procedure it is possible to increase the signal volume level to the subwoofer, while reducing the level on the subwoofer itself. The reason it switches off is that the standby sensing circuit cannot sense music when the level is very low. By increasing the volume to the subwoofer and reducing its output on the sub itself, the signal sensing circuit has a better chance of recognizing an incoming signal, preventing the sub from switching off.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000111M5AAI"},"Title":"What does \"HVS\" mean?","Id":"ka25d00000111M5AAI","ArticleNumber":"000030431","Question__c":"What does \"HVS\" mean? I can see it as an option for surround modes.","Process__c":"HVS is short for Harman Virtual Surround.\nThis signal processing system can simulate surround effect from a stereo source.","Answer__c":"HVS is short for Harman Virtual Surround.\nThis signal processing system can simulate surround effect from a stereo source.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d00000112FrAAI"},"Title":"Which formats are supported by the BDS?","Id":"ka25d00000112FrAAI","ArticleNumber":"000033886","Question__c":"Which formats are supported by the BDS?","Process__c":"The BDS system supports a variety of audio and video formats. Listing all disc, surround and codec formats is beyond the scope of an FAQ. Please donwload the Owner's Manual from the harman.com website for a full list.","Answer__c":"The BDS system supports a variety of audio and video formats. Listing all disc, surround and codec formats is beyond the scope of an FAQ. Please donwload the Owner's Manual from the harman.com website for a full list.","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"},{"attributes":{"type":"Knowledge__kav","url":"/services/data/v45.0/sobjects/Knowledge__kav/ka25d0000010zpoAAA"},"Title":"Which wifi standard do the BDS 280S and BDS 580S support?","Id":"ka25d0000010zpoAAA","ArticleNumber":"000024581","Question__c":"Which wifi standard do the BDS 280S and BDS 580S support?","Process__c":"BDS 280S and 580S support 802.11b, g and n. (2.4GHz ISM Band, Europe 13 Channels).","Answer__c":"BDS 280S and 580S support 802.11b, g and n. (2.4GHz ISM Band, Europe 13 Channels).","ArticleType":"How_Tos__kav"}]}

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