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Wireless Controller
User Manual
DWC-1000
Version 4.00
BUSINESS WIRELESS SOLUTION

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D-Link DWC-1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Number of managed Wi-Fi Access Points (max)6
Security algorithms3DES, DES, WEP, WPA, WPA2
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
CertificationFCC B, CE B, VCCI, C-tick, IC, cUL, LVD (EN60950-1)
Built-in displayNo
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Power requirementsDC 12V/2.5A
Power consumption (typical)19.3 W
Pallet width1200 mm
Pallet length1100 mm
Pallet height (air)1419 mm
Pallet height (sea)1847 mm
Pallet gross weight (air)415236 g
Pallet gross weight (sea)545648 g
Quantity per pallet (air)144 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (sea)192 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case width296 mm
Shipping (inner) case height428 mm
Shipping (inner) case length354 mm
Shipping (inner) case weight10826 g
Shipping (inner) case net weight10016 g
Number of cartons per pallet (air)36 pc(s)
Number of cartons per pallet (sea)48 pc(s)
Quantity per shipping (inner) case4 pc(s)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Package depth396 mm
Package width273 mm
Package height80 mm
Package weight2504 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)280 x 180 x 44 mm

Summary

Preface

Manual Revisions

Details about manual revisions and firmware versions.

TrademarksCopyright Notice

Legal notice regarding D-Link trademarks and copyrights.

Limitations of Liability

Legal disclaimer regarding product liability and damages.

Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines to ensure personal and system safety.

Product Overview

Introduction

Overview of the D-Link Wireless Controller DWC-1000 features and purpose.

Features and Benefits

Key features and advantages of the DWC-1000 wireless controller.

Package Contents

List of items included in the wireless controller package.

Required Tools and Information

Tools and software needed for controller installation and configuration.

Front Panel

Description of the front panel components and LEDs.

Rear Panel

Description of the rear panel ports and controls.

Installation

Unpacking

Steps to unpack the wireless controller and prepare it for operation.

Selecting a Location

Guidelines for choosing an ideal location for the wireless controller.

Rack Mount

Instructions for mounting the wireless controller in a standard equipment rack.

Connecting the Wireless Controller

Procedure for physically connecting the wireless controller to the network.

Basic Configuration

Log in to the Web Management Interface

Procedure to access and log in to the web management interface.

Web Management Interface Layout

Description of the web interface's layout and components.

Standard Web Management Interface Features

Overview of common features like Help, Search, and Wizards.

Basic Configuration Procedures

Step-by-step guide for essential controller configuration.

Advanced WLAN Configuration

WLAN General Settings

Global configuration settings for managed APs and the controller.

Channel Plan and Power Settings

Algorithm for automatic channel and power adjustment to minimize interference.

WIDS

Wireless Intrusion Detection System to detect and act on intrusions.

ACL

Access Control Lists for traffic flow control and security.

IP ACL

Configure IP Access Control Lists to filter traffic based on IP.

MAC ACL

Configure MAC Access Control Lists to filter traffic based on MAC addresses.

DiffServ

Differentiated Services for traffic classification and QoS.

DiffServ Class

Define criteria for DiffServ classes to prioritize packets.

DiffServ Policy

Associate classes with policies and define policy statements.

DiffServ Policy Class Definition

Associate classes to policies and define attributes for policy-class instances.

Distributed Tunnel

AP-AP tunneling mode for L3 roaming without forwarding data to the controller.

WLAN Visualization

Graphical representation of the wireless network topology.

AP Discovery Methods

Methods for wireless controller and APs to discover each other.

L2 VLAN Discovery

Discovery of APs and peer controllers within the same L2 domain.

L3 IP Discovery

Discovery of APs and peer controllers in different IP subnets.

Managed APs

Information and management of APs within the controller's database.

Add a Valid AP

Procedure to add APs to the Valid AP database for management.

Add a AP from Discovered AP List

Add discovered APs to management from the discovered list.

Manual Change Channel and Power of Managed AP

Manually adjust RF channel and power for managed APs.

