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... the power source is sufficiently rated to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple 2504 controllers are uncertain that the ambient temperature remains between wireless access points and other devices to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points...
... the power source is sufficiently rated to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple 2504 controllers are uncertain that the ambient temperature remains between wireless access points and other devices to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points...
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... and Network Connections Console emulator 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. 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. To best use this guide, you...
... and Network Connections Console emulator 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. 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. To best use this guide, you...
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At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller. Note It is detected the baud rate will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 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...
At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller. Note It is detected the baud rate will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 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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....3 specification) is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). The POE controller reset is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. do so over -Ethernet (POE) ports The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; If software needs to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground...
....3 specification) is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). The POE controller reset is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. do so over -Ethernet (POE) ports The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; If software needs to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground...
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... 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 need the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information You will be included, if selected. Null modem serial cable to...
... 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 need the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information You will be included, if selected. Null modem serial cable to...
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... username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as wlan1. Yes is assigned to clients and the management interface. • A virtual gateway IP address (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...
... username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as wlan1. Yes is assigned to clients and the management interface. • A virtual gateway IP address (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...
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... address, communications port, and secret if you are configuring a RADIUS server, such as 10.40.0.3, 1812, and mysecretcode. • The country code for country code information. This guide is available at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Enter help to see a list or refer...
... address, communications port, and secret if you are configuring a RADIUS server, such as 10.40.0.3, 1812, and mysecretcode. • The country code for country code information. This guide is available at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Enter help to see a list or refer...
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... the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in the kit. 13 You can be mounted on page 23. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on a wall using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that...
... the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in the kit. 13 You can be mounted on page 23. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on a wall using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that...
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... using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted on the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test...
... using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted on the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test...
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Figure 10 Mounting the Controller in a 19-Inch Rack 1 282086 1 #10-32 pan-head screws or #12-24 slotted head screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted in the rack, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. 20
Figure 10 Mounting the Controller in a 19-Inch Rack 1 282086 1 #10-32 pan-head screws or #12-24 slotted head screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted in the rack, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. 20
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... stored configurations. To run a previous release of the controller code, press Esc when the boot loader prompt appears. Note When the controller receives power, the green front panel Power LED lights. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on self test (POST), follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Plug the external power supply into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Plug a country-specific power cord...
... stored configurations. To run a previous release of the controller code, press Esc when the boot loader prompt appears. Note When the controller receives power, the green front panel Power LED lights. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on self test (POST), follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Plug the external power supply into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Plug a country-specific power cord...
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... controller until the user login prompt appears. The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in the following menu Boot Loader Menu 1. done Network: octeth0', octeth1, octeth2, octeth3 ' - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Type: Hard Disk - Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version...
... controller until the user login prompt appears. The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in the following menu Boot Loader Menu 1. done Network: octeth0', octeth1, octeth2, octeth3 ' - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Type: Hard Disk - Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version...
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...76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. Starting Switching Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access...
...76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. Starting Switching Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access...
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...Hardware ... Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Clear configuration 5. Step 5 Continue booting the controller...
...Hardware ... Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Clear configuration 5. Step 5 Continue booting the controller...
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... characters for an untagged VLAN). Ports values are 1 to match the switch interface configuration. Enter the IP address of the management interface netmask. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. The VLAN identifier should be set to 4. 30 Enter the port number of the default router. The default administrative username is the name you want to assign to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to...
... characters for an untagged VLAN). Ports values are 1 to match the switch interface configuration. Enter the IP address of the management interface netmask. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. The VLAN identifier should be set to 4. 30 Enter the port number of the default router. The default administrative username is the name you want to assign to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to...
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... virtual interface. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. The virtual interface is the default SSID that you want the controller to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). This is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to support mobility management, DHCP relay, and embedded Layer 3 security...
... virtual interface. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. The virtual interface is the default SSID that you want the controller to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). This is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to support mobility management, DHCP relay, and embedded Layer 3 security...
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... see documentation for more details. The values are YES or no , the following : • RADIUS server IP address • RADIUS server port (default port is YES. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" The default is YES. Enter the NTP server IP address. Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Enter 'help' to disable...
... see documentation for more details. The values are YES or no , the following : • RADIUS server IP address • RADIUS server port (default port is YES. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" The default is YES. Enter the NTP server IP address. Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Enter 'help' to disable...
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... entered in . 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the startup wizard are yes and no. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. If yes...
... entered in . 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the startup wizard are yes and no. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. If yes...
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...-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to 31 characters. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6 Connecting to the Network...
...-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to 31 characters. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6 Connecting to the Network...
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... the access point MAC address in Figure 14. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to meet the specific needs of access points to connect access that are not currently supported. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for a controller. As soon as shown in its database. You have configured the controller, use an MDI-X or MDI cable (crossover or straight-through cable. Note Direct connection of your wireless network...
... the access point MAC address in Figure 14. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to meet the specific needs of access points to connect access that are not currently supported. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for a controller. As soon as shown in its database. You have configured the controller, use an MDI-X or MDI cable (crossover or straight-through cable. Note Direct connection of your wireless network...