Wlan Topology Considerations; Figure 7. D-Link Unified Access System Components - D-Link DWS-3024 User Manual

D-Link Unified Access System User Manual
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optional equipment for setup and operation.
D-Link Unified Access System
Figure 7.
Remote Management
NOTE:
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 Unified 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 Unified 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.
Since the D-Link Unified Switch has Layer 2/3 switching functions as well as WLAN data and
management functions, you can connect D-Link Access Points, wired PCs, or other network
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shows a simple D-Link Unified Access System deployment with required and
Components
AP 1
Network
Station
RADIUS Server
DHCP Server
Syslog Server
The D-Link Unified Switch has a built-in DHCP server. If you do not already
have a DHCP server on your network, you can configure the Unified Switch
to assign network information to network hosts.
Unified Switch
AP 2
AP 3
Terminal with Direct
Serial Connection
Wireless Clients