Configure AP Debug Mode

Enable Telnet access for debugging APs in managed mode.

Configure AP Provisioning

Add new APs to an existing switch cluster with specific parameters.

AP Profiles

Create custom profiles for APs based on location, function, or other criteria.

Configure AP Profile Radio

Configure radio settings (e.g., mode, state) for AP profiles.

Configure AP Profile QoS

Specify Quality of Service parameters for AP profiles.

SSID Profiles

Configure wireless networks (SSIDs) and their settings for APs.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

Add managed APs to the cluster using over-the-air WDS links.

Configure WDS Managed AP Group

Create and manage groups of WDS-managed APs.

Configure WDS Managed AP

View, add, or change STP priority for managed APs in WDS groups.

Configure WDS AP Link

Configure WDS links between APs within a WDS group.

Peer Group

Share configuration information between wireless controllers in a cluster.

Configure Peer Group

Select specific configuration parts to push to peer controllers.

Synchronize Peer Group

Synchronize settings and configurations among peer group controllers.

AP Firmware Download

Download and install firmware updates for managed APs.

AP Firmware Status

Monitor the status of AP firmware upgrade processes.

Advanced Network Configuration

IP Mode

Configure the IP protocol version (IPv4, IPv6) for controller communication.

LAN Configuration

Configure general LAN settings including DHCP and IP addresses.

IPv4 LAN Settings

Configure IPv4 specific settings for the LAN interface.

DHCP Address Pool

Define IP address ranges for DHCP assignment on the LAN.

IPv6 LAN Settings

Configure IPv6 specific settings for the LAN interface.

IPv6 Address Pools

Define IPv6 delegation prefixes for IP address assignment.

Prefixes for Prefix Delegation

Configure IPv6 prefixes for delegation to network devices.

Router Advertisement

Configure router advertisements for IPv6 stateless auto-configuration.

IPv6 Advertisement Prefixes

Inform hosts about stateless address auto-configuration using prefixes.

IPMAC Binding

Enforce gateway validation of source traffic IP against MAC address.

IGMP Setup

Configure IGMP snooping (proxy) for efficient multicast traffic filtering.

UPnP Setup

Configure UPnP for automatic device discovery and network configuration.

Configure Jumbo Frames

Enable LAN devices to exchange information using Jumbo frames.

Internet (IPv4)

Configure IPv4 connections to the Internet via Option ports.

Option 1 Settings

Configure the primary Option port for Internet connectivity.

Option 2 DMZ Settings

Configure the secondary Option port as a DMZ for Internet exposure.

IPv6 Option 12 Settings

Configure IPv6 WAN connections using DHCPv6 or Static methods.

Option Mode

Configure multiple Internet links for failover and load balancing.

Single Option Port

Select a single Option port for Internet connection without failover/load balancing.

Auto-Rollover using Option Port

Configure failover from primary to secondary Option ports upon link failure.

Load Balancing

Distribute traffic across multiple Internet links simultaneously.

Round Robin

Load balancing algorithm for connections with differing speeds.

Spillover

Load balancing algorithm that shifts connections to secondary Option when threshold is met.

Routing

Configure how the controller handles traffic between physical interfaces.

NAT or Classical

Select routing mode between NAT and Classical routing.

Transparent

Enable Transparent Routing Mode without performing NAT.

IP Aliasing

Access a single Option Ethernet port via multiple IP addresses.

DMZ DHCP Reserved IPs

Assign specific IP settings to DMZ clients via MAC address.

Dynamic DNS

Configure DDNS services to locate controllers via Internet domain names.

VLANs

Configure Virtual Local Area Networks for network segmentation and isolation.

VLAN Settings

Create, view, edit, and delete VLAN configurations.

Editing VLANs

Modify existing VLAN configurations and settings.

Deleting VLANs

Remove VLAN configurations that are no longer needed.

MultiVLAN Subnets

Assign unique IP addresses and subnet masks to each VLAN.

Port VLANs

Configure ports to participate in VLANs and manage traffic flow.

Configure IPv4 Static Routing

Define static routes for IPv4 traffic to control path selection.

Configure IPv6 Static Routing

Define static routes for IPv6 traffic to control path selection.

EditingDeleting Static Routes

Modify or remove existing static routes as needed.

RIP

Configure Routing Information Protocol for dynamic routing updates.

OSPF

Configure Open Shortest Path First protocol for routing within networks.

OSPFv3 (IPv6)

Configure OSPFv3 protocol for IPv6 routing.

6 to 4 Tunneling (IPv6)

Enable IPv6 packet transmission over an IPv4 network.

ISATAP Tunnels (IPv6)

Configure ISATAP tunnels for IPv6 transition mechanism.

Protocol Binding

Assign specific traffic types to Option ports for load balancing.

Securing Your Network

Client Management

View and manage wireless clients in the MAC Authentication database.

ViewingAdding Wireless Known Clients

Procedure to view and add known wireless clients to the database.

EditingDeleting Clients

Modify or remove existing client entries from the database.

Group Management

Organize users into groups with shared privileges and policies.

Adding User Groups

Create new user groups with specific privileges and settings.

Editing User Groups

Modify existing user group settings, privileges, or timeouts.

Deleting User Groups

Remove user groups that are no longer required.

Configuring Login Policies

Grant or deny web management access to user groups.

Configuring Browser Policies

Configure browser-specific access policies for user groups.

Configuring IP Policies

Configure IP-specific access policies for user groups.

User Management

Add, edit, or delete users and manage their accounts.

Adding Users Manually

Add individual user accounts to the system.

Importing Users

Import multiple users from a CSV file for bulk addition.

Editing Users

Modify existing user account details and settings.

Deleting Users

Remove user accounts that are no longer needed.

Hotspot

Offer Internet access via WLAN through a captive portal system.

Captive Portal Front Desk

Create temporary user accounts for guests via a front desk interface.

Guest Account Usage Management

Control guest internet usage limits via billing profiles.

External Authentication

Configure external servers like RADIUS, LDAP, AD for authentication.

Configure RADIUS Server

Configure RADIUS Server for WPA/WPA2 wireless authentication.

Web Content Filter

Filter web content and block access based on categories.

Static Filtering

Enable filtering for web content like Java applets and cookies.

Approved URLs

Create a list of approved URL domain names for access.

Blocked Keywords

Block website URLs or content containing specific keywords.

Dynamic Filtering

Block access based on pre-defined web content categories.

Firewall

Configure firewall settings to protect the network.

Firewall Rules

Create and manage inbound/outbound firewall rules for traffic control.

Schedules

Automate firewall rule enablement/disablement based on time.

Schedules Profiles

Define days and times for firewall rule scheduling.

Blocked Clients

Manage a list of blocked client MAC addresses to prevent network access.

Custom Services

Define custom services (ports, protocols) for firewall rule configuration.

ALGs

Application Level Gateways to enhance firewall and NAT support for protocols.

SMTP ALGs

Configure SMTP ALGs to monitor email traffic.

Mail Filtering

Filter incoming and outgoing email based on subject and mail ID.

VPN Passthrough

Allow encrypted VPN traffic (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP) through the firewall.

Dynamic Port Forwarding

Configure port triggering rules for applications.

Application Rules

Define port triggering rules for specific applications.

Attack Checks

Manage security threats like ping requests and DoS attacks.

VPN Settings

IPSec VPN

Configure secure VPN tunnels using IPSec protocol.

Policies

Define IPSec policies for secure communication between endpoints.

Tunnel Mode

Configure tunnel mode (Full or Split) for IPSec VPNs.

Split DNS Names

Configure DNS names for split DNS infrastructure.

DHCP Range

Define IP address range for DHCP over IPSec clients.

Certificates

Manage digital certificates for IPSec VPN authentication.

Trusted Certificates

View and upload CA certificates for VPN authentication.

Active Self Certificates

View and upload self-signed certificates for VPN authentication.

Self Certificate Requests

Generate certificate signing requests for CA signing.

Easy VPN Setup

Upload exported IPSec VPN policies for quick setup.

PPTP VPN

Configure PPTP VPN server and client settings.

