D-Link DWC-2000 User manual

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CD and the D-Link website
This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your
new D-Link Wireless Controller.
DWC-2000
Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Controller
Quick Installation Guide
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About This Guide
This guide gives step-by-step instructions for
setting up your D-Link DWC-2000 Wireless
Controller. Please note that the model you
have purchased may appear slightly different
from those shown in the illustrations.
The DWC-2000 Wireless Controller is a full-
featured wireless LAN controller designed for
medium to large network environments. The
controller has a range of network and access
point management functions, can control up to
64 access points by default, and up to 256 with
license pack upgrades.
The DWC-2000 can be upgraded with three
optional license packs:
• The DWC-2000-AP32/DWC-2000-AP32-
LIC License Packs allow management of
up to 32 additional access points.
• The DWC-2000-AP64/DWC-2000-AP64-
LIC License Packs allow management of
up to 64 additional access points.
• The DWC-2000-AP128/DWC-2000-AP128-
LIC License Packs allow management of
up to 128 additional access points.
The DWC-2000 can be upgraded multiple times
with license packs, enabling support for up to a
maximum of 256 access points.
Product Overview
Figure 1. Front Panel
Figure 2. Rear Panel
Item Part Description
A Reset button System reset
B Power LED Indicates if the wireless
controller is powered on
C Fan LED Indicates the fan status
on the wireless controller
D USB ports (1-2)
These ports can support
various USB 1.1 or 2.0
devices
EHard disk drive
module slot
Slot for the hard disk
drive module
FGigabit LAN SFP
ports (1-4)
Connect to Ethernet
devices such as
computers, switches,
and hubs
GGigabit LAN RJ-45
ports (1-4)
Connect to Ethernet
devices such as
computers, switches,
and hubs
H Console port
Used to access the
Command Line Interface
(CLI) via an RJ-45 to
DB-9 console cable
I Power switch Powers On/Off the
device
J Power outlet Connects to the power
cord
Status LEDs and Ethernet Port LEDs
Figure 3. Ethernet RJ-45 Port LEDs
Figure 4. Ethernet SFP Port LEDs
The following table lists the name, color, status,
and description of each device LED.
Link
Speed
TX/RX
Status
Link Speed &
TX/RX Status
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LED
Indicator
Color Status Description
Power/
Status
Orange/
Green
Solid
Orange
Power-on pro-
cess in progress.
Solid Green Power-on pro-
cess complete.
Blinking
Orange
Device has
crashed and is in
recovery mode.
Light Off The device is
powered off.
Fan Green/
Red
Solid Green The fan is operat-
ing normally.
Solid Red The fan has
failed.
USB Green Solid Green The link is good.
Blinking
Green
There is activity
on this port.
Light Off No link.
Tx/Rx
Status
of RJ-45
Port
Green Solid Green Link is present.
Blinking
Green
Port is sending or
receiving data.
Link Off No link.
Link
Speed
of RJ-45
Port
Green/
Orange
Solid Green Port is operating
at 100 Mbps.
Solid
Orange
Port is operating
at 1000 Mbps.
Light Off Port is operating
at 10 Mbps.
Link and
TX/RX of
SFP Port
Green/
Orange
Solid Green Port is operating
at 100 Mbps.
Blinking
Green
Port is sending or
receiving data at
100 Mbps.
Solid
Orange
Port is operating
at 1000 Mbps.
Blinking
Orange
Port is sending or
receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
Default Interface Settings
Ethernet
Interface
Interface
Type
IP Address Web-Based
Management
LAN (1-4) Static IP 192.168.10.1/24 Enabled
Installation and Connection
This section describes how to install a
DWC-2000 in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack and how to connect cables and power to
the device.
Before You Begin
Observe the following precautions to help
prevent shutdowns, equipment failures, and
injuries:
• Before installation, always check that the
power supply is disconnected.
• Ensure that the room in which you are
operating the device has adequate air
circulation and that the room temperature
does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
• Ensure there is at least one meter (three
feet) of clear space in front and back of the
device.
• Do not place the device in an equipment
rack frame that blocks the air vents on the
sides of the chassis. Ensure that enclosed
racks have fans and louvred sides.
• Ensure that none of these hazardous
conditions exist before installation: moist
or wet oors, leaks, ungrounded or frayed
power cables, or missing safety grounds.
Step 1 – Unpacking
Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack
its contents. Please consult the following
packing list to make sure that all items are
present and undamaged. If any item is missing
or damaged, please contact your local D-Link
reseller for a replacement.
Package Contents
DWC-2000 Wireless Controller 1
Power Cord 1
Console Cable
(RJ-45 to DB-9 Cable) 1
Ethernet Cable
(CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) 1
Reference CD 1
Rack Mounting Brackets 2
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Step 2 – Installation
You can mount the DWC-2000 into a stand-
ard 19-inch equipment rack. To install the
DWC-2000 into a rack:
1. Attach the mounting brackets to each side
of the chassis as shown in Figure 5 and
secure them with the screws provided.
Figure 5. Mounting Brackets
2. Use the screws provided with the equip-
ment rack to mount the device in the rack
as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Mount into the Rack
Step 3 – Connecting the Device
to a Network
This section provides basic information about
physically connecting the DWC-2000 to a
network.
Connect the necessary cables as shown in
Figure 7.
Figure 7. Connecting to Your Network
1. Connect an RJ-45 cable from one of the
ports labelled LAN (1-4) to a switch in the
LAN network segment.
2. Connect an RJ-45 to DB-9 cable from the
console port to a workstation to use the CLI
(Command Line Interface) for management.
Step 4 – Powering on the Device
The AC power cord shipped with the device
connects the device to earth ground when
plugged into a grounded AC power outlet. The
device must be grounded during normal opera-
tion.
To connect the device to a power source, plug
one end of the AC power cord into the AC power
connector on the back panel of the device. Plug
the other end into an electrical outlet and switch
ON the power switch.
Note: We recommend using a surge protector
for the power connection.
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Initial Conguration
The wireless controller software is preinstalled
on the DWC-2000. When the device is powered
on, it is ready to be congured. It comes with a
default factory conguration that allows you to
connect to it, but you should congure the con-
troller for your specic network requirements.
Discovering the Wireless
Controller
Using the Web UI
To use the Web UI, the workstation from which
you are managing the device must initially be
on the same subnet as the device. You will also
need a compatible browser:
Browser Minimum Version
Microsoft
Internet Explorer 9, 10
Mozilla Firefox 23
Apple Safari iOS: 6.1.3
Windows: 5.1.7
Google Chrome 26
To access the device’s Web UI:
1. Connect your workstation to one of the ports
labelled LAN (1-4).
2. Ensure your workstation is congured with
a static IP address in the 192.168.10.0/24
subnet.
Note: To avoid issues, disable any pop-up
blocking software or add the management
IP address http://192.168.10.1 to your
pop-up blocker’s allow list.
3. Launch your browser and enter the IP
address for the LAN interface (The default
IP address is http://192.168.10.1), then
press Enter.
Figure 8. Using the Browser
4. Log into the wireless controller Web inter-
face. The default login information is:
• Username: admin
• Password: admin
Figure 9. Login Page
Connecting via Console (RJ-45 to DB-9
DCE)
The DWC-2000 Wireless Controller provides a
serial port that allows you to connect to a com-
puter or terminal for monitoring and conguring
the device. This port is an RJ-45 connector,
and is implemented as a data communication
terminal equipment (DCE) connection.
To use the console port connection, you
need the following equipment:
1. A terminal or a computer with both a serial
port and the ability to emulate a terminal.
2. The included RJ-45 to DB-9 cable.
3. If your laptop or PC does not have an
RS-232 connector, a converter (not includ-
ed) is required.
To establish a console connection:
1. Plug the RJ-45 connector end of the sup-
plied RJ-45 to DB-9 cable directly into the
console port on the wireless controller.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a
terminal or to the serial connector of a com-
puter running terminal emulation software.
Set the terminal emulation software values
as follows:
• Baud rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
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3. Connect the wireless controller following the
instructions in the “Powering on the Device”
section in this guide. The boot sequence will
be displayed on the terminal.
4. Once the boot sequence is completed, the
command prompt will be displayed and the
device is ready to be congured.
Discovering and Managing the
Unied AP
Figure 10. Network Topology
To discover and manage the Unied AP:
1. Record the MAC address of each Unied
AP on the network.
2. Connect the Unied AP you want to cong-
ure to the local area Ethernet network.
3. Log into the DWC-2000 and set the LAN IP
address to be in the subnet of the local area
Ethernet network.
4. Go through the Wizard to manage your
access points. Click “Wizard” at the top right
corner.
Figure 11. Wizard
5. Click the “Run…” button to run the WLAN
Wizard.
Figure 12. Run WLAN Wizard
1. Enter the following information to com-
plete the WLAN Setup Wizard:
• Wireless Global Conguration: Choose
the country code.
• Wireless Default Radio Conguration:
Create an AP Prole for the radio setting
of the wireless network. Set the radio
mode for each radio.
• Wireless Default VAP Conguration:
Enter the SSID network name, and then
select a security method. If you select
Static WEP or WPA Personal, enter a
secure passphrase for your WLAN.
Figure 13. WLAN Wizard
2. Below are two methods to add access
points in the managed AP list:
a. List of APs Awaiting to be Congured:
Select the access points which are dis-
covered automatically by the wireless
controller.
b. Valid Access Point Summary: Enter
access point MAC address manually.
List of APs Awaiting to be Congured: This
is a list of discovered access points. Switch
the Status of the access point you want to
manage to ON.
Internet
Router/
DHCP
Server
Switch
LAN
Unied
Access
Point
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Figure 14. Congure AP
Valid Access Point Summary: Enter the
MAC address of the AP you want to manage.
Figure 15. Enter MAC addresses
3. Save Settings and Connect - When the
WLAN Connection Setup Wizard has been
completed, click the Connect button to save
your settings and connect your APs.
Figure 16. Summary
Additional Information
You can refer to the additional documen-
tation on the accompanying master CD
or you can visit http://support.dlink.com
online for more support on how to congure
your DWC-2000.
• D-Link Wireless Controller User Manual
This manual describes the general opera-
tion and control of the wireless controller
rmware which drives and controls the
wireless controller hardware. It includes
examples of how to carry out typical ad-
ministrative tasks such as setting up Rogue
AP detection and how to use the wireless
controller in various scenarios.
• D-Link Wireless Controller CLI Refer-
ence Guide
This document describes all available text-
based commands that can be used on an
RJ-45 to DB-9 Console or SSH interface to
congure the wireless controller.
Online Support
If there are any issues which are not in the user
manual, please visit http://support.dlink.com,
which will direct you to your appropriate local
D-Link support website.

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