DWC-1000 Datasheet
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... Scalable AP Support 6 AP support out of box, scalable to -medium businesses (SMBs). DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller Features Network Architecture • Manage up to 6 wireless APs, upgradable to 24 APs1 per controller maximum 96 APs1 per Peer Group (up for ...; DWL-3600AP (802.11b/g/n) Overview The D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller is a cost-effective mobility solution for small to acquire an enterprise class system without the burden of executing massive and complex configurations. Self Optimizing Wireless Newotrk Periodic RF and power adjustment avoids interference...
... Scalable AP Support 6 AP support out of box, scalable to -medium businesses (SMBs). DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller Features Network Architecture • Manage up to 6 wireless APs, upgradable to 24 APs1 per controller maximum 96 APs1 per Peer Group (up for ...; DWL-3600AP (802.11b/g/n) Overview The D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller is a cost-effective mobility solution for small to acquire an enterprise class system without the burden of executing massive and complex configurations. Self Optimizing Wireless Newotrk Periodic RF and power adjustment avoids interference...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... on page ii. The DWC-1000 is designed for purchasing the D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills. All access points associated with the Table of Contents on the redundant wireless controllers. Users who installs, configures, deploys, and maintains the wireless controller. The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller lets you configure, manage, monitor, and...
... on page ii. The DWC-1000 is designed for purchasing the D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills. All access points associated with the Table of Contents on the redundant wireless controllers. Users who installs, configures, deploys, and maintains the wireless controller. The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller lets you configure, manage, monitor, and...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... to 96 access points in increments of 6 access points allow for support of up to manage your wireless network from a central point, implement security and QoS features centrally, configure a guest access captive portal, and support Voice over Wi-Fi. Product Overview Features and Benefits The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller is intended for managing, controlling, and optimizing...
... to 96 access points in increments of 6 access points allow for support of up to manage your wireless network from a central point, implement security and QoS features centrally, configure a guest access captive portal, and support Voice over Wi-Fi. Product Overview Features and Benefits The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller is intended for managing, controlling, and optimizing...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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...; The uplink of the PoE switch provides Internet access. • The access points and wireless controller are connected in a variety of Connecting to a Secured Network 21 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Example of network configurations. Connecting to a Secured Network Figure 2-6 shows a simple network with a wireless controller, Power over the WLAN using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected...
...; The uplink of the PoE switch provides Internet access. • The access points and wireless controller are connected in a variety of Connecting to a Secured Network 21 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Example of network configurations. Connecting to a Secured Network Figure 2-6 shows a simple network with a wireless controller, Power over the WLAN using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... or WPA/WPA2 security. For Security, click None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2. 4. The uplink of a network configuration that must be configured.) 22 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide If using WEP, enter a WEP key. 5. In this configuration: • The access points and wireless controller are specified in web Management Interface See Page 1. Under the SSID column, click an...
... or WPA/WPA2 security. For Security, click None, WEP, or WPA/WPA2. 4. The uplink of a network configuration that must be configured.) 22 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide If using WEP, enter a WEP key. 5. In this configuration: • The access points and wireless controller are specified in web Management Interface See Page 1. Under the SSID column, click an...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... authentication server name. 8. Step Configuration Path in web Management Interface See Page 1. Optional: Check RADIUS accounting. 7. Edit the SSID name, if necessary. 3. Optional: Select a RADIUS use the procedure below. Optional: Enter a RADIUS accounting server name. 9. Click Save Settings. 23 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Unpacking and Installation To configure the wireless controller for this configuration, use network configuration. 6.
... authentication server name. 8. Step Configuration Path in web Management Interface See Page 1. Optional: Check RADIUS accounting. 7. Edit the SSID name, if necessary. 3. Optional: Select a RADIUS use the procedure below. Optional: Enter a RADIUS accounting server name. 9. Click Save Settings. 23 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Unpacking and Installation To configure the wireless controller for this configuration, use network configuration. 6.
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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.... Enter a password. d. Click Save Settings. 3. Click Save Settings. 5. c. d. b. c. You can associate a configured captive portal with a specific physical interface or wireless network (SSID). c. Add a new Profile. ADVANCED > Captive Portal > Captive Portal Setup 45 b. Associate the captive portal group to perform basic configuration procedures. 25 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Test your settings. Enter a user name, first name...
.... Enter a password. d. Click Save Settings. 3. Click Save Settings. 5. c. d. b. c. You can associate a configured captive portal with a specific physical interface or wireless network (SSID). c. Add a new Profile. ADVANCED > Captive Portal > Captive Portal Setup 45 b. Associate the captive portal group to perform basic configuration procedures. 25 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Test your settings. Enter a user name, first name...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... SSID Name and Set Up Security You can configure up to suit your requirements. 1. The following NETWORKS page appears. 35 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide In this procedure, you will edit one of the wireless networks configured on the wireless controller. 2. Click ADVANCED > SSIDs. Description Basic Configuration Step #3. By default, 16 networks are preconfigured and applied in order to the...
