D-Link DWC-1000 User Manual
Wireless Controller
User Manual
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installed and enabled, this is the IP address of the routing or loo pback interface you
configure for the controller features.
configure for the controller features.
AP MAC Validation Method: Add the MAC address of the AP to the Valid AP
database, which can be kept locally on the controller or in an external RADIUS
server. When the controller discovers an AP that is not managed by another
ccontroller, it looks up the MAC address of the AP in the Valid AP database. If it
finds the MAC address in the database, the controller validates the AP and assumes
management. Select the database to use for AP validation and , optionally, for
authentication if the Require Authentication Passphrase option is selected.
database, which can be kept locally on the controller or in an external RADIUS
server. When the controller discovers an AP that is not managed by another
ccontroller, it looks up the MAC address of the AP in the Valid AP database. If it
finds the MAC address in the database, the controller validates the AP and assumes
management. Select the database to use for AP validation and , optionally, for
authentication if the Require Authentication Passphrase option is selected.
• Local: If you select this option, you must add the MAC address of each AP to the
local Valid AP database.
local Valid AP database.
• RADIUS: If you select this option, you must configur e the MAC address of each
AP in an external RADIUS server.
AP in an external RADIUS server.
Require Authentication Passphrase: Select this option to require APs to be
authenticated before they can associate with the controller. If you select this option,
you must configure the passphrase on the AP while it is in standalone mode as well
as in the Valid AP database.
authenticated before they can associate with the controller. If you select this option,
you must configure the passphrase on the AP while it is in standalone mode as well
as in the Valid AP database.
RADIUS Authentication Server Name : Enter the name of the RADIUS server used
for AP and client authentications. The name can contain up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. Spaces, underscores, and dashes are also permitted. The controller acts
as the RADIUS client and performs all RADIUS transactions on behalf of the APs
and wireless clients.
for AP and client authentications. The name can contain up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. Spaces, underscores, and dashes are also permitted. The controller acts
as the RADIUS client and performs all RADIUS transactions on behalf of the APs
and wireless clients.
RADIUS Authentication Server Configured : Indicates whether the RADIUS
authentication server is configured.
authentication server is configured.
RADIUS Accounting Server Name : Enter the name of the RADIUS server used for
reporting wireless client associations and disassociations. The name can contain up
to 32 alphanumeric characters. Spaces, underscores, and dashes are also permitted.
reporting wireless client associations and disassociations. The name can contain up
to 32 alphanumeric characters. Spaces, underscores, and dashes are also permitted.
RADIUS Accounting Server Configured: Indicates whether the RADIUS
accounting server is configured.
accounting server is configured.
RADIUS Accounting: Select this option to enable RADIUS accounting for wireless
clients.
clients.
Country Code: Select the country code that represents the country w here your
controller and APs operate. When you click Submit, a pop -up message asks you to
confirm the change. Wireless regulations vary from country to country. Make sure
you select the correct country code so that your WLAN system complies with the
regulations in your country.
controller and APs operate. When you click Submit, a pop -up message asks you to
confirm the change. Wireless regulations vary from country to country. Make sure
you select the correct country code so that your WLAN system complies with the
regulations in your country.