D-Link DWS-3024 User Manual

Information for individuals responsible for installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the D-Link Unified Access System.

Outline of the manual's chapters and appendices, detailing the structure of the D-Link Unified Access System User Manual.

Explains typographical conventions, notes, and cautions used throughout the document for clarity and safety.

Guidelines for ensuring personal safety and protecting the system from potential damage during operation and maintenance.

Precautions to reduce risks of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage.

Safety guidelines for installing and handling rack-mountable equipment to ensure stability and prevent tipping.

Measures to prevent static damage to electronic components by discharging static electricity.

Caution regarding potential explosion risk if the battery is replaced incorrectly and proper disposal.

Details the core components: the D-Link Unified Switch and the D-Link Access Point (AP).

Explains the switch's role in Layer 2/3/4 switching, management, and features like discovery and authentication.

Describes AP modes (Standalone/Managed), VAPs, and how they integrate into the system.

Introduces the tool for graphical representation of the wireless network, including APs and clients.

Discusses network topology options based on size, requirements, and roaming capabilities.

Explains a basic deployment with one switch managing multiple APs for Layer 2 roaming.

Describes a deployment with multiple peer switches for larger networks and Layer 3 roaming.

Outlines the management methods: Web-based interface, Command-Line Interface (CLI), and SNMP.

Details how to access and navigate the switch's web interface, including layout and buttons.

Explains text-based management via CLI, modes, commands, and prompt usage.

Describes configuration for SNMPv1, v2, and v3 for network management and trap generation.

Lists the advanced wireless features and supported IEEE standards of the Unified Access System.

Lists minimum hardware and software requirements for installation and management of the system.

Discusses factors affecting network topology design based on size, requirements, and existing infrastructure.

Details planning for seamless client roaming across different IP subnets for mobile users.

Describes the switch's front, back, and side panels, along with LED indicators.

Details the LED indicators on the switch's front panel for Power, Console, RPS, PoE, and Link/Act/Speed.

Explains the function and meaning of various LED indicators on the switch.

Describes the AC power connector, fan vent, and optional RPS connector on the rear panel.

Discusses the location and function of system fans and heat vents on the side panels for ventilation.

Provides instructions for installing the switch on a flat surface or in a standard equipment rack.

Lists the items included in the switch shipping carton for unpacking and verification.

General guidelines for setting up and installing the switch, including placement and ventilation.

Steps for installing the switch on a desktop or shelf, including attaching rubber feet.

Instructions for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using provided brackets.

Steps to power on the switch and expected LED behavior during system reset.

Guide for installing SFP ports and fiber-optic transceivers for network uplinks.

Instructions for installing optional uplink modules like DEM-410X and DEM-410CX.

Details the RPS connection for power redundancy and automatic failover.

Describes how to connect the switch to various network nodes and devices.

Explains how to connect the switch to the network using different port types (1000BASE-T, 10GB, SFP).

Instructions for direct Ethernet cable connection between switch and access points.

Describes connecting APs to the switch via an L2/L3 network for management.

Details connecting the switch to the core network using 10GB uplinks.

General steps for setting up and deploying the D-Link Unified Access System solution.

Procedures for connecting the switch to the network and configuring initial IP settings.

Steps to enable and configure WLAN functionality, including setting the country code.

Tasks to perform on APs before connecting them to the network, like CLI configuration.

How to access the AP CLI via Telnet for initial configuration.

Steps to change the default AP password for enhanced security.

Details configuring 802.1X supplicant information on the AP for network access control.

Setting up a shared pass phrase for AP authentication with the switch.

How to configure the VLAN ID for the management interface on the access point.

Methods for APs and switches to discover each other in the network for management.

Explains different discovery methods like L2 discovery, L3 discovery, and DHCP option.

Illustrates L2 discovery when AP and switch are directly connected on the same Layer 2 domain.

Shows AP discovery when the switch has AP IP addresses configured in its list.

Demonstrates AP discovery when the AP is configured with switch IP addresses.

Explains using DHCP option 43 in server responses for AP discovery.

Controls which switch discovers an AP and how peer switches act as backups.

Importance of valid IP addresses for switch and AP communication and discovery.

How the switch uses its network interface address when routing is disabled.

Requirements for enabling routing, including loopback interfaces for stable IP addressing.

Setting static IP addresses for APs when DHCP is unavailable.

Mechanisms for AP and peer switch discovery, including VLANs and DHCP options.

Details the DWAPP protocol for discovery in Layer 2 multicast domains.

Configuring IP addresses for discovery lists on the switch for peer and AP recognition.

Configuring AP to use specific switch IP addresses for management and association.

Using DHCP option 43 in server responses to pass switch IP addresses to APs for discovery.

Process of adding AP MAC addresses to databases for switch validation and management.

Enabling AP authentication on the switch and configuring shared pass phrases.

Setting up the local database on the switch for AP MAC validation.

Configuring a RADIUS server for AP validation and authentication.

Procedures for managing APs that failed authentication or are detected as rogue.

Overview of AP profiles, networks, and the local AP database for switch management.

Managing AP configurations using profiles as templates for customization.

Configuring wireless networks, SSIDs, VLAN IDs, and security parameters.

Adding AP MAC addresses to the local database for switch validation and management.

Using RADIUS server for client-to-AP and AP-to-switch authentication and accounting.

Configuring radio parameters like mode, channel, transmit power, and scan settings.

Managing Virtual Access Points (VAPs) and their associated SSIDs for wireless networks.

Enabling and configuring VAPs for wireless networks, mapping them to SSIDs.

Setting up the default network configuration, including SSID, security, and VLAN.

Setting up VAPs for L3 roaming using tunneling to maintain IP connections across subnets.

Implementing security mechanisms like None, WEP, and WPA/WPA2 for wireless clients.

Configuring WEP security with static or dynamic keys for wireless network encryption.

Configuring WPA/WPA2 security with pre-shared keys or RADIUS for enhanced security.

Manually setting channel, power, and mode for individual APs.

Manually resetting one or all APs via the switch interface.

Configuring RF settings like channel plan and power for APs to optimize performance.

Automatically determining RF channels and power levels to minimize interference.

Manually running the channel plan algorithm to assign channels to APs.

Manually initiating the power adjustment algorithm for APs.

Steps to upgrade AP software using the switch, including download and reset procedures.

Advanced management tasks like enabling Telnet access and changing RF parameters.

Enabling Telnet access for troubleshooting APs via CLI commands.

Changing channel and power settings for APs, noting these are runtime changes.

Viewing overall WLAN status and statistics for the switch and associated devices.

Information about other D-Link Unified Switches in the peer group, including IP and software version.

Summary information about managed, failed, and rogue access points discovered by the switch.

Detailed status information for each AP managed by the switch, including configuration status.

In-depth status details for managed APs, including hardware type and discovery reasons.

Summary of channel, power, and client counts per radio interface on managed APs.

Detailed radio information, including supported channels and transmit power levels.

Information about neighboring APs detected by the managed AP via RF scans.

Information about wireless clients detected by neighboring APs.

Lists SSIDs used by wireless clients associated with managed APs.

Shows VAP status for associated wireless clients.

Statistics on client traffic while associated with a single AP or during roaming sessions.

Information on clients that failed authentication or association with APs.

Viewing and managing wireless clients in ad hoc networks.

Creating, copying, and deleting AP configuration profiles for flexible management.

Procedures for managing AP profiles, including creation, copying, and deletion.

Applying a configured AP profile to access points and managing profile status.

Setting global parameters for the D-Link Unified Switch, such as peer group ID and timeouts.

Configuring the switch to send SNMP traps for events like AP failures or client status changes.

Setting Quality of Service parameters for traffic prioritization and performance optimization.

Using QoS and load balancing for high-quality service on busy networks.

Support for QoS standards like 802.11e and WMM for wireless traffic control.

Configuring QoS options to manage traffic flow and transmission parameters per queue.

Prioritizing IP packets using DSCP values and WMM information for traffic management.

How EDCF regulates frame access and wait times for data transmission.

Understanding random backoff timers and contention window parameters for retry mechanisms.

