About This Guide; Product Overview - D-Link DWC-2000 Quick Installation Manual

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

ABCD E
Figure 1. Front Panel
Figure 2. Rear Panel
2
Item
A
B
C
D
Hard disk drive module
E
Gigabit LAN SFP ports
F
Gigabit LAN RJ-45
G
H
I
J
Status LEDs and Ethernet Port LEDs
Link Speed &
TX/RX Status
F G H
The following table lists the name, color, status,
and description of each device LED.
I J
Part
Reset button
Indicates if the wireless
Power LED
controller is powered on
Indicates the fan status
Fan LED
on the wireless controller
These ports can support
USB ports (1-2) various USB 1.1 or 2.0
Slot for the hard disk drive
slot
Connect to Ethernet
(1-4) computers, switches, and
Connect to Ethernet
ports (1-4) computers, switches, and
Used to access the
Command Line Interface
Console port
(CLI) via an RJ-45 to
DB-9 console cable
Power switch Powers On/Off the device
Connects to the power
Power outlet
Link
Speed
Figure 3. Ethernet RJ-45 Port LEDs
Figure 4. Ethernet SFP Port LEDs
Description
System reset
devices
module
devices such as
hubs
devices such as
hubs
cord
TX/RX
Status