D-Link DWL-2210AP Specifications

ManualBuilding Networks for PeopleD-Link AirPremierD WL-2210APTM802.11g Wireless Adaptive Access Point

10Default Settings:Option Default Settings Related InformationSystem Name DWL-2210AP“Setting the DNS Name” in“Setting the Ethernet (Wired)I

100Each frame includes a source and destination MAC address, a control field with protocolversion, frame type, frame sequence number, frame body (with

101The random backoff used by the access point is a configurable parameter. To describethe random delay, a “Minimum Contention Window” (MinCW) and a “

102Navigating to QoS SettingsConfiguring QoS QueuesConfiguring Quality of Service (QoS) on the D-Link DWL-2210AP consists of settingparameters on exis

103Queue Queues are defined for different types of data transmitted fromAP-to-station:Data 0 (bulk)Lowest priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data t

104Min. Contention Window This parameter is input to the algorithm that determinesthe initial random backoff wait time (“window”) for retryof a transm

105Configuring the Wireless Distribution System(WDS)The D-Link DWL-2210AP lets you connect multiple access points using a WirelessDistribution System

106Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)You can bridge theConference Room andWest Wing accesspoints with a WDS linkto create a singlenet

107Backup Links and Unwanted Loops in WDS BridgesAnother use for WDS bridging, the creation of backup links, is not supported in thisrelease of the D-

108Navigating to WDS SettingsTo specify the details of traffic exchange from this access point to others, navigate tothe Advanced > WDS tab, and up

109Configuring WDS SettingsThe following notes summarize some critical guidelines regarding WDS configuration.Please read all the notes before proceed

11Option Default Settings Related InformationDefault Settings (continued):Connection TypeDynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol (DHCP)If you do

110Local Address Indicates the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for thisaccess point.A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardwareaddress for any

111Field DescriptionKey Type If WEP is enabled, specify the WEP key type:• ASCII• HexCharacters Required Indicates the number of characters required i

112Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)• Navigate to the WDS tab on MyAP2 Administration Web pages. (MyAP2’s MAC address will show as

113Setting up Guest AccessOut-of-the-box Guest Interface features allow you to configure the D-Link DWL-2210APfor controlled guest access to an isolat

114Setting up Guest Access2. Set up the guest Welcome screen for the guest captive portal as described in thesection below, “Configuring the Welcome S

115Setting up Guest AccessConfiguring the Welcome Screen (Captive Portal)You can set up or modify the Welcome screen guest clients see when they open

116Setting up Guest AccessDeployment ExampleIn the figure below, the dotted red lines indicate dedicated guest connections.All access points and all c

117Maintenance and MonitoringThe maintenance and monitoring tasks described here all pertain to viewing and modifyingsettings on specific access point

118Maintenance and MonitoringInterfacesTo monitor wired LAN and wireless LAN (WLAN) settings, navigate to Status > Interfaceson the access point yo

119Maintenance and MonitoringWireless SettingsEvent LogTo view transmit/receive statistics for a particular access point, navigate to Status >Event

12Default Settings (continued):“Broadcast SSID and SecurityMode” in “ConfiguringSecurity”“Controlling Access by MACAddress Filtering” “Setting up Gues

120Maintenance and MonitoringStatisticsTo view transmit/receive statistics for a particular access point, navigate toStatus > Statistics on the Adm

121Maintenance and MonitoringThis page provides some basic information about the current access point and areal-time display of the transmit and recei

122Maintenance and MonitoringAssociated Wireless ClientsTo view the client stations associated with a particular access point, navigate toStatus >

123Maintenance and MonitoringRebooting the Access PointFor maintenance purposes or as a troubleshooting measure, you can reboot the D-LinkDWL-2210AP a

124Maintenance and MonitoringResetting the ConfigurationIf you are experiencing extreme problems with the D-Link DWL-2210AP and have triedall other tr

125Maintenance and MonitoringUpgrading the FirmwareAs new versions of the D-Link DWL-2210AP firmware become available, you canupgrade the firmware on

