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....11h Wireless Mode 57 Configuring Radio Settings 58 Configuring Virtual Access Points 62 Controlling Access by MAC Authentication 66 Configuring a MAC Filter List on the AP 66 Configuring MAC Authentication on the RADIUS Server 67 Configuring Load Balancing 68 6 Configuring Access Point Services 69 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS 69 Understanding QoS 69 Configuring QoS Settings 75 Enabling the Network Time Protocol Server 79 Enabling or Disabling a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server 80 7 Maintaining the Access Point 81 Managing the Configuration File 81 Resetting the Factory...
....11h Wireless Mode 57 Configuring Radio Settings 58 Configuring Virtual Access Points 62 Controlling Access by MAC Authentication 66 Configuring a MAC Filter List on the AP 66 Configuring MAC Authentication on the RADIUS Server 67 Configuring Load Balancing 68 6 Configuring Access Point Services 69 Configuring Quality of Service (QoS 69 Understanding QoS 69 Configuring QoS Settings 75 Enabling the Network Time Protocol Server 79 Enabling or Disabling a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server 80 7 Maintaining the Access Point 81 Managing the Configuration File 81 Resetting the Factory...
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..., high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. The DWL-3500AP radio and one radio, and the DWL-8500AP supports two radios. The D-Link AP enables wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment while providing state-of the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP in Standalone Mode. The second radio on each support a unique SSID, VLAN ID, and security policy. 15 This document describes how to eight virtual access points (VAPs) on the DWL-8500AP operates in two modes: Standalone Mode or Managed Mode. The...
..., high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. The DWL-3500AP radio and one radio, and the DWL-8500AP supports two radios. The D-Link AP enables wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment while providing state-of the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP in Standalone Mode. The second radio on each support a unique SSID, VLAN ID, and security policy. 15 This document describes how to eight virtual access points (VAPs) on the DWL-8500AP operates in two modes: Standalone Mode or Managed Mode. The...
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... is capable of broadcasting in the following modes: • IEEE 802.11b mode • IEEE 802.11g mode • Dynamic Turbo 2.4 GHz The DWL-8500AP comes configured as a dual-band access point with two radios and is capable of broadcasting in the following list describes some of the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP wireless features: • Auto channel selection at startup • Transmit power adjustment • Quality of Service (QoS) for enhanced...
... is capable of broadcasting in the following modes: • IEEE 802.11b mode • IEEE 802.11g mode • Dynamic Turbo 2.4 GHz The DWL-8500AP comes configured as a dual-band access point with two radios and is capable of broadcasting in the following list describes some of the DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP wireless features: • Auto channel selection at startup • Transmit power adjustment • Quality of Service (QoS) for enhanced...
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...Wireless Client Requirements • Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on a new D-Link Access Point, review the following sections to check required hardware and software components, client configurations, and compatibility issues. AP Default Settings Feature System Information User Name Password Ethernet Interface Settings Connection Type DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Name Management VLAN ID Untagged VLAN ID Radio Settings: DWL-8500AP Radio (1 and 2) Default admin admin DHCP Enabled 10.90.90.91 (if no DHCP server is available) 255.0.0.0 None 1 1 On Default Settings for the Unified Access...
...Wireless Client Requirements • Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on a new D-Link Access Point, review the following sections to check required hardware and software components, client configurations, and compatibility issues. AP Default Settings Feature System Information User Name Password Ethernet Interface Settings Connection Type DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Name Management VLAN ID Untagged VLAN ID Radio Settings: DWL-8500AP Radio (1 and 2) Default admin admin DHCP Enabled 10.90.90.91 (if no DHCP server is available) 255.0.0.0 None 1 1 On Default Settings for the Unified Access...
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... Software or Component Ethernet Connection to the Access Point Wireless Connection to the Network Description The computer used to configure the first access point must be connected to Install the Access Point Table 2. For more of any wireless client: • Portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more information on this step, see "Installing the Access Point" on your administration device will need a gateway device. AP Default Settings Feature Other Default Settings MAC Authentication Load Balancing Managed Mode HTTP Access HTTPS Access Telnet Access...
... Software or Component Ethernet Connection to the Access Point Wireless Connection to the Network Description The computer used to configure the first access point must be connected to Install the Access Point Table 2. For more of any wireless client: • Portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more information on this step, see "Installing the Access Point" on your administration device will need a gateway device. AP Default Settings Feature Other Default Settings MAC Authentication Load Balancing Managed Mode HTTP Access HTTPS Access Telnet Access...
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... "Configuring Access Point Security" on the client used to initially configure the access point. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or7.x (with RADIUS server, and WPA-PSK. In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need to set a profile to the authentication mode used to do initial configuration of the IEEE 802.11 modes in Table 4. Wireless Client Requirements The DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP provide wireless access to run the access point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and Dynamic Turbo modes are Static WEP...
... "Configuring Access Point Security" on the client used to initially configure the access point. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or7.x (with RADIUS server, and WPA-PSK. In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need to set a profile to the authentication mode used to do initial configuration of the IEEE 802.11 modes in Table 4. Wireless Client Requirements The DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP provide wireless access to run the access point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and Dynamic Turbo modes are Static WEP...
