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All rights reserved. User Manual Product Model : DWS-3000 Series DWL-3500AP/8500AP Unified Wired & Wireless Access System Release 2.1 May 2008 ©Copyright 2008.
All rights reserved. User Manual Product Model : DWS-3000 Series DWL-3500AP/8500AP Unified Wired & Wireless Access System Release 2.1 May 2008 ©Copyright 2008.
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In a domestic environment, this manual, may be required to Part 15 of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in ambiente domestico il prodotto può ... cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates. Se utilizzato in which case the user may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this product may cause radio interference in which case the user...
In a domestic environment, this manual, may be required to Part 15 of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in ambiente domestico il prodotto può ... cas l`utilisateur devrait prendre les mesures adéquates. Se utilizzato in which case the user may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this product may cause radio interference in which case the user...
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D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Installing the Switch in a Rack 45 Powering On the Switch 46 Installing the SFP ports 46...50 Connecting the Switch and AP through the L2/L3 Network 51 Connecting to the Core Network 51 4 Installing the D-Link Unified Access System 53 System Deployment Overview 53 Connecting the Switch to the Network 55 Enabling the WLAN Features on the... L3 Tunnels 99 Configuring AP Security 101 Configuring Valid Access Point Settings 106 6 Managing and Maintaining D-Link Access Points 109 Resetting the Access Points 109 Managing Radio Frequency Settings 110
D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Installing the Switch in a Rack 45 Powering On the Switch 46 Installing the SFP ports 46...50 Connecting the Switch and AP through the L2/L3 Network 51 Connecting to the Core Network 51 4 Installing the D-Link Unified Access System 53 System Deployment Overview 53 Connecting the Switch to the Network 55 Enabling the WLAN Features on the... L3 Tunnels 99 Configuring AP Security 101 Configuring Valid Access Point Settings 106 6 Managing and Maintaining D-Link Access Points 109 Resetting the Access Points 109 Managing Radio Frequency Settings 110
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Configuring Channel Plan and Power Settings 110 Viewing the Channel Plan History 113 Initiating Manual Channel Plan Assignments 114 Initiating Manual Power Adjustments 115 Upgrading the Access Point Software 116 Performing Advanced Access Point Management 118 Enabling AP Debugging 119 Adjusting the Channel and Power 120 7 ...
Configuring Channel Plan and Power Settings 110 Viewing the Channel Plan History 113 Initiating Manual Channel Plan Assignments 114 Initiating Manual Power Adjustments 115 Upgrading the Access Point Software 116 Performing Advanced Access Point Management 118 Enabling AP Debugging 119 Adjusting the Channel and Power 120 7 ...
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D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Viewing Client Detail 183 Viewing the Client Statistics 184 Viewing the Client Interface Association Status 184 Viewing the Client CP Association Status 185 SNMP Trap ... WLAN Components 192 Understanding the Menu Bar Options 194 Legend Menu 196 Managing the Graph 199 A D-Link Unified Access System Default Settings 201 Default D-Link Unified Switch Settings 201 Default D-Link Access Point Settings 202 Default D-Link Access Point Profile Settings 203 Default Captive Portal Settings 204 B Configuring the External RADIUS Server 205 Configuring...
D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Viewing Client Detail 183 Viewing the Client Statistics 184 Viewing the Client Interface Association Status 184 Viewing the Client CP Association Status 185 SNMP Trap ... WLAN Components 192 Understanding the Menu Bar Options 194 Legend Menu 196 Managing the Graph 199 A D-Link Unified Access System Default Settings 201 Default D-Link Unified Switch Settings 201 Default D-Link Access Point Settings 202 Default D-Link Access Point Profile Settings 203 Default Captive Portal Settings 204 B Configuring the External RADIUS Server 205 Configuring...
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...161 Figure 74. Captive Portal Configuration 170 Figure 78. Client Statistics 184 Figure 88. Client Status 185 10 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Configuring a Valid AP 107 Figure 49. Advanced AP Management 119 Figure 57. Peer Switch Status 127 Figure 60. Authentication Failed ... 79. Adding a Valid AP 106 Figure 48. Global Configuration 159 Figure 73. AP Upgrade Status 117 Figure 56. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 44. Managed AP Status 130 Figure 62. Access Point Reset 109 Figure 50. Interface - Global WLAN Status 124 Figure...
...161 Figure 74. Captive Portal Configuration 170 Figure 78. Client Statistics 184 Figure 88. Client Status 185 10 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Configuring a Valid AP 107 Figure 49. Advanced AP Management 119 Figure 57. Peer Switch Status 127 Figure 60. Authentication Failed ... 79. Adding a Valid AP 106 Figure 48. Global Configuration 159 Figure 73. AP Upgrade Status 117 Figure 56. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 44. Managed AP Status 130 Figure 62. Access Point Reset 109 Figure 50. Interface - Global WLAN Status 124 Figure...
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D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 12 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 12 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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.... General Global Configurations 160 Table 54. SNMP Traps 161 Table 55. Interface - Switch Defaults 201 Table 76. VLAN Priority Tags 232 14 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Local User Configuration 174 Table 61. Associated Client Association Summary Statistics 150 Table 47...
.... General Global Configurations 160 Table 54. SNMP Traps 161 Table 55. Interface - Switch Defaults 201 Table 76. VLAN Priority Tags 232 14 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Local User Configuration 174 Table 61. Associated Client Association Summary Statistics 150 Table 47...
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... this guide is intended for the person responsible for the D-Link Unified Access System. Audience 15 Organization The D-Link Unified Access System User Manual contains the following chapters: • Chapter 1, "Overview of the D-Link Unified Access System" on page 21 • Chapter 2, "Planning the D-Link Unified Access System Network" on page 33 • Chapter 3, "Installing...
... this guide is intended for the person responsible for the D-Link Unified Access System. Audience 15 Organization The D-Link Unified Access System User Manual contains the following chapters: • Chapter 1, "Overview of the D-Link Unified Access System" on page 21 • Chapter 2, "Planning the D-Link Unified Access System Network" on page 33 • Chapter 3, "Installing...
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... of choices. Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Opening or removing covers that you follow service markings. An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual This guide uses the typographical conventions that Table 1 describes. Table 1. You must select a parameter from the list of the following precautions. • Observe...
... of choices. Separates the mutually exclusive choices. Opening or removing covers that you follow service markings. An object has fallen into the product. - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual This guide uses the typographical conventions that Table 1 describes. Table 1. You must select a parameter from the list of the following precautions. • Observe...
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...attempt to connect power to the system until grounding cables are secured to the rack, extended to the rack. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products Observe the following precautions for specific caution statements and procedures. • Systems are... the absence of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that proper airflow is omitted or disconnected. 18 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. NOTE: A qualified electrician must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. CAUTION: Never defeat the...
...attempt to connect power to the system until grounding cables are secured to the rack, extended to the rack. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual General Precautions for Rack-Mountable Products Observe the following precautions for specific caution statements and procedures. • Systems are... the absence of the branch circuit rating. • Ensure that proper airflow is omitted or disconnected. 18 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. All Rights Reserved. NOTE: A qualified electrician must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. CAUTION: Never defeat the...
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All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 20 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 20 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation.
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...The Managed Mode is appropriate for small networks with the following D-Link switches: • DWS-3024 (24 GE ports) • DWS-3024L (24 GE ports) • DWS-3026 (24 GE ports + 2 10G ports) D-Link Access Point The D-Link Access Point can centralize AP management and streamline the AP upgrade .... D-Link Unified Access System User Manual D-Link Unified Switch The D-Link Unified Switch handles Layer 2, 3, and 4 switching and routing functions for traffic on the DWL-8500AP operates in IEEE 802.11g mode. The DWS-3024L manages up to 24 access points (APs), and the DWS-3024 and DWS-3026 ...
...The Managed Mode is appropriate for small networks with the following D-Link switches: • DWS-3024 (24 GE ports) • DWS-3024L (24 GE ports) • DWS-3026 (24 GE ports + 2 10G ports) D-Link Access Point The D-Link Access Point can centralize AP management and streamline the AP upgrade .... D-Link Unified Access System User Manual D-Link Unified Switch The D-Link Unified Switch handles Layer 2, 3, and 4 switching and routing functions for traffic on the DWL-8500AP operates in IEEE 802.11g mode. The DWS-3024L manages up to 24 access points (APs), and the DWS-3024 and DWS-3026 ...
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... assign a default profile, which increases the size and range of a different AP. Figure 3 shows a D-Link Unified Access System deployment that manages three D-Link Access Points. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Single Unified Switch Deployment When you can configure up to four switches as peers, which includes automatic RF channel...or on the same subnet and have the same SSID, wireless clients can seamlessly roam among the three APs with one D-Link Unified Switch that utilizes three peer Unified Switches. Peer Unified Switch Deployment To support larger networks, you deploy...
... assign a default profile, which increases the size and range of a different AP. Figure 3 shows a D-Link Unified Access System deployment that manages three D-Link Access Points. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Single Unified Switch Deployment When you can configure up to four switches as peers, which includes automatic RF channel...or on the same subnet and have the same SSID, wireless clients can seamlessly roam among the three APs with one D-Link Unified Switch that utilizes three peer Unified Switches. Peer Unified Switch Deployment To support larger networks, you deploy...
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... Switch Web interface. Enter the user name and password into the dialogue box that displays the ports on the D-Link Unified Switch. Figure 4. Web Interface Layout LAN and WLAN Tabs Tools Menu WLAN Tabs Interface Configuration Graphic Help Page Access Navigation ...® Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0 Use the following Web browers are the same as those you , the System Description page displays. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Using the Web Interface The following procedures to log on to the Web Interface: 1. After the system authenticates you use to log on...
... Switch Web interface. Enter the user name and password into the dialogue box that displays the ports on the D-Link Unified Switch. Figure 4. Web Interface Layout LAN and WLAN Tabs Tools Menu WLAN Tabs Interface Configuration Graphic Help Page Access Navigation ...® Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0 Use the following Web browers are the same as those you , the System Description page displays. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Using the Web Interface The following procedures to log on to the Web Interface: 1. After the system authenticates you use to log on...
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...Each of the pages in one mode are not available until you have submitted are no additional command 28 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. The commands in the WLAN folder contain tabs to simplify navigation and to the system configuration file. Save Refresh Clicking the Save ...pages also contain command buttons. Using the Command-Line Interface The command-line interface (CLI) is a link to the Web page where you reboot the system. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Each page contains access to the HTML-based Help that explains the fields and configuration options for a...
...Each of the pages in one mode are not available until you have submitted are no additional command 28 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. The commands in the WLAN folder contain tabs to simplify navigation and to the system configuration file. Save Refresh Clicking the Save ...pages also contain command buttons. Using the Command-Line Interface The command-line interface (CLI) is a link to the Web page where you reboot the system. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Each page contains access to the HTML-based Help that explains the fields and configuration options for a...
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...- Subnet Fast Roaming - Wireless System Features and Standards Support In addition to core switching features, the D-Link Unified Switch supports the following features and standards: • IP Tunneling • Spanning Tree • Auto... detection and configuration of APs • Automatic Peer-Switch Discovery • Automatic or Manual RF Channel Assignment • Automatic or Manual AP Power Adjustment • AP Authentication • Client Authentication • Load Balancing ... (NMS like product for APs) • Mobility - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 7.
...- Subnet Fast Roaming - Wireless System Features and Standards Support In addition to core switching features, the D-Link Unified Switch supports the following features and standards: • IP Tunneling • Spanning Tree • Auto... detection and configuration of APs • Automatic Peer-Switch Discovery • Automatic or Manual RF Channel Assignment • Automatic or Manual AP Power Adjustment • AP Authentication • Client Authentication • Load Balancing ... (NMS like product for APs) • Mobility - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual 7.
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... Rights Reserved. SpectralLink Priority Support • WLAN Encryption and Security - PEAP - Dynamic VLANs - TKIP - Rogue AP detection - Firewall/IP filtering support 32 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. DSCP - AES & CCMP - Weak IV avoidance - RADIUS support - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual • WLAN Networking and QoS - MAC ACLs -
... Rights Reserved. SpectralLink Priority Support • WLAN Encryption and Security - PEAP - Dynamic VLANs - TKIP - Rogue AP detection - Firewall/IP filtering support 32 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. DSCP - AES & CCMP - Weak IV avoidance - RADIUS support - D-Link Unified Access System User Manual • WLAN Networking and QoS - MAC ACLs -
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...be laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, or any other network 34 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Since the D-Link Unified Switch has Layer 2/3 switching functions as well as Microsoft Windows Supplicant configured to associate with the WLAN. ...Network AP 2 Terminal with required and optional equipment for setup and operation. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 7 shows a simple D-Link Unified Access System deployment with Direct Serial Connection Remote Management Station RADIUS Server DHCP Server Syslog Server AP...
...be laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, or any other network 34 © 2001- 2008 D-Link Corporation. Since the D-Link Unified Switch has Layer 2/3 switching functions as well as Microsoft Windows Supplicant configured to associate with the WLAN. ...Network AP 2 Terminal with required and optional equipment for setup and operation. All Rights Reserved. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 7 shows a simple D-Link Unified Access System deployment with Direct Serial Connection Remote Management Station RADIUS Server DHCP Server Syslog Server AP...
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... Unified Switch and AP are discussed in more detail in "Discovering Access Points and Peer Switches" on a different subnet. Access Point Placement D-Link Access Points can be on the same subnet as the switch or on page 61. The range 36 © 2001- 2008... D-Link Corporation. Traffic from wireless clients to APs or end-user nodes. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 9 shows two D-Link Unified Switches in DHCP option 43 • Use the D-Link Wireless Device Discovery Protocol The AP-to the existing network. These...
... Unified Switch and AP are discussed in more detail in "Discovering Access Points and Peer Switches" on a different subnet. Access Point Placement D-Link Access Points can be on the same subnet as the switch or on page 61. The range 36 © 2001- 2008... D-Link Corporation. Traffic from wireless clients to APs or end-user nodes. D-Link Unified Access System User Manual Figure 9 shows two D-Link Unified Switches in DHCP option 43 • Use the D-Link Wireless Device Discovery Protocol The AP-to the existing network. These...