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... install and minimally configure your own expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications, page 31 • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 31 • Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware...
... install and minimally configure your own expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications, page 31 • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 31 • Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware...
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... multiple Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers are uncertain that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in the rack. • Verify the integrity of the electrical ground before installing the controller. Use the statement number provided at their own expense. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
... multiple Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers are uncertain that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in the rack. • Verify the integrity of the electrical ground before installing the controller. Use the statement number provided at their own expense. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
Installation Guide
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... Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller supports the OfficeExtend access point, which provides secure communications from a controller to an access point at a remote location, seamlessly extending the corporate WLAN over the Internet to an employee's residence. Because the radio resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access...
... Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller supports the OfficeExtend access point, which provides secure communications from a controller to an access point at a remote location, seamlessly extending the corporate WLAN over the Internet to an employee's residence. Because the radio resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access...
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... ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management port LEDs 8 SFP distribution port Link and Activity LEDs USB ports 0 and 1 (Type A) 4 5 Console port (Mini USB Type B)1 Power supply (PS1 and PS2), System (SYS), and 9 Alarm (ALM) LEDs 10 Expansion module (EM) slot 1. Console Port Connections The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on any PC connected to the USB connector of the cable...
... ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management port LEDs 8 SFP distribution port Link and Activity LEDs USB ports 0 and 1 (Type A) 4 5 Console port (Mini USB Type B)1 Power supply (PS1 and PS2), System (SYS), and 9 Alarm (ALM) LEDs 10 Expansion module (EM) slot 1. Console Port Connections The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on any PC connected to the USB connector of the cable...
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... an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 They are easily confused with 5-pin mini Type B connectors. USB Console OS Compatibility • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 • Linux Figure 2 shows the back panel with blank cover 5 Fan tray Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on /off switch 3 Power supply PS1 AC cable connection 5 4 Power supply PS2 slot with a power supply, a blank power supply...
... an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 They are easily confused with 5-pin mini Type B connectors. USB Console OS Compatibility • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 • Linux Figure 2 shows the back panel with blank cover 5 Fan tray Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on /off switch 3 Power supply PS1 AC cable connection 5 4 Power supply PS2 slot with a power supply, a blank power supply...
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...• Command-line interface (CLI) console - Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller • Local TFTP server (required for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and Information You will need the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for downloading operating system software updates). Controller with factory-supplied power cord and...
...• Command-line interface (CLI) console - Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller • Local TFTP server (required for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and Information You will need the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for downloading operating system software updates). Controller with factory-supplied power cord and...
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... networks (enabled or disabled). • Status of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Note The service port interface and management interface must be hijacked). - No is assigned to a VLAN, or 0 for an untagged VLAN. • Distribution system physical port number-1 through 8 for front panel Gigabit Ethernet ports. • IP address of the default DHCP server that the access points use when they join with the controller. • Whether or not to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration...
... networks (enabled or disabled). • Status of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Note The service port interface and management interface must be hijacked). - No is assigned to a VLAN, or 0 for an untagged VLAN. • Distribution system physical port number-1 through 8 for front panel Gigabit Ethernet ports. • IP address of the default DHCP server that the access points use when they join with the controller. • Whether or not to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration...
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...-T SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Choosing a Physical Location You can install the controller almost anywhere, but it is more secure and reliable if you can reach the controller and all cables attached to it. • Make sure...
...-T SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Choosing a Physical Location You can install the controller almost anywhere, but it is more secure and reliable if you can reach the controller and all cables attached to it. • Make sure...
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... 4. Manually update images Please enter your choice: Note Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, or enter 4 to run the current software and set the controller configuration to do so. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Starting SSHPM LSC PROV LIST: ok Starting Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
... 4. Manually update images Please enter your choice: Note Enter 1 to run the current software, enter 2 to run the previous software, or enter 4 to run the current software and set the controller configuration to do so. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Starting SSHPM LSC PROV LIST: ok Starting Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
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... the previous command line. The default administrative username and password are admin and admin, respectively. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01 Enter the administrative username and password to be on a different subnet from a DHCP server, enter DHCP. This configuration enables you to manage the controller directly or through the service port. Using the Startup Wizard Before you can use the service port or if you want to assign a static IP address to the service-port interface, enter none. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the...
