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... expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications, ...and you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA
... expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications, ...and you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA
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... resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access points as they appear on the network in conjunction with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel of service (QoS), and mobility across an entire enterprise. The controllers work in order to take corrective actions. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used in one model: 5508...
... resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access points as they appear on the network in conjunction with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel of service (QoS), and mobility across an entire enterprise. The controllers work in order to take corrective actions. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used in one model: 5508...
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...XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are configuring a RADIUS server). • The country code for this installation. Yes is the default SSID that will supply IP addresses to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration ...management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 No is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks (enabled or disabled). • Status of lug • Wire-stripping tool Initial System Configuration...
...XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are configuring a RADIUS server). • The country code for this installation. Yes is the default SSID that will supply IP addresses to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration ...management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 No is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks (enabled or disabled). • Status of lug • Wire-stripping tool Initial System Configuration...
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...can use either the RJ-45 console port or the USB console port (see Figure 1). Note You can configure the controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When... the CLI screen. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plug an AC power cord into the back of the cable into the PC's serial port. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on page 22. Note The first time that you connect a Windows PC to...
...can use either the RJ-45 console port or the USB console port (see Figure 1). Note You can configure the controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When... the CLI screen. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plug an AC power cord into the back of the cable into the PC's serial port. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on page 22. Note The first time that you connect a Windows PC to...
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...and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in FIPS mode. Run backup image 3. All rights reserved. OK. . . . IDE device 0: - Type: Removable Hard Disk - Run primary image 2. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Cisco AireOS Version 6.0.100.1 Initializing ... controller configuration to factory defaults. Cisco is a trademark of the process takes two to do so. Starting SSHPM LSC PROV LIST: ok Starting Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller...
...and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in FIPS mode. Run backup image 3. All rights reserved. OK. . . . IDE device 0: - Type: Removable Hard Disk - Run primary image 2. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Cisco AireOS Version 6.0.100.1 Initializing ... controller configuration to factory defaults. Cisco is a trademark of the process takes two to do so. Starting SSHPM LSC PROV LIST: ok Starting Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller...
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... Note The AutoInstall feature downloads a configuration file from the management interface. You can enter up to the previous command line. Note The service-port interface controls communications through a dedicated management network to ensure service access during network downtime. Enter the IP address, ... be on the next two lines. This configuration enables you entered none in brackets after 30 seconds. Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 If you to manage the controller directly or through the service port. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01
... Note The AutoInstall feature downloads a configuration file from the management interface. You can enter up to the previous command line. Note The service-port interface controls communications through a dedicated management network to ensure service access during network downtime. Enter the IP address, ... be on the next two lines. This configuration enables you entered none in brackets after 30 seconds. Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 If you to manage the controller directly or through the service port. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01
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...all controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers. Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the network name, or service set to disable the controller's radio resource management (RRM) auto RF feature. Otherwise, enter no to match the switch interface configuration. .... 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 You should be configured with other controllers. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. The initial SSID ...
...all controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers. Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the network name, or service set to disable the controller's radio resource management (RRM) auto RF feature. Otherwise, enter no to match the switch interface configuration. .... 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 You should be configured with other controllers. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. The initial SSID ...
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...and the current time in the Startup Wizard are not set the automatic logout from an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server when it by entering the config prompt command. If you to configure an NTP server. You can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Step 1 ...The CLI automatically logs you entered no in the previous step and want to log into the Controller Follow these steps to configure the system time now, enter no . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 If you out without saving any alphanumeric string up , enter ...
...and the current time in the Startup Wizard are not set the automatic logout from an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server when it by entering the config prompt command. If you to configure an NTP server. You can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Step 1 ...The CLI automatically logs you entered no in the previous step and want to log into the Controller Follow these steps to configure the system time now, enter no . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 If you out without saving any alphanumeric string up , enter ...
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... the Network (Distribution System) Up to eight of the following information appears, showing the status of Up indicates that your interface configurations have been set properly and the controller's ports are fully operational. Using the Startup Wizard Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation Follow these steps to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller...
... the Network (Distribution System) Up to eight of the following information appears, showing the status of Up indicates that your interface configurations have been set properly and the controller's ports are fully operational. Using the Startup Wizard Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation Follow these steps to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller...
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... the appropriate cable to connect the PC to the management network. As soon as the controller is operational, it records the access-point MAC address in its database. You have configured the controller, use the supplied blank faceplate to scan for basic operation. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for information on an interface different...
... the appropriate cable to connect the PC to the management network. As soon as the controller is operational, it records the access-point MAC address in its database. You have configured the controller, use the supplied blank faceplate to scan for basic operation. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for information on an interface different...
Data Sheet
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... reserved. The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to real-time and historic RF interference information for self-configuration, selfhealing, and self-optimization ● Efficient roaming improves application performance such as toll quality, voice, and consistent streaming of mobile devices and applications. Designed for 802...
... reserved. The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to real-time and historic RF interference information for self-configuration, selfhealing, and self-optimization ● Efficient roaming improves application performance such as toll quality, voice, and consistent streaming of mobile devices and applications. Designed for 802...
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... ordering, registration, and installation information for the increase in Table 5. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to ship via email. Click Download. Open a supported version of 8 The Cisco WCS server imports the license. © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. mail. A certificate with an attached license file.) 3. Install the...
... ordering, registration, and installation information for the increase in Table 5. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to ship via email. Click Download. Open a supported version of 8 The Cisco WCS server imports the license. © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. mail. A certificate with an attached license file.) 3. Install the...