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... guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your own expense. In that event, your right 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...
... guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your own expense. In that event, your right 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...
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... for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller document that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at the end of each warning statement. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the translated safety warnings that could cause bodily injury. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 2 78...
... for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller document that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at the end of each warning statement. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the translated safety warnings that could cause bodily injury. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 2 78...
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... network managers with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel of service (QoS), and mobility across an entire enterprise. A core component of the 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 In order to an employee's residence. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used...
... network managers with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel of service (QoS), and mobility across an entire enterprise. A core component of the 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 In order to an employee's residence. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used...
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... Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. You can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution 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. Note For information about connecting the console port. If it is not installed, prompts guide you connect to one console port...
... Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. You can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution 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. Note For information about connecting the console port. If it is not installed, prompts guide you connect to one console port...
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.... Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Mac OS X or Linux require no special drivers. Note Four-pin mini Type B connectors are easily confused 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 5-pin mini Type B connectors. USB Console OS Compatibility •...
.... Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Mac OS X or Linux require no special drivers. Note Four-pin mini Type B connectors are easily confused 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 5-pin mini Type B connectors. USB Console OS Compatibility •...
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... the power supply is in installed correctly and that the power switch is on. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks green: Indicates that the power supply is operational. Blinks amber: Indicates that the standby power supply fan is not spinning or that a power supply is established. Green: Indicates active console port. Off: Not present. When this LED is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is off . Note Verify that the power supply is over temperature. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
... the power supply is in installed correctly and that the power switch is on. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks green: Indicates that the power supply is operational. Blinks amber: Indicates that the standby power supply fan is not spinning or that a power supply is established. Green: Indicates active console port. Off: Not present. When this LED is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is off . Note Verify that the power supply is over temperature. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide...
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VT-100 terminal emulator on the power supply and fan Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 8 78-18998-01 This means that all packing materials to the shipping container and save it for downloading operating system software updates). Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section on the same workstation as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - You will need the following equipment in the shipment. If any...
VT-100 terminal emulator on the power supply and fan Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 8 78-18998-01 This means that all packing materials to the shipping container and save it for downloading operating system software updates). Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section on the same workstation as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - You will need the following equipment in the shipment. If any...
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...8226; The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Refer to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. the required length depends on different subnets. • A management interface netmask address. • A management interface default router IP address. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is available at cisco.com. • Status of the...
...8226; The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Refer to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. the required length depends on different subnets. • A management interface netmask address. • A management interface default router IP address. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is available at cisco.com. • Status of the...
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...-SM). Refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC Module Installation Information and Specifications, at least: 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through a 1300 nM (LX/LH) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 For maximum reliability, mount the controller using the...
...-SM). Refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC Module Installation Information and Specifications, at least: 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through a 1300 nM (LX/LH) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 For maximum reliability, mount the controller using the...
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... connections must work together to install the controller. Statement 1028 Follow these steps to flush mount the controller in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-01 Two or more than one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 11). Note Only three of the switch...
... connections must work together to install the controller. Statement 1028 Follow these steps to flush mount the controller in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-01 Two or more than one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 11). Note Only three of the switch...
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... chassis (such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Caution All power supplies must always be made first and disconnected last. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 A grounding pad...Controller (Right Side) 251241 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth ground at the service...
... chassis (such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Caution All power supplies must always be made first and disconnected last. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 A grounding pad...Controller (Right Side) 251241 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth ground at the service...
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... electrical outlet. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on the CLI screen. If you use the USB console port, plug the 5-pin mini Type B connector into the controller's USB console port and the other end of the controller and connect the other end of the cable into the PC's USB Type A port. The USB console driver maps to a COM port on your PC to install the USB console driver. Configure the terminal emulation program for...
... electrical outlet. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 22 78-18998-01 See the "USB Console" section on the CLI screen. If you use the USB console port, plug the 5-pin mini Type B connector into the controller's USB console port and the other end of the controller and connect the other end of the cable into the PC's USB Type A port. The USB console driver maps to a COM port on your PC to install the USB console driver. Configure the terminal emulation program for...