... the previous command line. The default administrative username and password are admin and admin, respectively. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 24 78-18998-01 Enter the administrative username and password to be on a different subnet from a DHCP server, enter DHCP. This configuration enables you to manage the controller directly or through the service port. Using the Startup Wizard Before you can use the service port or if you want to assign a static IP address to the service-port interface, enter none. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Enter the...
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... network name, or service set to assign their radios. Enter yes to allow clients to match the switch interface configuration. Otherwise, enter no to disable each of the default DHCP server that you want the controller to disable the controller's radio resource management (RRM) auto RF feature. Enter the code for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 Note Enter help to enterprise services such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Step...
... network name, or service set to assign their radios. Enter yes to allow clients to match the switch interface configuration. Otherwise, enter no to disable each of the default DHCP server that you want the controller to disable the controller's radio resource management (RRM) auto RF feature. Enter the code for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 Note Enter help to enterprise services such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Step...
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... to configure an NTP server. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 Logging into the Controller Follow these steps to log into the controller CLI. The controller saves your controller now, enter yes. You can change it . When prompted to log in the Startup Wizard are not set the automatic logout from an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server when it powers up to 31 characters. Using the Startup Wizard Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step...
... to configure an NTP server. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 Logging into the Controller Follow these steps to log into the controller CLI. The controller saves your controller now, enter yes. You can change it . When prompted to log in the Startup Wizard are not set the automatic logout from an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server when it powers up to 31 characters. Using the Startup Wizard Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step...
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.... The controller's current interface configurations appear: Step 2 Interface Name management service-port virtual Port ---LAG N/A N/A Vlan Id -------untagged N/A N/A IP Address 10.91.104.93 10.10.0.9 1.1.1.1 Type ------Static Static Static Ap Mgr Guest Yes No No No No No Enter show interface summary. The following SFP modules can be assigned, use Ethernet Category 5 or higher cables or SX/LX/LH compatible fiber-optic cables to connect the network equipment to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 27...
.... The controller's current interface configurations appear: Step 2 Interface Name management service-port virtual Port ---LAG N/A N/A Vlan Id -------untagged N/A N/A IP Address 10.91.104.93 10.10.0.9 1.1.1.1 Type ------Static Static Static Ap Mgr Guest Yes No No No No No Enter show interface summary. The following SFP modules can be assigned, use Ethernet Category 5 or higher cables or SX/LX/LH compatible fiber-optic cables to connect the network equipment to the controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 27...
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... an interface different from the controller to associate. However, you must switch off and unplug the power supply. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for access points. Installing a Power Supply Unit The controller can order a second power supply unit and install it records the access-point MAC address in slot 1 at the factory. you must use the supplied blank faceplate to be powered using Telnet or SSH) through a dedicated management network, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect Cisco...
... an interface different from the controller to associate. However, you must switch off and unplug the power supply. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for access points. Installing a Power Supply Unit The controller can order a second power supply unit and install it records the access-point MAC address in slot 1 at the factory. you must use the supplied blank faceplate to be powered using Telnet or SSH) through a dedicated management network, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect Cisco...
Data Sheet
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... of service (QoS). © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to deliver centralized security policies, wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, and quality of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) access-point-to-controller encryption ● Supports rogue access point detection and denial-ofservice attacks ● Management frame protection detects malicious users and alerts network administrators...
... of service (QoS). © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to deliver centralized security policies, wireless intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning RF management, and quality of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) access-point-to-controller encryption ● Supports rogue access point detection and denial-ofservice attacks ● Management frame protection detects malicious users and alerts network administrators...
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...-time voice services ● An optional redundant power supply that helps to ensure maximum availability ● Organizations may choose to turn off access point radios to reduce power consumption during off peak hours ● Secure, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent end-user experience ● Increased network availability through proactive blocking of 8 Table 1. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller Features Feature Scalability High Performance RF Management OfficeExtend Comprehensive End-to-End Security Enterprise Wireless...
