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...-wide wireless LAN functions. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment 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 all the equipment in conjunction with four 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 3 Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of services for mobility services such as voice and video, and OEAP support...
...-wide wireless LAN functions. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment 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 all the equipment in conjunction with four 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 3 Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of services for mobility services such as voice and video, and OEAP support...
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...knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 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...
...knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 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...
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... RS-232 port that supports a RJ-45 connector. 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 Descriptions Port and LEDs State and Description CONSOLE CPU console port The CPU console port is expected that the stored baud rate setting matches one of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism...
... RS-232 port that supports a RJ-45 connector. 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 Descriptions Port and LEDs State and Description CONSOLE CPU console port The CPU console port is expected that the stored baud rate setting matches one of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism...
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... ports; 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 driven from system reset. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to these ports. They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. This interface supports...
... ports; 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 driven from system reset. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to these ports. They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. This interface supports...
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... option configurable). • Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller software pre-loaded on the controller (software option configurable). • Optional licenses will be pre-installed on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - If...
... option configurable). • Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller software pre-loaded on the controller (software option configurable). • Optional licenses will be pre-installed on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - If...
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... 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 rfgrp40 if required. Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN...
... 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 rfgrp40 if required. Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN...
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....11n networks, either enabled or disabled. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Enter help to see a list or refer to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 • Installing a Security Lock, page 23 Mounting the Controller This...
....11n networks, either enabled or disabled. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Enter help to see a list or refer to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 • Installing a Security Lock, page 23 Mounting the Controller This...
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... tasks to complete 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 Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Step...
... tasks to complete 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 Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Step...
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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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... the CLI console on the back panel. 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 secure the controller. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on the controller as the type that the power connections to the controller are correct. 23 Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power...
... the CLI console on the back panel. 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 secure the controller. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on the controller as the type that the power connections to the controller are correct. 23 Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power...
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... reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Type: Hard Disk - Clear configuration 5. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Active 2. Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the Boot...
... reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Type: Hard Disk - Clear configuration 5. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Active 2. Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the Boot...
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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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... 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 Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the following menu: 1. Do not reboot the controller until the user login...
... 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 Manually update images Enter selection: If you did not press Esc, the boot process continues and takes two to access the following menu: 1. Do not reboot the controller until the user login...
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... interface using the management interface IP address. Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to 31 ASCII characters. Enter the IP address of the management interface (a valid VLAN identifier or 0 for each . Ports values are 1 to the controller. Enter the administrative password to be set to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the management interface. Enter the IP address of the controller and connectivity to the previous command line. Table...
... interface using the management interface IP address. Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to 31 ASCII characters. Enter the IP address of the management interface (a valid VLAN identifier or 0 for each . Ports values are 1 to the controller. Enter the administrative password to be set to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the management interface. Enter the IP address of the controller and connectivity to the previous command line. Table...
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... as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. This is assigned to belong. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Please see documentation for more details. 31 Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of controllers, but they join a controller. The virtual interface is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode.
... as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. This is assigned to belong. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Please see documentation for more details. 31 Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of controllers, but they join a controller. The virtual interface is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode.
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...) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? Enter the NTP server IP address Action Enter YES to allow clients to assign their own IP address or no to enter the following message appears: Warning! The default value is YES. The values are prompted to disable radio resource management. Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? The default is...
...) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? Enter the NTP server IP address Action Enter YES to allow clients to assign their own IP address or no to enter the following message appears: Warning! The default value is YES. The values are prompted to disable radio resource management. Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? The default is...
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... username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. If yes is correct. 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? prompt. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in . 5 Logging into the Controller...
... username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. If yes is correct. 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? prompt. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in . 5 Logging into the Controller...
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... be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to 31 characters. You can change the system prompt to change it by entering the config prompt command. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298
... be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to 31 characters. You can change the system prompt to change it by entering the config prompt command. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any alphanumeric string up to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298
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... LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to connect access that are not currently supported. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to make the connections. Connecting Access Points After you 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 the network...
... LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to connect access that are not currently supported. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to make the connections. Connecting Access Points After you 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 the network...