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... Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 23 Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Unpacking and Installing the Controller The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in FIPS mode. Model: VI DFC1024MB Firm: 20071116 Ser#: DFC1GB - Capacity: 967.6 MB = 0.9 GB (1981728 x 512) 00000E52 Press now to factory defaults. Boot...
... Management Services: Web Server: ok CLI: ok Secure Web: ok License Agent: ok 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 23 Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Unpacking and Installing the Controller The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in FIPS mode. Model: VI DFC1024MB Firm: 20071116 Ser#: DFC1GB - Capacity: 967.6 MB = 0.9 GB (1981728 x 512) 00000E52 Press now to factory defaults. Boot...
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... downloads a configuration file from the management interface. Enable or disable link aggregation (LAG) by choosing yes or no. The default administrative username and password are admin and admin, respectively. Its IP address must obtain the information discussed in Step 4, enter the IP address and netmask for each configuration parameter. This configuration enables you must be assigned to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, enter DHCP. Note Press the hyphen key if you want the controller's service-port interface...
... downloads a configuration file from the management interface. Enable or disable link aggregation (LAG) by choosing yes or no. The default administrative username and password are admin and admin, respectively. Its IP address must obtain the information discussed in Step 4, enter the IP address and netmask for each configuration parameter. This configuration enables you must be assigned to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, enter DHCP. Note Press the hyphen key if you want the controller's service-port interface...
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....11n lightweight access point networks. Note Enter help to view the list of the controller and allows access points that will be set identifier (SSID). Note The management interface is the default interface for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 Note The auto RF feature enables the controller to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server. The initial SSID enables basic functionality of available country codes. Using the...
....11n lightweight access point networks. Note Enter help to view the list of the controller and allows access points that will be set identifier (SSID). Note The management interface is the default interface for the group. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 25 Note The auto RF feature enables the controller to make clients request an IP address from a DHCP server. The initial SSID enables basic functionality of available country codes. Using the...
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.... The controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you to log in the previous step and want to manually configure the system time on the controller before allowing the access points to connect to it by entering the config prompt command. Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log into the controller. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 You can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Using the Startup...
.... The controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you to log in the previous step and want to manually configure the system time on the controller before allowing the access points to connect to it by entering the config prompt command. Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log into the controller. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 26 78-18998-01 You can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Using the Startup...
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... 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 STP Admin Physical Physical Link Link Mcast Pr Type Stat Mode Mode Status Status Trap Appliance POE 1 Normal Forw Enable Auto 1000 Full Up Enable Enable N/A 2 Normal Forw Enable Auto 1000 Full Up Enable Enable N/A A link status of Up indicates that your interface configurations have been set properly and the controller's ports...
... 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 STP Admin Physical Physical Link Link Mcast Pr Type Stat Mode Mode Status Status Trap Appliance POE 1 Normal Forw Enable Auto 1000 Full Up Enable Enable N/A 2 Normal Forw Enable Auto 1000 Full Up Enable Enable N/A A link status of Up indicates that your interface configurations have been set properly and the controller's ports...
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... be managed on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of the service port is equipped with two power supply units, the power supplies are hot swappable; you have prepared the controller for basic operation. You can perform out-of a network failure. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for information on an interface different from the controller to replace a power supply. When the controller is optional. Use of your network traffic. Connecting Access...
... be managed on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of the service port is equipped with two power supply units, the power supplies are hot swappable; you have prepared the controller for basic operation. You can perform out-of a network failure. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide, Release 6.0, for information on an interface different from the controller to replace a power supply. When the controller is optional. Use of your network traffic. Connecting Access...
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... Go. d. Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms There are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS Version 2.0. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that you would like to read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 31 c. The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from Cisco.com. 1. Controller Specifications Controller Specifications Chassis...
... Go. d. Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms There are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS Version 2.0. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that you would like to read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 31 c. The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from Cisco.com. 1. Controller Specifications Controller Specifications Chassis...
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... a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of Hardware Warranty Ninety (90) days. Actual delivery times can download the reader from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 32 78-18998-01 If you purchased the product. Click Go. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to refund the purchase price as its service center will use...
... a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of Hardware Warranty Ninety (90) days. Actual delivery times can download the reader from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 32 78-18998-01 If you purchased the product. Click Go. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to refund the purchase price as its service center will use...