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... 2504 controllers supports up to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are mounted in the rack (input: 100 to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning There is the danger of services...
... 2504 controllers supports up to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are mounted in the rack (input: 100 to the manufacturer's instructions. Warning There is the danger of services...
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... the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology 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. To best use this guide, you can use straight-through or crossover cables. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so...
... the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology 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. To best use this guide, you can use straight-through or crossover cables. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so...
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... that there will default to unit. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is expected that the stored baud rate setting matches one of the LED manufacturer's specifications and is within the normal range of the allowed values before setting the baud rate. This is not a defect. The boot-loader supports baud rates of 9600, N, 8, 1. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400...
... that there will default to unit. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is expected that the stored baud rate setting matches one of the LED manufacturer's specifications and is within the normal range of the allowed values before setting the baud rate. This is not a defect. The boot-loader supports baud rates of 9600, N, 8, 1. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400...
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... VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The POE controller reset is configured to these ports. The POE controller is driven from system...
... VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The POE controller reset is configured to these ports. The POE controller is driven from system...
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... 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 - 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation Follow these steps to unpack the 2504 controller and prepare it . Check each item for damage. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console...
... 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 - 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation Follow these steps to unpack the 2504 controller and prepare it . Check each item for damage. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console...
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... TFTP server (required for an untagged VLAN. • A management interface port, such as 1. • A management interface DHCP server IP address, such as 10.40.0.6 (the IP address of the default DHCP server that third-party TFTP servers cannot run on the same workstation as controller. Yes is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. 10 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. No is assigned to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network...
... TFTP server (required for an untagged VLAN. • A management interface port, such as 1. • A management interface DHCP server IP address, such as 10.40.0.6 (the IP address of the default DHCP server that third-party TFTP servers cannot run on the same workstation as controller. Yes is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. 10 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. No is assigned to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network...
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... connected to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. Enter help to see a list or refer to the 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • Make sure that airflow through the controller is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks, either enabled or disabled. • Status...
... connected to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. Enter help to see a list or refer to the 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • Make sure that airflow through the controller is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks, either enabled or disabled. • Status...
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... controller ventilation openings 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. You can be mounted on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a shelf or desk, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable...
... controller ventilation openings 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. You can be mounted on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a shelf or desk, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable...
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... 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" section on a wall using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down. 15 Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) When mounting the 2504 controller...
... 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" section on a wall using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down. 15 Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) When mounting the 2504 controller...
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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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... controller receives power, the green front panel Power LED lights. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as the type that the power connections to Figure 3 for the location of the controller. Before performing this test, you should have connected your PC to secure the controller. If the Power LED does not light, make sure that the electrical outlet is supplying power and that is used to secure a laptop computer, to the CLI console...
... controller receives power, the green front panel Power LED lights. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as the type that the power connections to Figure 3 for the location of the controller. Before performing this test, you should have connected your PC to secure the controller. If the Power LED does not light, make sure that the electrical outlet is supplying power and that is used to secure a laptop computer, to the CLI console...
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... starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header 24 Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Active 2. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Type: Hard Disk - Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the Boot Menu... Loading...
... starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header 24 Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Active 2. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Type: Hard Disk - Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the Boot Menu... Loading...
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...ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 Fastpath CPU01: Core 1 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer...done. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test....passed! Cisco AireOS Version...
...ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 Fastpath CPU01: Core 1 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer...done. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test....passed! Cisco AireOS Version...
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... minutes. Format FLASH Drive 6. All rights reserved. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Active 2. XML config selected Validating XML configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt...
... minutes. Format FLASH Drive 6. All rights reserved. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Active 2. XML config selected Validating XML configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt...
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... management interface (a valid VLAN identifier or 0 for each . Ports values are 1 to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the access point manager interface. You can enter up to the controller. The management interface is admin. Enter the port number of the controller and connectivity to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to return to enterprise services such as AAA servers. You can access the controller GUI interface using...
... management interface (a valid VLAN identifier or 0 for each . Ports values are 1 to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the access point manager interface. You can enter up to the controller. The management interface is admin. Enter the port number of the controller and connectivity to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to return to enterprise services such as AAA servers. You can access the controller GUI interface using...
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... dynamic RF management. This is assigned to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Please see documentation for more details. 31 Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. You should...
... dynamic RF management. This is assigned to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Please see documentation for more details. 31 Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. You should...
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... server port (default port is YES. The default value is 1812) • RADIUS server secret If you are YES or no . Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? If you select YES, you select no disable the 802.11g radio network. Choose YES to enable or no to configure an NTP server. Enter YES to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server...
... server port (default port is YES. The default value is 1812) • RADIUS server secret If you are YES or no . Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? If you select YES, you select no disable the 802.11g radio network. Choose YES to enable or no to configure an NTP server. Enter YES to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server...
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.... Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Enter a polling interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. Configuration correct? Note This prompt only displays if YES was 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...
.... Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Enter a polling interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. Configuration correct? Note This prompt only displays if YES was 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...
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...-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to CISCO2504, enter config prompt "CISCO2504" and press Enter. Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to change it by entering the config prompt command. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6 Connecting to the Network Figure...
...-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to CISCO2504, enter config prompt "CISCO2504" and press Enter. Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to change it by entering the config prompt command. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6 Connecting to the Network Figure...
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... configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable. You have configured the controller, use a straight-through ) to make the connections. When you have prepared the controller for a controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to connect access that are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect...
... configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable. You have configured the controller, use a straight-through ) to make the connections. When you have prepared the controller for a controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to connect access that are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect...