D-Link dws-1008 manual Link Mobility System

Introducing the D-Link Mobility System

Read this reference if you are a network administrator responsible for managing DWS-1008 switches and DWL-8220AP access points in a network.

D-Link Mobility System

The D-Link Mobility System is an enterprise-class WLAN solution that seamlessly integrates with an existing wired enterprise network. The D-Link system provides secure connectivity to both wireless and wired users in large environments such as office buildings, hospitals, and university campuses and in small environments such as branch offices.

The D-Link Mobility System fulfills the three fundamental requirements of an enterpriseWLAN:It eliminates the distinction between wired and wireless networks, allows users to work safely from anywhere (secure mobility), and provides a comprehensive suite of intuitive tools for planning and managing the network before and after deployment, greatly easing the operational burden on IT resources.

The D-Link Networks Mobility System consists of the following components:

•One or more DWS-1008 switches—Distributed, intelligent machines for managing user connectivity, connecting and powering Mobility Point access points, and connecting the WLAN to the wired network backbone.

•Multiple DWL-8220AP access points—Wireless access points (APs) that transmit and receive radio frequency (RF) signals to and from wireless users and connect them to a DWS-1008 switch.

•Mobility System SoftwareTM —The operating system that runs all DWS switches and access points in a WLAN, and is accessible through a command-line interface (CLI) or the Web View interface. This software is built-in to the switch.

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