126Maintenance and MonitoringVerifying the Firmware UpgradeTo verify that the firmware upgrade completed successfully, check the firmwareversion shown

127NeighborsThe status page for “neighboring access points” provides real-time statistics for all accesspoints within range of the access point on whi

128Maintenance and MonitoringMAC Address Shows the MAC address of the neighboring access point.A MAC address is a hardware address that uniquely ident

129Maintenance and MonitoringField DescriptionBand This indicates the IEEE 802.11 mode being used on this access point.(For example, IEEE 802.11b and

13Administrator’s ComputerConfiguration and administration of the D-Link DWL-2210AP is accomplished with theKickStart utility (which you run from the

130Appendix A. Configuring Security Settingson Wireless ClientsTypically, users will configure security on their wireless clients for access to many d

131• Configuring an External RADIUS Server to Recognize the D-Link DWL-2210AP• Obtaining a TLS-EAP Certificate for a ClientNetwork Infrastructure and

132Make Sure the Wireless Client Software is Up-to-DateBefore starting out, please keep in mind that service packs, patches, and new releasesof driver

133List of available networks willchange depending on clientlocation. Each network (or accesspoint) that is detected by the clientshows up in this lis

134Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsConfiguring a Client to Access an Unsecure Network(Plain Text mode)If the access point

135Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsConfiguring Static WEP Security on a ClientStatic Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encry

136Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsDisable this option (click to uncheck the box).Disable auto key option. . . then confi

137Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsClick OK on the Wireless Network Properties dialog to close it and save your changes.C

138Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsConfiguring IEEE 802.1x Security on a ClientIEEE 802.1x is the standard defining port-

139Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsChooseWEPDataEncryptionmodeEnable autokey optionChoose Protected EAP (PEAP)Disable (cl

14Administrator’s Computer (continued)Required Softwareor ComponentDescriptionKickStart Wizard onCD-ROMCD-ROM DriveThe administrator’s computer must h

1401. Configure the following settings on the Association tab on the Network Properties dialog.Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless

141Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsIEEE 802.1x Client Using EAP/TLS CertificateExtensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) T

142Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsIf you configured the D-Link DWL-2210AP to use IEEE 802.1x security mode with anextern

143Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients1. Configure the following settings on the Association tab on the Network Propertiesdi

144Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients3. Click Properties to bring up the Smart Card or other Certificate Properties dialog

145Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsConfiguring WPA with RADIUS Security on a ClientWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Remo

146Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsIf you configured the D-Link DWL-2210AP to use WPA with RADIUS security mode andto use

147Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsChooseeitherTKIP orAES forthe DataEncryptionmodeChoose Protected EAP (PEAP)Disable (cl

148Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients2. Configure this setting on the Authentication tab.3. Click Properties to bring up th

149WPA with RADIUS Client Using EAP-TLS CertificateExtensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Transport Layer Security (TLS), or EAP-TLS,is an authentic

15Wireless Client ComputersThe D-Link DWL-2210AP provides wireless access to any client with a properly configuredWi-Fi client adapter for the 802.11b

150Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsChoose WPAChoose either TKIPor AES for the DataEncryption modeChoose Smart Card orothe

151Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsSmart Card or other Certificate Properties DialogValidate Server Certificate Enable th

152Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsConfiguring WPA-PSK Security on a ClientWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Pre-Shared K

153Association TabNetwork Authentication WPA-PSKData Encryption TKIP or AES depending on how this option is configuredon the access point.Note: When t

154Configuring an External RADIUS Server to Recognizethe D-Link DWL-2210APAn external Remote Authentication Dial-in User Server (RADIUS) server runnin

155Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsThe RADIUS server is identified by its IP address and UDP port numbers for the differe

156Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients4. For the “Shared secret” enter the RADIUS Key you provided to the access point (onth

157Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients5. Click Finish.The access point is now displayed as a client of the Authentication Se

158Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsObtaining a TLS-EAP Certificate for a ClientIf you want to use IEEE 802.1x mode with E

159Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless ClientsThe Welcome screen for the Certificate Server is displayed in the browser.3. Click “Re

16Client Security SettingsSecurity should be disabled on the client used to do initialconfiguration of the access point.If the Security mode on the ac

160Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients6. Click “Yes” on the dialog displayed to install the certificate.7. Click “Submit” to

161Appendix A: Configuring Security Settings on Wireless Clients8. Click “Install this certificate” to install the newly issued certificate on your cl

162Appendix B. TroubleshootingThis section provides information about how to solve common problems you mightencounter in the course of updating networ

163Appendix B: TroubleshootingThe Stop Clustering page for this access point is displayed.Click the Stop Clustering button.Repeat this “stop clusterin

164Appendix B: TroubleshootingOn the Administration UI left-hand tabs, click Advanced > Reset to bring up theReset page.Click Reset to restore the

165Appendix B: TroubleshootingAt this point you should see all previous cluster members displayed in the list.Before proceeding to the last step, veri

166Glossary802IEEE 802 (IEEE Std. 802-2001) is a family of standards for peer-to-peer communication overa LAN. These technologies use a shared-medium,

167Glossary802.11bIEEE 802.11b (IEEE Std. 802.11b-1999) is an enhancement of the initial 802.11 PHY toinclude 5.5 Mbps and 11 Mbps data rates. It uses

168GlossaryWhen one access point is connected to a wired network and supports a set of wirelessstations, it is referred to as a basic service set (BSS

169GlossaryBroadcastA Broadcast sends the same message at the same time to everyone. In wireless networks,broadcast usually refers to an interaction i

17Understanding Dynamic and Static IPAddressing on the D-Link DWL-2210APWhen installed in a DHCP network (dynamic IP addressing), the D-Link DWL-2210A

170GlossaryCSMA/CACarrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) is a low-level networkarbitration/contention protocol. A station li

171GlossaryDOMThe Document Object Model (DOM) is an interface that allows programs and scripts todynamically access and update the content, structure,

172GlossaryLegacy IEEE 802.11b devices cannot detect the ERP-OFDM signals used by IEEE 802.11gstations, and this can result in collisions between data

173GlossaryIBSSAn independent basic service set (IBSS) is an Ad hoc Mode Wireless Networking Frameworkin which stations communicate directly with each

174Glossary• The Broadcast Address consists of a host number that is all ones (for example,192.168.2.255).There are a finite number of IP addresses th

175connects multiple computers and other network devices such as storage and printers. Ethernetis the most common technology implementing a LAN.Wirele

176GlossaryMulticastA Multicast sends the same message to a select group of recipients. Sending an e-mailmessage to a mailing list is an example of m

177Glossary• Layer 3, the Network layer, defines the how to determine the best path for informationtraversing the network. Packets and logical IP Addr

178GlossaryPPPThe Point-to-Point Protocol is a standard for transmitting network layer datagrams (IP packets)over serial point-to-point links. PPP is

179GlossaryRouterA router is a network device which forwards packets between networks. It is connected to atleast two networks, commonly between two l

18Understanding Dynamic and Static IP AddressingIf you do not have a DHCP server on the Internal network and do not plan to useone, the first thing yo

180GlossarySNMP consists of managed devices and their agents, and a management system. Theagents store data about their devices in Management Informat

181TCPThe Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is built on top of Internet Protocol (IP). It addsreliable communication (guarantees delivery of data),

182GlossaryURLA Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a standard for specifying the location of objects on theInternet, such as a file or a newsgroup. URL

183GlossaryWINSThe Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. It provides

184Standards• IEEE 802.11b• IEEE 802.11g• IEEE 802.3• IEEE 802.3af• IEEE 802.3u• IEEE 802.3xDevice Management• Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or lat

185Wireless Operating Range*802.11g (Full Power with 5dBi gain diversity dipole antenna)Indoors:• 98ft (30m) @ 54Mbps• 108ft (33m) @ 48Mbps• 121ft (37

186Technical Specifications (continued)Transmit Output PowerFor 802.11b:• 63mW (18dBm)• 40mW (16dBm)• 32mW (15dBm)• 23mW (13dBm)• 10mW (10dBm)• 6mW (7

187Technical Specifications (continued)LEDs• Power• 10M/100M• WLANTemperature• Operating: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)• Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC t

188You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United

189Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the per

19Quick Steps for the Setup and Launch of YourWireless NetworkSetting up and deploying one or more D-Link DWL-2210APs is in effect creating andlaunchi

190• The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from theAuthorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested,

191Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Somestates do not allow exclusion or limitation of

192 (10/19/04)RegistrationRegister your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/

2ContentsPackage Contents ...3LEDs and Connections ...