...-time voice services ● An optional redundant power supply that helps to ensure maximum availability ● Organizations may choose to turn off access point radios to reduce power consumption during off peak hours ● Secure, reliable wireless connectivity and consistent end-user experience ● Increased network availability through proactive blocking of 8 Table 1. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controller Features Feature Scalability High Performance RF Management OfficeExtend Comprehensive End-to-End Security Enterprise Wireless...
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...) with Traffic Classes, Multicast Filtering, and Virtual Extensions ● RFC 2819 RMON MIB ● RFC 2863 Interfaces Group MIB ● RFC 3164 Syslog ● RFC 3414 User-Based Security Model (USM) for SNMPv3 ● RFC 3418 MIB for IEEE 802.3 MAUs ● Cisco private MIBs ● Web-based: HTTP/HTTPS ● Command-line interface: Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, serial port ● Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) ● Uplink: 8 (5508...
...) with Traffic Classes, Multicast Filtering, and Virtual Extensions ● RFC 2819 RMON MIB ● RFC 2863 Interfaces Group MIB ● RFC 3164 Syslog ● RFC 3414 User-Based Security Model (USM) for SNMPv3 ● RFC 3418 MIB for IEEE 802.3 MAUs ● Cisco private MIBs ● Web-based: HTTP/HTTPS ● Command-line interface: Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, serial port ● Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) ● Uplink: 8 (5508...
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... the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) 250 AP Adder License for up to 500 Cisco access points CON-SNT-AIRC552P each (1000 access points total) Table 4. Table 3. Table 5. This document is Cisco Public Information. Accessories for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Part Number AIR-PWR-5500-AC= AIR-FAN-5500= AIR-CT5500-RK-MNT Product Name 5500 Series Wireless Controller Redundant AC Power Supply 5500 Series Wireless Controller Fan Tray 5500 Series Wireless Controller Spare mounting kit Additive Capacity Upgrade Licenses...
... the 5508 Controller (eDelivery) 250 AP Adder License for up to 500 Cisco access points CON-SNT-AIRC552P each (1000 access points total) Table 4. Table 3. Table 5. This document is Cisco Public Information. Accessories for Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers Part Number AIR-PWR-5500-AC= AIR-FAN-5500= AIR-CT5500-RK-MNT Product Name 5500 Series Wireless Controller Redundant AC Power Supply 5500 Series Wireless Controller Fan Tray 5500 Series Wireless Controller Spare mounting kit Additive Capacity Upgrade Licenses...
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... 500 access points. Install Cisco WCS software if not already completed. 2. On the Licensing page, from Cisco with the 250 access point support, that usernames and passwords are required to register a PAK certificate for all upgrade licenses for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers. The certificate may be ordered to ship via email. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to the guide a link]] for detailed ordering, registration, and installation information...
... 500 access points. Install Cisco WCS software if not already completed. 2. On the Licensing page, from Cisco with the 250 access point support, that usernames and passwords are required to register a PAK certificate for all upgrade licenses for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers. The certificate may be ordered to ship via email. Please review the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, [[make the reference to the guide a link]] for detailed ordering, registration, and installation information...
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...-70 or SWC5500LPE-K9-72 in order to the WLC Web Administration Page: Management --> Software Activation --> Commands --> Action: Install License Step 7. Copy the license file to add DTLS support after initial purchase. Browse to download the software © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. This document is designated for customers who purchase a controller with DTLS disabled and then obtain a physical PAK in the Optional Licenses...
...-70 or SWC5500LPE-K9-72 in order to the WLC Web Administration Page: Management --> Software Activation --> Commands --> Action: Install License Step 7. Copy the license file to add DTLS support after initial purchase. Browse to download the software © 2012 Cisco and/or its affiliates. This document is designated for customers who purchase a controller with DTLS disabled and then obtain a physical PAK in the Optional Licenses...