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... OF SUCH DAMAGES. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are shown for illustrative purposes only. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the document are service marks of California. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in illustrative content is an adaptation of a program...
... OF SUCH DAMAGES. Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are shown for illustrative purposes only. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the document are service marks of California. All other company. (0501R) Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses used in illustrative content is an adaptation of a program...
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... Overview 1-4 Features and Benefits 1-4 WLC526 Controller Specifications 1-5 Configuration Options 1-6 Using the Cisco Configuration Assistant 1-6 Device Setup Wizard 1-6 Cisco Smart Assist 1-6 CCA Guide Mode and CCA Expert Mode 1-7 Smartport Support for Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches 1-8 Using the Controller Web-Browser Interface (GUI) 1-8 Using the Command-Line Interface 1-9 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points 2-1 Obtaining and Installing CCA 2-1 Starting CCA 2-1 Adding a New Controller 2-2 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide iii
... Overview 1-4 Features and Benefits 1-4 WLC526 Controller Specifications 1-5 Configuration Options 1-6 Using the Cisco Configuration Assistant 1-6 Device Setup Wizard 1-6 Cisco Smart Assist 1-6 CCA Guide Mode and CCA Expert Mode 1-7 Smartport Support for Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches 1-8 Using the Controller Web-Browser Interface (GUI) 1-8 Using the Command-Line Interface 1-9 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points 2-1 Obtaining and Installing CCA 2-1 Starting CCA 2-1 Adding a New Controller 2-2 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide iii
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...5-1 Upgrading Controller Software 5-1 Restarting, Resetting, Backing Up, and Restoring the Controller 6-1 Restarting the Controller Using CCA 6-1 Resetting the Controller to Factory Default Values Using CCA 6-3 Backing Up the Controller Configuration 6-4 Restoring the Controller Configuration 6-8 Manually Restarting the Controller Using the Reset Button 6-11 Manually Resetting the Controller to Factory Defaults 6-12 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication 7-1 Adding a Guest Access VLAN 7-1 Creating a New SSID for the Guest VLAN 7-6 Adding a Guest User 7-9 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express...
...5-1 Upgrading Controller Software 5-1 Restarting, Resetting, Backing Up, and Restoring the Controller 6-1 Restarting the Controller Using CCA 6-1 Resetting the Controller to Factory Default Values Using CCA 6-3 Backing Up the Controller Configuration 6-4 Restoring the Controller Configuration 6-8 Manually Restarting the Controller Using the Reset Button 6-11 Manually Resetting the Controller to Factory Defaults 6-12 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication 7-1 Adding a Guest Access VLAN 7-1 Creating a New SSID for the Guest VLAN 7-6 Adding a Guest User 7-9 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express...
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... Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication 9-1 Adding a Voice-Enabled VLAN 9-2 Creating a New SSID for the Voice VLAN 9-6 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 520 Series Access Points A-1 Overview A-1 Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 520 Series Access Points A-2 Converting an Autonomous Access Point B-1 Verifying the Software Version of the AP521 Access Point B-1 Obtaining the AP521 Access Point Conversion Image File B-2 Using CCA to Convert an AP521 Access Point B-3 Deployment Recommendations and Feature List C-1 Deployment Recommendations C-1 Software Feature List for the WLC526 Controller...
... Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication 9-1 Adding a Voice-Enabled VLAN 9-2 Creating a New SSID for the Voice VLAN 9-6 Configuring DHCP Option 43 for Cisco 520 Series Access Points A-1 Overview A-1 Configuring Option 43 for Cisco 520 Series Access Points A-2 Converting an Autonomous Access Point B-1 Verifying the Software Version of the AP521 Access Point B-1 Obtaining the AP521 Access Point Conversion Image File B-2 Using CCA to Convert an AP521 Access Point B-3 Deployment Recommendations and Feature List C-1 Deployment Recommendations C-1 Software Feature List for the WLC526 Controller...
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... for instructions on page 1. Note This version of wireless LANs. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide vii Purpose This guide describes how to configure the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller (hereafter referred to obtain other documentation and technical assistance, if necessary. To use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are using the Cisco Configuration Assistant (hereafter referred to as the WLC526 or the controller) and Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points using...
... for instructions on page 1. Note This version of wireless LANs. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide vii Purpose This guide describes how to configure the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller (hereafter referred to obtain other documentation and technical assistance, if necessary. To use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are using the Cisco Configuration Assistant (hereafter referred to as the WLC526 or the controller) and Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points using...
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... or Service Name autonomous access point Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point Cisco 500 series access point DHCP server Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch Cisco Configuration Assistant switch Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Command Line Interface Cisco Unified Wireless Network controller GUI controller web-browser interface lightweight access point Cisco 521 Wireless Express Lightweight Access Point controller-based access point radio resource management (feature) Cisco Smart Business Communications System UC500 devices Cisco...
... or Service Name autonomous access point Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point Cisco 500 series access point DHCP server Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch Cisco Configuration Assistant switch Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Command Line Interface Cisco Unified Wireless Network controller GUI controller web-browser interface lightweight access point Cisco 521 Wireless Express Lightweight Access Point controller-based access point radio resource management (feature) Cisco Smart Business Communications System UC500 devices Cisco...
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...; User Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches-Provides advanced configuration information for the CE520 switch. • Cisco Configuration Assistant Quick Start Guide-Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the CCA. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point-Contains mounting instructions for the wireless express component you are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0. Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on Cisco.com: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Browse to the What's New in...
...; User Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches-Provides advanced configuration information for the CE520 switch. • Cisco Configuration Assistant Quick Start Guide-Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the CCA. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point-Contains mounting instructions for the wireless express component you are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0. Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on Cisco.com: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Browse to the What's New in...
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... a connection. • Mobility services-Supports advanced mobility services traditionally reserved for multiple uses-such as part of the Cisco Mobility Express solution of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS). Some of the 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...
... a connection. • Mobility services-Supports advanced mobility services traditionally reserved for multiple uses-such as part of the Cisco Mobility Express solution of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS). Some of the 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...
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... other controllers. In this configuration, they are different than 250 employees. It supports high-performance wireless connectivity in two modes-standalone or controller-based: • Standalone (referred to as a lightweight or LAP521 access point)-Up to provide wireless connectivity between the devices and the rest of the network. Because the needs of Cisco Mobility Express customers are managed by the controller through them. For more information about Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points, refer...
... other controllers. In this configuration, they are different than 250 employees. It supports high-performance wireless connectivity in two modes-standalone or controller-based: • Standalone (referred to as a lightweight or LAP521 access point)-Up to provide wireless connectivity between the devices and the rest of the network. Because the needs of Cisco Mobility Express customers are managed by the controller through them. For more information about Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points, refer...
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... physical WLAN infrastructure can have Internet access while safely partitioned from the sensitive corporate LAN. Multi-access-point Radio Resource Management (RRM) RRM automatically optimizes radio coverage and capacity while working around potential points of the WLC526 controller. 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...
... physical WLAN infrastructure can have Internet access while safely partitioned from the sensitive corporate LAN. Multi-access-point Radio Resource Management (RRM) RRM automatically optimizes radio coverage and capacity while working around potential points of the WLC526 controller. 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...
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... 1-2 lists product specifications for troubleshooting using Telnet, SSH, or console port access • None/Open • WEP/Open • MAC Filtering • WPA/Open with EAP • WPA/Network EAP • WPA-PSK/Network EAP • WPA-PSK/Open with EAP • WPA2/AES CCMP • Protected EAP • Cisco LEAP • EAP- TLS • EAP Generic Token Card • EAP-SIM • IEEE 802.1x RADIUS authentication (external RADIUS server required) • Eight SSIDs supported (each access point may support multiple SSIDs...
... 1-2 lists product specifications for troubleshooting using Telnet, SSH, or console port access • None/Open • WEP/Open • MAC Filtering • WPA/Open with EAP • WPA/Network EAP • WPA-PSK/Network EAP • WPA-PSK/Open with EAP • WPA2/AES CCMP • Protected EAP • Cisco LEAP • EAP- TLS • EAP Generic Token Card • EAP-SIM • IEEE 802.1x RADIUS authentication (external RADIUS server required) • Eight SSIDs supported (each access point may support multiple SSIDs...
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... LAP521 Access Points." Device Setup Wizard The CCA Device Setup Wizard guides you to install, set up , configure, and monitor all the Cisco Smart Business Communications System devices. For controllers running software versions 4.2 and above. Smart Assist features reduce the time it takes to set up devices and applications and optimize your network settings. The following sections highlight some of the setup and configuration tools available in the default configuration • Automatic assignment of phone extensions • Password...
... LAP521 Access Points." Device Setup Wizard The CCA Device Setup Wizard guides you to install, set up , configure, and monitor all the Cisco Smart Business Communications System devices. For controllers running software versions 4.2 and above. Smart Assist features reduce the time it takes to set up devices and applications and optimize your network settings. The following sections highlight some of the setup and configuration tools available in the default configuration • Automatic assignment of phone extensions • Password...
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... 520 series switch connected to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller. Controller advanced CDP settings - Security advanced configuration settings - Use the controller GUI for the following tasks: • Controller setup-Use this process, refer to the network. GUI-only tasks include: - Controller advanced interface settings - Advanced MAC filtering - Advanced QoS settings - Controller advanced DHCP settings - Wireless advanced RRM configuration - Note The CCA Smartports option is accessible when there is part of the embedded software of the...
... 520 series switch connected to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller. Controller advanced CDP settings - Security advanced configuration settings - Use the controller GUI for the following tasks: • Controller setup-Use this process, refer to the network. GUI-only tasks include: - Controller advanced interface settings - Advanced MAC filtering - Advanced QoS settings - Controller advanced DHCP settings - Wireless advanced RRM configuration - Note The CCA Smartports option is accessible when there is part of the embedded software of the...
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... connects them with the controller, the Status LED changes to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point at this Cisco.com URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/521/quick/guide/a521qsg.html You must be configured as the 1000, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, 1500, or 1520 series access points. The access points can use CCA or the switch web-browser interface to six controller-based LAP521 access points. When the access point associates with your Ethernet adapter, close the window...
... connects them with the controller, the Status LED changes to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point at this Cisco.com URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/521/quick/guide/a521qsg.html You must be configured as the 1000, 1130, 1200, 1240, 1250, 1300, 1500, or 1520 series access points. The access points can use CCA or the switch web-browser interface to six controller-based LAP521 access points. When the access point associates with your Ethernet adapter, close the window...
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... and use the Connect window that can be supported in a community. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-2 OL-15283-01 Managing the system time - Changing the HTTP port number - You can connect as many IP phones as there are switch ports in a Community Device Type Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Cisco UC500 series appliance Wireless Express 500 series controllers Autonomous AP521 access points Limit 15 5 2 3 IP phones do not count toward the 25-device community limit. Upgrading software...
... and use the Connect window that can be supported in a community. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-2 OL-15283-01 Managing the system time - Changing the HTTP port number - You can connect as many IP phones as there are switch ports in a Community Device Type Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Cisco UC500 series appliance Wireless Express 500 series controllers Autonomous AP521 access points Limit 15 5 2 3 IP phones do not count toward the 25-device community limit. Upgrading software...
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... desired download location on Cisco.com. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-2 OL-15283-01 Obtaining the AP521 Access Point Conversion Image File Appendix B Converting an Autonomous Access Point Figure B-2 AP521 Access Point Properties Step 3 Record the software version of your Cisco.com username and password and click Log In. To obtain the conversion image file on Cisco.com, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step 2 Use your AP521 access point. Click Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Access Points under Cisco Mobility Express...
... desired download location on Cisco.com. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-2 OL-15283-01 Obtaining the AP521 Access Point Conversion Image File Appendix B Converting an Autonomous Access Point Figure B-2 AP521 Access Point Properties Step 3 Record the software version of your Cisco.com username and password and click Log In. To obtain the conversion image file on Cisco.com, follow these instructions: Step 1 Step 2 Use your AP521 access point. Click Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Access Points under Cisco Mobility Express...
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... create using CCA B-3 to factory defaults 6-3 restart controller 6-1 Restore function restrictions 6-4, 6-8 starting the wizard 2-2 Summary window 2-8 Summary window finish status message 2-9 support limitations 2-2 support restrictions 1-6 Verify Connection with Device window 2-5 Discovery option 3-4 guide and expert mode, described 1-7 installation instructions 2-1 remote configuration support 1-3 resetting controller to B-6 verify software version B-1 described 1-2 interoperability limitations 1-2 LED descriptions 2-11 See also Cisco 521 Catalyst Express Access Point B Broadcast in...
... create using CCA B-3 to factory defaults 6-3 restart controller 6-1 Restore function restrictions 6-4, 6-8 starting the wizard 2-2 Summary window 2-8 Summary window finish status message 2-9 support limitations 2-2 support restrictions 1-6 Verify Connection with Device window 2-5 Discovery option 3-4 guide and expert mode, described 1-7 installation instructions 2-1 remote configuration support 1-3 resetting controller to B-6 verify software version B-1 described 1-2 interoperability limitations 1-2 LED descriptions 2-11 See also Cisco 521 Catalyst Express Access Point B Broadcast in...
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... C-1 device descriptions 1-2 features 1-1 Cisco Monitor Director feature overview 1-3 Quick Start guide 1-3 Cisco Monitor Director Agent. See SBCS Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup guide ix Cisco Smartport technology, described 1-8 Cisco Software Center web site B-2 Cisco UC500 series appliances. See WLC526, controller Cisco 500 Series Wireless Mobility Express Controller Configuration Guide conventions vii locating related documents ix related documentation ix software release support vii translated warnings x Cisco 521 Mobility Express Access Point description and types...
... C-1 device descriptions 1-2 features 1-1 Cisco Monitor Director feature overview 1-3 Quick Start guide 1-3 Cisco Monitor Director Agent. See SBCS Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup guide ix Cisco Smartport technology, described 1-8 Cisco Software Center web site B-2 Cisco UC500 series appliances. See WLC526, controller Cisco 500 Series Wireless Mobility Express Controller Configuration Guide conventions vii locating related documents ix related documentation ix software release support vii translated warnings x Cisco 521 Mobility Express Access Point description and types...
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... employee user example 8-13 new employee WLAN SSID example 8-9 typical employee VLAN data 8-3 Web Authentication field 8-6 Web Login customized window example 8-15 Web Login window example 8-14 WLAN (SSIDs) window 8-5 WLAN Users window 8-11 enterprise DHCP server A-1 enterprise DHCP server, switch example A-1 expert mode, CCA, explained 1-7 F feature list of SBCS controller C-2 finding related documents ix firewall activation 1-6 defaults, controller username and password 3-5 deployment recommendations C-1 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide...
... employee user example 8-13 new employee WLAN SSID example 8-9 typical employee VLAN data 8-3 Web Authentication field 8-6 Web Login customized window example 8-15 Web Login window example 8-14 WLAN (SSIDs) window 8-5 WLAN Users window 8-11 enterprise DHCP server A-1 enterprise DHCP server, switch example A-1 expert mode, CCA, explained 1-7 F feature list of SBCS controller C-2 finding related documents ix firewall activation 1-6 defaults, controller username and password 3-5 deployment recommendations C-1 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide...
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Index Q T Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 3-ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 2-9 R remote configuration, CCA support 1-3 remote monitoring, using Cisco Monitor Director 1-3 Restart/Reset window 6-3 RRM benefits 1-4 defined 1-4 feature highlights 1-1 S SBCS CCA support 1-3 device overview 1-3 feature comparison with CUWN C-1 security authentication standards supported 1-5 feature benefits 1-4 SSID adding a guest 7-6 adding an employee 8-5 adding a voice 9-6 ...
Index Q T Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 3-ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 2-9 R remote configuration, CCA support 1-3 remote monitoring, using Cisco Monitor Director 1-3 Restart/Reset window 6-3 RRM benefits 1-4 defined 1-4 feature highlights 1-1 S SBCS CCA support 1-3 device overview 1-3 feature comparison with CUWN C-1 security authentication standards supported 1-5 feature benefits 1-4 SSID adding a guest 7-6 adding an employee 8-5 adding a voice 9-6 ...