D-Link DWL-8500AP User Manual
Overview
The D-Link
®
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching solution
provides an innovative evolution in wireless LAN.
Complex installations, intricate management utilities
and limited scalability had previously made network
administrators hesitant to deploy facility-wide wireless
LAN. Now, D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
architecture simplifies installation. In addition, access
security, wireless throughput and network convergence
is significantly enhanced. Benefactors of this Wi-Fi
Complex installations, intricate management utilities
and limited scalability had previously made network
administrators hesitant to deploy facility-wide wireless
LAN. Now, D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
architecture simplifies installation. In addition, access
security, wireless throughput and network convergence
is significantly enhanced. Benefactors of this Wi-Fi
®
innovation include IT integrators, network administrators,
business end-users, government organizations, schools,
hospitals, and hotspots such as convention halls, hotels
and airports.
business end-users, government organizations, schools,
hospitals, and hotspots such as convention halls, hotels
and airports.
Scalable and Flexible Wireless Deployment
The centerpiece of D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless
Switching lies in a scalable and flexible architecture.
The Unified Switch can be easily added to the customer’s
existing network infrastructure and centrally manage
the Access Points. Overlay Deployment protects
the customer’s investment on the wired network,
while providing wireless LAN capability to the entire
organization. Furthermore, the Unified Switch can be
deployed at the network edge as a wireless controller
and an L2 edge switch. This type of edge deployment is
beneficial for customers looking to replace their current
switches with a more robust and full-featured product.
The D-Link Unified Switch is designed for medium-sized
to large wireless networks. This affordable solution
provides flexibility and investment protection through
scalable expansion and unified LAN/ WLAN deployment
and easy upgrades for future technologies through
Gigabit connectivity.
Switching lies in a scalable and flexible architecture.
The Unified Switch can be easily added to the customer’s
existing network infrastructure and centrally manage
the Access Points. Overlay Deployment protects
the customer’s investment on the wired network,
while providing wireless LAN capability to the entire
organization. Furthermore, the Unified Switch can be
deployed at the network edge as a wireless controller
and an L2 edge switch. This type of edge deployment is
beneficial for customers looking to replace their current
switches with a more robust and full-featured product.
The D-Link Unified Switch is designed for medium-sized
to large wireless networks. This affordable solution
provides flexibility and investment protection through
scalable expansion and unified LAN/ WLAN deployment
and easy upgrades for future technologies through
Gigabit connectivity.
Adaptable Wireless Technology
The Unified Switch’s flexible architecture not only
includes physical deployment, but also offers effective
wireless traffic management capability. Data from the
clients can be configured to tunnel back to the Unified
Switch before reaching its destination. This approach
allows for a coordinated network control and centralized
security policy enforcement. Alternatively, Access Points
can handle and forward wireless traffic ideally without
having to go through the Unified Switch. This non-
tunnel mode is especially practical in remote offices or
applications that require high performance and optimized
traffic flows. The flexibility offered by D-Link Adaptable
Wireless technology empowers any organization to
enjoy the benefits of a wireless network.
includes physical deployment, but also offers effective
wireless traffic management capability. Data from the
clients can be configured to tunnel back to the Unified
Switch before reaching its destination. This approach
allows for a coordinated network control and centralized
security policy enforcement. Alternatively, Access Points
can handle and forward wireless traffic ideally without
having to go through the Unified Switch. This non-
tunnel mode is especially practical in remote offices or
applications that require high performance and optimized
traffic flows. The flexibility offered by D-Link Adaptable
Wireless technology empowers any organization to
enjoy the benefits of a wireless network.
Centralized Policy Control
Profile configuration is applied to a wireless access point
when it is deployed or when it is reset. Profiles dispatched
from the switch to the AP include RADIUS server settings,
radio configuration, SSID, VLAN, tunnel settings, and
QoS configuration. Configuration is simplified because
the administrator does not have to make individual
settings for each AP. This enhances security because the
configuration is not saved within the AP, hence it cannot
be retrieved when an AP is dismounted or stolen.
when it is deployed or when it is reset. Profiles dispatched
from the switch to the AP include RADIUS server settings,
radio configuration, SSID, VLAN, tunnel settings, and
QoS configuration. Configuration is simplified because
the administrator does not have to make individual
settings for each AP. This enhances security because the
configuration is not saved within the AP, hence it cannot
be retrieved when an AP is dismounted or stolen.
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Centralized Management of
Wireless Network
+ Tracks and Maintains User
Authentication as Users Roam
throughout the Network
+ Intelligently Designates Users to
Virtual Groups Based on User’s
Authenticated Identity
+ Provides Scaled, Resilient, Integrated
Management Infrastructure
+ Centrally Manages User
Authentication/Security Policies
+ Provides Key Management for Each
Security Protocol
+ Configures and Controls All Connected
Access Points
Simplified & Resilient Network
Deployment
+ 802.3af Power Over Ethernet Simplifies
AP Installation
+ Gigabit Connection Ready for Future
Wireless Speed Upgrade
+ Redundant Power Supply Support
Maximizes Network Uptime
+ Auto-Healing Around Failed Access
Points Ensures Coverage Integrity
Unified
+ Provides Centralized Security/
Management for WLAN Infrastructure
+ Provides 802.3af PoE, Auto-Adjustment
of RF Channels & Remote Boots for AP
+ Automatically Configures All Attached
AP
+ Detects Rogue AP to Increase
Wireless Security
Wireless Access Point
+ Simultaneous 802.11a/g Wireless
Connectivity
+ Provides 802.3af PoE Support
+ Detachable External Antennas, Can
+ Detachable External Antennas, Can
Be Replaced With Optional High
Gain Antennas for Maximum Signal
Coverage
+ Plenum Rated Casing
+ Sensitive Configuration Information
+ Sensitive Configuration Information
Not Locally Stored
+ Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2, Multiple
SSIDs
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP