About This Book; Document Audience; Product Concept - D-Link DWL-8500AP Command Reference Manual

About This Book

This document describes command-line interface (CLI) commands you use to view and
configure D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Access System. You can access the CLI by using a
direct connection to the serial port or by using telnet or SSH over a remote network
connection.

Document Audience

This document is for system administrators who configure and operate D-Link Unified Wired/
Wireless Access System.This document assumes that the reader has a basic knowledge of
Ethernet and networking concepts.

Product Concept

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switching continues to evolve from high-end backbone
applications to desktop switching applications. The price of the technology continues to
decline, while performance and feature sets continue to improve. Devices that are capable of
switching Layers 2, 3, and 4 are increasingly in demand. D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless
Access System provides a flexible solution to these ever-increasing needs.
D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Access System includes a set of comprehensive management
functions for managing both wired and wireless networks. You can manage the D-Link
Unified Wired/Wireless Access System by using one of the following three methods:
• Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Web-based
Each of the D-Link Unified Wired/Wireless Access System management methods enables you
to configure, manage, and control the software locally or remotely using in-band or out-of-
band mechanisms. Management is standards-based, with configuration parameters and a
private MIB providing control for functions not completely specified in the MIBs.
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