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...there is no guarantee that accompanied this guide in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on page 38. Before you work on a circuit... from that to which is part of the FCC Rules. 1 About This Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help....
...there is no guarantee that accompanied this guide in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on page 38. Before you work on a circuit... from that to which is part of the FCC Rules. 1 About This Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help....
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... 2 shows the front panel and location of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. 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... is within the normal range of the front panel. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the allowed values before setting the baud rate.
... 2 shows the front panel and location of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. 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... is within the normal range of the front panel. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of the allowed values before setting the baud rate.
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... access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to these ports. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports 3 and 4 are RJ-45 connector form-factor...
... access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to these ports. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports 3 and 4 are RJ-45 connector form-factor...
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... as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Ensure that all packing materials to the shipping container and... You will need the following items: • 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 be pre-installed on...
... as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Ensure that all packing materials to the shipping container and... You will need the following items: • 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 be pre-installed on...
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...the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for downloading operating system software updates). Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - Yes is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for an... cannot run on the same workstation as rfgrp40 if required. • Local TFTP server (required for Windows XP devices. 10 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and...
...the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for downloading operating system software updates). Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - Yes is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for an... cannot run on the same workstation as rfgrp40 if required. • Local TFTP server (required for Windows XP devices. 10 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and...
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• RADIUS server IP 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. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 ...; Make sure that airflow through the controller is more secure and reliable if you can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. For maximum reliability, mount the controller while following ...
• RADIUS server IP 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. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 ...; Make sure that airflow through the controller is more secure and reliable if you can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at least 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. For maximum reliability, mount the controller while following ...
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...Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Step 3 Place the switch on page 23. The kit part number is mounted on a ...to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the 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 the table or shelf...
...Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Step 3 Place the switch on page 23. The kit part number is mounted on a ...to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the 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 the table or shelf...
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... 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 mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down. 15 Figure 6 Mounting the Controller on the Wall 282085 1 2 3 1 Front...
... 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 mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down. 15 Figure 6 Mounting the Controller on the Wall 282085 1 2 3 1 Front...
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.... Statement 1006 To install the controller in the rack. Mounting the Controller in a Rack To mount the 2504 controller in the kit. 18 Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23.
.... Statement 1006 To install the controller in the rack. Mounting the Controller in a Rack To mount the 2504 controller in the kit. 18 Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23.
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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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Caution If the relief clip is not installed, the power connector can configure the 2504 controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Securing the ... the PC to a PC that uses a VT-100 terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal, ProComm, Minicom, or Tip). Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is pulled or if the power adapter falls. Configure the terminal emulation program for basic operations, you can be damaged if the power cable is not compatible with the...
Caution If the relief clip is not installed, the power connector can configure the 2504 controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Securing the ... the PC to a PC that uses a VT-100 terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal, ProComm, Minicom, or Tip). Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is pulled or if the power adapter falls. Configure the terminal emulation program for basic operations, you can be damaged if the power cable is not compatible with the...
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... Self Test When you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. Note If you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on self test (POST), follow these steps: Step 1 Step...
... Self Test When you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. Note If you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on self test (POST), follow these steps: Step 1 Step...
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.... Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader..., octeth3 ' - 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. Clear configuration 5. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting pid 672...
.... Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader..., octeth3 ' - 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. Clear configuration 5. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting pid 672...
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...ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing last packet received queue. 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 cores(2) Fastpath CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent ...Initializing Timer... compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... All rights reserved. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services:...
...ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing last packet received queue. 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 cores(2) Fastpath CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent ...Initializing Timer... compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... All rights reserved. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services:...
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...to access the following menu: 1. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network...: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 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. Change active boot image 4. Run primary image (7.0.114.76)...
...to access the following menu: 1. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network...: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 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. Change active boot image 4. Run primary image (7.0.114.76)...
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...login ID and password. Note The available options appear in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to configure your controller for basic configuration information. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you for basic operation. The second time you ... message such as invalid response, and returns to the wizard prompt. 29 The default value appears in brackets after each configuration parameter. Note If you enter an incorrect response, the controller provides you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required...
...login ID and password. Note The available options appear in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to configure your controller for basic configuration information. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you for basic operation. The second time you ... message such as invalid response, and returns to the wizard prompt. 29 The default value appears in brackets after each configuration parameter. Note If you enter an incorrect response, the controller provides you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required...
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... previous command line. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to this controller. Enter the administrative user name to be set to match the switch interface configuration. Enter the port number of the management interface. Enter the administrative password to be assigned to this controller. Enter the IP address of the management...
... previous command line. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to this controller. Enter the administrative user name to be set to match the switch interface configuration. Enter the port number of the management interface. Enter the administrative password to be assigned to this controller. Enter the IP address of the management...
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... a controller. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. Mobility/RF Group Name If desired, enter the name of the controller virtual interface. The following message.... Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the mobility group/RF group to which you enter here is assigned to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. The virtual interface is the default SSID that you want...
... a controller. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. Mobility/RF Group Name If desired, enter the name of the controller virtual interface. The following message.... Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the mobility group/RF group to which you enter here is assigned to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. The virtual interface is the default SSID that you want...
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... is YES. The values are YES or no . Enter the NTP server IP address. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt. 32 Values are YES or no . Choose YES to enable or no disable the 802.11g radio network. The default is... YES. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default country code is YES. Choose YES to enable or no to disable the 802.11a radio network. Choose YES to...
... is YES. The values are YES or no . Enter the NTP server IP address. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt. 32 Values are YES or no . Choose YES to enable or no disable the 802.11g radio network. The default is... YES. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default country code is YES. Choose YES to enable or no to disable the 802.11a radio network. Choose YES to...
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... interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. prompt. If yes is correct. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. Note The administrative username and password you to log in. 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these... the controller CLI. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the startup wizard are yes and no. Values are case sensitive. 33 Configuration correct? the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the...
... interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. prompt. If yes is correct. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. Note The administrative username and password you to log in. 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these... the controller CLI. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the startup wizard are yes and no. Values are case sensitive. 33 Configuration correct? the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the...