Server (PPTP)

Configure PPTP VPN server settings for LAN and Option clients.

Client (PPTP)

Configure PPTP VPN client settings to access remote networks.

L2 TP VPN

Configure L2TP VPN server and client settings.

Server (L2 TP)

Configure L2TP VPN server settings for LAN and Option clients.

SSL VPN

Configure SSL VPN policies for secure remote access.

Server Policies

Create SSL VPN policies at Global, Group, or User level.

Portal Layouts

Create custom pages for remote VPN user authentication and information display.

Resources

Define network resources (IPs, ports) for SSL VPN policies.

Port Forwarding

Allow remote SSL users to access specified network applications via port forwarding.

Client (SSL VPN)

Configure SSL VPN client settings for browser-side connections.

Client Routes

Add client routes to allow access to private LAN via VPN tunnel.

Open VPN

Configure OpenVPN for peer authentication and secure tunnels.

Server (OpenVPN)

Configure the controller as an OpenVPN server.

Client (OpenVPN)

Configure the controller as an OpenVPN client.

Access Server Client

Configure the switch as an OpenVPN access server client.

Local Networks

Create local networks for split tunnel configuration in OpenVPN.

Remote Networks

Define remote networks for OpenVPN split tunnel configuration.

Authentication (OpenVPN)

Upload certificates and keys for OpenVPN authentication.

Status and Statistics

Viewing Statistic and Utilization

View hardware and usage statistics like CPU, memory, and traffic.

Manage Dashboard

Enable or disable overview panels shown on the dashboard.

System Information

View general system information and port status.

Viewing System Status

Review the overall system status and configuration.

Viewing USB Status

Summarize USB devices connected to the wireless controller.

Network Information

View network-related status and statistics.

Viewing DHCP Clients

List of clients that have obtained IP leases from the controller.

Viewing Captive Portal Sessions

Monitor active run time internet sessions via captive portal.

Viewing Active Sessions

Display information about active Internet sessions through the controller.

Viewing VPN Sessions

Display information about active VPN sessions through the controller.

Viewing Traffic on Interfaces

Show incoming/outgoing packets on each network interface.

IPv6 Tunnels Status

List configured and active IPv6 tunnels for routing IPv6 traffic.

Wireless Information

View status and statistics about the wireless controller.

Viewing Controller Status and Statistics

Display operational status and statistics of the WLAN controller.

Controller Associated Clients

Show the controller and its associated clients.

Distributed Tunnel

Information about distributed tunneling status and statistics.

Peer Controller Receive Status

Information about configuration received from peer controllers.

Peer Controller Sent Status

Information about configuration sent by peer controllers in the cluster.

Viewing Access Point Information

Summary information about APs discovered or detected by the controller.

Global Status (APs)

Summary of managed, failed, and rogue APs.

All APs

List of all discovered APs with summary information.

Managed

Details about managed access points.

Peer Managed

Information about APs managed by peer controllers.

Authentication Failed

Information about APs that failed to authenticate with the controller.

RF Scan

Scan radio frequency to collect information about APs and clients.

De-Authentication Attacks

Information about rogue APs attacked via de-authentication feature.

Hardware Capability

Information about AP hardware capabilities and supported modes.

Associated Clients

Statistic information about all connected clients.

Global Status (Associated Clients)

Global statistics for all clients connected through managed APs.

Associated Clients (WLAN Associated Clients)

Tracks traffic associated with clients connected to the controller.

Detected Clients

Information about clients detected by the wireless system.

Viewing Radius Accounting Server Statistics

View statistical information for configured RADIUS Accounting servers.

Viewing Cluster Information

Information about other wireless controllers in the network cluster.

Viewing WDS Group Status

Summary information about configured WDS links and groups.

Viewing WDS Group AP Status

Detailed information about APs and links in a WDS group.

Viewing WDS Link Status

Summary information about WDS link configuration and state.

Viewing WDS Link Statistics

Summary information about packets sent and received on WDS links.

ACL & DiffServ Status

Status of Access Control Lists and DiffServ configurations.

IP ACL Status

Displays the number of rules configured for IP ACLs.

MAC ACL Status

Displays the number of rules configured for MAC ACLs.

DiffServ Class Status

Displays the settings for configured DiffServ Classes.

DiffServ Policy Status

Displays policy name, type, and member classes for DiffServ policies.

DiffServ Policy Attribute Status

Summarizes configuration for DiffServ Policy Class Definitions.

Maintenance

Administration

System settings including system name and date/time configuration.

System Setting

Configure the system name for the wireless controller.

System Date and Time

Configure time zone, daylight savings, and NTP server synchronization.

Session Settings

Set session timeout values for administrator and guest users.

USB Share Ports

Configure USB ports for printer and storage device sharing.

Package Manager

Download and install drivers and language packs.

Activating Licenses

Activate licenses for additional access points.

Localization

Manage language packages for the router GUI.

Management

Manage controller settings remotely and configure power saving.

Remote Management

Enable remote access for configuring the wireless controller.

Power Saving Settings

Configure power efficiency options for the controller.

SNMP

Configure SNMP for network management and monitoring.

Configure SNMP v3 User List

Manage SNMP v3 users and their access privileges.

Configure SNMP Trap List

Configure SNMP trap destinations and authentication.

Configure SNMP Access Control List

Define allowed IP addresses for SNMP access.

Configure SNMP System Info

Configure system information for SNMP agent.

Configure Wireless SNMP Info

Configure SNMP agent to send traps to manager.

Firmware

Manage firmware updates and configuration backups.

Backup Configuration Settings

Back up the wireless controller's configuration settings.

Restoring Configuration Settings

Restore controller settings from a backup file.

Soft Reboot

Reboot the controller or restore factory default settings.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Restore the controller to its original factory default settings.

Rebooting the Wireless Controller

Restart the wireless controller to apply changes or resolve issues.

Upgrading Firmware

Install new firmware releases to improve performance and features.

Wireless Controller Firmware Upgrade

Procedure to upgrade the wireless controller firmware.

Using the Command Line Interface

Access and use the CLI for controller configuration and management.

Wizard

Utilize wizards for guided configuration of common tasks.

Troubleshooting

LED Troubleshooting

Understand LED indicators for power, link status, and connectivity.

Power LED is OFF

Troubleshoot issues when the power LED is not lit.

LAN Port LEDs Not ON

Troubleshoot issues when LAN port LEDs are not active.

Web Management Interface

Troubleshoot problems accessing the web management interface.

Unable to Save Configuration Changes

Resolve issues when configuration changes are not saved.

Unable to Access Internet

Troubleshoot controller's inability to connect to the Internet.

Using the Reset Button to Restore Default Settings

Restore the controller to factory default settings using the reset button.

Problems with Date and Time

Troubleshoot inaccurate date and time settings.

Discovery Problems with Access Points

Troubleshoot issues with AP discovery by the wireless controller.

Connection Problems

Troubleshoot general connection issues.

Ping to Test LAN Connectivity

Use ping utility to test LAN connectivity to the controller.

Network Performance and Rogue Access Point Detection

Address network performance issues and rogue AP detection.

Using Diagnostic Tools on the Wireless Controller

Utilize built-in tools for diagnosing controller and network issues.

Ping an IP Address

Test connectivity to an IP address using the ping tool.

Using Traceroute

Map the network path to a host using the traceroute tool.

Performing DNS Lookups

Retrieve IP addresses of servers using DNS lookup function.

Capturing Log Packets

Capture network packets for diagnostic purposes.

Conducting a System Check

Perform a system check to test connectivity and view system tables.

Generating DBGLOGs

Download debug log package for D-Link support analysis.

Log Settings

Configure logging settings for traffic and events.

Defining What to Log

Determine the granularity of logs to receive from the controller.

Tracking TrafficRouting Logs

Track traffic and routing logs for network segments.

System Logging

Configure system logging for various traffic types and events.

Remote Logging

Configure remote logging destinations like Syslog or Email.

Email

Configure email settings to send logs to specified recipients.

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