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Unified Access Point
Administrator's Guide
Product Model: DWL-3600AP
DWL-6600AP
DWL-8600AP
Unified Wired & Wireless Access System
Release 2.0
November 2011

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D-Link DWL-3600AP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency band2.4 GHz
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate300 Mbit/s
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
Data transfer rate1 Gbit/s
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n
Antennas quantity2
Antenna gain level (max)4.7 dBi
InternalNo
CertificationFCC, CE
LED indicatorsLAN, Power, WLAN
InterfaceRJ-45
WAN connectionEthernet (RJ-45)
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA, WPA2
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Power supply8 W
Input current2.5 A
AC input voltage5 V
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight635 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)203 x 203 x 48 mm

Summary

About This Document

Document Organization

Details the structure and contents of the Administrator's Guide.

Additional Documentation

Lists related documentation for Unified Access Point software.

Document Conventions

Typographical Conventions

Explains symbols and formatting used in the guide.

Online Help, Supported Browsers, and Limitations

Administrator UI Online Help

Describes the online help available within the UAP Administration UI.

Getting Started

Administrators Computer Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and software requirements for the administrator's computer.

Wireless Client Requirements

Details the necessary hardware and software for wireless clients to connect.

Dynamic and Static IP Addressing on the AP

Explains how the AP obtains IP addresses via DHCP or static configuration.

Installing the UAP

Provides step-by-step instructions for the initial installation of the UAP.

Basic Settings

Covers initial configuration of the access point's fundamental settings.

Using the CLI to View the IP Address

Guides on how to retrieve the AP's IP address using the Command Line Interface.

Configuring the Ethernet Settings

Details how to configure the wired network interface settings, including VLANs.

Configuring IEEE 802.1 X Authentication

Explains how to set up 802.1X authentication for network access control.

Verifying the Installation

Outlines steps to confirm the access point is correctly installed and functional.

Configuring Security on the Wireless Access Point

Covers setting up security for wireless client access on the AP.

Viewing Access Point Status

Viewing Interface Status

Displays current wired and wireless interface settings of the UAP.

Viewing Events

Shows real-time system events and log messages generated by the AP.

Viewing Transmit and Receive Statistics

Provides statistics on data transmitted and received by the AP.

Viewing Associated Wireless Client Information

Lists clients currently associated with the access point.

Viewing TSPEC Client Associations

Shows status and statistics for TSPEC clients.

Viewing Rogue AP Detection

Displays information about detected unauthorized access points.

Saving and Importing the Known AP List

Covers saving and importing lists of recognized access points.

Viewing Managed AP DHCP Information

Shows DHCP responses learned by the UAP from network switches.

Viewing TSPEC Status and Statistics Information

Provides summary information about TSPEC sessions.

Viewing TSPEC AP Statistics Information

Displays information on accepted and rejected TSPEC traffic streams.

Viewing Radio Statistics Information

Details packets and bytes transmitted/received on radio interfaces.

Viewing Email Alert Operational Status

Shows the status of email alerts sent based on syslog messages.

Managing the Access Point

Ethernet Settings

Configures wired interface settings like IP, VLAN, and DHCP.

Wireless Settings

Configures aspects of the wireless LAN, including 802.11 mode and channel.

Modifying Radio Settings

Adjusts radio parameters affecting electromagnetic wave behavior.

Configuring Radio and VAP Scheduler

Allows scheduling of VAPs or radios to be operational during specific times.

Scheduler Association Settings

Associates scheduler profiles with radio or VAP interfaces for activation.

Virtual Access Point Settings

Configures virtual access points (VAPs) for segmented wireless networks.

Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

Enables connecting multiple APs wirelessly for network expansion.

Controlling Access by MAC Authentication

Manages network access based on wireless client MAC addresses.

Configuring Load Balancing

Sets network utilization thresholds to manage wireless performance.

Managed Access Point Overview

Explains standalone vs. managed modes and transitioning between them.

Configuring 802.1 X Authentication

Sets up 802.1X supplicant user name and password for authentication.

Creating a Management Access Control List

Defines rules to authorize specific hosts for AP management interface access.

Configuring Access Point Services

Configuring SNMP on the Access Point

Sets up Simple Network Management Protocol for device monitoring.

Web Server Settings

Configures HTTP and HTTPS access, including SSL certificate management.

Setting the SSH Status

Enables or disables Secure Shell (SSH) access to the AP CLI.

Setting the Telnet Status

Enables or disables Telnet access to the AP CLI.

Configuring Quality of Service

Optimizes traffic performance by setting parameters on multiple queues.

Configuring Email Alert

Configures the AP to send email alerts for specific events and severity levels.

Enabling the Time Settings (NTP)

Sets up Network Time Protocol for accurate time synchronization.

Configuring SNMPv3

Configuring SNMPv3 Views

Controls access to MIB objects by defining view subtrees.

Configuring SNMPv3 Groups

Combines users into groups with different authorization and access privileges.

Configuring SNMPv3 Users

Defines multiple users, associates security levels, and configures security keys.

Configuring SNMPv3 Targets

Sets up targets for sending SNMPv3 'inform' messages to the SNMP manager.

Maintaining the Access Point

Saving the Current Configuration to a Backup File

Saves the current AP configuration settings to a backup file.

Restoring the Configuration from a Previously Saved File

Applies previously saved configuration settings to the AP.

Performing AP Maintenance

Covers resetting to factory defaults and rebooting the access point.

Upgrading the Firmware

Explains the process of updating the access point's firmware.

Packet Capture Configuration and Settings

Configures and manages wireless packet capture for analysis.

Configuring Client Quality of Service

Configuring VAP QoS Parameters

Sets bandwidth limits and applies ACLs/DiffServ policies per VAP.

Managing Client QoS ACLs

Creates and configures Access Control Lists for traffic filtering.

Creating a DiffServ Class Map

Defines classes for traffic classification based on various criteria.

Creating a DiffServ Policy Map

Applies policies to traffic classes for differentiated QoS treatment.

Client QoS Status

Displays the applied QoS settings for each associated client.

Configuring RADIUSAssigned Client QoS Parameters

Applies QoS settings from RADIUS server for WPA Enterprise clients.

Clustering Multiple APs

Managing Access Points in the Cluster

Overview of managing APs within a cluster for unified administration.

Clustering Single and Dual Radio APs

Notes on clustering APs with different radio configurations.

Viewing and Configuring Cluster Members

Manages cluster members, including starting/stopping clustering.

Removing an Access Point from the Cluster

Procedure to remove an AP from an active cluster.

Adding an Access Point to a Cluster

Steps to add a standalone AP back into a cluster.

Navigating to Configuration Information for a Specific AP

Accessing detailed information for individual APs within a cluster.

Navigating to an AP by Using its IP Address in a URL

Accessing an AP's web interface directly via its IP address in a URL.

Managing Cluster Sessions

Displays information about client stations associated with cluster APs.

Sorting Session Information

Allows sorting of session data by specific indicators like signal strength.

Configuring and Viewing Channel Management Settings

Manages automatic radio channel assignment within a cluster.

StoppingStarting Automatic Channel Assignment

Controls the automatic channel assignment feature for the cluster.

Viewing Current Channel Assignments and Setting Locks

Shows current channel assignments and allows locking APs to specific channels.

Viewing the Last Proposed Set of Changes

Displays the planned channel assignments and their proposed changes.

Configuring Advanced Settings

Customizes channel plan parameters like interference reduction thresholds.

Viewing Wireless Neighborhood Information

Shows neighboring APs within the cluster's wireless range.

Viewing Details for a Cluster Member

Provides detailed statistics for a specific cluster member AP.

Appendix A: Default AP Settings

UAP Default Settings

Lists the default configuration settings for a new Unified Access Point.

Appendix B: Configuration Examples

Configuring a VAP

Example of configuring a Virtual Access Point with specific settings.

Configuring Radio Settings

Example of configuring radio parameters like mode, channel, and power.

Configuring the Wireless Distribution System

Example of setting up a Wireless Distribution System link between APs.

Clustering Access Points

Example of configuring a cluster with two APs and enabling auto channel reassignment.

Configuring Client QoS

Example of enabling client QoS and applying ACL/DiffServ policies.

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