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DWS-3160-24TC
Description
The DWS-3160 switch series is a unified layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet wired/wireless switch. The DWS-3160 is the ideal network deployment solution for medium to large businesses and service providers. The switch provides centralized management of devices in a wireless network. With the ability to manage up to 48 D-Link Unified Wireless Access Points (the number of managed access points is 12 by default, can be increased to 48 with additional licenses) and up to 192 access points in a switch cluster, the DWS-3160 is used as a wireless controller in backbone/wireless or layer 2+ gigabit switch for end users, enabling rapid integration into existing network infrastructure.
Simple control
The DWS-3160 supports WLAN centralized management, thus eliminating the need for individual configuration of each access point. The administrator assigns a profile to the D-Link Unified Access Point and the settings corresponding to the profile are applied to the access point automatically. In addition, the new software version can be installed on all access points at the same time, which greatly simplifies the update process.
In addition to acting as a wireless switching master, the DWS-3160 can also be used as a layer 2+ switch with advanced features, including support for dynamic packet routing (RIPv1/v2), ACL security features, multilayer quality of service (QoS), VLAN, Multicast Snooping. What's more, multiple DWS-3160 switches can be clustered, allowing administrators to configure all switches with a single "Master" switch. A cluster can manage 192 access points. This greatly simplifies management and reduces maintenance effort when scaling the network.
Reliable network protection
The DWS-3160 supports the latest Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) to detect rogue access points, rogue clients, and various wireless security threats. With the WIDS feature, administrators can detect various threats and use RF channel scanning to view the wireless network in order to prevent any potential security threats.
When working together with D-Link Unified Wireless Access Points, virtual access points can be configured and managed, while the administrator can assign various access rights to users. In addition to using WPA and WPA2, an additional layer of security is provided by the adaptive portal so that only authorized users can access the wireless network.
The DWS-3160 uses Access Control Lists (ACLs) to provide control by setting a few simple rules. Through the use of other advanced security features such as 802.1X Network Access Control and DoS Protection, the DWS-3160 provides strong and centralized protection and maximum network resiliency.
Network resiliency
Location of access points close to each other may cause interference. The DWS-3160 monitors radio spectrum usage and automatically assigns the best channel to each access point, greatly reducing interference and allowing administrators to set up access points close to each other.
If several access points located at a close distance from each other operate on the same channel, then to reduce the level of interference, the DWS-3160 reduces the transmitter power of these access points. Further, when for some reason there are no more access points in the network, the transmitter power will be increased to increase the coverage area.
To avoid bandwidth congestion, the DWS-3160 will reject new clients from connecting to the access point. The load is distributed among neighboring access points. Thus, load balancing and optimal network performance are guaranteed.
Mobility without borders
Wireless clients can take advantage of seamless and seamless roaming between access points managed by the DWS-3160 even if they are not on the same subnet. Since the DWS-3160 uses various mechanisms such as pre-authentication and key caching, wireless clients can move freely within the network coverage area without having to re-authenticate. Thus, owners of tablet computers, smartphones and netbooks get a stable and reliable connection.
License update
By default, the DWS-3160 switch can manage 12 unified access points. This number can be increased to 48 TD. If administrators need to connect more access points to the network, they can purchase an upgrade license. There are two license types: AP 12 Upgrade and AP 24 Upgrade.
Choosing a license is easy - just select the required model that matches the DWS-3160 switch (standard or PoE) and the number of managed access points to upgrade.
Characteristics
The size
Width for installation in 19” standard rack, height 1U
Interface
• 20 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T
• 4 combo ports 10/100/1000BASE-T/SFP
Console port
RJ-45
MAC address table
16K
Max. power consumption
37.7 W
Performance
• Switching matrix: 48 Gbps
• Packet forwarding rate: 35.71 Mpps
• Switching Method: Store and Forward
• Packet buffer size: 2 MB
• Number of VLANs per device: 3,965
• Static routes: 512
• Jumbo frame size: 13K
Software
Control
• Up to 48 unified wireless access points per switch (12 APs by default, up to 48 APs with additional licenses), up to 192 APs per cluster
• Switch cluster supporting Single IP Management (SIM, single IP management)
• SSH
• SSL
• SNMP v1, 2c, 3
• sFlow
• Support for two copies of the software (Dual Image)
• Web interface
• Command line interface
TD management
• Automatic AP detection
• Remote reboot of the AP
• AP Monitor: List of managed APs, rogue APs, unauthenticated APs
• Client monitoring: List of clients connected to each managed access point
• Ad-hoc client monitoring
• Authentication of access points in the local database and on an external RADIUS server
• Centralized management of security/RF policies
• Automatic tuning of RF channels for access points
• Automatic setting of transmitter output power
• Centralized software update
Compatible Unified Access Points
• DWL-2600AP
• DWL-3600AP
• DWL-6600AP
• DWL-8600AP
• DWL-8610AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.3.1.3 and newer)
• DWL-6610AP H/w Ax (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
• DWL-6700AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
• DWL-8710AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
Important: DWL-6610AP H/w Bx Access Points cannot run DWS-3160
Roaming
• Fast roaming
• Roaming between switches and access points connected to the same switch
• Intra- and inter-network roaming
Access and bandwidth control
• Up to 32 SSIDs per access point (16 SSIDs per RF channel)
• Load balancing between access points based on the number of users or AP usage
• Wiring diagrams
Level 2 features
• IGMP Snooping
• MLD Snooping
• 802.1D/w/s Spanning Tree
• 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• 802.1ab LLDP
• Port Mirroring (One-to-One and Many-to-One)
• Jumbo frame size: up to 13 KB
Level 3 features
• IPv4/v6 static route
• Routing table size: 512 static routes
• VRRP
• ARP Proxy
LAN security
• RADIUS authentication for administrative access
• TACACS+ authentication for administrative access
• SSH and SSL
• MAC address filtering
• 802.1x access control based on ports and Guest VLANs
• Protection against DoS attacks
• Dynamic ARP Inspection
• Secure port
• Broadcast Storm Control
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
flow control
• 802.3x flow control in full duplex mode
• Back pressure method in half duplex mode
• Head-of-Line blocking prevention
QoS
• Voice VLAN
• Wireless Multimedia (WMM)
• 802.1p priority queues
• CoS-based QoS
• Bandwidth control based on flow
• Traffic shaping per port
• Minimum bandwidth guarantee per queue
VLAN
• 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• 802.1V
• VLAN based on subnets
• VLAN based on MAC addresses
• GVRP
• Double VLAN
• Voice VLAN
WLAN security
• WPA Personal/Enterprise
• WPA2 Personal/Enterprise
• 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption
• Authentication based on MAC addresses
• Station isolation
• Classification of wireless stations and access points based on channel, MAC address, SSID, time
• Detection and minimization of unauthorized access points and clients
• Adaptive portal
• Security Profile
• 802.1x authentication: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-TLS, PEAP-MS-CHAPv2
• Guest VLAN
The DWS-3160 switch series is a unified layer 2+ Gigabit Ethernet wired/wireless switch. The DWS-3160 is the ideal network deployment solution for medium to large businesses and service providers. The switch provides centralized management of devices in a wireless network. With the ability to manage up to 48 D-Link Unified Wireless Access Points (the number of managed access points is 12 by default, can be increased to 48 with additional licenses) and up to 192 access points in a switch cluster, the DWS-3160 is used as a wireless controller in backbone/wireless or layer 2+ gigabit switch for end users, enabling rapid integration into existing network infrastructure.
Simple control
The DWS-3160 supports WLAN centralized management, thus eliminating the need for individual configuration of each access point. The administrator assigns a profile to the D-Link Unified Access Point and the settings corresponding to the profile are applied to the access point automatically. In addition, the new software version can be installed on all access points at the same time, which greatly simplifies the update process.
In addition to acting as a wireless switching master, the DWS-3160 can also be used as a layer 2+ switch with advanced features, including support for dynamic packet routing (RIPv1/v2), ACL security features, multilayer quality of service (QoS), VLAN, Multicast Snooping. What's more, multiple DWS-3160 switches can be clustered, allowing administrators to configure all switches with a single "Master" switch. A cluster can manage 192 access points. This greatly simplifies management and reduces maintenance effort when scaling the network.
Reliable network protection
The DWS-3160 supports the latest Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) to detect rogue access points, rogue clients, and various wireless security threats. With the WIDS feature, administrators can detect various threats and use RF channel scanning to view the wireless network in order to prevent any potential security threats.
When working together with D-Link Unified Wireless Access Points, virtual access points can be configured and managed, while the administrator can assign various access rights to users. In addition to using WPA and WPA2, an additional layer of security is provided by the adaptive portal so that only authorized users can access the wireless network.
The DWS-3160 uses Access Control Lists (ACLs) to provide control by setting a few simple rules. Through the use of other advanced security features such as 802.1X Network Access Control and DoS Protection, the DWS-3160 provides strong and centralized protection and maximum network resiliency.
Network resiliency
Location of access points close to each other may cause interference. The DWS-3160 monitors radio spectrum usage and automatically assigns the best channel to each access point, greatly reducing interference and allowing administrators to set up access points close to each other.
If several access points located at a close distance from each other operate on the same channel, then to reduce the level of interference, the DWS-3160 reduces the transmitter power of these access points. Further, when for some reason there are no more access points in the network, the transmitter power will be increased to increase the coverage area.
To avoid bandwidth congestion, the DWS-3160 will reject new clients from connecting to the access point. The load is distributed among neighboring access points. Thus, load balancing and optimal network performance are guaranteed.
Mobility without borders
Wireless clients can take advantage of seamless and seamless roaming between access points managed by the DWS-3160 even if they are not on the same subnet. Since the DWS-3160 uses various mechanisms such as pre-authentication and key caching, wireless clients can move freely within the network coverage area without having to re-authenticate. Thus, owners of tablet computers, smartphones and netbooks get a stable and reliable connection.
License update
By default, the DWS-3160 switch can manage 12 unified access points. This number can be increased to 48 TD. If administrators need to connect more access points to the network, they can purchase an upgrade license. There are two license types: AP 12 Upgrade and AP 24 Upgrade.
Choosing a license is easy - just select the required model that matches the DWS-3160 switch (standard or PoE) and the number of managed access points to upgrade.
Characteristics
The size
Width for installation in 19” standard rack, height 1U
Interface
• 20 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T
• 4 combo ports 10/100/1000BASE-T/SFP
Console port
RJ-45
MAC address table
16K
Max. power consumption
37.7 W
Performance
• Switching matrix: 48 Gbps
• Packet forwarding rate: 35.71 Mpps
• Switching Method: Store and Forward
• Packet buffer size: 2 MB
• Number of VLANs per device: 3,965
• Static routes: 512
• Jumbo frame size: 13K
Software
Control
• Up to 48 unified wireless access points per switch (12 APs by default, up to 48 APs with additional licenses), up to 192 APs per cluster
• Switch cluster supporting Single IP Management (SIM, single IP management)
• SSH
• SSL
• SNMP v1, 2c, 3
• sFlow
• Support for two copies of the software (Dual Image)
• Web interface
• Command line interface
TD management
• Automatic AP detection
• Remote reboot of the AP
• AP Monitor: List of managed APs, rogue APs, unauthenticated APs
• Client monitoring: List of clients connected to each managed access point
• Ad-hoc client monitoring
• Authentication of access points in the local database and on an external RADIUS server
• Centralized management of security/RF policies
• Automatic tuning of RF channels for access points
• Automatic setting of transmitter output power
• Centralized software update
Compatible Unified Access Points
• DWL-2600AP
• DWL-3600AP
• DWL-6600AP
• DWL-8600AP
• DWL-8610AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.3.1.3 and newer)
• DWL-6610AP H/w Ax (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
• DWL-6700AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
• DWL-8710AP (for DWS-3160 with firmware version 4.4.1.10_001)
Important: DWL-6610AP H/w Bx Access Points cannot run DWS-3160
Roaming
• Fast roaming
• Roaming between switches and access points connected to the same switch
• Intra- and inter-network roaming
Access and bandwidth control
• Up to 32 SSIDs per access point (16 SSIDs per RF channel)
• Load balancing between access points based on the number of users or AP usage
• Wiring diagrams
Level 2 features
• IGMP Snooping
• MLD Snooping
• 802.1D/w/s Spanning Tree
• 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• 802.1ab LLDP
• Port Mirroring (One-to-One and Many-to-One)
• Jumbo frame size: up to 13 KB
Level 3 features
• IPv4/v6 static route
• Routing table size: 512 static routes
• VRRP
• ARP Proxy
LAN security
• RADIUS authentication for administrative access
• TACACS+ authentication for administrative access
• SSH and SSL
• MAC address filtering
• 802.1x access control based on ports and Guest VLANs
• Protection against DoS attacks
• Dynamic ARP Inspection
• Secure port
• Broadcast Storm Control
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
flow control
• 802.3x flow control in full duplex mode
• Back pressure method in half duplex mode
• Head-of-Line blocking prevention
QoS
• Voice VLAN
• Wireless Multimedia (WMM)
• 802.1p priority queues
• CoS-based QoS
• Bandwidth control based on flow
• Traffic shaping per port
• Minimum bandwidth guarantee per queue
VLAN
• 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• 802.1V
• VLAN based on subnets
• VLAN based on MAC addresses
• GVRP
• Double VLAN
• Voice VLAN
WLAN security
• WPA Personal/Enterprise
• WPA2 Personal/Enterprise
• 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption
• Authentication based on MAC addresses
• Station isolation
• Classification of wireless stations and access points based on channel, MAC address, SSID, time
• Detection and minimization of unauthorized access points and clients
• Adaptive portal
• Security Profile
• 802.1x authentication: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-TLS, PEAP-MS-CHAPv2
• Guest VLAN
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