D-Link DWS 3000 user manual Wlan Topology Considerations, Link Unified Access System Components

D-Link Unified Access System User Manual

Figure 7 shows a simple D-Link Unified Access System deployment with required and optional equipment for setup and operation.

Figure 7. D-Link Unified Access System Components

Wireless Controller

Switch

AP 1

	Terminal with Direct
	Serial Connection
Network	AP 2
Remote Management
Station
	AP 3
RADIUS Server	Wireless Clients
DHCP Server
Syslog Server

NOTE: The D-Link WLAN Controller Switch has a built-in DHCP server. If you do not already have a DHCP server on your network, you can configure the WCS to assign network information to network hosts.

As the figure shows, the wireless clients can be laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, or any other hand-held, portable or stationary device equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and supporting drivers. In order to connect to the access point, wireless clients need the software and hardware the following list describes:

•A portable or built-in Wi-Fi client adapter that supports one or more of the IEEE 802.11 modes in which you plan to run the access point. (IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g)

•Client software such as Microsoft Windows Supplicant configured to associate with the WLAN.

•Wireless security software that is compatible with the authentication mode the access point uses.

WLAN Topology Considerations

The D-Link WLAN Controller Switch adds WLAN functionality to the base switching and IP routing features standard in most Layer 2/3 switches. Where you put the D-Link WLAN Controller Switch in your network depends on the size, requirements, and existing topology of your network. If you are adding a wireless network to an existing network, your requirements are different than the requirements of someone who does not have a sufficient LAN infrastructure.

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