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... Peer Switch Discovery 67 Authenticating and Validating Access Points 74 Configuring AP Authentication 75 Using the Local Database for AP Validation 76 Using the RADIUS Database for AP Validation 78 Managing Failed or Rogue APs 80 5 Configuring Access Point Settings 83 AP Profiles, Networks, and the Local Database 83 Access Point Profiles 83 Networks 84 Local Access Point Database 84 Configuring AAA and RADIUS Settings 85 Configuring Wireless Radio Settings 87 Configuring SSID Settings 92 Managing Virtual Access Point Configuration 93 Configuring the Default Network 94 Enabling...
... Peer Switch Discovery 67 Authenticating and Validating Access Points 74 Configuring AP Authentication 75 Using the Local Database for AP Validation 76 Using the RADIUS Database for AP Validation 78 Managing Failed or Rogue APs 80 5 Configuring Access Point Settings 83 AP Profiles, Networks, and the Local Database 83 Access Point Profiles 83 Networks 84 Local Access Point Database 84 Configuring AAA and RADIUS Settings 85 Configuring Wireless Radio Settings 87 Configuring SSID Settings 92 Managing Virtual Access Point Configuration 93 Configuring the Default Network 94 Enabling...
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... Settings for Wireless Clients 209 Configuring RADIUS for Client MAC Authentication 209 FreeRADIUS Example for Wireless Client Configuration 210 Configuring User-Based Authentication and Dynamic VLANs 210 Configuring MAC Authentication 211 C L3 Roaming Example 213 Configuring the WLAN and Tunnel Interfaces 214 Using a Loopback Interface for the Wireless Functions 215 Creating the VLAN Routing Interface 216 Configuring the L3 Tunnel Network 219 Example of Configuring L3 Roaming by Using the CLI 219 Example of Configuring L3 Roaming by Using the Web Interface 222 Configuring DHCP...
... Settings for Wireless Clients 209 Configuring RADIUS for Client MAC Authentication 209 FreeRADIUS Example for Wireless Client Configuration 210 Configuring User-Based Authentication and Dynamic VLANs 210 Configuring MAC Authentication 211 C L3 Roaming Example 213 Configuring the WLAN and Tunnel Interfaces 214 Using a Loopback Interface for the Wireless Functions 215 Creating the VLAN Routing Interface 216 Configuring the L3 Tunnel Network 219 Example of Configuring L3 Roaming by Using the CLI 219 Example of Configuring L3 Roaming by Using the Web Interface 222 Configuring DHCP...
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... admin, and there is a Java™ applet that appears. Web Interface Layout LAN and WLAN Tabs Tools Menu WLAN Tabs Interface Configuration Graphic Help Page Access Navigation Tree Configuration Status and Options Interface Configuration Graphic The interface configuration graphic is no password. 3. All Rights Reserved. The user name and password are supported for Web interface access to the switch: • Microsoft® Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 • Microsoft® Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0 Use the following procedures to log on the D-Link...
... admin, and there is a Java™ applet that appears. Web Interface Layout LAN and WLAN Tabs Tools Menu WLAN Tabs Interface Configuration Graphic Help Page Access Navigation Tree Configuration Status and Options Interface Configuration Graphic The interface configuration graphic is no password. 3. All Rights Reserved. The user name and password are supported for Web interface access to the switch: • Microsoft® Windows® Internet Explorer 6.0 • Microsoft® Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0 Use the following procedures to log on the D-Link...
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... configuration file. NOTE: Other packages in the software suite do not use the Save Changes link in the Tools menu. You can access the CLI by using a direct serial connection or by using a remote logical connection with the exception of the following command buttons are used throughout the pages in the Web interface. The commands in one mode are not retained across a power cycle unless you switch to that particular mode...
... configuration file. NOTE: Other packages in the software suite do not use the Save Changes link in the Tools menu. You can access the CLI by using a direct serial connection or by using a remote logical connection with the exception of the following command buttons are used throughout the pages in the Web interface. The commands in one mode are not retained across a power cycle unless you switch to that particular mode...
