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...WAN traffic failover2 • Outbound load balancing2 Compatible D-Link Wireless Access Points • DWL-8600AP (802.11a/b/g/n) • DWL-6600AP (802.11a/b/g/n) • DWL-3600AP (802.11b/g/n) Overview The D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller is a cost-effective mobility solution ...for any potential damage and illegal access. Robust and Optimized Network The DWC-1000 features a self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing network ...
...WAN traffic failover2 • Outbound load balancing2 Compatible D-Link Wireless Access Points • DWL-8600AP (802.11a/b/g/n) • DWL-6600AP (802.11a/b/g/n) • DWL-3600AP (802.11b/g/n) Overview The D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller is a cost-effective mobility solution ...for any potential damage and illegal access. Robust and Optimized Network The DWC-1000 features a self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing network ...
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... network performance. The dual Option ports provide link failover and provide Internet connection redundancy to control network access by setting classification policies. System alarms and statistics reports on others within the network. With the controller Peer Group feature, the administrator can use the DWC-1000 to block clients from within the group. The...
... network performance. The dual Option ports provide link failover and provide Internet connection redundancy to control network access by setting classification policies. System alarms and statistics reports on others within the network. With the controller Peer Group feature, the administrator can use the DWC-1000 to block clients from within the group. The...
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... States and/or other countries. For more details. Visit www.dlink.com for more information U.S.A. | 17595 Mt. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, and the D-ViewCam are the property of the VPN/Router/Firewall license upgrade. Power Consumption 19.3 W Dimension 7.09 x 11.02...-6600AP Unified Concurrent Dual-band Access Point 802.11a/b/g/n DWL-3600AP Unified Access Point 802.11b/g/n DWC-1000-AP6/ DWC-1000-AP6-LIC Enables management of 6 additional APs DWC-1000-VPN/ DWC-1000-VPN-LIC Enables VPN, router, and firewall functions 1 The number of managed APs can be ...
... States and/or other countries. For more details. Visit www.dlink.com for more information U.S.A. | 17595 Mt. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, and the D-ViewCam are the property of the VPN/Router/Firewall license upgrade. Power Consumption 19.3 W Dimension 7.09 x 11.02...-6600AP Unified Concurrent Dual-band Access Point 802.11a/b/g/n DWL-3600AP Unified Access Point 802.11b/g/n DWC-1000-AP6/ DWC-1000-AP6-LIC Enables management of 6 additional APs DWC-1000-VPN/ DWC-1000-VPN-LIC Enables VPN, router, and firewall functions 1 The number of managed APs can be ...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide FastFind Links Product Overview Unpacking and Installation Basic Configuration Viewing Status and Statistics Maintenance Troubleshooting
DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide FastFind Links Product Overview Unpacking and Installation Basic Configuration Viewing Status and Statistics Maintenance Troubleshooting
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... points are in your wireless network (WLAN) from a central point. Users responsible for purchasing the D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills. This guide describes... licenses to support the required number of access points on page ii. This Solution consists of: • A D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller • A collection of D-Link's Unified Wireless Solution. Adding redundant wireless controllers also requires you for monitoring and maintaining the wireless controller should read Chapter...
... points are in your wireless network (WLAN) from a central point. Users responsible for purchasing the D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills. This guide describes... licenses to support the required number of access points on page ii. This Solution consists of: • A D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller • A collection of D-Link's Unified Wireless Solution. Adding redundant wireless controllers also requires you for monitoring and maintaining the wireless controller should read Chapter...
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... on the WLAN • Conduct troubleshooting procedures Configuration is associated lets you: • Discover and configure D-LINK access points on ). 10 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide For example: • An office building might need different policies per building or department...for example, one for guests, one for management, one profile predefined. You can use this profile as necessary. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller is intended to provide small-to suit your requirements, or create new configuration profiles as is, edit it is performed using...