20Step 2. Connect the access point to network and power• Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the access point and the other e

21A Note About Setting Up Connections for a Guest NetworkThe D-Link DWL-2210AP offers an out-of-the-box Guest Interface that allows you toconfigure an

22KickStart Wizard is an easy-to-use utility for discovering and identifying new D-LinkDWL-2210APs in a network with a DCHP server. KickStart scans th

23Step 3. Run KickStart Wizard (continued)2. Wait for the search tocomplete, or until the KickStartWizard has found your newaccess points.If no access

24Step 3. Run KickStart Wizard (continued)4. Go to the Access Point Administration Web pages by taking the link provided on theKickStart page.KickStar

25Viewing Basic Settings for Access PointsWhen you first log in, the Basic Settings page for D-Link DWL-2210AP administrationis displayed. These are g

26Step 5. Configure “Basic Settings”Provide a minimal set of configuration information by defining the basic settings for yourwireless network. These

27What’s Next?Next, make sure the access point is connected to the LAN, bring up some wirelessclients, and connect the clients to the network. Once yo

28The basic configuration tasks are described in the following sections:• Navigating to Basic Settings• Review / Describe the Access Point• Provide Ad

29To configure initial settings, click Basic Settings.If you use KickStart Wizard to link to the Administration Web pages, the BasicSettings page is d

3Contents of Package:D-Link AirPremier DWL-2210AP802.11g Wireless Adaptive Access PointPower over Ethernet base unitPower Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4APower

30Review / Describe the Access PointField DescriptionIP Address Shows IP address assigned to this access point. This field isnot editable because the

31Field DescriptionAdministrator Password Enter a new administrator password. The charactersyou enter will be displayed as “*” characters to preventot

32•If you choose “are configured automatically”, thenwhen a new access point is added to the network itautomatically joins the existing cluster. The c

33When you have reviewed the new configuration, click Update to apply the settingsand deploy the access points as a wireless network.Summary of Settin

34Basic Settings for a Standalone Access PointThe Basic Settings tab for a standalone access point indicates only that the currentmode is standalone a

35The D-Link DWL-2210AP is not designed for multiple, simultaneous configuration changes.If you have a network that includes multiple access points, a

36Navigating to Access Points ManagementTo view or edit information on access points in a cluster, click the Cluster > AccessPoints tab.Understandi

37Which Settings are Shared as Part of the Cluster Configuration andWhich Are Not?Most configuration settings defined via the D-Link DWL-2210AP Admini

38•Location descriptions•WDS bridges•Ethernet (Wired) Settings, including enabling or disabling Guest access•Guest interface configurationSettings tha

39If a cluster configuration policy is in place, when a new access point is deployed, itattempts to rendezvous with an existing cluster.If it is unabl

4LEDsConnectionsPressing the Reset Buttonrestores the DWL-2210AP toits original factory defaultsettings.The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. Youcan insert e

40Location Description of where the access point is physically located.MAC Address Media Access Control (MAC) address of the access point.A MAC addres

41Adding an Access Point to a ClusterTo add an access point that is currently in standalone mode back into a cluster, do thefollowing.1. Go to the Adm

42All clustered access points are shown on the Cluster > Access Points page. To navigateto clustered access points, you can simply click on the IP

43The D-Link DWL-2210AP includes user management capabilities for controlling clientaccess to access points.User management and authentication must al

44Navigating to User Management for Clustered AccessPointsTo set up or modify user accounts, click the Cluster > Users tab.Viewing User AccountsUse

45Real Name For information purposes, provide the user’s full name.There is a 256 character limit on real names.Password Specify a password for this u

46This can come in handy in situations where users have an occasional need to access thenetwork. For example, contractors who do work for your company

47Session MonitoringThe D-Link DWL-2210AP provides real-time session monitoring information includingwhich clients are associated with a particular ac

48Field DescriptionUnderstanding Session Monitoring InformationThe Sessions page shows information on client stations associated with access pointsin

49Signal Indicates the strength of the radio frequency (RF) signalthe client receives from the access point.The measure used for this is an IEEE 802.1

5Overview of the D-Link DWL-2210APThe D-Link DWL-2210AP provides continuous, high-speed access between your wirelessand Ethernet devices. It is an adv

50Setting the Ethernet (Wired) InterfaceThe following sections describe how to configure “Wired” address and related settingson the D-Link DWL-2210AP:

51Setting the Ethernet (Wired) InterfaceNavigating to EthernetTo set the wired address for an access point, navigate to the Advanced > Ethernettab,

52Setting the DNS NameField DescriptionDNS Name Enter the DNS name for the access point in the text box.This is the host name. It may be provided by y

53Using VLANs for the Guest NetworkIf you enable Guest Access, two virtual LANs (VLANs) will be used: one for the Internalnetwork and one for the Gues

54Configuring Internal Interface Ethernet SettingsTo configure Ethernet (Wired) settings for the Internal LAN, fill in the fields as describedbelow.Fi

55Configuring Guest Interface Ethernet SettingsTo configure Ethernet settings for the “Guest” interface, fill in the fields as describedbelow.Field De

56Setting the Wireless InterfaceWireless settings describe aspects of the local area network (LAN) related specificallyto the radio device in the acce

57Setting the Wireless InterfaceNavigating to Wireless SettingsTo set the wireless address for an access point, navigate to the Advanced > Wireless

58MAC Addresses(Shown on two-radio AP only)Mode The Mode defines the Physical Layer (PHY) standardbeing used by the radio.Select one of these modes:•

59Configuring “Internal” LAN Wireless SettingsThe Internal Settings describe the MAC Address (read-only) and Network Name (alsoknown as the SSID) for

6Features and Benefits*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughputwill vary. Network condit

60Configuring “Guest” Network Wireless SettingsThe Guest Settings describe the MAC Address (read-only) and wireless networkname (SSID) for the Guest N

61The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an Internet standard protocol that synchronizescomputer clock times on your network. NTP servers transmit Coordin

62Enabling the Network Time Protocol ServerNavigating to Time Protocol SettingsTo enable an NTP server, navigate to the Advanced > Time Protocol ta

63To configure your access point to use a network time protocol (NTP) server, first enablethe use of NTP, and then select the NTP server you want to u

64Configuring SecurityThe following sections describe how to configure Security settings on the D-LinkDWL-2210AP:• Understanding Security Issues on Wi

65How Do I Know Which Security Mode to Use?In general, we recommend that on your Internal network you use the most robust securitymode that is feasibl

66Following is a list of the security modes available on the D-Link DWL-2210AP along witha description of the key management, authentication, and encr

67If you set the AuthenticationAlgorithm to Shared Key, thisprotocol provides arudimentary form of userauthentication.However, if the AuthenticationAl

68IEEE 802.1x mode supports avariety of authenticationmethods, like certificates,Kerberos, and public keyauthentication with a RADIUSserver.You have a

69KeenticationRemote Authentication Dial-InUser Service (RADIUS).You have a choice of usingthe D-Link DWL-2210APembedded RADIUS server oran external R

7Security Features Inhibit SSID Broadcast Ignore SSID Broadcast Weak IV avoidance Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

70See AlsoFor information on how to configure WPA with RADIUS security mode, see “WPA withRADIUS” under “Configuring Security Settings” in this manua

71RecommendationsWPA w/PSK not recommended for use with the D-Link DWL-2210AP when WPA withRADIUS is an option.We recommend that you use WPA with RADI

72Navigating to Security SettingsTo set the security mode, navigate to the Advanced > Security tab, and update thefields as described below.Configu

73Broadcast SSID Select the Broadcast SSID setting by clicking the “Allow” or “Prohibit”radio button.By default, the access point broadcasts (allows)

74Static WEPWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a data encryption protocol for 802.11 wirelessnetworks. All wireless stations and access points on the n

75Field DescriptionTransfer Key Index Select a key index from the drop-down menu. Key indexes 1through 4 are available. The default is 1.The Transfer

76Authentication Algorithm The authentication algorithm defines the method usedto determine whether a client station is allowed toassociate with an ac

77Rules to Remember for Static WEPAll client stations must have the Wireless LAN (WLAN) security set to WEP and allclients must have one of the WEP ke

78Providing a Wireless Client with a WEP KeyIf you have a second clientstation, that station alsoneeds to have one of theWEP keys defined on theAP.You

79Example of Using Multiple WEP Keys and Transfer Key Index on Client StationsIEEE 802.1xIEEE 802.1x is the standard defining port-based authenticatio

8 Self-managed access points with automatic configuration synchronizationThe access points in a cluster periodically check that the clusterconfigurat

80If you selected “IEEE 802.1x” Security Mode, provide the following:Field DescriptionConfiguring SecurityClick “Enable RADIUS Accounting” if you wan

81WPA with RADIUSWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service(RADIUS) is a Wi-Fi Alliance subset of IEEE 802.11i, whic

82Select the cipher you want to use from the drop-down menu:• TKIP• CCMP (AES)• BothTemporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is the default.TKIP provide

83Authentication Server Select one of the following from the drop-down menu:• Built-in - To use the authentication server provided with the D- Link

84Cipher Suites Select the cipher you want to use from the drop-down menu:• TKIP• CCMP (AES)• BothTemporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is the defaul

85Configuring Radio SettingsThe following sections describe how to configure Radio Settings on the D-Link DWL-2210AP:• Understanding Radio Settings• C

86Navigating to Radio SettingsTo specify radio settings, navigate to Advanced > Radio tab, and update the fields asdescribed below.Configuring Radi

87Field DescriptionStatus (On/Off) Specify whether you want the radio on or off by clicking On or Off.Mode The Mode defines the Physical Layer (PHY) s

88Fragmentation Threshold Specify a number between 256 and 2,346 to set theframe size threshold in bytes.The fragmentation threshold is a way of limit

89Transmit Power Provide a percentage value to set the transmit power for thisaccess point.The default is to have the access point transmit using 100p

9Before you plug in and boot a new access point, review the following sections for a quickcheck of required hardware components, software, client conf

90Controlling Access by MAC Address FilteringA Media Access Control (MAC) address is a hardware address that uniquely identifieseach node of a network

91Controlling Access by MAC Address FilteringNavigating to MAC Filtering SettingsTo enable filtering by MAC address, navigate to the Advanced > MAC

92Using MAC FilteringField DescriptionFilter To set the MAC Address Filter, click one of the following radio buttons:• Allow only stations in the list

93Load Balancing• Understanding Load Balancing• Identifying the Imbalance: Overworked or Under-utilized Access Points• Specifying Limits for Utilizati

94Specifying Limits for Utilization and Client AssociationsYou can correct for imbalances in network AP utilization by enabling load balancing andsett

95Load Balancing To enable load balancing on this access point,click Enable. To disable load balancing on thisaccess point, click Disable.Utilization

96Specify the number of client stations you want as a “stations threshold”for disassociation. If the number of client stations associated withthe AP a

97The following sections describe how to configure Quality of Service queues on the D-LinkDWL-2210AP:• Understanding QoS• QoS and Load Balancing• 802.

98As with all IEEE 802.11 working group standards, the goal is to provide a standard wayof implementing QoS features so that components from different

99Packets in a higher priority queue will be transmitted before packets in a lower priorityqueue. Interactive data in the queue labeled “Data 2” is al