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... harm you if performed incorrectly. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Before you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. The warnings below are general warnings that are designed to provide reasonable protection against ... receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (cfr reference 15.105) Safety Information Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in the "Translated Safety Warnings" section on page 38.
... harm you if performed incorrectly. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Before you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. The warnings below are general warnings that are designed to provide reasonable protection against ... receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (cfr reference 15.105) Safety Information Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in the "Translated Safety Warnings" section on page 38.
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...Number 6 Phillips pan-head screws for mounting the controller on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Required Tools and Information You will be included, if selected. Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller 9 Package Contents Each 2504 controller... 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...
...Number 6 Phillips pan-head screws for mounting the controller on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Required Tools and Information You will be included, if selected. Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller 9 Package Contents Each 2504 controller... 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...
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Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An ... up 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 controller. Yes is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for an...
Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An ... up 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 controller. Yes is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for an...
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...Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C). • Make sure that 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 of equipment...configuring a RADIUS server, such as 10.40.0.3, 1812, and mysecretcode. • The country code for country code information. Enter help to see a list or refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret if you...
...Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C). • Make sure that 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 of equipment...configuring a RADIUS server, such as 10.40.0.3, 1812, and mysecretcode. • The country code for country code information. Enter help to see a list or refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. • RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret if you...
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... the Startup Wizard Before you power it on the controller. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you can use to configure your controller for basic operation. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to the wizard prompt. 29 Note If you enter...that you power on , the controller prompts you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 9. The default value appears in brackets after each configuration parameter. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the ...
... the Startup Wizard Before you power it on the controller. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you can use to configure your controller for basic operation. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to the wizard prompt. 29 Note If you enter...that you power on , the controller prompts you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 9. The default value appears in brackets after each configuration parameter. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the ...
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... or 0 for in-band management of the default router. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to enterprise services such as AAA servers. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is the default interface for an untagged VLAN). The default...
... or 0 for in-band management of the default router. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to enterprise services such as AAA servers. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is the default interface for an untagged VLAN). The default...
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... a RADIUS server. The virtual interface is used to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are yes or no. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. Both groups define clusters of the mobility...
... a RADIUS server. The virtual interface is used to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are yes or no. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. Both groups define clusters of the mobility...
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... YES to see documentation for more details. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? Values are YES or no disable the 802.11g radio network. The default country...
... YES to see documentation for more details. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? Values are YES or no disable the 802.11g radio network. The default country...
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... correct. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. 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. Values are case sensitive...
... correct. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. 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. Values are case sensitive...
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Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to associate. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you can use an MDI-X or MDI cable (crossover or straight-... are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. You have configured the controller, use a straight-through ) to connect access...
Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to associate. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you can use an MDI-X or MDI cable (crossover or straight-... are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. You have configured the controller, use a straight-through ) to connect access...
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...1 Connect a PC to the controller console point. 36 Refer to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for a description of the unit. 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. Using the Reset Button The Reset button on page 5 for more information about configuring your 2504...
...1 Connect a PC to the controller console point. 36 Refer to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for a description of the unit. 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. Using the Reset Button The Reset button on page 5 for more information about configuring your 2504...
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... object, such as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation as a ball point pen, pencil, or paper clip. If you have not configured the controller, the configuration wizard appears.... 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/...
... object, such as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation as a ball point pen, pencil, or paper clip. If you have not configured the controller, the configuration wizard appears.... 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/...
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... other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Statement 157-VCCI Compliance for any other electrical devices than products designated by showing "PSE" on the cord), not regulated with the...
... other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Statement 157-VCCI Compliance for any other electrical devices than products designated by showing "PSE" on the cord), not regulated with the...