Using 802.11e packet bursting technology to increase data throughput and speed.

Defining the Transmission Opportunity interval for WMM clients.

Using 802.1p for QoS provision and DSCP tags for packet prioritization.

Controlling the administrative state and global settings for captive portals.

Creating and deleting captive portal configurations and managing their settings.

Managing guest and authorized users for captive portals via local or RADIUS databases.

Associating physical or wireless interfaces with captive portal configurations.

Accessing information about CP activity, status, and configured interfaces.

Summary of authenticated clients connected via the captive portal, sorted by MAC address.

Detailed information about each client connected through the captive portal.

Viewing traffic statistics for a client, including bytes and packets sent/received.

Status of clients authenticated to a specific interface, showing connection protocol and verification.

Status of clients authenticated to a specific CP configuration, including interface and verification.

Configuring SNMP traps for captive portal events like authentication failures or client disconnections.

Uploading custom images like floor plans as graph backgrounds for site context.

Launching the WLAN Visualization tool and setting up graph components.

Creating new graphs, defining names, and selecting background images and scale factors.

Displaying discovered WLAN components (Switches, APs) on the graph.

Explaining menu items (File, Edit, View, Options) in the WLAN Visualization tool.

Information about icons and colors used in the graph legend for WLAN components.

Lists default settings for the D-Link Unified Switch, including IP address and user name.

Lists default settings for D-Link Access Points, including IP address and management VLAN.

Default settings assigned to APs using the default profile, covering radio and network configurations.

Default configuration settings for captive portals, including verification mode and timeouts.

Attributes to configure in RADIUS for AP entries, including MAC address and profile ID.

Example of setting up a FreeRADIUS server, including client configuration and attribute dictionaries.

Configuring client entries in the RADIUS server's clients.conf file.

Defining attributes and values in a RADIUS dictionary file for AP configuration.

Configuring AP settings in the RADIUS server's user database.

Attributes for RADIUS server configuration for wireless client authentication.

Using RADIUS for MAC-based client authentication for access control.

Setting up user-based authentication and dynamic VLAN assignment via RADIUS.

Configuring MAC authentication using local or RADIUS database for access control.

Setting up WLAN and tunnel interfaces for L3 roaming.

Illustrates a network diagram for L3 roaming with tunnel subnets.

Using loopback interfaces for stable IP addressing of wireless functions.

Creating VLAN routing interfaces for L3 tunneling and network segmentation.

Configuring the network for L3 tunneling, associating VAPs with AP profiles.

CLI steps to configure L3 roaming, including network, security, and AP profile settings.

Web interface steps to configure L3 roaming, including SSID, tunnel, and security settings.

Setting up DHCP relay and server for wireless client IP assignment in the L3 network.

Enabling and configuring DHCP relay on the switch to forward DHCP requests.

Configuring the switch as a DHCP server for wireless clients on the L3 Tunnel network.

Using QoS and load balancing techniques for high-quality service on busy networks.

Support for QoS standards like 802.11e and WMM for wireless traffic control.

Configuring QoS options to manage traffic flow and transmission parameters per queue.

Prioritizing IP packets using DSCP values and WMM information for traffic management.

How EDCF regulates frame access and wait times for data transmission.

Understanding random backoff timers and contention window parameters for retry mechanisms.

Using 802.11e packet bursting technology to increase data throughput and speed.

Defining the Transmission Opportunity interval for WMM client stations.

Using 802.1p for QoS provision and DSCP tags for packet prioritization.

Details the warranty period for hardware, power supplies, fans, and spare parts.

Defines the limited lifetime warranty terms for hardware, excluding power supplies and fans.

Warranty terms for the software portion of the product, covering conformance to specifications.

Conditions under which the limited warranty does not apply, such as refurbished or 'as-is' products.

Procedures for submitting a warranty claim, including description, RMA number, and packaging.

Exclusions from the D-Link limited warranty coverage, such as abuse or accidental damage.

Statement regarding other warranties and the 'AS-IS' provision.

Legal limitations on D-Link's liability related to the product's use or performance.

US technical support contact details via phone and internet.

Canadian technical support contact details via phone and internet.