... SSID Name and Set Up Security You can configure up to suit your requirements. 1. The following NETWORKS page appears. 35 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide In this procedure, you will edit one of the wireless networks configured on the wireless controller. 2. Click ADVANCED > SSIDs. Description Basic Configuration Step #3. By default, 16 networks are preconfigured and applied in order to the...
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...36 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Complete the options in Table 3-4. • WPA/WPA2 = enable WPA/WPA2 security. Complete the fields on the NETWORKS page (see Table 3-3) and click Save Settings. Be sure the SSID is used. • WEP = enable WEP security. Basic Configuration 3.... The default access point profile does not use any security mechanism. SSID and Security Settings Description Enter the case-sensitive name of the wireless network. Choices are: • None = no security mechanism is...
...36 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Complete the options in Table 3-4. • WPA/WPA2 = enable WPA/WPA2 security. Complete the fields on the NETWORKS page (see Table 3-3) and click Save Settings. Be sure the SSID is used. • WEP = enable WEP security. Basic Configuration 3.... The default access point profile does not use any security mechanism. SSID and Security Settings Description Enter the case-sensitive name of the wireless network. Choices are: • None = no security mechanism is...
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...Use the same number of keys to F. and lower-case alphabetic letters, numeric digits, and special symbols such as specified here. 37 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide In each text box, enter a string of characters for each of the RC4 WEP keys shared with another... type. Security Field Authentication WEP Key Type WEP Key Length (bits) Tx WEP Keys Basic Configuration Table 3-4. The receiving station returns a frame that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel. Select the length of keys you select WEP for Security, the following list shows...
...Use the same number of keys to F. and lower-case alphabetic letters, numeric digits, and special symbols such as specified here. 37 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide In each text box, enter a string of characters for each of the RC4 WEP keys shared with another... type. Security Field Authentication WEP Key Type WEP Key Length (bits) Tx WEP Keys Basic Configuration Table 3-4. The receiving station returns a frame that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel. Select the length of keys you select WEP for Security, the following list shows...
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... and the WPA Key Type and WPA Key fields are : WPA = if all client stations on the network support WPA2, use WPA2, which the broadcast (group) key is not refreshed) 38 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Basic Configuration Table 3-5. and lower-case alphabetic letters, numeric digits, and special symbols such as @ and # Enter the...
... and the WPA Key Type and WPA Key fields are : WPA = if all client stations on the network support WPA2, use WPA2, which the broadcast (group) key is not refreshed) 38 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Basic Configuration Table 3-5. and lower-case alphabetic letters, numeric digits, and special symbols such as @ and # Enter the...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... for users who do not understand these features should be suitable for the wireless network overrides the global RADIUS information configured on behalf of the more information about advanced configuration settings, refer to the DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User Manual and the wireless controller Helpful Hints in Table 3-3 and click Save Settings. Click ADVANCED > SSIDs. Any RADIUS information...
... for users who do not understand these features should be suitable for the wireless network overrides the global RADIUS information configured on behalf of the more information about advanced configuration settings, refer to the DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User Manual and the wireless controller Helpful Hints in Table 3-3 and click Save Settings. Click ADVANCED > SSIDs. Any RADIUS information...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... be configured. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION SETTINGS While the basic configuration described in this chapter, see "Additional Advanced Configuration " on page 77. Note: The procedures in the previous chapter is satisfactory for most users, large wireless networks or a complex setup may require the wireless controller's advanced configuration settings to be performed by expert users who understand networking concepts and terminology. 49 DWC-1000 Wireless...
... be configured. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION SETTINGS While the basic configuration described in this chapter, see "Additional Advanced Configuration " on page 77. Note: The procedures in the previous chapter is satisfactory for most users, large wireless networks or a complex setup may require the wireless controller's advanced configuration settings to be performed by expert users who understand networking concepts and terminology. 49 DWC-1000 Wireless...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... and a routing device without needing to use dynamic routing protocols. The STATIC ROUTE CONFIGURATION page appears. 69 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Static routes can work well with small networks. The STATIC ROUTING page appears. 2. Advanced Configuration Settings Static Routing A static route tells network devices about an exact, fixed (hard-coded) destination. Adding a Static Route Path...
... and a routing device without needing to use dynamic routing protocols. The STATIC ROUTE CONFIGURATION page appears. 69 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Static routes can work well with small networks. The STATIC ROUTING page appears. 2. Advanced Configuration Settings Static Routing A static route tells network devices about an exact, fixed (hard-coded) destination. Adding a Static Route Path...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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...understand networking concepts and terminology. 92 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide IPSec builds "virtual tunnels" between a local and remote subnet for securing your network. Alternatively, tunneling protocols such as to increase the security of features for secure communication between two networks.... This chapter describes the most commonly used to achieve a secure connection (such as L2TP and PPTP can optionally be used VPN features: • Configuring VPN Clients (page 93) • Configuring IPsec Policies (page 95) ...
...understand networking concepts and terminology. 92 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide IPSec builds "virtual tunnels" between a local and remote subnet for securing your network. Alternatively, tunneling protocols such as to increase the security of features for secure communication between two networks.... This chapter describes the most commonly used to achieve a secure connection (such as L2TP and PPTP can optionally be used VPN features: • Configuring VPN Clients (page 93) • Configuring IPsec Policies (page 95) ...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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... failed to establish communication 154 with the wireless controller. 124 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Shows information about clients that disassociate and are no longer connected to the wireless controller. Shows summary information about the managed access points. Status entries can be deleted manually. 7. Summarizes the wireless controller configuration settings. Shows details about managed, failed, and...
... failed to establish communication 154 with the wireless controller. 124 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Shows information about clients that disassociate and are no longer connected to the wireless controller. Shows summary information about the managed access points. Status entries can be deleted manually. 7. Summarizes the wireless controller configuration settings. Shows details about managed, failed, and...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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...configured. • Managed = profile configuration has been applied to the access point and the access point is lost contact with an access point or detected by the wireless...reset. Network IP address of the access point. Current managed state of the managed access point. Shows information about the L2 tunnels currently in managed mode. • Failed = wireless controller...point. 131 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Viewing Status and Statistics Table 7-2. The profile is managed by a wireless controller. Shows information about wireless clients associated with...
...configured. • Managed = profile configuration has been applied to the access point and the access point is lost contact with an access point or detected by the wireless...reset. Network IP address of the access point. Current managed state of the managed access point. Shows information about the L2 tunnels currently in managed mode. • Failed = wireless controller...point. 131 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide Viewing Status and Statistics Table 7-2. The profile is managed by a wireless controller. Shows information about wireless clients associated with...
DWC-1000 User's Guide
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...state to be Managed" on page 33. Connection Problems When an access point is issued by the DHCP server, either one in the network, configure one on the Internet. Enable DHCP Server (Optional)" on page 32). • If you find that the date and time stamps... standalone mode (see "Basic Configuration Step #1. Troubleshooting Problems with Access Points If the wireless controller does not discover any or all access points: • Be sure the wireless controller is configured on page 166). Select the Access Points to the Connected state. 214 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide
...state to be Managed" on page 33. Connection Problems When an access point is issued by the DHCP server, either one in the network, configure one on the Internet. Enable DHCP Server (Optional)" on page 32). • If you find that the date and time stamps... standalone mode (see "Basic Configuration Step #1. Troubleshooting Problems with Access Points If the wireless controller does not discover any or all access points: • Be sure the wireless controller is configured on page 166). Select the Access Points to the Connected state. 214 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide
User Manual
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... Resource Utilization ...92 4.2 Traffic Statistics ...95 4.2.1 Wired Port Statistics...95 4.3 Managed AP and Associated Clients Statistics 96 4.3.1 Managed AP Statistics...96 2 Configuring Wireless LAN ...83 3.1 WLAN Setup Wizard ...83 Chapter 4. Wireless Controller User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1. Configuring Your Network ...17 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 LAN Configuration ...17 LAN DHCP Reserved IPs 21 LAN DHCP Leased Clients 22 LAN...
... Resource Utilization ...92 4.2 Traffic Statistics ...95 4.2.1 Wired Port Statistics...95 4.3 Managed AP and Associated Clients Statistics 96 4.3.1 Managed AP Statistics...96 2 Configuring Wireless LAN ...83 3.1 WLAN Setup Wizard ...83 Chapter 4. Wireless Controller User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1. Configuring Your Network ...17 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 LAN Configuration ...17 LAN DHCP Reserved IPs 21 LAN DHCP Leased Clients 22 LAN...
User Manual
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...315 Chapter 13. Wireless Controller User Manual Chapter 9. License Activation ...316 5 Advanced Wireless Controller Features 275 11.1 Advanced Global Wireless Controller Configuration 275 11.2 Distributed Tunneling...278 11.3 Distributed Tunneling Status 279 11.4 Peer Controller Configuration 281 11.4.1 Peer...Users...243 9.1.1 Users and Passwords ...251 9.2 Using SSL VPN Policies 253 9.2.1 Using Network Res ourc es 256 9.3 Application Port Forwarding 257 9.4 SSL VPN Client Configuration 260 9.4.1 Creating Portal Layouts 263 9.5 Active VPN Tunnels ...265 Chapter 10. Advanced...
...315 Chapter 13. Wireless Controller User Manual Chapter 9. License Activation ...316 5 Advanced Wireless Controller Features 275 11.1 Advanced Global Wireless Controller Configuration 275 11.2 Distributed Tunneling...278 11.3 Distributed Tunneling Status 279 11.4 Peer Controller Configuration 281 11.4.1 Peer...Users...243 9.1.1 Users and Passwords ...251 9.2 Using SSL VPN Policies 253 9.2.1 Using Network Res ourc es 256 9.3 Application Port Forwarding 257 9.4 SSL VPN Client Configuration 260 9.4.1 Creating Portal Layouts 263 9.5 Active VPN Tunnels ...265 Chapter 10. Advanced...