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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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... practices for preventing accidents. Translated versions of the FCC Rules. Use the statement number provided at the end of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. A warning symbol precedes each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that could cause bodily injury. ...Safety Warnings" section on a circuit different from that to the entire guide. Before you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is part of each warning statement. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2
... practices for preventing accidents. Translated versions of the FCC Rules. Use the statement number provided at the end of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. A warning symbol precedes each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that could cause bodily injury. ...Safety Warnings" section on a circuit different from that to the entire guide. Before you install and minimally configure your Cisco 2504 Wireless Controller (2504 controller), which the receiver is part of each warning statement. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2
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... Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all the equipment in the absence of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), taking into account the...location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Introduction to the Controller The 2504 controller works in increments of services for mobility services such as voice ...
... Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all the equipment in the absence of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), taking into account the...location), award-winning RF management, quality of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Introduction to the Controller The 2504 controller works in increments of services for mobility services such as voice ...
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...working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections Console emulator for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45...-through or crossover cables. The 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh. Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the...
...working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections Console emulator for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45...-through or crossover cables. The 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh. Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the...
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...color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 If a nonstandard value is not available; 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 ... there will default to unit. The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller. This is not a defect. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. Table 1 describes the components of 9600, N, 8,...
...color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 If a nonstandard value is not available; 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 ... there will default to unit. The boot-loader supports baud rates of the ports and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the 2504 controller. This is not a defect. however the bootloader ensures that supports a RJ-45 connector. Table 1 describes the components of 9600, N, 8,...
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... LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. The POE controller reset is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. do not connect... access point devices to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 Callout Port and LEDs State and ...
... LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. The POE controller reset is an RJ-45 connector form-factor. They provide a I2C communications channel between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. do not connect... access point devices to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 Callout Port and LEDs State and ...
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...when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. A status or error message is powered up. Doing so will damage the controller. 7 Caution Do not connect a Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable to halt. Callout RESET PWR Port and LEDs Reset button... and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. LED description: • Blinking Green-Controller image upgrading. • Amber-Controller status activity, such as firmware upgrade. • Blinking Amber-Controller error. For example, a temperature error exists. LED description: • Blinking Amber-Boot-...
...when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. A status or error message is powered up. Doing so will damage the controller. 7 Caution Do not connect a Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable to halt. Callout RESET PWR Port and LEDs Reset button... and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. LED description: • Blinking Green-Controller image upgrading. • Amber-Controller status activity, such as firmware upgrade. • Blinking Amber-Controller error. For example, a temperature error exists. LED description: • Blinking Amber-Boot-...
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... the device. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Figure 3 shows the back panel and identifies its components. There is provided via an external AC/DC adapter. Figure 3 Controller Back Panel and Components 282250 POWER 48VDC Cable...
... the device. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Figure 3 shows the back panel and identifies its components. There is provided via an external AC/DC adapter. Figure 3 Controller Back Panel and Components 282250 POWER 48VDC Cable...
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... remove the contents. Required Tools 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 included, if selected. Null modem serial...
... remove the contents. Required Tools 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 included, if selected. Null modem serial...
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... 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. Yes is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP ...or No. - An SSID can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as rfgrp40 if required. An RF group name can be hijacked). - • Local TFTP server (required for an untagged...
... 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. Yes is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP ...or No. - An SSID can contain up to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller name), such as rfgrp40 if required. An RF group name can be hijacked). - • Local TFTP server (required for an untagged...
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...power cord can reach a 100 to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 •... that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach the controller and all cables attached to it. • Make sure that water or excessive ...
...power cord can reach a 100 to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 •... that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach the controller and all cables attached to it. • Make sure that water or excessive ...
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... 4 Installing the Rubber Feet on the bottom of the Controller 282084 12 • Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) • Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) • Mounting the Controller in a Rack Mounting the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf Before mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, install the rubber feet located in...
... 4 Installing the Rubber Feet on the bottom of the Controller 282084 12 • Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) • Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Mounting Screws) • Mounting the Controller in a Rack Mounting the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf Before mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, install the rubber feet located in...
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... about using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is not included with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in Figure 5 with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous situation to people and damage to... Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in the kit. 13 You can be mounted ...
... about using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is not included with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in Figure 5 with #10-32 flat head screws provided in a hazardous situation to people and damage to... Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in the kit. 13 You can be mounted ...
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For the best support of the controller) Step 2 Mount the 2504 controller on the wall with the front panel facing down, as shown Figure 6. Figure 5 Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Sides of the Controller 1 282083 BASE MOUNT 1 1 #10-32 flat head screws (mounting screws for each side of the controller and cables, make sure the controller is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard. 14
For the best support of the controller) Step 2 Mount the 2504 controller on the wall with the front panel facing down, as shown Figure 6. Figure 5 Installing the Rack-Mount Brackets to the Sides of the Controller 1 282083 BASE MOUNT 1 1 #10-32 flat head screws (mounting screws for each side of the controller and cables, make sure the controller is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard. 14
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... the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted 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...
... the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted 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...
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... from the wall (leaving enough room for the two mounting screws. Insert two screws into the screw holes and tighten until the top of the Controller 5.5 3.9 282087 FRONT PANEL Step 2 Step 3 Use a 0.107-inch (2.7mm) or #32 drill bit to drill a 3/4 inch (19mm) hole for the ...to the system. Use the mount hole locations on the wall. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using mounting screws, follow the correct procedures could result in Figure 7 with a cross-hatch mark.) Figure 7 Mounting Screw Holes ...
... from the wall (leaving enough room for the two mounting screws. Insert two screws into the screw holes and tighten until the top of the Controller 5.5 3.9 282087 FRONT PANEL Step 2 Step 3 Use a 0.107-inch (2.7mm) or #32 drill bit to drill a 3/4 inch (19mm) hole for the ...to the system. Use the mount hole locations on the wall. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using mounting screws, follow the correct procedures could result in Figure 7 with a cross-hatch mark.) Figure 7 Mounting Screw Holes ...
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Figure 8 Place the Controller on the Mounting Screws 282085 2 1 2 1 Front panel (facing down . Note The front panel of the controller should be facing down ) 2 Mounting screws Step 5 After the controller is mounted ion the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network 17 Step 4 Place the controller onto the mounting screws and slide it down until it lock into place, as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Place the Controller on the Mounting Screws 282085 2 1 2 1 Front panel (facing down . Note The front panel of the controller should be facing down ) 2 Mounting screws Step 5 After the controller is mounted ion the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network 17 Step 4 Place the controller onto the mounting screws and slide it down until it lock into place, as shown in Figure 8.
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... shown in Figure 9 with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the kit. 18 Statement 1006 To install the controller in a 19-inch equipment rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI ... unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in a rack, you can order an optional Optional Rack Mount kit (AIR-CT2504-RMNT). Mounting the Controller in a Rack To mount the 2504 controller in a rack, follow these steps.
... shown in Figure 9 with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the kit. 18 Statement 1006 To install the controller in a 19-inch equipment rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI ... unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in a rack, you can order an optional Optional Rack Mount kit (AIR-CT2504-RMNT). Mounting the Controller in a Rack To mount the 2504 controller in a rack, follow these steps.
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Use either the 10-32 pan-head screws or the 12-24 slotted head screws to the sides of the controller) Step 2 After the brackets are attached to secure the controller in the rack, as shown in Figure 10. 19 282082 Figure 9 Attaching the 19-Inch Brackets to the Side of the Controller. 1 RACK MOUNT 1 1 #10-32 flat head screws (mounting screws for each side of the controller, insert the controller into the 19-inch rack.
Use either the 10-32 pan-head screws or the 12-24 slotted head screws to the sides of the controller) Step 2 After the brackets are attached to secure the controller in the rack, as shown in Figure 10. 19 282082 Figure 9 Attaching the 19-Inch Brackets to the Side of the Controller. 1 RACK MOUNT 1 1 #10-32 flat head screws (mounting screws for each side of the controller, insert the controller into the 19-inch rack.
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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