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... access point is no DHCP server, be sure to set your AP supports auto MDI and MDI-X) (For Ethernet connections, This PC must permit broadcast signals from the access point to the intended AP. Figure 3. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide To use this method. However, we strongly advise against using this method, you will need to reconfigure the cabling for subsequent startup and deployment of the initial configuration changes...
... access point is no DHCP server, be sure to set your AP supports auto MDI and MDI-X) (For Ethernet connections, This PC must permit broadcast signals from the access point to the intended AP. Figure 3. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide To use this method. However, we strongly advise against using this method, you will need to reconfigure the cabling for subsequent startup and deployment of the initial configuration changes...
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... continue using the default address. If you must change the Connection Type from DHCP to activate the wireless network with these new settings. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide 5. If this happens, wireless clients will be unique. We recommend assigning a new Static IP address so that you click Update. Click the Update button to Static IP. To change access point settings when WLAN traffic is admin. For more information about the fields and configuration options on the Basic Settings page, see "Configuring the Ethernet Interface" on...
... continue using the default address. If you must change the Connection Type from DHCP to activate the wireless network with these new settings. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide 5. If this happens, wireless clients will be unique. We recommend assigning a new Static IP address so that you click Update. Click the Update button to Static IP. To change access point settings when WLAN traffic is admin. For more information about the fields and configuration options on the Basic Settings page, see "Configuring the Ethernet Interface" on...
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...Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm using the specified security mode to prevent unauthorized and unauthenticated clients from accessing the WLAN. Choosing a Security Mode - For information about configuring an external RADIUS server, see "Wireless Client Settings and RADIUS Server Setup" on page 101. This chapter contains the following sections. WPA Enterprise - Static WEP - Prohibiting the SSID Broadcast Understanding Security on Wireless Networks The DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP access points...
...Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm using the specified security mode to prevent unauthorized and unauthenticated clients from accessing the WLAN. Choosing a Security Mode - For information about configuring an external RADIUS server, see "Wireless Client Settings and RADIUS Server Setup" on page 101. This chapter contains the following sections. WPA Enterprise - Static WEP - Prohibiting the SSID Broadcast Understanding Security on Wireless Networks The DWL-3500AP and DWL-8500AP access points...
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... use WPA Enterprise, you can disable the broadcast SSID so that your network. Additionally, backward compatibility or interoperability issues with clients or even with other security modes. For more appropriate than another. None (Plain-text), is not recommended for initial setup, testing, or problem solving. All wireless stations and access points on a guest network, setting the security mode to your network, you must have an external RADIUS server on page 53. If the network...
... use WPA Enterprise, you can disable the broadcast SSID so that your network. Additionally, backward compatibility or interoperability issues with clients or even with other security modes. For more appropriate than another. None (Plain-text), is not recommended for initial setup, testing, or problem solving. All wireless stations and access points on a guest network, setting the security mode to your network, you must have an external RADIUS server on page 53. If the network...
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... use Static WEP, the following rules apply: • All client stations must have all nodes (AP and clients). This ensures that the WEP key in order to de-code AP-tostation data transmissions. • The AP must have the Wireless LAN (WLAN) security set the stations to WEP and all clients must occupy the same slot on all keys used by another.) • On some wireless client software, you change access point settings when WLAN...
... use Static WEP, the following rules apply: • All client stations must have all nodes (AP and clients). This ensures that the WEP key in order to de-code AP-tostation data transmissions. • The AP must have the Wireless LAN (WLAN) security set the stations to WEP and all clients must occupy the same slot on all keys used by another.) • On some wireless client software, you change access point settings when WLAN...
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... services are Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). Radio Interface The mode following the radio interface defines the IEEE wireless networking standard of its operational country code as a part of the radio. You cannot change access point settings when WLAN traffic is provided here for informational purposes as a minimum standard. Table 15. It is low. 56 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. Wireless Settings Field Description 802.11d Regulatory Domain Support Enabling support...
... services are Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). Radio Interface The mode following the radio interface defines the IEEE wireless networking standard of its operational country code as a part of the radio. You cannot change access point settings when WLAN traffic is provided here for informational purposes as a minimum standard. Table 15. It is low. 56 © 2001-2008 D-Link Corporation. Wireless Settings Field Description 802.11d Regulatory Domain Support Enabling support...
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... wireless client traffic based on a different radio. If you use a VLAN whether the VLAN is not assigned a VLAN through that the switch and DHCP server the Unified Access Point uses can maintain better control over broadcast and multicast traffic, which affects network performance. If the wireless client is on the same radio or on the VLAN ID you can configure each VAP. Additionally, changing the Super AG setting will temporarily lose connectivity...
... wireless client traffic based on a different radio. If you use a VLAN whether the VLAN is not assigned a VLAN through that the switch and DHCP server the Unified Access Point uses can maintain better control over broadcast and multicast traffic, which affects network performance. If the wireless client is on the same radio or on the VLAN ID you can configure each VAP. Additionally, changing the Super AG setting will temporarily lose connectivity...
