D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller for up to 66 Access Points
The D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller is a centralized wireless LAN manager designed for campuses, branch offices, and small-to-medium businesses. With the ability to manage up to 66 wireless access points (12 AP licence included, upgradeable to 66) and a maximum of 264 access points in a Peer Group, the DWC-1000 delivers enterprise-class wireless management without the complexity. Its self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing capabilities ensure maximum network stability and performance.
Why Choose the D-Link DWC-1000?
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Scalable Management: Control up to 66 wireless access points from a single, centralized interface with 12 AP licence included
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Auto-Discovery & Single Point Management: Automatically discover compatible D-Link wireless access points and configure them with ease
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Self-Healing Network: Automatically adjusts radio channels and power to avoid interference and maintain optimal performance
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Comprehensive Security: Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) detects rogue access points and threats to protect your network
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Flexible Expansion: Upgrade with AP licences or VPN/Router/Firewall licences as your business grows
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Real-Time Monitoring: Track access points and client stations to optimize network resource utilization
Intelligent Network Optimization
The DWC-1000 features a self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing network capability that increases wireless network stability. With regular radio scanning and performance analysis, the controller automatically adjusts radio channels and transmission power to avoid interference and keep your wireless network running in an optimized state. This intelligent management ensures reliable coverage and high performance across your entire deployment.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Protect your network with a comprehensive wireless security solution. The DWC-1000 is powered by a Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) that detects rogue access points and clients while anticipating wireless threats. Support for WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, combined with the Captive Portal feature, blocks unauthorized clients from accessing the network until their identities are verified. This multi-layer security approach safeguards against attacks from both external and internal sources.
Scalability for Growing Businesses
As your business expands, the DWC-1000 grows with you. Purchase Business Wireless Plus licences to upgrade capabilities:
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AP Licence Upgrade: Expand from 12 to 66 managed access points per controller
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VPN Licence Upgrade: Add VPN, Router, and Firewall functionality for secure remote access and branch office management
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Web Content Filtering Licence: Monitor and control employee Internet usage with web filtering capabilities
Simplified Centralized Management
Centralized remote control makes it simple to automatically discover compatible D-Link Wireless Access Points, add them to the managed list, and deploy configurations across your network. With the controller Peer Group feature, administrators can log into one wireless controller and perform essential configurations on all others within the group. Real-time monitoring and system alarms help you manage, control, and optimize network performance from a single interface.
Connectivity & Interfaces
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4 × Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45) supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
- 1 × RJ-45 Console port
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Dual Option ports for link failover and Internet connection redundancy
- Supports IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1x, 802.3, 802.3ad, 802.3u networking standards
What's in the Box
- D-Link DWC-1000 Unified Wireless Controller
- 12V/2.5A Power Adapter
- RJ-45 Console Cable
- Quick Installation Guide
- Warranty Card
Full Specifications
| Model |
DWC-1000 |
| Product Type |
Unified Wireless Controller |
| Managed Access Points (Default) |
12 APs (included licence) |
| Managed Access Points (Upgradeable) |
Up to 66 APs per controller |
| Maximum APs in Peer Group |
264 wireless access points |
| Ethernet LAN Ports |
4 × RJ-45 Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| USB Ports |
2 × USB 2.0 |
| Console Port |
1 × RJ-45 |
| Networking Standards |
IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1x, 802.3, 802.3ad, 802.3u |
| Wi-Fi Standards |
802.11a/b/g/n (via managed APs) |
| Security Algorithms |
3DES, DES, WEP, WPA Personal/Enterprise, WPA2 Personal/Enterprise |
| Security Features |
Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS), Captive Portal, MAC Authentication, 802.1X |
| Power Consumption |
19.3 W (typical) |
| Power Supply |
12V DC / 2.5A |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
280 × 180 × 44 mm |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Certification |
FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI, C-Tick, IC, cUL, LVD (EN60950-1) |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
