This document describes the features and characteristics of the D-Link DWS-3000 Series DWL-3500AP/8500AP/8600AP Unified Wired & Wireless Access System.
This manual covers the D-Link Unified Access System, describing its components such as switches and access points, and explains the system topology and wireless features. It includes safety warnings for Class A devices and detailed hardware descriptions.
The guide walks through hardware installation, power‑on procedures, port configuration, VLAN and captive‑portal setup, RADIUS integration, and advanced L3 roaming. Monitoring tools, SNMP traps, and troubleshooting sections are also provided.
The manual includes FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, MIC and other Class A product warnings that the device may cause radio interference in residential environments.
After installing the hardware, follow the "Powering On the Switch" procedure described in the installation section.
Use the "Configuring VLAN Information on the Access PONE" section to set VLAN IDs and related parameters.
The manual provides a dedicated chapter on configuring the captive portal, including global settings and custom web page design.