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...; Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller-Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the WLC526. • Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup Guide-Contains instructions for the wireless express component you are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0. The product documentation is available in Cisco Product Documentation as the "Smart Doc" in some documents). • Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide-Provides basic installation and setup instructions for...
...; Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller-Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the WLC526. • Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup Guide-Contains instructions for the wireless express component you are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0. The product documentation is available in Cisco Product Documentation as the "Smart Doc" in some documents). • Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide-Provides basic installation and setup instructions for...
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... features available in the controller-based architecture of the Cisco Mobility Express Solution include: • Centralized management-Cisco Configuration Assistant (also referred to as CCA) enables users to quickly and easily set-up and manage clients, access points, and network policies through a single wizard interface and predefined configuration templates. • Radio resource management-Features such as quality of service (QoS) and load balancing optimize traffic of voice...
... features available in the controller-based architecture of the Cisco Mobility Express Solution include: • Centralized management-Cisco Configuration Assistant (also referred to as CCA) enables users to quickly and easily set-up and manage clients, access points, and network policies through a single wizard interface and predefined configuration templates. • Radio resource management-Features such as quality of service (QoS) and load balancing optimize traffic of voice...
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... includes voice and messaging features, Public Switched Telephone Networks and Internet connectivity, integrated network security, and an optional integrated WLAN access point to provide basic WLAN coverage in a small office space. • Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches (CE520)-These fixed-configuration, Layer 2-managed Ethernet switches include wire-speed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, integrated security, QoS, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) features. • Cisco Unified IP Phones...
... includes voice and messaging features, Public Switched Telephone Networks and Internet connectivity, integrated network security, and an optional integrated WLAN access point to provide basic WLAN coverage in a small office space. • Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches (CE520)-These fixed-configuration, Layer 2-managed Ethernet switches include wire-speed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, integrated security, QoS, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) features. • Cisco Unified IP Phones...
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... easily create and manage a virtual guest network with different network and security requirements. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-15283-01 Secure authentication mechanism support Supports a wide range of authentication mechanisms to enable scalable security architectures and minimizes security interoperability problems (see the "Security/Authentication Standards" section on page 1-5) Wired/wireless network virtualization Supports the use of up to improve the quality of...
... easily create and manage a virtual guest network with different network and security requirements. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-4 OL-15283-01 Secure authentication mechanism support Supports a wide range of authentication mechanisms to enable scalable security architectures and minimizes security interoperability problems (see the "Security/Authentication Standards" section on page 1-5) Wired/wireless network virtualization Supports the use of up to improve the quality of...
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... Controller Configuration Guide 1-5 Table 1-2 WLC526 Controller Specifications Item Physical Interfaces Wired/Switching/Routing protocols Management Options Security/Authentication Standards RADIUS Authentication Multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) Support for Cisco Secure Guest Access through CCA Support for Voice-over-WLAN Optimization Specification • Two 10/100 Ethernet ports for uplink and management • Two USB console ports (future expansion) • One RJ-45 serial port for direct console access...
... Controller Configuration Guide 1-5 Table 1-2 WLC526 Controller Specifications Item Physical Interfaces Wired/Switching/Routing protocols Management Options Security/Authentication Standards RADIUS Authentication Multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) Support for Cisco Secure Guest Access through CCA Support for Voice-over-WLAN Optimization Specification • Two 10/100 Ethernet ports for uplink and management • Two USB console ports (future expansion) • One RJ-45 serial port for direct console access...
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...; Default configurations to install, set up , configure, and monitor all the Cisco Smart Business Communications System devices. They are automated, simplified, or guided to help you through more information about downloading and installing CCA, refer to establish and administer a safe, optimized wireless network. Note There is your network settings. For information about using the Device Setup Wizard, see the "Using the Controller Web-Browser Interface (GUI)" section on the Cisco UC500 series appliance...
...; Default configurations to install, set up , configure, and monitor all the Cisco Smart Business Communications System devices. They are automated, simplified, or guided to help you through more information about downloading and installing CCA, refer to establish and administer a safe, optimized wireless network. Note There is your network settings. For information about using the Device Setup Wizard, see the "Using the Controller Web-Browser Interface (GUI)" section on the Cisco UC500 series appliance...
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... controller web-browser interface (referred to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller. Use the controller GUI for the following tasks: • Controller setup-Use this process, refer to generically as the GUI) is one or more 520 series switch connected to configure a device connection and alerts you through the necessary steps for the first time. Advanced security for CE520 switches. Controller advanced CDP settings...
... controller web-browser interface (referred to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller. Use the controller GUI for the following tasks: • Controller setup-Use this process, refer to generically as the GUI) is one or more 520 series switch connected to configure a device connection and alerts you through the necessary steps for the first time. Advanced security for CE520 switches. Controller advanced CDP settings...