... on the WLAN • Conduct troubleshooting procedures Configuration is associated lets you: • Discover and configure D-LINK access points on ). 10 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide For example: • An office building might need different policies per building or department...for example, one for guests, one for management, one profile predefined. You can use this profile as necessary. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller is intended to provide small-to suit your requirements, or create new configuration profiles as is, edit it is performed using...
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... notify your wireless controller: • D-Link DWL-3600, DWL-6600, and/or DWL-8600 access points • A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch • A personal computer (PC) with one of the web browsers on page 27 installed 13 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Package Contents Each... section are included in PDF format • Two rack-mounting brackets Required Tools and Information You will need the following items: • One D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller • One power cord • One RJ-45 to DB-9 console cable • One 3-foot Ethernet Category 5 UTP/straight-...
... notify your wireless controller: • D-Link DWL-3600, DWL-6600, and/or DWL-8600 access points • A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch • A personal computer (PC) with one of the web browsers on page 27 installed 13 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Package Contents Each... section are included in PDF format • Two rack-mounting brackets Required Tools and Information You will need the following items: • One D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller • One power cord • One RJ-45 to DB-9 console cable • One 3-foot Ethernet Category 5 UTP/straight-...
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... complete the Basic Planning Worksheet, select a location for its successful operation. To ensure optimum performance, D-LINK recommends that can accidentally remove power to variations in Appendix A. Note: D-Link offers a virtual site survey if a live survey cannot be provided. • Determine access point placement... cool and dry, and does not exceed 104° F (40° C). • Not be prone to the outlet. 14 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide After the site survey is essential for the wireless controller. The ideal location should be performed. For more information...
... complete the Basic Planning Worksheet, select a location for its successful operation. To ensure optimum performance, D-LINK recommends that can accidentally remove power to variations in Appendix A. Note: D-Link offers a virtual site survey if a live survey cannot be provided. • Determine access point placement... cool and dry, and does not exceed 104° F (40° C). • Not be prone to the outlet. 14 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide After the site survey is essential for the wireless controller. The ideal location should be performed. For more information...
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...= port is operating at 100 Mbps. Each port has an Activity LED (left) and Link LED (right) - Blink = port is operating at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). OFF = port has no link. 15 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide ON = port is sending or receiving data. see Table 2-1. ...Two Gigabit Ethernet ports labeled Option let you connect the wireless controller to a backbone (requires DWC-1000-VPN-LIC License Pack upgrade - LED Link LED 1000M 100M Activity LED Table 2-1. ON = port link status is present. see page 18). Unpacking and Installation Front Panel Ports and LEDs ...
...= port is operating at 100 Mbps. Each port has an Activity LED (left) and Link LED (right) - Blink = port is operating at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps). OFF = port has no link. 15 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide ON = port is sending or receiving data. see Table 2-1. ...Two Gigabit Ethernet ports labeled Option let you connect the wireless controller to a backbone (requires DWC-1000-VPN-LIC License Pack upgrade - LED Link LED 1000M 100M Activity LED Table 2-1. ON = port link status is present. see page 18). Unpacking and Installation Front Panel Ports and LEDs ...
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...LED provides a visual indication of the wireless controller, the Power LED is activity on process in recovery mode following a crash. 16 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Blink = system is powered OFF. Table 2-2. OFF= wireless controller is defective and firmware upgrades have failed...Description ON = power-on process complete. OFF= wireless controller is good. USB LEDs LED USB LED Color Green Description ON = link is in progress. Unpacking and Installation Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports Four Gigabit Ethernet ports labeled LAN 1 through LAN ...
...LED provides a visual indication of the wireless controller, the Power LED is activity on process in recovery mode following a crash. 16 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Blink = system is powered OFF. Table 2-2. OFF= wireless controller is defective and firmware upgrades have failed...Description ON = power-on process complete. OFF= wireless controller is good. USB LEDs LED USB LED Color Green Description ON = link is in progress. Unpacking and Installation Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports Four Gigabit Ethernet ports labeled LAN 1 through LAN ...
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Note: D-Link recommends that you are logging in for the first time, type the default case-sensitive user name admin and the default case-sensitive password admin ... general, option, and LAN status information. If you change the password to this page at any time by clicking STATUS > Device Info > System Status. 28 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide You can return to a new, more secure password (see "Editing Users" on page 199) and record it in lower-case letters...
Note: D-Link recommends that you are logging in for the first time, type the default case-sensitive user name admin and the default case-sensitive password admin ... general, option, and LAN status information. If you change the password to this page at any time by clicking STATUS > Device Info > System Status. 28 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide You can return to a new, more secure password (see "Editing Users" on page 199) and record it in lower-case letters...
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...tab, the letters change according to the main navigation menu tab that provides online help for the page displayed in the workspace. 30 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide These tabs change to dark characters against a white background. • 2nd level: Configuration menu tab. When...changes are : - Allows you select. Basic Configuration Web Management Interface Layout A web management interface screen can then click a submenu link to display the configuration settings associated with the selected menu and submenu. • Action buttons. These tabs provide access to the last...
...tab, the letters change according to the main navigation menu tab that provides online help for the page displayed in the workspace. 30 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide These tabs change to dark characters against a white background. • 2nd level: Configuration menu tab. When...changes are : - Allows you select. Basic Configuration Web Management Interface Layout A web management interface screen can then click a submenu link to display the configuration settings associated with the selected menu and submenu. • Action buttons. These tabs provide access to the last...
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Enter the IP address of the ISP, excluding the DNS proxy IP address. 65 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Enter a time interval, in hours, that a DHCP client can make requests to the wireless controller and the controller, in turn, sends ... address. If configured domain name system (DNS) servers are available on the VLAN, enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server. Choices are different, a link failure can render the DNS servers inaccessible. All DHCP clients receive the primary and secondary DNS IP addresses, along with the IP address where the...
Enter the IP address of the ISP, excluding the DNS proxy IP address. 65 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Enter a time interval, in hours, that a DHCP client can make requests to the wireless controller and the controller, in turn, sends ... address. If configured domain name system (DNS) servers are available on the VLAN, enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server. Choices are different, a link failure can render the DNS servers inaccessible. All DHCP clients receive the primary and secondary DNS IP addresses, along with the IP address where the...
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Choices are: • None = select this LAN. 68 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Enter the first IP address in the range. Enter the last IP address in the range. Enter the IP address of ... feature is running, i.e. Any new DHCP client joining the LAN will include the WINS server IP address in Auto Rollover mode. Choices are different, then a link failure may render the DNS servers inaccessible. Enter the subnet mask assigned to the wireless controller's DMZ interface. DHCP for DMZ Connected Computers Select a DHCP...
Choices are: • None = select this LAN. 68 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Enter the first IP address in the range. Enter the last IP address in the range. Enter the IP address of ... feature is running, i.e. Any new DHCP client joining the LAN will include the WINS server IP address in Auto Rollover mode. Choices are different, then a link failure may render the DNS servers inaccessible. Enter the subnet mask assigned to the wireless controller's DMZ interface. DHCP for DMZ Connected Computers Select a DHCP...
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...OPTION MODE page appears. 2. You then designate one Option port as the primary Internet link and the other as the failover port in case the primary port encounters a problem 73 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Then use the adjacent dropdown list to form a redundancy ...group. The wireless controller supports auto-failover when: • A D-Link VPN license key has been installed (see "Activating Licenses" on...
...OPTION MODE page appears. 2. You then designate one Option port as the primary Internet link and the other as the failover port in case the primary port encounters a problem 73 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Then use the adjacent dropdown list to form a redundancy ...group. The wireless controller supports auto-failover when: • A D-Link VPN license key has been installed (see "Activating Licenses" on...
