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...Dispose of used batteries according to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104... this product should be handled according to 50 lightweight access points in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in the rack ...
...Dispose of used batteries according to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104... this product should be handled according to 50 lightweight access points in increments of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to 40° C), taking into account the elevated temperatures when installed in the rack ...
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... 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. The 2504 controller offers robust...
... 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. The 2504 controller offers robust...
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... The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is driven from system reset. The POE controller is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. Callout Port and LEDs State and Description 1 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet...
... The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is driven from system reset. The POE controller is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. Callout Port and LEDs State and Description 1 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet...
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...over Ethernet (PoE) cable to halt. LED description: • Green-Power is on • Off-No power to the system The system LED determines if the system is on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. The status or error is active and waiting for user input from... Doing so will damage the controller. 7 Callout RESET PWR Port and LEDs Reset button Power LED SYS System LED ALM Alarm LED State and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. A status or error message is posted on the console screen. LED description: • Blinking Green-...
...over Ethernet (PoE) cable to halt. LED description: • Green-Power is on • Off-No power to the system The system LED determines if the system is on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. The status or error is active and waiting for user input from... Doing so will damage the controller. 7 Callout RESET PWR Port and LEDs Reset button Power LED SYS System LED ALM Alarm LED State and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. A status or error message is posted on the console screen. LED description: • Blinking Green-...
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... Controller Back Panel and Component Descriptions Ports and Slots POWER 48VDC State and Description The 48 V input power is enough power available to the system board from the 48 VDC input. Note Wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting an access point to detect the device. Power is not ...compatible with a 2504 controller. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Table 2 describes the back panel components.
... Controller Back Panel and Component Descriptions Ports and Slots POWER 48VDC State and Description The 48 V input power is enough power available to the system board from the 48 VDC input. Note Wait at least 20 seconds before reconnecting an access point to detect the device. Power is not ...compatible with a 2504 controller. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Table 2 describes the back panel components.
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... Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains 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). ... hardware will need the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Check each item for damage. ...
... Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains 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). ... hardware will need the following tools and information before you can install the controller: • Wireless controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Check each item for damage. ...
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... management interface port, such as 1. • A management interface DHCP server IP address, such as rfgrp40 if required. Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - An SSID can be the same... • A management interface netmask address, such as 255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. • Local TFTP server (required for Windows...
... management interface port, such as 1. • A management interface DHCP server IP address, such as rfgrp40 if required. Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - An SSID can be the same... • A management interface netmask address, such as 255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. • Local TFTP server (required for Windows...
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...-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. The kit part number is mounted on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous... correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system.
...-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. The kit part number is mounted on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous... correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system.
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... 2 Step 3 Use a 0.107-inch (2.7mm) or #32 drill bit to slide onto the screws firmly). 16 Failure to use the correct hardware or to the system.
... 2 Step 3 Use a 0.107-inch (2.7mm) or #32 drill bit to slide onto the screws firmly). 16 Failure to use the correct hardware or to the system.
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... the only unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in a 19-inch equipment rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to each side of the rack if it is provided with #10-32 flat head screws provided in...
... the only unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in a 19-inch equipment rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to each side of the rack if it is provided with #10-32 flat head screws provided in...
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... the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. The Bootloader Options menu appears. Plug a country-specific...50-60 Hz electrical outlet. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on page 21. Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. To run ...
... the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. The Bootloader Options menu appears. Plug a country-specific...50-60 Hz electrical outlet. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on page 21. Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. To run ...
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...Disk - Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader integrity... MB = 0.9 GB (2001888 x 512) Press now to three minutes. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. 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. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm...
...Disk - Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader integrity... MB = 0.9 GB (2001888 x 512) Press now to three minutes. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. 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. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm...
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... 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 Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath... CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. Fastpath CPU01: Core 1 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer...done. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test...
... 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 Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath... CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. Fastpath CPU01: Core 1 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer...done. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test...
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..., tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Change active boot image 4. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting... library self-test....passed! XML config selected Validating XML configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Active 2.
..., tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Change active boot image 4. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting... library self-test....passed! XML config selected Validating XML configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Active 2.
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... 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... ok Starting Mobility Management: ok Starting Virtual AP Services: ok Starting AireWave Director: ok Starting Network Time Services: ok Starting Cisco Discovery Protocol: ok Starting Broadcast Services: ok Starting Logging Services: ok Starting DHCP Server: ok Starting IDS Signature Manager: ok...
... 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... ok Starting Mobility Management: ok Starting Virtual AP Services: ok Starting AireWave Director: ok Starting Network Time Services: ok Starting Cisco Discovery Protocol: ok Starting Broadcast Services: ok Starting Logging Services: ok Starting DHCP Server: ok Starting IDS Signature Manager: ok...
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...If you enter an incorrect response, the controller provides you with an appropriate error message such as invalid response, and returns to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required ...configuration information. Note The available options appear in all uppercase letters. The second time you power it on page 9. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the bootup script runs the Startup Wizard, which prompts you cannot access management interface ...
...If you enter an incorrect response, the controller provides you with an appropriate error message such as invalid response, and returns to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you must obtain the information discussed in the "Required ...configuration information. Note The available options appear in all uppercase letters. The second time you power it on page 9. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the bootup script runs the Startup Wizard, which prompts you cannot access management interface ...
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... . Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to match the switch interface configuration. You can enter up to 31 ... key if you need to return to the controller. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is admin. Enter the administrative user name to be assigned to this controller. ...
... . Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to match the switch interface configuration. You can enter up to 31 ... key if you need to return to the controller. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is admin. Enter the administrative user name to be assigned to this controller. ...
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... an RF group are usually also in the same mobility group and vice versa. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. This is assigned to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are yes...
... an RF group are usually also in the same mobility group and vice versa. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. This is assigned to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are yes...
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... it by entering the config prompt command. 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 alphanumeric string up to CISCO2504... Enter. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port, UTP, Category-5 or higher cable). You can change the system prompt to 31 characters. Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main ...
... it by entering the config prompt command. 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 alphanumeric string up to CISCO2504... Enter. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port, UTP, Category-5 or higher cable). You can change the system prompt to 31 characters. Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main ...
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...the connections. When it detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for a controller. As soon as shown in its database. Note Direct connection of your wireless...Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet 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 Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported.
...the connections. When it detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for a controller. As soon as shown in its database. Note Direct connection of your wireless...Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet 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 Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported.