The D-Link DWC-1000 Wireless Controller is a centralized wireless LAN manager developed specifically for campuses, branch offices, & small to-medium enterprises (SMBs) that are looking for an easy to use, scalable solution to manage & configure their wireless network. With the ability to manage up to six wireless Access Points (upgradable to 24) & a maximum of 96 wireless Access Points in a Controller Cluster, the DWC-1000 is a cost effective mobility solution business environments. Its auto-managed Access Point (AP) discovery & single point management allow customers to acquire an enterprise class system without the burden of executing large & complex configurations. With a robust & comprehensive security detection system, the DWC-1000 also enables managed APs to block potential attacks from unauthorized users & devices, especially for wireless environments. The DWC-1000 features a self-organizing, self-optimizing, & self-healing network capability to increase the stability of the entire wireless network. With scheduled-based wireless frequency scanning & performance analyzing, the DWC-1000 automatically adjusts wireless frequency channels & power periodically to avoid interference & keep the wireless network in an optimized state. For a sudden RF signal vacuum created by any faulty Access Point, the DWC-1000 will increase the transmit output power of neighboring Access Points to expand radiofrequency (RF) coverage. The DWC-1000 provides a comprehensive wireless security solution for any network. Empowered by a Wireless Instruction Detection System (WIDS), the DWC-1000 detects rogue Access Points & rogue clients as well as anticipates wireless threats, preventing any potential damage & illegal access. In addition to other fundamental wireless security features including WEP, WPA Personal/ Enterprise, WPA2 Personal/ Enterprise, & MAC Authentication to determine the identity of wireless devices, the Captive Portal feature allows you to