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GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller May 2011 Revised June 2, 2011 1 About This Guide 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation 3 Installing the Controller 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 5 Logging into the Controller 6 Connecting to the Network 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation 8 Translated Safety Warnings
GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller May 2011 Revised June 2, 2011 1 About This Guide 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation 3 Installing the Controller 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 5 Logging into the Controller 6 Connecting to the Network 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation 8 Translated Safety Warnings
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... Try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Use the statement number provided at the end of the safety warnings in this guide are applicable to the entire guide....the FCC Rules. Warning This warning symbol means danger. 1 About This Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ...
... Try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Use the statement number provided at the end of the safety warnings in this guide are applicable to the entire guide....the FCC Rules. Warning This warning symbol means danger. 1 About This Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ...
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...-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. The... 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh. Figure 1...
...-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. The... 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh. Figure 1...
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Figure 2 Front Panel and LEDs 282249 CONSOLE CONSOLE CISCO 2500 Series WIRELESS CONTROLLER RESET Model 2504 1 2 3 4 PWR SYS ALM RESET 1 2 3-4 POE PWR ALM SYS Table 1 Callout WLC2504 Front Panel Component Descriptions Port and LEDs State and ...
Figure 2 Front Panel and LEDs 282249 CONSOLE CONSOLE CISCO 2500 Series WIRELESS CONTROLLER RESET Model 2504 1 2 3 4 PWR SYS ALM RESET 1 2 3-4 POE PWR ALM SYS Table 1 Callout WLC2504 Front Panel Component Descriptions Port and LEDs State and ...
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... straight-through cable. You have configured the controller, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to...detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Connecting Access Points After you are connecting to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable.
... straight-through cable. You have configured the controller, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to...detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Connecting Access Points After you are connecting to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable.
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... running the access server contains extensive features and functionality. CHAPTER 4 Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server This chapter describes the procedures for configuring the Cisco 2500 series access server and contains the following sections: • Booting the Access Server ...Access Server To configure your console, you the following resources: • UniverCD • Cisco Information Online (CIO) • Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-1 Configuration requires access to the access server. We recommend to you need ...
... running the access server contains extensive features and functionality. CHAPTER 4 Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server This chapter describes the procedures for configuring the Cisco 2500 series access server and contains the following sections: • Booting the Access Server ...Access Server To configure your console, you the following resources: • UniverCD • Cisco Information Online (CIO) • Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-1 Configuration requires access to the access server. We recommend to you need ...
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...(excluding company holidays). UniverCD is updated and shipped monthly, so it might be more information on configuring the Cisco 2500 series access server, see the appendix "Internetworking Primer," or refer to the following publications: • Access and ...Started Guide • Router Products Getting Started Guide • Router Products Configuration Guide • Router Products Command Reference • Troubleshooting Internetworking Systems These publications are available on CIO to obtain additional content and services. 4-2 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide
...(excluding company holidays). UniverCD is updated and shipped monthly, so it might be more information on configuring the Cisco 2500 series access server, see the appendix "Internetworking Primer," or refer to the following publications: • Access and ...Started Guide • Router Products Getting Started Guide • Router Products Configuration Guide • Router Products Command Reference • Troubleshooting Internetworking Systems These publications are available on CIO to obtain additional content and services. 4-2 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide
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...8070; Emergency technical assistance (for quick access to public and authorized files. The WWW version of CIO provides richly formatted documents with a Cisco product which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. You can... (FAQ), contact cio-help , have the following information ready: • Chassis serial number • Maintenance contract number Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-3 CIO services include product information, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, ...
...8070; Emergency technical assistance (for quick access to public and authorized files. The WWW version of CIO provides richly formatted documents with a Cisco product which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. You can... (FAQ), contact cio-help , have the following information ready: • Chassis serial number • Maintenance contract number Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-3 CIO services include product information, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, ...
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...running config (Release 11.0 or later) or the write terminal command (Earlier than Release 11.0) to prevent unauthorized use. 4-4 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide To enter the privileged mode you can enter an EXEC command. Using the Enable Secret and the Enable Password... this information) • Software configuration (enter the show version command to display this information) Contacting the European Technical Assistance Center Cisco and its European Service Partners coordinate all customer service in to the access server before you must log in Europe, including hardware...
...running config (Release 11.0 or later) or the write terminal command (Earlier than Release 11.0) to prevent unauthorized use. 4-4 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide To enter the privileged mode you can enter an EXEC command. Using the Enable Secret and the Enable Password... this information) • Software configuration (enter the show version command to display this information) Contacting the European Technical Assistance Center Cisco and its European Service Partners coordinate all customer service in to the access server before you must log in Europe, including hardware...
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... do this, depending on your enable password, see the section "Recovering a Lost Enable Password" in the chapter "Maintaining the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server." On systems running from 1 to privileged-level commands. Spaces are recognized. trailing spaces are also valid password characters;... in all releases. You must enter the correct password to gain access to 25 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters; Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-5 The passwords should enter a different password. If you enter the same password for both cases, a number ...
... do this, depending on your enable password, see the section "Recovering a Lost Enable Password" in the chapter "Maintaining the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server." On systems running from 1 to privileged-level commands. Spaces are recognized. trailing spaces are also valid password characters;... in all releases. You must enter the correct password to gain access to 25 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters; Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-5 The passwords should enter a different password. If you enter the same password for both cases, a number ...
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... to enter the initial dialog, answer no Step 3 After a few seconds you can only be made in the chapter "Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server" and then power up the access server. Configuring the Access Server Note You will need to acquire the correct network addresses... from the terminal: router# config terminal 4-6 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide Type enable to enter configuration mode from your system administrator or consult your network plan to enter ...
... to enter the initial dialog, answer no Step 3 After a few seconds you can only be made in the chapter "Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server" and then power up the access server. Configuring the Access Server Note You will need to acquire the correct network addresses... from the terminal: router# config terminal 4-6 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide Type enable to enter configuration mode from your system administrator or consult your network plan to enter ...
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... running-config startup-config at the enable prompt if you are running Cisco IOS Release 11.0 or later. Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-7 Enter the command write terminal at the # prompt if you are running a Cisco IOS release earlier than 11.0: router# copy running-config startup-config ******** The results of the access server...
... running-config startup-config at the enable prompt if you are running Cisco IOS Release 11.0 or later. Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-7 Enter the command write terminal at the # prompt if you are running a Cisco IOS release earlier than 11.0: router# copy running-config startup-config ******** The results of the access server...
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...access server does not have been provided on the TCP/IP host. Configuring the Access Server Manually Using the Setup Facility If you are running a Cisco IOS release earlier than 11.0: Hostname# copy running-config startup-config Taking this , your configuration will begin. It can take several minutes for ...is coordinated by your system administrator at the site where the TCP/IP host is not set up to a remote TCP/IP host. 4-8 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide If you may wish to write the configuration data to the access server. See the publication Access and Communication Server ...
...access server does not have been provided on the TCP/IP host. Configuring the Access Server Manually Using the Setup Facility If you are running a Cisco IOS release earlier than 11.0: Hostname# copy running-config startup-config Taking this , your configuration will begin. It can take several minutes for ...is coordinated by your system administrator at the site where the TCP/IP host is not set up to a remote TCP/IP host. 4-8 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide If you may wish to write the configuration data to the access server. See the publication Access and Communication Server ...
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... the enable prompt (#) by following the instructions in the section "Connecting the Console Terminal and Modem" in the chapter "Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server" and then boot the access server to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) of the Rights in Technical Data and... subject to the EXEC prompt (Router>). Use the following information will appear after about 30 seconds. Note You can run the setup facility any time you have booted from Flash memory and go into the setup facility. Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-9 Configuring the Access...
... the enable prompt (#) by following the instructions in the section "Connecting the Console Terminal and Modem" in the chapter "Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server" and then boot the access server to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) of the Rights in Technical Data and... subject to the EXEC prompt (Router>). Use the following information will appear after about 30 seconds. Note You can run the setup facility any time you have booted from Flash memory and go into the setup facility. Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-9 Configuring the Access...
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.... X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant. System Configuration Dialog --- value "NO" does not have a valid configuration 4-10 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide Processor board ID 2685538369 SuperLAT software copyright 1990 by Image text-base: 0x030200E4, data-base: 0x00001000... cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision C) with OK? Bridging software. Refer to write erase. --- Default settings are asked if you would...
.... X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant. System Configuration Dialog --- value "NO" does not have a valid configuration 4-10 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide Processor board ID 2685538369 SuperLAT software copyright 1990 by Image text-base: 0x030200E4, data-base: 0x00001000... cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision C) with OK? Bridging software. Refer to write erase. --- Default settings are asked if you would...
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...: trowel Enter virtual terminal password: pail Enter yes or no ]: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most of routers and communication servers. Enter enable secret : shovel The enable password is used when there is a one-way cryptographic secret used to... and AppleTalk follows: Configuring global parameters: Enter host name [Router]: router Step 5 Enter the enable secret password, the enable password, and the virtual terminal password: The enable secret is no ]: Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-11 SNMP defines a set configuration and run-time...
...: trowel Enter virtual terminal password: pail Enter yes or no ]: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most of routers and communication servers. Enter enable secret : shovel The enable password is used when there is a one-way cryptographic secret used to... and AppleTalk follows: Configuring global parameters: Enter host name [Router]: router Step 5 Enter the enable secret password, the enable password, and the virtual terminal password: The enable secret is no ]: Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-11 SNMP defines a set configuration and run-time...
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... one of the asynchronous lines by TTY devices, Remote nodes, and Remote LANs. You can connect to configure asynchronous lines: Configure Async lines? [yes]: 4-12 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide
... one of the asynchronous lines by TTY devices, Remote nodes, and Remote LANs. You can connect to configure asynchronous lines: Configure Async lines? [yes]: 4-12 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide
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... serial line internet protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point protocol (PPP) access, as follows: Configure for Dial-in the appendix "Internetworking Primer." Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-13 Configuring the Access Server Step 2 Set the line speed and the flow control for ARA protocol clients. Hardware flow control must be...
... serial line internet protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point protocol (PPP) access, as follows: Configure for Dial-in the appendix "Internetworking Primer." Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-13 Configuring the Access Server Step 2 Set the line speed and the flow control for ARA protocol clients. Hardware flow control must be...
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...? [yes]: no ]: yes AppleTalk starting cable range [0]: 1 AppleTalk ending cable range [1]: 2 AppleTalk zone name [myzone]: AppleTalk additional zone name: otherzone AppleTalk additional zone name: 4-14 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide To configure the interface parameters, you need to allow communication over a LAN.
...? [yes]: no ]: yes AppleTalk starting cable range [0]: 1 AppleTalk ending cable range [1]: 2 AppleTalk zone name [myzone]: AppleTalk additional zone name: otherzone AppleTalk additional zone name: 4-14 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide To configure the interface parameters, you need to allow communication over a LAN.
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... starting cable range [2]: 3 AppleTalk ending cable range [3]: 3 AppleTalk zone name [myzone]: ZZ Serial AppleTalk additional zone name: Configure IPX on this interface? [no ]: Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-15
... starting cable range [2]: 3 AppleTalk ending cable range [3]: 3 AppleTalk zone name [myzone]: ZZ Serial AppleTalk additional zone name: Configure IPX on this interface? [no ]: Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server 4-15