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DCN Wi-Fi controllers — central network management

The DCWS series are WLAN controllers with L3 switch features — central management of up to 1024 access points, up to 40,000 users, flexible forwarding modes and power redundancy. Ideal for campuses, hotels and large facilities.

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DCN Wi-Fi controller DCWS-6028

Why DCN Wi-Fi controllers

Central management

A single point of control over the whole WLAN — automatic provisioning, channel and power selection and consistent configuration of all access points.

Controller and L3 switch

The device combines WLAN controller and layer-3 switch features — less hardware in the rack and a simpler network architecture.

Deployment scalability

Support for up to 1024 access points and up to 40,000 wireless users — from a small office to a large campus.

Flexible operating modes

Local or centralized forwarding and Bypass/Trunk modes let you insert the controller into an existing network without a rebuild.

DCWS Wi-Fi controller models

Choose a controller matched to the scale of the deployment — from a dozen access points to large campus networks. Filter by parameters to match a model to the number of APs and users.

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DCWS-6028-C
DCWS-6028-C

DCWS | Kontroler WLAN / przełącznik L3 | Kontrolery WiFi

COMBO (10/100/1000Base-T (RJ45) lub 100/1000Base-X (SFP))
2
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ45)
24
1000/10GBase-X (SFP+)
2
Ethernet ports
24x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45, 2x COMBO RJ45/SFP, 2x 1/10GBase-X SFP+
Max managed APs
256
Max Wi-Fi users
10K
APs in a cluster
16
Forwarding mode
Local forwarding / Centralized forwarding
Switching fabric
364 Gb/s
DCWS-6028 (R2)
DCWS-6028 (R2)

DCWS | Kontroler WLAN / przełącznik L3 | Kontrolery WiFi

COMBO (10/100/1000Base-T (RJ45) lub 100/1000Base-X (SFP))
16
100/1000Base-X (SFP)
8
1000/10GBase-X (SFP+)
4
Ethernet ports
16x COMBO RJ45/SFP, 8x 100/1000Base-X SFP, 4x 1/10GBase-X SFP+
Max managed APs
1024
Max Wi-Fi users
40K
APs in a cluster
64
Forwarding mode
Local forwarding / Centralized forwarding
Switching fabric
208 Gb/s

Technical specification — model comparison

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ParameterDCWS-6028-CDCWS-6028 (R2)
RoleWLAN controller + L3 switchWLAN controller + L3 switch
Ports24× 1G RJ45 + 2× COMBO + 2× 10G SFP+16× COMBO + 8× 1G SFP + 4× 10G SFP+
Max managed APs2561024
Base number of APs1632
APs in a cluster1664
Max Wi-Fi users10,00040,000
Switching fabric364 Gb/s208 Gb/s
Power230V AC230V AC or 48V DC · RPS, Hot-Swap
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DCN Wi-Fi controller features

Access point management

Automatic provisioning, updates, roaming and central configuration of hundreds of APs from one place.

Local / Centralized forwarding

Client traffic can be switched locally on the AP or centrally on the controller — depending on your needs.

Bypass / Trunk mode

Flexible network insertion — the controller in the data path or beside it, without changing the topology.

Redundancy and reliability

The DCWS-6028 (R2) supports redundant, hot-swappable power (RPS, Hot-Swap).

FAQ — DCN Wi-Fi controllers

Why use a Wi-Fi controller?

A controller centralises management of the whole wireless network — instead of configuring each access point separately, you deploy settings, updates and policies from one place. It also ensures smooth roaming, automatic channel and power selection and consistent security across the network.

How many access points does a DCWS controller manage?

The DCWS-6028-C manages up to 256 access points (16 in the base version), and the DCWS-6028 (R2) scales to 1024 APs (32 base) and supports up to 40,000 wireless users — with clustering up to 64 APs.

What is the difference between local and centralized forwarding?

With local forwarding, client traffic is switched directly on the access point — lower latency and less load on the controller. With centralized forwarding, all traffic goes to the controller, which makes it easier to apply uniform policies and inspect traffic. Both modes are supported.

What do Bypass and Trunk modes mean?

They are ways of inserting the controller into the network. In Trunk mode the controller sits in the data path, while in Bypass mode it works beside the main traffic path. This lets you add a controller to an existing infrastructure without rebuilding it.

Does a controller replace a switch?

DCWS controllers combine WLAN management with a layer-3 switch — they have RJ45, COMBO and SFP/SFP+ ports and support routing. In smaller deployments they can act as the central network device, reducing the number of separate elements in the rack.

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