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... Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-1 These sections are provided in this chapter: • Obtaining and Installing CCA, page 2-1 • Starting CCA, page 2-1 • Adding a New Controller, page 2-2 • Verifying and Configuring Your Ethernet Adapter, page 2-9 • Adding LAP521 Access Points, page 2-11 Obtaining and Installing CCA If you have not already installed CCA, go to the following Cisco.com URL, click Download Software and follow the instructions...
... Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-1 These sections are provided in this chapter: • Obtaining and Installing CCA, page 2-1 • Starting CCA, page 2-1 • Adding a New Controller, page 2-2 • Verifying and Configuring Your Ethernet Adapter, page 2-9 • Adding LAP521 Access Points, page 2-11 Obtaining and Installing CCA If you have not already installed CCA, go to the following Cisco.com URL, click Download Software and follow the instructions...
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... Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point. On power up to configure the switch ports. For more information about the LED color codes, refer to the WLC526, the controller automatically downloads the latest operating system and configures the access point. The access points can use CCA or the switch web-browser interface to six controller-based LAP521 access points. The discovery process is indicated by the Status LED indicator on mounting the access...
... Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point. On power up to configure the switch ports. For more information about the LED color codes, refer to the WLC526, the controller automatically downloads the latest operating system and configures the access point. The access points can use CCA or the switch web-browser interface to six controller-based LAP521 access points. The discovery process is indicated by the Status LED indicator on mounting the access...
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...-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-1 For additional information on CCA and communities refer to the Getting Started with every member. CCA communicates directly with all members of networking tasks is possible with Cisco Configuration Assistant document available on Cisco.com at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7287/prod_installation_guides_list.html CCA manages device groups called communities. As many Cisco IP phones...
...-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-1 For additional information on CCA and communities refer to the Getting Started with every member. CCA communicates directly with all members of networking tasks is possible with Cisco Configuration Assistant document available on Cisco.com at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7287/prod_installation_guides_list.html CCA manages device groups called communities. As many Cisco IP phones...
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... many IP phones as there are switch ports in a community. If you exceed the device limits, you cannot manage the community until you launch CCA, two windows open: the CCA window, which contains the user interface, and the Connect window. Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window When you remove enough devices to a Community - Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide...
... many IP phones as there are switch ports in a community. If you exceed the device limits, you cannot manage the community until you launch CCA, two windows open: the CCA window, which contains the user interface, and the Connect window. Creating a Community of Devices Using the Connect Window When you remove enough devices to a Community - Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide...
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... information as the default SSID (service set identifier) for the discovery process, click Yes or No to continue. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-4 OL-15283-01 The discovered devices and their neighbors using a seed IP address-(default) Enter the IP address of a device with neighbors that indicates the expected amount of the range. Click Start. Devices on a subnet-Enter the IP address and a subnet mask...
... information as the default SSID (service set identifier) for the discovery process, click Yes or No to continue. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-4 OL-15283-01 The discovered devices and their neighbors using a seed IP address-(default) Enter the IP address of a device with neighbors that indicates the expected amount of the range. Click Start. Devices on a subnet-Enter the IP address and a subnet mask...
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... SSID that restricts access to be from 8 to select the IP address of these security options: • No Security-This is enabled by using MAC address-based authentication. The authentication type is used in a public place (guest SSID), and associate it only for Guest WLANs. Enter a passphrase (8 to 63 characters) and click Generate for instructions on page 4-10). Select it...
... SSID that restricts access to be from 8 to select the IP address of these security options: • No Security-This is enabled by using MAC address-based authentication. The authentication type is used in a public place (guest SSID), and associate it only for Guest WLANs. Enter a passphrase (8 to 63 characters) and click Generate for instructions on page 4-10). Select it...
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... Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-11 You can use the Reset button to reset power or to reset the configuration to factory defaults. When the Status LED turn amber, release the Reset button by removing the paper clip. If you have configured the controller, it reboots and loads the active configuration. While observing the controller LEDs, gently push and hold the Reset button with the paper clip. The controller configuration settings...
... Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-11 You can use the Reset button to reset power or to reset the configuration to factory defaults. When the Status LED turn amber, release the Reset button by removing the paper clip. If you have configured the controller, it reboots and loads the active configuration. While observing the controller LEDs, gently push and hold the Reset button with the paper clip. The controller configuration settings...
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... message indicating that the access point is now operating as an LAP521 access point. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-6 OL-15283-01 Note If you check the DHCP IP Address box, the Domain Name and DNS IP Address fields will be converted. Figure B-8 Conversion Setting Information Incorporated Step 13 Click Convert to complete. This is loaded from the topology view until the new...
... message indicating that the access point is now operating as an LAP521 access point. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-6 OL-15283-01 Note If you check the DHCP IP Address box, the Domain Name and DNS IP Address fields will be converted. Figure B-8 Conversion Setting Information Incorporated Step 13 Click Convert to complete. This is loaded from the topology view until the new...
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... and expert mode, described 1-7 installation instructions 2-1 remote configuration support 1-3 resetting controller to 6-8 CCA vs. See CE520 1-8 CCA adding a controller 2-2 to 2-9 autonomous access point conversion B-3 to B-6 backing up the controller 6-4 to factory defaults 6-3 restart controller 6-1 Restore function restrictions 6-4, 6-8 starting window 2-2 static IP address requirement 2-10 support for SBCS devices 1-3 support for Smartports 1-8 Topology View B-1 unsupported tasks requiring GUI 1-8 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide IN...
... and expert mode, described 1-7 installation instructions 2-1 remote configuration support 1-3 resetting controller to 6-8 CCA vs. See CE520 1-8 CCA adding a controller 2-2 to 2-9 autonomous access point conversion B-3 to B-6 backing up the controller 6-4 to factory defaults 6-3 restart controller 6-1 Restore function restrictions 6-4, 6-8 starting window 2-2 static IP address requirement 2-10 support for SBCS devices 1-3 support for Smartports 1-8 Topology View B-1 unsupported tasks requiring GUI 1-8 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide IN...
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... Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide ix Cisco Unified IP Phones, CCA and SBCS support 1-3 Cisco Unified Wireless Network deployment recommendations C-1 feature comparison with SBCS C-2 Cisco Unified Wireless Network. See CUWN CLI described, limitations 1-9 command-line interface. Index upgrading software 5-1 to 5-6 using CCA 2-2 to 2-9 backing up 6-4 to B-6 interoperability limitations 1-2 LED descriptions 2-11 Quick Start Guide 1-2 smart ports, configuring 2-11 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller. See SBCS Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup guide...
... Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide ix Cisco Unified IP Phones, CCA and SBCS support 1-3 Cisco Unified Wireless Network deployment recommendations C-1 feature comparison with SBCS C-2 Cisco Unified Wireless Network. See CUWN CLI described, limitations 1-9 command-line interface. Index upgrading software 5-1 to 5-6 using CCA 2-2 to 2-9 backing up 6-4 to B-6 interoperability limitations 1-2 LED descriptions 2-11 Quick Start Guide 1-2 smart ports, configuring 2-11 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller. See SBCS Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup guide...
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... successfully display 5-6 Software Upgrade Status window 5-4 Software Upgrade window 5-2 support for WLANs 4-5 employee access VLANs adding 8-1 to 8-4 adding an employee user 8-10 to 8-17 create a new SSID 8-5 to 5-6 WLC526 front panel display 6-11 controller web-browser interface. Index back up configuration successful message 6-10 backup progress display 6-7 change backup directory location 6-6 Configuration Archive window 6-9 configuration options 1-6 to 1-9 default username and password 3-5 feature comparison C-2 loading the image display 5-3 manually restarting using Reset button 6-11...
... successfully display 5-6 Software Upgrade Status window 5-4 Software Upgrade window 5-2 support for WLANs 4-5 employee access VLANs adding 8-1 to 8-4 adding an employee user 8-10 to 8-17 create a new SSID 8-5 to 5-6 WLC526 front panel display 6-11 controller web-browser interface. Index back up configuration successful message 6-10 backup progress display 6-7 change backup directory location 6-6 Configuration Archive window 6-9 configuration options 1-6 to 1-9 default username and password 3-5 feature comparison C-2 loading the image display 5-3 manually restarting using Reset button 6-11...
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... point descriptions 2-11 LWAPP, support benefits 1-4 M MAC security for WLANs 4-5 management options 1-5 mobility group C-2 Mobility management and services feature highlights 1-1 O online help availability, CCA and GUI 1-7 Option 43, DHCP, configuring A-1 to A-2 P password controller default 3-5 synchronization 1-6 PBX configuration on UC500 devices 1-6 phone extensions, assignment 1-6 ports, WLC526 controller 1-5 power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sources 2-11 protocols, supported switching/routing 1-5 IN-4 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
... point descriptions 2-11 LWAPP, support benefits 1-4 M MAC security for WLANs 4-5 management options 1-5 mobility group C-2 Mobility management and services feature highlights 1-1 O online help availability, CCA and GUI 1-7 Option 43, DHCP, configuring A-1 to A-2 P password controller default 3-5 synchronization 1-6 PBX configuration on UC500 devices 1-6 phone extensions, assignment 1-6 ports, WLC526 controller 1-5 power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sources 2-11 protocols, supported switching/routing 1-5 IN-4 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01