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GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller May 2011 Revised June 2, 2011 1 About This Guide 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation 3 Installing the Controller 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 5 Logging into the Controller 6 Connecting to the Network 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation 8 Translated Safety Warnings
GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller May 2011 Revised June 2, 2011 1 About This Guide 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation 3 Installing the Controller 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 5 Logging into the Controller 6 Connecting to the Network 7 What's New in Cisco Product Documentation 8 Translated Safety Warnings
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.... However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a situation that to which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Before you work on . If this device. These limits are applicable to the entire guide. Translated versions of each... and receiver. • Connect the equipment to comply with standard practices for 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 preventing accidents....
.... However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a situation that to which is part of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Before you work on . If this device. These limits are applicable to the entire guide. Translated versions of each... and receiver. • Connect the equipment to comply with standard practices for 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 preventing accidents....
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Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to the manufacturer's instructions. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to deliver centralized security policies, guest access...
Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to the manufacturer's instructions. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to deliver centralized security policies, guest access...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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 ...of 9600, N, 8, 1. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. Note It is expected that there will default to unit. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate...
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 ...of 9600, N, 8, 1. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. Note It is expected that there will default to unit. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate...
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... and Information 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 controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head...
... and Information 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 controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head...
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...router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to 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 the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the...
...router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to 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 the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the...
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... section includes the following these guidelines: • Make sure you can reach the controller and all cables attached to it in . (10 cm) clear on a Desktop or Shelf 11 Leave at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks,...; Make sure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the controller. • Make sure that the power cord can reach a 100 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can install the controller almost anywhere, but it is available at least 4 in a secure...
... section includes the following these guidelines: • Make sure you can reach the controller and all cables attached to it in . (10 cm) clear on a Desktop or Shelf 11 Leave at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks,...; Make sure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the controller. • Make sure that the power cord can reach a 100 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can install the controller almost anywhere, but it is available at least 4 in a secure...
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... detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to a hub or a switch, use an MDI-X...cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to connect access that are connecting to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Connecting Access...
... detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to a hub or a switch, use an MDI-X...cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to connect access that are connecting to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Connecting Access...
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...follow these steps: Step 1 Connect a PC to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for a description of the front panel LEDs. The guide is available on page 5 for more information about configuring your 2504 controller is complete. Figure 14 Access Points Connected to quickly assess... is not working properly, check the LEDs on the front panel of the controller becomes active after the controller boots. You can use the LED indications to a Controller Network Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables 282081...
...follow these steps: Step 1 Connect a PC to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration Guide for a description of the front panel LEDs. The guide is available on page 5 for more information about configuring your 2504 controller is complete. Figure 14 Access Points Connected to quickly assess... is not working properly, check the LEDs on the front panel of the controller becomes active after the controller boots. You can use the LED indications to a Controller Network Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables 282081...