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... temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple 2504 controllers are uncertain that the power source is available. 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, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points, making...
... temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple 2504 controllers are uncertain that the power source is available. 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, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points, making...
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...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. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you should have already designed the wireless topology of your network and have a working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 To best use...
...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. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you should have already designed the wireless topology of your network and have a working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 To best use...
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... 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 CONSOLE CPU console port The CPU console port is detected the baud rate will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller...
... 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 CONSOLE CPU console port The CPU console port is detected the baud rate will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller...
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... port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The POE controller is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The ports can do not connect access point devices to these ports. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 This interface supports the...
... port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. The POE controller is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The ports can do not connect access point devices to these ports. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is configured to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 This interface supports the...
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... 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 screws for mounting the controller on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information...
... 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 screws for mounting the controller on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information...
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... will supply IP addresses 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 controller. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator...
... will supply IP addresses 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 controller. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator...
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... excessive moisture cannot get into the controller. • Make sure that the power cord can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks, either enabled or disabled. • Status of equipment connected to the 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • Make sure...
... excessive moisture cannot get into the controller. • Make sure that the power cord can reach the controller and all cables attached to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Leave at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n networks, either enabled or disabled. • Status of equipment connected to the 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • Make sure...
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... to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the system. Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous situation to people and damage 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...
... to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the system. Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous situation to people and damage 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...
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Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) When mounting the 2504 controller on a wall using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on the wall, 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 mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat...
Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) When mounting the 2504 controller on a wall using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on the wall, 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 mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat...
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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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.... Refer to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz electrical outlet. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on the back panel. Before performing this test, you wish to the controller are correct. 23 Note If you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on the controller as the type that the power connections to...
.... Refer to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz electrical outlet. You can install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on the back panel. Before performing this test, you wish to the controller are correct. 23 Note If you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on the controller as the type that the power connections to...
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... Network: octeth0', octeth1, octeth2, octeth3 ' - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Active 2. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm: CF B612J Ser#: C181101244A1Yb3A5QNU - Type: Hard Disk - Step 3 Observe the bootup using the CLI screen. 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. OK. Clear configuration 5. Format FLASH Drive 6. init started...
... Network: octeth0', octeth1, octeth2, octeth3 ' - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK IDE device 0: - Active 2. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm: CF B612J Ser#: C181101244A1Yb3A5QNU - Type: Hard Disk - Step 3 Observe the bootup using the CLI screen. 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. OK. Clear configuration 5. Format FLASH Drive 6. init started...
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... Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 All rights reserved. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Installing ether-pow driver...
... Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 All rights reserved. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Installing ether-pow driver...
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...: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Change active boot image 4. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 Run backup image (7.0.114.75...
...: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Change active boot image 4. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok 27 Run backup image (7.0.114.75...
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... enterprise services such as AAA servers. Enter the VLAN identifier of the controller and connectivity to 24 ASCII characters for each . The default administrative username is no default administrative password, you need to return to 31 ASCII characters. You can enter up to the previous command line. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. Enter the port number of the default router. Enter the IP address of the management interface...
... enterprise services such as AAA servers. Enter the VLAN identifier of the controller and connectivity to 24 ASCII characters for each . The default administrative username is no default administrative password, you need to return to 31 ASCII characters. You can enter up to the previous command line. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. Enter the port number of the default router. Enter the IP address of the management interface...
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...) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the controllers in the same mobility group and vice versa. Mobility/RF Group Name If desired, enter the name of controllers, but they join a controller. All of the controller virtual interface. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). This is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode.
...) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the controllers in the same mobility group and vice versa. Mobility/RF Group Name If desired, enter the name of controllers, but they join a controller. All of the controller virtual interface. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). This is used to configure DHCP Bridging Mode.
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... or no . The default is 1812) • RADIUS server secret If you are prompted to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server. The values are YES or no . prompt. 32 Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS...
... or no . The default is 1812) • RADIUS server secret If you are prompted to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server. The values are YES or no . prompt. 32 Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS...
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... the startup wizard are yes and no. Configuration correct? If yes is correct. Values are case sensitive. 33 Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Enter a polling interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. prompt. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?"
... the startup wizard are yes and no. Configuration correct? If yes is correct. Values are case sensitive. 33 Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Enter a polling interval between 3600 and 604800 secs Action Enter the polling interval between 3600 and 604800 seconds. prompt. the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?"
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...) to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 For example, to change it by entering the config prompt command. You can set the automatic logout from 0 (never log out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any...
...) to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 For example, to change it by entering the config prompt command. You can set the automatic logout from 0 (never log out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Note The CLI automatically logs out without saving any...
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... a controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for basic operation. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 When you have prepared the controller for information on configuring the controller to associate. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables...
... a controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for basic operation. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 When you have prepared the controller for information on configuring the controller to associate. The controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and allowing clients to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables...