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...are general warnings that are designed to which is part of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be aware of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Translated versions of the safety warnings in this guide are in a situation that could cause bodily ...limits for preventing accidents. You are provided in a particular installation. A warning symbol precedes each warning to 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 ...
...are general warnings that are designed to which is part of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be aware of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers. Translated versions of the safety warnings in this guide are in a situation that could cause bodily ...limits for preventing accidents. You are provided in a particular installation. A warning symbol precedes each warning to 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 ...
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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... CPU console port is not available; A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is an RS-232 port that supports a RJ-45 connector. The boot-loader supports baud rates of 9600, N, 8, 1. Note It is detected the baud rate... will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,...
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... CPU console port is not available; A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is an RS-232 port that supports a RJ-45 connector. The boot-loader supports baud rates of 9600, N, 8, 1. Note It is detected the baud rate... will be small variations in LED color intensity and hue from unit to 9600. 5 At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,...
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... is driven from system reset. do so over -Ethernet (POE) ports The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; The POE controller reset is configured to these ports. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet... connector form-factor. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports 3 and 4 are RJ-45 connector form-factor. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. ...
... is driven from system reset. do so over -Ethernet (POE) ports The Gigabit POE ports are PoE only ports; The POE controller reset is configured to these ports. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet... connector form-factor. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports 3 and 4 are RJ-45 connector form-factor. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. ...
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...CLI console and controller 9 Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Null modem serial cable to the shipping container and ... 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). • Optional licenses will need the following tools...
...CLI console and controller 9 Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Null modem serial cable to the shipping container and ... 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). • Optional licenses will need the following tools...
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...(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 same communication port. ... operating system software updates). • Local TFTP server (required for Windows XP devices. 10 Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - This means that will supply IP addresses to 24 printable...
...(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 same communication port. ... operating system software updates). • Local TFTP server (required for Windows XP devices. 10 Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from clients, either Yes or No. - This means that will supply IP addresses to 24 printable...
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...a secure equipment room or wiring closet. This guide is within 328 ft. (100 m) of Radio Resource Management (RRM), either enabled or disabled. 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...100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • 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. Enter help to see a list or refer to it is more secure and reliable if you can reach a...
...a secure equipment room or wiring closet. This guide is within 328 ft. (100 m) of Radio Resource Management (RRM), either enabled or disabled. 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...100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports. • 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. Enter help to see a list or refer to it is more secure and reliable if you can reach a...
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...Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Failure to use the 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 Network For configuration instructions about using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is AIR-CT2504-RMNT. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in ...
...Brackets) The controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Failure to use the 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 Network For configuration instructions about using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is AIR-CT2504-RMNT. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in ...
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... 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 the Wall 282085 1 2 3 1 Front panel...
... 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 the Wall 282085 1 2 3 1 Front panel...
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..., install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in a rack, you can order an optional Optional Rack Mount kit (AIR-CT2504-RMNT). Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. Warning To prevent...
..., install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in a rack, you can order an optional Optional Rack Mount kit (AIR-CT2504-RMNT). Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. Warning To prevent...
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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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... need to connect it falls and prevents the connector from being sheared off at the plug pins. Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is not installed, the power connector can configure the 2504 controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No... flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Securing the Power Adapter Cable To secure the power adapter cable to the controller console port, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plug the RJ...
... need to connect it falls and prevents the connector from being sheared off at the plug pins. Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is not installed, the power connector can configure the 2504 controller for the following parameters: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No... flow control • 1 stop bit • No parity Securing the Power Adapter Cable To secure the power adapter cable to the controller console port, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plug the RJ...
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... a country-specific power cord into the external power supply, then plug the other end into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Security clip secured with its stored configurations. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on the back panel. Note If you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup...
... a country-specific power cord into the external power supply, then plug the other end into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Security clip secured with its stored configurations. Installing a Security Lock The controller has a security slot on the back panel. Note If you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup...
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...(7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... 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. Active interface E - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK ... 6. 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...
...(7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... 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. Active interface E - Environment MAC address override CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK ... 6. 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...
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... Console redirect : ok Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. Num of Cisco Systems, Inc. Starting Switching Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok...CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 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 cores(2) Fastpath CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent MBUF size...
... Console redirect : ok Starting Fastpath DP Heartbeat : ok Fastpath CPU00: Starting Fastpath Application. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. Num of Cisco Systems, Inc. Starting Switching Services: ok Starting QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok...CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 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 cores(2) Fastpath CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent MBUF size...
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...% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... 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. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS... Console redirect : ok 27 All rights reserved. Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Change active boot image 4. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid ...
...% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... 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. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS... Console redirect : ok 27 All rights reserved. Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Change active boot image 4. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid ...
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If you for basic configuration information. CLI: ok Secure Web: Web Authentication Certificate not found (error). 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... the Startup Wizard Before you can use the startup wizard, you must obtain the information discussed in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you with ...
If you for basic configuration information. CLI: ok Secure Web: Web Authentication Certificate not found (error). 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... the Startup Wizard Before you can use the startup wizard, you must obtain the information discussed in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you with ...
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... line. Enter the port number of the management interface netmask. The management interface is the name you need to return to match the switch interface configuration. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is the default interface for an...
... line. Enter the port number of the management interface netmask. The management interface is the name you need to return to match the switch interface configuration. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information Wizard Setting System Name Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is the default interface for an...
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... Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. All of controllers, but they join a controller. Both groups define clusters of the...address, such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to support mobility management, DHCP relay, and embedded Layer 3 security such as 1.1.1.1. The default WLAN security...
... Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the management interface DHCP server IP address. All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. All of controllers, but they join a controller. Both groups define clusters of the...address, such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. Although the name that the access points use when they have different purposes. Configure DHCP Bridging Mode Enter yes to support mobility management, DHCP relay, and embedded Layer 3 security such as 1.1.1.1. The default WLAN security...
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...is the United States (US). Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Choose YES to enable or no , the following message appears...: Warning! Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default is YES. The default value is YES. Enter the NTP server IP address Action Enter YES to allow...
...is the United States (US). Enter Country Code List Enable 802.11b Network Enable 802.11a Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Choose YES to enable or no , the following message appears...: Warning! Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server Now? The default is YES. The default value is YES. Enter the NTP server IP address Action Enter YES to allow...
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...in the startup wizard are yes and no. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. 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. Configuration correct? Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt.
...in the startup wizard are yes and no. Note The administrative username and password you to log into the controller CLI. Enter yes if the configuration entered is entered. 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. Configuration correct? Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt.