DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
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
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Simplified & Resilient Network
Deployment
Overview
Adaptable Wireless Technology
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®
innovation include IT integrators, network administrators,
business end-users, government organizations, schools,
hospitals, and hotspots such as convention halls, hotels
and airports.
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.
+ 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
Scalable and Flexible Wireless Deployment
The centerpiece of D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Centralized Policy Control
+ Detects Rogue AP to Increase
Wireless Security
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.
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.
Wireless Access Point
+ Simultaneous 802.11a/g Wireless
Connectivity
+ Provides 802.3af PoE Support
+ Detachable External Antennas, Can
Be Replaced With Optional High
Gain Antennas for Maximum Signal
Coverage
+ Plenum Rated Casing
+ Sensitive Configuration Information
Not Locally Stored
+ Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2, Multiple
SSIDs
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Self-Healing and Load Balancing
Medium to Large Business Application
Capable of handling up to 48 access points, D-Link
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching is suitable for
D-Link DWS series switches offer Self-healing process
and an AP load balancing features to increase the
resiliency of a wireless network. To make up for a sudden
RF signal vacuum created by any “dead” AP (AP with DC
power failure), the switch automatically increases the
transmitter output power of all the neighboring APs to
expand their RF coverage, thereby “healing” the network
“wound”. “Self-healing” can also be accomplished with a
redundant switch, which can take over the management
of the AP if and when the AP loses connection with the
first switch. To ensure continuous connection for current
clients, the switch performs load balancing across the
access points when network traffic reaches a certain
threshold, while rejecting new client-to-AP associations
to avoid bandwidth overcrowding.
deployment in either
a
medium or large network
supporting VoIP and numerous mobile wireless
applications. A network site can begin with one switch
to manage a few APs or to use for mixed wired/wireless
LAN purposes. When the number of APs is augmented,
up to four switches in a peer-to-peer configuration
can be added to form a large centralized management
system capable of handling up to 192 access points in
one roaming group.
Network Visualization and Management
By entering the IP address of a managed switch or
into the Internet browser, administrators can view the
topological map and identify the locations of the AP and
the switch. The map displays AP icons and colors used to
differentiate between the different RF channels used by
the AP. Administrators can create individual user profiles
and be informed of any rogue APs. Users’ authentication
is based on profiles and not on any specific access point.
As users move around within a network, their movement
can be traced as they roam from one access point to
another.
Unified Switch Architecture
In addition to being the core unit of the wireless switching
system, the DWS-3024 switch can also function as an
advanced wired device. Features such as IP routing,
ACL, QoS, security features, and Gigabit/10-Gigabit fiber
support, allow businesses to integrate their enterprise
wireless networks with the wired network infrastructure.
The DWS-3024 Unified Switch can be used to upgrade
their current 10/100Mbps desktop connections to Gigabit
capability. Seamlessly upgrade to an 802.11n AP with
Gigabit connections in the future. The advantages
include flexibility to act as wireless controllers or
dedicated full-featured multi-layer LAN switches, or as
dual-role devices.
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Server
Farm
Data Center
DES-6500
xStack Chassis
Switch
Gigabit
Workstations
DWS-3024 Switch
DWL-8500AP
Access Point
Second Floor
DWS-3024 Switch
DWL-8500AP
Dualband
Access Point
DWL-8500AP
Access Point
Wireless Users
Gigabit
Workstations
DWL-8500AP
Dualband
Access Point
EDGE SWITCH TOPOLOGY
Wireless Users
Switches are deployed at the edge of
the network for maximum scalability.
Access Points can be powered and
directly connected to the switches.
First Floor
Server
Farm
Data Center
DES-6500
xStack Chassis
Switch
Gigabit
Workstations
Ethernet Switch
with PoE
DWS-3024 Switch
DWL-8500AP
Access Point
10-Gigabit
Link
Ethernet Switch
with PoE
Second Floor
DWL-8500AP
Dualband
Access Point
Wireless Users
DWL-8500AP
Access Point
Gigabit
Workstations
DWL-8500AP
Dualband
Access Point
Wireless Users
OVERLAY TOPOLOGY
Switches are deployed into the existing
infrastructure without affecting the
wired network. Access Points can be
powered and indirectly connected to
the PoE switches.
