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Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Your Setup is Complete When you have completed the steps in this Installation Guide and configured your for your network, your network should look similar to this: * Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) specifications. DWL-8600AP Install Guide 9 Actual data throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Your Setup is Complete When you have completed the steps in this Installation Guide and configured your for your network, your network should look similar to this: * Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) specifications. DWL-8600AP Install Guide 9 Actual data throughput will vary.
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Software User Manual 12/10/09 TABLE OF CONTENTS D-Link UAP Section 1: About This Document 11 Document Organization...11 Additional Documentation...11 Document Conventions ...12 Online Help, Supported Browsers, and Limitations 13 Section 2: Getting ... 26 Section 3: Viewing Access Point Status 27 Viewing Interface Status...27 Wired Settings (Internal Interface) ...27 Wireless Settings ...28 Viewing Events ...28 Configuring Persistent Logging Options 29 Configuring the Log Relay Host for Kernel Messages 30 Enabling or Disabling the Log Relay Host on the Events Page 30 Viewing Transmit and...
Software User Manual 12/10/09 TABLE OF CONTENTS D-Link UAP Section 1: About This Document 11 Document Organization...11 Additional Documentation...11 Document Conventions ...12 Online Help, Supported Browsers, and Limitations 13 Section 2: Getting ... 26 Section 3: Viewing Access Point Status 27 Viewing Interface Status...27 Wired Settings (Internal Interface) ...27 Wireless Settings ...28 Viewing Events ...28 Configuring Persistent Logging Options 29 Configuring the Log Relay Host for Kernel Messages 30 Enabling or Disabling the Log Relay Host on the Events Page 30 Viewing Transmit and...
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... ...52 WPA Personal ...54 WPA Enterprise ...55 Configuring the Wireless Distribution System 56 WEP on WDS Links...59 WPA/PSK on WDS Links ...59 Controlling Access by MAC Authentication 60 Configuring a MAC Filter and Station List on the AP 60 Configuring MAC Authentication on the RADIUS Server 61 Configuring Load Balancing...62 Managed Access Point Overview...
... ...52 WPA Personal ...54 WPA Enterprise ...55 Configuring the Wireless Distribution System 56 WEP on WDS Links...59 WPA/PSK on WDS Links ...59 Controlling Access by MAC Authentication 60 Configuring a MAC Filter and Station List on the AP 60 Configuring MAC Authentication on the RADIUS Server 61 Configuring Load Balancing...62 Managed Access Point Overview...
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...Link UAP Section 6: Configuring SNMPv3 77 Configuring SNMPv3 Views ...77 Configuring SNMPv3 Groups...78 Configuring SNMPv3 Users ...80 Configuring SNMPv3 Targets...81 Section 7: Maintaining the Access Point 82 Saving the Current Configuration to a Backup File 82 Restoring the Configuration from a Previously Saved File 83 Maintenance ...84 Resetting the Factory Default Configuration...Points in the Cluster 103 Clustering Single and Dual Radio APs 103 Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members 103 Removing an Access Point from the Cluster 105 Adding an Access Point to a Cluster 105 Navigating...
...Link UAP Section 6: Configuring SNMPv3 77 Configuring SNMPv3 Views ...77 Configuring SNMPv3 Groups...78 Configuring SNMPv3 Users ...80 Configuring SNMPv3 Targets...81 Section 7: Maintaining the Access Point 82 Saving the Current Configuration to a Backup File 82 Restoring the Configuration from a Previously Saved File 83 Maintenance ...84 Resetting the Factory Default Configuration...Points in the Cluster 103 Clustering Single and Dual Radio APs 103 Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members 103 Removing an Access Point from the Cluster 105 Adding an Access Point to a Cluster 105 Navigating...
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D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Viewing Current Channel Assignments and Setting Locks 109 Viewing the Last Proposed Set of Changes 109 Configuring Advanced Settings ...109 Viewing Wireless Neighborhood Information 110 Viewing Details for a Cluster Member 113 Appendix A: Default AP Settings 114 Appendix B: Configuration Examples 116 Configuring a VAP ...116 VAP Configuration from the Web...
D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Viewing Current Channel Assignments and Setting Locks 109 Viewing the Last Proposed Set of Changes 109 Configuring Advanced Settings ...109 Viewing Wireless Neighborhood Information 110 Viewing Details for a Cluster Member 113 Appendix A: Default AP Settings 114 Appendix B: Configuration Examples 116 Configuring a VAP ...116 VAP Configuration from the Web...
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Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Administrator UI Online Help ...13 Figure 2: Viewing Interface Status ...27 Figure 3: Viewing Events ...28 Figure 4: Persistent Logging Options...29 Figure 5: ... Server Settings ...67 Figure 20: Modifying SNMP Settings ...69 Figure 21: SSH Status ...71 Figure 22: Telnet Status...71 Figure 23: Configuring QoS Settings ...73 Figure 24: Enabling Network Time Protocol Server 76 Figure 25: SNMPv3 Views ...77 Figure 26: SNMPv3 Groups...79 Figure 27: SNMPv3 Users ......
Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Administrator UI Online Help ...13 Figure 2: Viewing Interface Status ...27 Figure 3: Viewing Events ...28 Figure 4: Persistent Logging Options...29 Figure 5: ... Server Settings ...67 Figure 20: Modifying SNMP Settings ...69 Figure 21: SSH Status ...71 Figure 22: Telnet Status...71 Figure 23: Configuring QoS Settings ...73 Figure 24: Enabling Network Time Protocol Server 76 Figure 25: SNMPv3 Views ...77 Figure 26: SNMPv3 Groups...79 Figure 27: SNMPv3 Users ......
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D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Figure 34: Client QoS Status...101 Figure 35: Cluster Information and Member Configuration 104 Figure 36: Session Management ...106 Figure 37: Channel Management...108 Figure 38: Wireless Neighborhood...111 Figure 39: Details for a Cluster Member AP...113 Page 8 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13
D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Figure 34: Client QoS Status...101 Figure 35: Cluster Information and Member Configuration 104 Figure 36: Session Management ...106 Figure 37: Channel Management...108 Figure 38: Wireless Neighborhood...111 Figure 39: Details for a Cluster Member AP...113 Page 8 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13
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D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Table 34: SNTP Settings...76 Table 35: SNMPv3 Views ...78 Table 36: SNMPv3 Groups ...79 Table 37: SNMP v3 Users...80 Table 38: SNMPv3 Targets ...81 Table 39: VAP QoS Parameters ...88 Table 40: ACL Configuration...90 Table 41: DiffServ Class Map ...95 Table 42...
D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Table 34: SNTP Settings...76 Table 35: SNMPv3 Views ...78 Table 36: SNMPv3 Groups ...79 Table 37: SNMP v3 Users...80 Table 38: SNMPv3 Targets ...81 Table 39: VAP QoS Parameters ...88 Table 40: ACL Configuration...90 Table 41: DiffServ Class Map ...95 Table 42...
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... Section 1: About This Document This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for the D-Link UAP. • The Unified Access Point CLI Command Reference contains information about using the UAP command-line interface. • ...; Section 4: "Managing the Access Point" on page 37 • Section 5: "Configuring Access Point Services" on page 67 • Section 6: "Configuring SNMPv3" on page 77 • Section 7: "Maintaining the Access Point" on page 82 • Section 8: "Configuring Client Quality of Service" on page 87 • Section 9: "Clustering Multiple APs...
... Section 1: About This Document This guide describes setup, configuration, administration and maintenance for the D-Link UAP. • The Unified Access Point CLI Command Reference contains information about using the UAP command-line interface. • ...; Section 4: "Managing the Access Point" on page 37 • Section 5: "Configuring Access Point Services" on page 67 • Section 6: "Configuring SNMPv3" on page 77 • Section 7: "Maintaining the Access Point" on page 82 • Section 8: "Configuring Client Quality of Service" on page 87 • Section 9: "Clustering Multiple APs...
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... text. Page 12 Document Conventions 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 You must select a parameter from the list of the brackets and text inside them. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS This section describes the conventions this guide. Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Caution! Symbol ...[value] [] Command parameter, which might be a variable or fixed value. Note: A note provides more information about critical aspects of AP configuration, combinations of settings, events, or procedures that you must enter a value in this document uses.
... text. Page 12 Document Conventions 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 You must select a parameter from the list of the brackets and text inside them. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS This section describes the conventions this guide. Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Caution! Symbol ...[value] [] Command parameter, which might be a variable or fixed value. Note: A note provides more information about critical aspects of AP configuration, combinations of settings, events, or procedures that you must enter a value in this document uses.
