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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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Translated versions of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. These limits are applicable to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Try to correct the interference by turning the .... FCC Safety Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
Translated versions of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. These limits are applicable to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Try to correct the interference by turning the .... FCC Safety Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
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... up to 50 lightweight access points in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Dispose of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. The 2504 controller comes with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Statement 1040 Safety...
... up to 50 lightweight access points in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Dispose of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. The 2504 controller comes with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Statement 1040 Safety...
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... for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-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. Note Direct connection of how...
... for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-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. Note Direct connection of how...
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...unit to 9600. 5 Table 1 describes the components of 9600, N, 8, 1. If a nonstandard value is not available; At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the front panel. The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports ...115200. This is within the normal range of the allowed values before setting the baud rate. 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 ...
...unit to 9600. 5 Table 1 describes the components of 9600, N, 8, 1. If a nonstandard value is not available; At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the front panel. The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports ...115200. This is within the normal range of the allowed values before setting the baud rate. 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 ...
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... and Information You will need the following items: • One Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller. • One Power supply and power cord (power cord option configurable). • Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller software pre-loaded on the controller (software option configurable). • Optional licenses will be pre-installed on controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head...
... and Information You will need the following items: • One Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller. • One Power supply and power cord (power cord option configurable). • Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller software pre-loaded on the controller (software option configurable). • Optional licenses will be pre-installed on controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head...
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...for Windows XP devices. 10 An SSID can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as wlan1. Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients... (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port.
...for Windows XP devices. 10 An SSID can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as wlan1. Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients... (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port.
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... Management (RRM), either enabled or disabled. • Status of equipment connected to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. For maximum reliability, mount the controller while following mounting procedures: • Mounting the Controller on both sides and rear of the controller. • Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104°...
... Management (RRM), either enabled or disabled. • Status of equipment connected to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. For maximum reliability, mount the controller while following mounting procedures: • Mounting the Controller on both sides and rear of the controller. • Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104°...
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... an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables...
... an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables...
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Figure 14 Access Points Connected to a Controller Network Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables 282081 Cisco Access Points Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for more information about configuring your 2504 controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on page 5 for a description of...
Figure 14 Access Points Connected to a Controller Network Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables 282081 Cisco Access Points Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for more information about configuring your 2504 controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on page 5 for a description of...