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... equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at 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 •...
... equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at 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 •...
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... across an entire enterprise. A core component of the Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 Because the radio resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access points as they appear on the network, it ideal for large-sized enterprises and high...
... across an entire enterprise. A core component of the Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 Because the radio resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access points as they appear on the network, it ideal for large-sized enterprises and high...
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...-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 No is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are admin and admin, respectively. • A service port interface IP address configuration protocol (none or DHCP). • A management interface (DS port or network...
...-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 No is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are admin and admin, respectively. • A service port interface IP address configuration protocol (none or DHCP). • A management interface (DS port or network...
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... AC power cord into the back of the controller and connect the other end to a grounded 100 to install the driver. Configure the terminal emulation program for more information about the USB console driver. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 The USB ...console driver maps to the controller's console port: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
... AC power cord into the back of the controller and connect the other end to a grounded 100 to install the driver. Configure the terminal emulation program for more information about the USB console driver. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 The USB ...console driver maps to the controller's console port: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
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...device 0: - Type: Removable Hard Disk - Run backup image 3. Step 4 If desired, press Esc to factory defaults. Change active boot image 4. Manually update images Please enter your choice: Note Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, or enter 4 to run the current software and set the controller configuration...... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. 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 Installation Guide 23...
...device 0: - Type: Removable Hard Disk - Run backup image 3. Step 4 If desired, press Esc to factory defaults. Change active boot image 4. Manually update images Please enter your choice: Note Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, or enter 4 to run the current software and set the controller configuration...... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. 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 Installation Guide 23...
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... Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01 Using the Startup Wizard Before you can enter up to 32 ASCII characters. The default value appears in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 8. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the system name, which prompts you for basic configuration input. This configuration enables you to manage the controller...
... Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01 Using the Startup Wizard Before you can enter up to 32 ASCII characters. The default value appears in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 8. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the system name, which prompts you for basic configuration input. This configuration enables you to manage the controller...
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... be set identifier (SSID). All of the controllers in an RF group are not identical. Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the network name, or service set to match the switch interface configuration. Enter yes to allow clients to view the... the controller's virtual interface, which the controller will be used. The initial SSID enables basic functionality of the controller and connectivity to clients, the controller's management interface, and optionally the service-port interface. Enter the code for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
... be set identifier (SSID). All of the controllers in an RF group are not identical. Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the network name, or service set to match the switch interface configuration. Enter yes to allow clients to view the... the controller's virtual interface, which the controller will be used. The initial SSID enables basic functionality of the controller and connectivity to clients, the controller's management interface, and optionally the service-port interface. Enter the code for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
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...you out without saving any alphanumeric string up , enter yes to configure an NTP server. Logging into the Controller Follow these steps to log into the controller CLI. If you do not connect to the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller if the date and time are case sensitive. When prompted to ... your controller now, enter yes. If you entered no . Set the current date and time on your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created 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 ...
...you out without saving any alphanumeric string up , enter yes to configure an NTP server. Logging into the Controller Follow these steps to log into the controller CLI. If you do not connect to the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller if the date and time are case sensitive. When prompted to ... your controller now, enter yes. If you entered no . Set the current date and time on your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created 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 ...
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Step 1 Enter show port summary. Connecting the Network (Distribution System) Up to eight of the following information appears, showing the status of Up indicates that provide a 1000 Mb/s wired connection to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 27 The controller's current interface configurations appear: Step 2 Interface Name management service-port virtual Port ---LAG...
Step 1 Enter show port summary. Connecting the Network (Distribution System) Up to eight of the following information appears, showing the status of Up indicates that provide a 1000 Mb/s wired connection to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 27 The controller's current interface configurations appear: Step 2 Interface Name management service-port virtual Port ---LAG...
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... port is equipped with two power supply units, the power supplies are hot swappable; The controller radio resource management (RRM) feature then automatically configures the access point to start sending and allowing clients to the network. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 28 78-18998-01 One power supply unit is operational, it in its database...
... port is equipped with two power supply units, the power supplies are hot swappable; The controller radio resource management (RRM) feature then automatically configures the access point to start sending and allowing clients to the network. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 28 78-18998-01 One power supply unit is operational, it in its database...
Data Sheet
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The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to cost-effectively manage, secure, and optimize the performance of service (QoS). © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, this controller provides real-time communications between Cisco Aironet® access points, the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and the...
The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to cost-effectively manage, secure, and optimize the performance of service (QoS). © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, this controller provides real-time communications between Cisco Aironet® access points, the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and the...
Data Sheet
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...by purchasing a 250 access point additive capacity license (1x-LIC-CT5508-250A). Ordering and installing the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller additive capacity licenses is Cisco Public Information. Register the PAK certificate (see Installing License). Customer email address and host name are required...maximum of the same PAKs is required for customs, it should be registered prior to installation. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to the guide a link]] for detailed ordering, registration, and installation ...
...by purchasing a 250 access point additive capacity license (1x-LIC-CT5508-250A). Ordering and installing the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller additive capacity licenses is Cisco Public Information. Register the PAK certificate (see Installing License). Customer email address and host name are required...maximum of the same PAKs is required for customs, it should be registered prior to installation. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to the guide a link]] for detailed ordering, registration, and installation ...