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... in businesses of -the-art wireless networking features. This document describes how to other LANs or the Internet, you need to configure additional settings on a new UAP, review the following topics: • Administrator's Computer Requirements • Wireless Client Requirements •... 14 Getting Started 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Section 2: Getting Started The D-Link UAP provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. For information about configuring the AP in Standalone Mode. Make sure...
... in businesses of -the-art wireless networking features. This document describes how to other LANs or the Internet, you need to configure additional settings on a new UAP, review the following topics: • Administrator's Computer Requirements • Wireless Client Requirements •... 14 Getting Started 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 Section 2: Getting Started The D-Link UAP provides continuous, high-speed access between wireless devices and Ethernet devices. For information about configuring the AP in Standalone Mode. Make sure...
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...; Netscape Mozilla 1.7.x on the access point. We recommend using a wireless connection to the internal network. Wireless client software configured to associate with up-to-date patch level for the Administrator's Computer Required Software or Component Description Serial or Ethernet Connection... to the Access The computer used to initially configure the access point. 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 Administrator's Computer Requirements Page 15 Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP ADMINISTRATOR'S COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The following supported Web browsers to ...
...; Netscape Mozilla 1.7.x on the access point. We recommend using a wireless connection to the internal network. Wireless client software configured to associate with up-to-date patch level for the Administrator's Computer Required Software or Component Description Serial or Ethernet Connection... to the Access The computer used to initially configure the access point. 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 Administrator's Computer Requirements Page 15 Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP ADMINISTRATOR'S COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The following supported Web browsers to ...
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... until the AP successfully receives network information from DHCP to static IP. Security modes are supported.) Client software, such as Microsoft Windows Supplicant, configured to associate with the UAP. To change the connection type from a DHCP server. The UAP supports multiple client operating systems. Clients can either...the 802.11 mode in which the access point is set to anything other than plain text, wireless clients will be unique. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 WIRELESS CLIENT REQUIREMENTS The UAP provides wireless access to any other hand-held, portable or ...
... until the AP successfully receives network information from DHCP to static IP. Security modes are supported.) Client software, such as Microsoft Windows Supplicant, configured to associate with the UAP. To change the connection type from a DHCP server. The UAP supports multiple client operating systems. Clients can either...the 802.11 mode in which the access point is set to anything other than plain text, wireless clients will be unique. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 WIRELESS CLIENT REQUIREMENTS The UAP provides wireless access to any other hand-held, portable or ...
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... on the access point and the other end to the same hub where your PC to a static IP address in the following figure. For initial configuration with the MAC address of the AP. If you do not know the MAC address of your AP, you can use a DHCP server on you... on the access point and the other end of the cable to View the IP Address" on page 21. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP DISCOVERING A DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS If you have access to the DHCP server that assigned the IP address to the AP or do not...
... on the access point and the other end to the same hub where your PC to a static IP address in the following figure. For initial configuration with the MAC address of the AP. If you do not know the MAC address of your AP, you can use a DHCP server on you... on the access point and the other end of the cable to View the IP Address" on page 21. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP DISCOVERING A DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNED IP ADDRESS If you have access to the DHCP server that assigned the IP address to the AP or do not...
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...this method. If you are actually connecting to View the IP Address" on page 21. 4. Use your Web browser to log on to automatically configure network information for UAP administration is displayed, as the following procedures to lose connectivity with a wireless connection. In most environments you may have no ...the AP. Connect the power adapter to the LAN (either by using the console port, see "Using the CLI to the intended AP. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 point so that the access point is no way of knowing whether you used a DHCP server and you...
...this method. If you are actually connecting to View the IP Address" on page 21. 4. Use your Web browser to log on to automatically configure network information for UAP administration is displayed, as the following procedures to lose connectivity with a wireless connection. In most environments you may have no ...the AP. Connect the power adapter to the LAN (either by using the console port, see "Using the CLI to the intended AP. D-Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 point so that the access point is no way of knowing whether you used a DHCP server and you...
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...plan to use the default password, which is low. For more information about the fields and configuration options on the Basic Settings page, see "Configuring the Ethernet Settings" on page 22 (CLI) or "Ethernet Settings" on the Basic Settings ...page. • Review access point description and provide a new administrator password for each AP will temporarily lose connectivity. We recommend assigning a new Static IP address so that you click Update. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link...
...plan to use the default password, which is low. For more information about the fields and configuration options on the Basic Settings page, see "Configuring the Ethernet Settings" on page 22 (CLI) or "Ethernet Settings" on the Basic Settings ...page. • Review access point description and provide a new administrator password for each AP will temporarily lose connectivity. We recommend assigning a new Static IP address so that you click Update. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link...
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... available, you can view various information about the UAP, including IP and MAC address information, and configure the administrator password for the UAP. The link local address is not configurable and is assigned by which is the address by using the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery process. Enter the..., or statically through the Ethernet Settings page). Generic name to the AP. The characters you must configure the 802.1X supplicant information on the AP. Shows the IPv6 Link Local address, which the AP is already assigned (either by DHCP, or statically through the Ethernet Settings...
... available, you can view various information about the UAP, including IP and MAC address information, and configure the administrator password for the UAP. The link local address is not configurable and is assigned by which is the address by using the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery process. Enter the..., or statically through the Ethernet Settings page). Generic name to the AP. The characters you must configure the 802.1X supplicant information on the AP. Shows the IPv6 Link Local address, which the AP is already assigned (either by DHCP, or statically through the Ethernet Settings...
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...WEB INTERFACE BY USING THE IPV6 ADDRESS To connect to the AP by using the IPv6 global address or IPv6 link local address, you do not know the IP address, use the following baud rates are available: • 9600... or a workstation to the AP command-line interface (CLI) by default. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP Field Baud Rate System Name System Contact System Location Table 4: Basic Settings Page Description Select a baud rate for...the following steps to View the IP Address Page 21 Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following address into a Web browser.
...WEB INTERFACE BY USING THE IPV6 ADDRESS To connect to the AP by using the IPv6 global address or IPv6 link local address, you do not know the IP address, use the following baud rates are available: • 9600... or a workstation to the AP command-line interface (CLI) by default. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP Field Baud Rate System Name System Contact System Location Table 4: Basic Settings Page Description Select a baud rate for...the following steps to View the IP Address Page 21 Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following address into a Web browser.
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...Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 • Baud rate: 115200 bps • Data bits: 8 • Parity: none • Stop bit: 1 • Flow control: none 3. After a successful login, the screen shows the (Access Point Name)# prompt. 4. At the login prompt, enter get management. Information similar to configure..., you must change the VLAN ID of the management VLAN on your network with a different VLAN ID, you already have a management VLAN configured on the access point. The login name is also the default untagged VLAN. Press the return key, and a login prompt should appear....
...Link UAP Software User Manual 12/10/09 • Baud rate: 115200 bps • Data bits: 8 • Parity: none • Stop bit: 1 • Flow control: none 3. After a successful login, the screen shows the (Access Point Name)# prompt. 4. At the login prompt, enter get management. Information similar to configure..., you must change the VLAN ID of the management VLAN on your network with a different VLAN ID, you already have a management VLAN configured on the access point. The login name is also the default untagged VLAN. Press the return key, and a login prompt should appear....
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... host static-dns-1 set host static-dns-2 Example: set host static-dns-1 192.168.23.45 Set DNS Nameservers to Dynamic Mode) 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 Configuring the Ethernet Settings Page 23 For more information about each setting, see the description for the Ethernet (Wired) Internal get management Interface Set the management...) set host dns-via -dhcp up (Manual to Use DHCP IP Addressing set values for the Ethernet (wired) interface. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP USING THE CLI TO CONFIGURE ETHERNET SETTINGS Use the commands shown in Table 12 on page 38.
... host static-dns-1 set host static-dns-2 Example: set host static-dns-1 192.168.23.45 Set DNS Nameservers to Dynamic Mode) 34CSFP6XXUAP-SWUM100-D13 Configuring the Ethernet Settings Page 23 For more information about each setting, see the description for the Ethernet (Wired) Internal get management Interface Set the management...) set host dns-via -dhcp up (Manual to Use DHCP IP Addressing set values for the Ethernet (wired) interface. Software User Manual 12/10/09 D-Link UAP USING THE CLI TO CONFIGURE ETHERNET SETTINGS Use the commands shown in Table 12 on page 38.