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... Windows Supplicant configured to an existing network, your network. Figure 7. In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the software and hardware the following list describes: • A portable or built-in your network depends on your network, you can connect D-Link Access Points, wired PCs, or other hand-held, portable or stationary device equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and supporting drivers. All Rights Reserved. WLAN Topology Considerations The D-Link Unified Switch adds WLAN functionality to network...
... Windows Supplicant configured to an existing network, your network. Figure 7. In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the software and hardware the following list describes: • A portable or built-in your network depends on your network, you can connect D-Link Access Points, wired PCs, or other hand-held, portable or stationary device equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and supporting drivers. All Rights Reserved. WLAN Topology Considerations The D-Link Unified Switch adds WLAN functionality to network...
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... Switch's SFP ports via fiber-optic cabling. • Change the Switch to PoE mode using a straight-through or crossover UTP cable. Switch and AP Connected Directly UTP Cable Access Point 50 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. The type of port you use any of the 1000BASE-T ports, 10GB ports, or fiber-optic ports to connect the Switch to your network requirements and the type of flexibility on that port. The Link/Act LEDs for each UTP port will light green...
... Switch's SFP ports via fiber-optic cabling. • Change the Switch to PoE mode using a straight-through or crossover UTP cable. Switch and AP Connected Directly UTP Cable Access Point 50 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. The type of port you use any of the 1000BASE-T ports, 10GB ports, or fiber-optic ports to connect the Switch to your network requirements and the type of flexibility on that port. The Link/Act LEDs for each UTP port will light green...
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..." on the switch are enabled by default. Install and configure the D-Link Unified Switch. Enable the WLAN switch function and assign an IP address to minimize radio frequency (RF) interference by wireless clients and to the WLAN switch interface. To install and configure the switch, you need a serial connection to the switch, or you can configure basic network information or enable the DHCP client on the Switch • Preparing the Access Points • Discovering Access Points and Peer Switches • Authenticating and Validating Access Points System Deployment Overview...
..." on the switch are enabled by default. Install and configure the D-Link Unified Switch. Enable the WLAN switch function and assign an IP address to minimize radio frequency (RF) interference by wireless clients and to the WLAN switch interface. To install and configure the switch, you need a serial connection to the switch, or you can configure basic network information or enable the DHCP client on the Switch • Preparing the Access Points • Discovering Access Points and Peer Switches • Authenticating and Validating Access Points System Deployment Overview...
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... statically or dynamically by wireless clients, you must add the MAC address of each profile, you deploy on the default profile before it authenticates. For each AP to the AP database on the switch or to configure default profile settings, see "AP Profiles, Networks, and the Local Database" on an external RADIUS server. If routing is disabled, the Unified Switch function uses the IP address of the network interface automatically disables and re-enables the wireless function. Authenticate...
... statically or dynamically by wireless clients, you must add the MAC address of each profile, you deploy on the default profile before it authenticates. For each AP to the AP database on the switch or to configure default profile settings, see "AP Profiles, Networks, and the Local Database" on an external RADIUS server. If routing is disabled, the Unified Switch function uses the IP address of the network interface automatically disables and re-enables the wireless function. Authenticate...
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... network information, use a BootP server to obtain the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information, enter network protocol dhcp. - Enter admin as HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. 2. To use the following settings: - 4 Installing the D-Link Unified Access System Connecting the Switch to the Network After you perform the physical hardware installation, you need to enter an address to the switch and change the default settings. If you want to enable DHCP on the switch or assign a different static IP address, you must connect to execute the command. Configure...
... network information, use a BootP server to obtain the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information, enter network protocol dhcp. - Enter admin as HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. 2. To use the following settings: - 4 Installing the D-Link Unified Access System Connecting the Switch to the Network After you perform the physical hardware installation, you need to enter an address to the switch and change the default settings. If you want to enable DHCP on the switch or assign a different static IP address, you must connect to execute the command. Configure...
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.... The status can use the write command in your country. Table 3 describes the fields on the switch, such as VLAN or STP functionality. Disabling the WLAN switch does not affect non-WLAN features on the Wireless Global Configuration page. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual To view the network information, enter show network. 6. You can only operate in the modes permitted in Privileged Exec mode. To make sure you...
.... The status can use the write command in your country. Table 3 describes the fields on the switch, such as VLAN or STP functionality. Disabling the WLAN switch does not affect non-WLAN features on the Wireless Global Configuration page. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual To view the network information, enter show network. 6. You can only operate in the modes permitted in Privileged Exec mode. To make sure you...
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... A and Super G enabled, the access point transmissions consume more bandwidth. • To enable Super A or Super G, select Enabled. • To disable Super A or Super G, select Disabled. • To enable Super A or Super G with Dynamic Turbo, select Enable with Super A and Super G-enabled clients. Super A and Super G attempt to all the wireless clients it is applied to apply the settings. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual NOTE: The radio settings for the...
... A and Super G enabled, the access point transmissions consume more bandwidth. • To enable Super A or Super G, select Enabled. • To disable Super A or Super G, select Disabled. • To enable Super A or Super G with Dynamic Turbo, select Enable with Super A and Super G-enabled clients. Super A and Super G attempt to all the wireless clients it is applied to apply the settings. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual NOTE: The radio settings for the...
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... maximum number of setting up . You can use the 802.11g mode. Check the transmission rate sets you want the access point to support and the basic rate sets you set this field to disable station isolation. • Enabled: Access point blocks communication between its supported rate sets. The DWL-3500AP and Radio 1 on the access point awaiting pick-up communication with one time. This mode is disabled, the mode displays as Off. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual...
... maximum number of setting up . You can use the 802.11g mode. Check the transmission rate sets you want the access point to support and the basic rate sets you set this field to disable station isolation. • Enabled: Access point blocks communication between its supported rate sets. The DWL-3500AP and Radio 1 on the access point awaiting pick-up communication with one time. This mode is disabled, the mode displays as Off. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual...
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The default behavior is set in which the APs operate. The range of channels and the default channel are transmitted by the Mode of packet retransmission errors. Enabling the Automatic Channel makes APs assigned to 2000. If the radio is operating in 802.11a mode, you assign a static channel to manual. If the power level is not selected, the AP can also broadcast on APs as WLAN conditions change during operation. Configuring Wireless Radio Settings 91 Enter a value...
The default behavior is set in which the APs operate. The range of channels and the default channel are transmitted by the Mode of packet retransmission errors. Enabling the Automatic Channel makes APs assigned to 2000. If the radio is operating in 802.11a mode, you assign a static channel to manual. If the power level is not selected, the AP can also broadcast on APs as WLAN conditions change during operation. Configuring Wireless Radio Settings 91 Enter a value...
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... tunnel network. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual In general, only clients that transmit and receive time-sensitive data while roaming need to re-authenticate or change networks. VoIP Network Unified Switch Associated With: AP1 SSID: Company WLAN IP: 192.168.20.20 Associated With: AP2 SSID: Guest Network IP: 192.168.30.11 AP2 3 VAPs: SSID - The default profile has three virtual access points (VAPs) enabled, and each VAP uses a different network (SSID). When users search...
... tunnel network. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual In general, only clients that transmit and receive time-sensitive data while roaming need to re-authenticate or change networks. VoIP Network Unified Switch Associated With: AP1 SSID: Company WLAN IP: 192.168.20.20 Associated With: AP2 SSID: Guest Network IP: 192.168.30.11 AP2 3 VAPs: SSID - The default profile has three virtual access points (VAPs) enabled, and each VAP uses a different network (SSID). When users search...
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... than Static WEP, but you select a security mechanism so that any data transferred between the D-Link Access Point and the associated wireless clients is not encrypted, and any security mechanism by default. From the Wireless Network Configuration page, you should perform an ARP refresh on a static key. (The encryption algorithm is None. The default is a "stream" cipher called RC4.) Configuring SSID Settings 101 This security mode can be useful during initial network configuration or for problem solving...
... than Static WEP, but you select a security mechanism so that any data transferred between the D-Link Access Point and the associated wireless clients is not encrypted, and any security mechanism by default. From the Wireless Network Configuration page, you should perform an ARP refresh on a static key. (The encryption algorithm is None. The default is a "stream" cipher called RC4.) Configuring SSID Settings 101 This security mode can be useful during initial network configuration or for problem solving...