First Floor
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Technical Specifications
Product Specifications
Device Interfaces
24 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ports With Integrated 802.3af PoE
4 Combo SFP Ports
RS-232 Console Port
MAC Address Table
8k
Switching Capacity
48Gbps
Maximum Forwarding Rate
Forwarding Method
35.71Mpps
Store and Forward
Packet Buffer Memory Size
802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
750KB
15.4W Per Port
370W Total Voltage Output
Auto Disabled If Port Current Exceeds 350mA
3,965
Number of VLANs Per Device
Quality of Service (QoS)
802.1p Priority Queues (Up to 8 Queues per Port)
CoS Based on:
- Switch Port
- TCP/UDP Port
- VLAN
- DSCP
- Destination/Source IP Address
- TOS, Destination/Source MAC Address
Bandwidth Control: Granularity of 1% link speed
802.1D Spanning Tree
Spanning Tree
Security
802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree
802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree
RADIUS Authentication for Management Access
TACACS+ Authentication for Management Access
SSH v1, v2
SSL v3
Port Security:
- 20 MAC Addresses per Port
802.1x Port-Based Access Control
Denial of Service Protection
Broadcast Storm Control: Granularity of 1% link speed
IPv4 Static Route
- Trap Violation Notification
L3 Features
Up to 128 Static Routes
Floating Static Route
VRRP
Access Control Lists (ACL)
Based on: Switch Port, MAC Address, 802.1p, Priority Queues, VLAN, Ethertype, DSCP, IP Addresses, Protocol Type,
TCP/UDP Port
Jumbo Frame Support
IGMP Snooping
Up to 9KB
1K Multicast Groups
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Flow Control
802.3x Standard in Full Duplex Mode
Back Pressure in Half Duplex Mode
Port Mirroring
Supports one-to-one or many-to-one
Link Aggregation
Supports up to 32 8-port groups
Web-based Graphic User Interface
(GUI)
Compatible with Internet Explorer®, Netscape®, Mozilla®, Firefox®, Opera®, Safari® browsers
Wireless
WLAN Management Capability
Up to 48 APs (Directly Connected and Indirectly Connected Through LAN Switch) and up to 512 Wireless Users
Fast Roaming / Intra-Switch Roaming / Inter-Subnet Roaming
Up to 16 SSID per AP (8 SSID per RF Frequency Band)
AP Load Balancing
Roaming
Access Control & Bandwidth
Management
AP Management
Auto-Discovery
Remote Reboot
Monitoring: List Managed AP, Rogue AP, Authentication Failed AP
Client Monitoring: List Clients Associated with Each Managed AP
Ad-hoc Clients Monitoring
Authentication Supporting Local Database and External RADIUS Server
Centralized RF/Security Policy Management
WPA Personal/Enterprise
WLAN Security
WPA2 Personal/Enterprise
64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption
Wireless Station and AP Classification (Based on RF Channel, MAC Address, SSID, Time)
Rogue and Valid AP Classification Based on MAC Address
Encryption Type Support:
- WEP
- TKIP
- TTLS
- WPA
- AES-CCMP
- PEAP-GTC
- Dynamic WEP
- EAP-TLS
- PEAP-MS-CHAPv2
- EAP-FAST
Interface Options
RJ-45
24 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ports with Integrated 802.3af PoE
4
SFP Ports
Diagnostic LEDs
Per Device: Power, Console, RPS
Per 10/100/1000BASE-T Port: Link/Activity/Speed, PoE Mode
Per SFP Slot: Link/Activity
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Network Management
In & Out of Band
Web-Based GUI
Telnet Server: Up to 5 Sessions
TFTP Client
Multiple Configuration Files
BOOTP/DHCP Client
SNTP
Dual Images
CLI
Telnet Client
SNMP v1, v2c, v3
RMON v1: 4 Groups (Statistics, History, Alarms, Events)
DHCP Server
SYSLOG
Network Protocol and Standards
IEEE
802.1q VLAN Tagging, GVRP, 802.1p Quality of Service, 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree
Protocol, 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, 802.3x Flow Control, 802.3ad Link Aggregation, 802.3af Power over
Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, 802.1x Port-Based Access Control
IETF
RFC 1157 SNMP, RFC1213 MIB-II, RFC1493 Bridge MIB, RFC1907 SNMPv2 MIB, RFC1757/2819 RMON MIB,
RFC1643/2358/2665 Ether-like MIB, RFC2674 802.1p MIB, RFC2233/2863 IF MIB, RFC2618 RADIUS AuthenticationClient MIB,
RFC2620 RADIUS AccountingClient MIB, RFC 3768, RFC 4251
Wi-Fi
Helps ensure interoperability with Wi-Fi® Certified products from other vendors
Electrical & Emissions Summary
Emissions
FCC Class A, VCCI, C-Tick, ICES-003, CE
UL/cUL, CB
Safety Compliance
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Internal Universal Power Supply
450 Watts (with all PoE ports in operation)
1535.49 BTU/hr
Maximum Power Consumption
Heat Dissipation
Ventilation DC Fans
4 40 x 40 mm DC Fans
Redundant Power Supply
Connector for Optional External DPS-600
Physical & Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage: 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)
Operating: 10% ~ 90% Non-condensing
Storage: 5% ~ 90% Non-condensing
17.2 x 15.3 x 1.7 inches (440 x 389 x 44 mm)
19-inch Standard Equipment Rack Mount Width, 1U Height
13.2 lbs (6kg)
Humidity
Dimensions
Weight
DWS-3024 & DWL-8500AP
Unified Wired/Wireless Switching
Physical & Environmental
Warranty
Limited Lifetime1
Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
DWS-3024
Managed 24-Port Gigabit L2+ Unified Wireless PoE Switch, 4 Combo SFP Ports
Unified Wireless PoE Access Point, 802.11a/g
Redundant Power Supply Unit 500 Watt RPSU
DWL-8500AP
DPS-600
1
Available only in the USA and Canada.
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