Initial Configuration - D-Link DWC-1000 Quick Installation Manual

Initial Configuration

The Wireless Controller software is preinstalled
on the DWC-1000. When the device is powered
on, it is ready to be configured. While the device
has a default factory configuration that allows you
to connect to the device, you must perform further
configuration for your specific network require-
ments.
Discovering the Wireless Controller
Using the WebUI
To use the WebUI, the workstation from which you
are managing the device must initially be on the
same subnetwork as the device. The workstation
also requires a compatible browser:
Browser
Microsoft Internet
Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Table 4. Browser Compatibility
To access the device's WebUI:
1. Connect your workstation to one of the ports
labeled LAN (1-4).
2. Ensure your workstation is configured with a
static IP address in the 192.168.10.0/24
subnet.
Note: Disable pop-up blocking software or
add the management IP address
http://192.168.10.1 to your pop-up blocker's
allow list.
3. Launch your browser and enter the IP address
for the LAN interface (The default IP
address is http://192.168.10.1), then press Enter.
4  D-Link Wireless Controller 4  D-Link Wireless Controller
4. Log in to the Wireless Controller Web Interface.
The default login information is:
Version
9.0 or higher
Using a Console Connection
20 or higher (RJ-45 to DB-9 DCE)
The DWC-1000 Wireless Controller provides a
12.0 or higher
serial port that allows you to connect to a computer
or terminal for monitoring and configuring the device.
This port is an RJ-45 connector, implemented as
5.0 or higher
a data communication terminal equipment (DCE)
connection.
25 or higher
To use the console port connection, you need the
following equipment:
1. A terminal or a computer with both a serial port
and the ability to emulate a terminal.
2. The included RJ-45 to DB-9 cable.
3. If your Laptop or PC does not have an RS-232
connector, a converter (not included) is
required.
Figure 6. Browser Address
Username: admin
Password: admin
Figure 7. Authentication Dialog