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... the configuration options for the VAP. Dynamic WEP (WEP IEEE 802.1X) uses dynamically generated keys to encrypt client-toAP traffic. Choose the authentication type: • Open System-No authentication is more secure than Open System since it sends the WEP key to the client in the RADIUS server. Static WEP Field Static WEP or WEP IEEE 802.1X Authentication WEP Key Type Description Static WEP uses static key management. If you specify for WEP. The AP uses the global RADIUS server IP address and secret or the RADIUS server settings you select WEP...
... the configuration options for the VAP. Dynamic WEP (WEP IEEE 802.1X) uses dynamically generated keys to encrypt client-toAP traffic. Choose the authentication type: • Open System-No authentication is more secure than Open System since it sends the WEP key to the client in the RADIUS server. Static WEP Field Static WEP or WEP IEEE 802.1X Authentication WEP Key Type Description Static WEP uses static key management. If you specify for WEP. The AP uses the global RADIUS server IP address and secret or the RADIUS server settings you select WEP...
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... WPA Versions Description WPA/WPA2 Personal uses static key management. You manually configure the same keys to encrypt data on the network support the original WPA but you need a RADIUS server to -AP traffic. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise uses a RADIUS server and dynamically generated keys to encrypt client-to manage the keys. Select the types of clients, some security. 104 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. This lets both the wireless client and the AP. If all client stations on both WPA and WPA2 client stations associate and authenticate...
... WPA Versions Description WPA/WPA2 Personal uses static key management. You manually configure the same keys to encrypt data on the network support the original WPA but you need a RADIUS server to -AP traffic. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise uses a RADIUS server and dynamically generated keys to encrypt client-to manage the keys. Select the types of clients, some security. 104 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. This lets both the wireless client and the AP. If all client stations on both WPA and WPA2 client stations associate and authenticate...
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Managing Radio Frequency Settings The radio frequency (RF) broadcast channel defines the portion of the radio spectrum that the radio on network performance can occur when multiple access points within range of non-interfering channels is statically assigned to the AP in this interference on the access point uses for transmitting and receiving. IEEE 802.11a mode operates in the 5 GHz frequency and supports a larger set of the following conditions: • The channel is...
Managing Radio Frequency Settings The radio frequency (RF) broadcast channel defines the portion of the radio spectrum that the radio on network performance can occur when multiple access points within range of non-interfering channels is statically assigned to the AP in this interference on the access point uses for transmitting and receiving. IEEE 802.11a mode operates in the 5 GHz frequency and supports a larger set of the following conditions: • The channel is...
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... the switch is disabled by default. This table displays the channel assigned to update the channels on the switch, you configure the SNTP client and server information from being changed time after time. The channel information that received a channel adjustment in previous iterations cannot be assigned new channels in the next iteration to initiate the Channel Plan algorithm. On the AP Management > RF Management > Configuration tab, you select. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual...
... the switch is disabled by default. This table displays the channel assigned to update the channels on the switch, you configure the SNTP client and server information from being changed time after time. The channel information that received a channel adjustment in previous iterations cannot be assigned new channels in the next iteration to initiate the Channel Plan algorithm. On the AP Management > RF Management > Configuration tab, you select. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual...
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... AP upon successful AP validation. D-Link Unified Access System Default Settings Default D-Link Access Point Profile Settings Table 77 shows the AP settings for the default profile. Table 77. By default, when a D-Link Access Point associates with the switch, the settings in a regulatory domain where 802.11a is not supported, the radio is disabled and no mode is configured. 802.11b/g Disabled 60 seconds 10 milliseconds Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 100 Disabled 60% 256 2347 bytes 10 beacons...
... AP upon successful AP validation. D-Link Unified Access System Default Settings Default D-Link Access Point Profile Settings Table 77 shows the AP settings for the default profile. Table 77. By default, when a D-Link Access Point associates with the switch, the settings in a regulatory domain where 802.11a is not supported, the radio is disabled and no mode is configured. 802.11b/g Disabled 60 seconds 10 milliseconds Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 100 Disabled 60% 256 2347 bytes 10 beacons...