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... to run the failure detection method(s) configured above. Enter a number that will check for link failures. Detects failure of the first DNS server that will check for link failures. Complete the settings under the Networking menu. Detects Option failures by pinging the IP ... of retries the wireless controller attempts before initiating failover. 74 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Table 4-5. Advanced Configuration Settings 3. If DNS lookup using the DNS servers configured in seconds, to be pinged if a link failure occurs. Enter the number of a second DNS server ...
... to run the failure detection method(s) configured above. Enter a number that will check for link failures. Detects failure of the first DNS server that will check for link failures. Complete the settings under the Networking menu. Detects Option failures by pinging the IP ... of retries the wireless controller attempts before initiating failover. 74 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Table 4-5. Advanced Configuration Settings 3. If DNS lookup using the DNS servers configured in seconds, to be pinged if a link failure occurs. Enter the number of a second DNS server ...
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... methods: • Round Robin - Advanced Configuration Settings Load Balancing Settings Path: SETUP > Internal Settings > Option Mode The wireless controller supports load balancing when: • A D-Link VPN license key has been installed (see "Activating Licenses" on page 208). • Multiple Option ports are configured. • Protocol bindings have been configured (go...supports the following types of one Option port differs greatly from another. divides traffic equally among multiple Option ports. The OPTION MODE page appears. 75 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide
... methods: • Round Robin - Advanced Configuration Settings Load Balancing Settings Path: SETUP > Internal Settings > Option Mode The wireless controller supports load balancing when: • A D-Link VPN license key has been installed (see "Activating Licenses" on page 208). • Multiple Option ports are configured. • Protocol bindings have been configured (go...supports the following types of one Option port differs greatly from another. divides traffic equally among multiple Option ports. The OPTION MODE page appears. 75 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide
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...by the Primary Option. Advanced Configuration Settings 2. Then use the adjacent drop-down list to the secondary Option port. 76 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Click Save Settings. If the bandwidth falls below the load tolerance value of configured Max Bandwidth, ...the wireless controller switches to select one of maximum bandwidth after which the wireless controller switches to the Internet alternate between available links. If you select this setting, complete the Option Failure Detection Method settings (see Table 4-5) and SPILLOVER CONFIRMATION settings (see Table...
...by the Primary Option. Advanced Configuration Settings 2. Then use the adjacent drop-down list to the secondary Option port. 76 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Click Save Settings. If the bandwidth falls below the load tolerance value of configured Max Bandwidth, ...the wireless controller switches to select one of maximum bandwidth after which the wireless controller switches to the Internet alternate between available links. If you select this setting, complete the Option Failure Detection Method settings (see Table 4-5) and SPILLOVER CONFIRMATION settings (see Table...
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... a user for more than the specified time-out, the connection is local to -point links over a VPN tunnel. RC4 is an encryption technology developed by Microsoft to encrypt point-to the PPTP server. Configuring PPTP Servers 114 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide PPTP Client Configuration Enter the IP address of the remote...
... a user for more than the specified time-out, the connection is local to -point links over a VPN tunnel. RC4 is an encryption technology developed by Microsoft to encrypt point-to the PPTP server. Configuring PPTP Servers 114 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide PPTP Client Configuration Enter the IP address of the remote...
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After you can damage the firmware. The FIRMWARE page appears. 206 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Maintenance The upgrade process may take several minutes during which time the access point will be unavailable. The access ...customers as they become available. 1. To verify that it had before browsing any sites from your browser. Wireless Controller Firmware Upgrade Path: TOOLS > Firmware D-Link is shown. In the wireless controller web management interface, click TOOLS > Firmware. otherwise, you install the wireless controller, check that the firmware upgrade completed ...
After you can damage the firmware. The FIRMWARE page appears. 206 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Maintenance The upgrade process may take several minutes during which time the access point will be unavailable. The access ...customers as they become available. 1. To verify that it had before browsing any sites from your browser. Wireless Controller Firmware Upgrade Path: TOOLS > Firmware D-Link is shown. In the wireless controller web management interface, click TOOLS > Firmware. otherwise, you install the wireless controller, check that the firmware upgrade completed ...