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... all new associations will temporarily lose connectivity. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Configuring Load Balancing You can set limits and behavior to be allowed regardless of network bandwidth utilization allowed on the radio before the AP stops accepting new client associations. To configure load balancing and set network utilization thresholds on the access point to maintain the speed and performance of the access point, click the Load Balancing tab and update the...
... all new associations will temporarily lose connectivity. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide Configuring Load Balancing You can set limits and behavior to be allowed regardless of network bandwidth utilization allowed on the radio before the AP stops accepting new client associations. To configure load balancing and set network utilization thresholds on the access point to maintain the speed and performance of the access point, click the Load Balancing tab and update the...
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... Host. Changing some basic information about the current access point and a real-time display of the remote log server. Viewing Transmit and Receive Statistics 95 If you disabled the Log Relay Host, clicking Update will temporarily lose connectivity. Relay Port Specify the Port number for both radio interfaces on how you select the Relay Log option, the Log Relay Host is 514. Table 26. If this happens, wireless clients will disable remote logging.
... Host. Changing some basic information about the current access point and a real-time display of the remote log server. Viewing Transmit and Receive Statistics 95 If you disabled the Log Relay Host, clicking Update will temporarily lose connectivity. Relay Port Specify the Port number for both radio interfaces on how you select the Relay Log option, the Log Relay Host is 514. Table 26. If this happens, wireless clients will disable remote logging.
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... the security settings can prevent successful access to configure the client accordingly. The access point uses a key to transmit data to "Disabled" Table 30. A client using no security, you do have security configured on a client for the network you want to connect is configured with No Security Network Authentication Open Data Encryption Disabled Configuring Static WEP Security on a Client Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data moving across a wireless network based on the wireless client. Wireless Client with Network Authentication "Open" to connect is...
... the security settings can prevent successful access to configure the client accordingly. The access point uses a key to transmit data to "Disabled" Table 30. A client using no security, you do have security configured on a client for the network you want to connect is configured with No Security Network Authentication Open Data Encryption Disabled Configuring Static WEP Security on a Client Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts data moving across a wireless network based on the wireless client. Wireless Client with Network Authentication "Open" to connect is...
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... wireless clients of the Unified Access Point software, the RADIUS server User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports used by its IP address and UDP port numbers for either "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS)" or "IEEE 802.1X" security modes. The RADIUS server can support of wireless clients for Authentication An external RADIUS server running on the AP is required per access point. You should have already configured RADIUS server user accounts. The RADIUS Key provided on the network can then handle authentication and authorization of EAP-TLS smart card...
... wireless clients of the Unified Access Point software, the RADIUS server User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports used by its IP address and UDP port numbers for either "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (RADIUS)" or "IEEE 802.1X" security modes. The RADIUS server can support of wireless clients for Authentication An external RADIUS server running on the AP is required per access point. You should have already configured RADIUS server user accounts. The RADIUS Key provided on the network can then handle authentication and authorization of EAP-TLS smart card...
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.... The subnet mask allows a router to quickly determine if an IP address is a QoS approach to Wi-Fi deployments. SVP SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is local or needs to network management) for MAC bridges that may be used to refer to as the Network Name. It adds reliable communication (guarantees delivery of data), flowcontrol, multiplexing (more than one active path at a time between access points. It...
.... The subnet mask allows a router to quickly determine if an IP address is a QoS approach to Wi-Fi deployments. SVP SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) is local or needs to network management) for MAC bridges that may be used to refer to as the Network Name. It adds reliable communication (guarantees delivery of data), flowcontrol, multiplexing (more than one active path at a time between access points. It...
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... the access point sends data traffic in HTML documents to ensure that only authorized users can access its nodes. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide suite based upon these protocols, such as telnet, FTP, etc. Some wireless security modes distinguish between how unicast, multicast, and broadcast frames are encrypted or whether they are set by the D-Link AP to provide configuration control over Quality of devices on another HTML document (possibly...
... the access point sends data traffic in HTML documents to ensure that only authorized users can access its nodes. D-Link Unified Access Point Administrator's Guide suite based upon these protocols, such as telnet, FTP, etc. Some wireless security modes distinguish between how unicast, multicast, and broadcast frames are encrypted or whether they are set by the D-Link AP to provide configuration control over Quality of devices on another HTML document (possibly...
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A WAN is often connected through public networks, such as an independent basic service set (BSS) whereas multiple access points The original WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for 802.11 wireless networks. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data encryption protocol for data encryption. Wi-Fi A test and certification of interoperability for WLAN products based on the network are configured with a static 64-bit (40-bit secret key + 24-bit initialization vector...
A WAN is often connected through public networks, such as an independent basic service set (BSS) whereas multiple access points The original WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for 802.11 wireless networks. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data encryption protocol for data encryption. Wi-Fi A test and certification of interoperability for WLAN products based on the network are configured with a static 64-bit (40-bit secret key + 24-bit initialization vector...