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...'s instructions. The 2504 controllers supports up 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 conjunction with a minimum...of this product should be grounded. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Statement 1040 Safety Considerations • Verify ...
...'s instructions. The 2504 controllers supports up 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 conjunction with a minimum...of this product should be grounded. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides real-time communication between 32 to 104° F (0 to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Statement 1040 Safety Considerations • Verify ...
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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. Note Direct connection of how...
... 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. Note Direct connection of how...
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... 802.3. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is driven from system reset. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is met between the PSE controller and host CPU TWSI...
... 802.3. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is driven from system reset. This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification) is met between the PSE controller and host CPU TWSI...
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... Amber-Controller error. For example, a temperature error exists. A status or error message is posted on the console screen. • Off-System not receiving power. The status or error is posted on the console screen. LED description: • Green-Power is powered up. Caution Do... not connect a Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable to the system The system LED determines if the system is on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. Doing so will damage the controller. 7 LED description: ...
... Amber-Controller error. For example, a temperature error exists. A status or error message is posted on the console screen. • Off-System not receiving power. The status or error is posted on the console screen. LED description: • Green-Power is powered up. Caution Do... not connect a Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable to the system The system LED determines if the system is on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. Doing so will damage the controller. 7 LED description: ...
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...not compatible with a 2504 controller. Otherwise, the controller may fail to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Power is enough power available to detect the device. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided via an external AC/DC adapter. Note Wait at least... 20 seconds before reconnecting an access point to the system board from the 48 VDC input.
...not compatible with a 2504 controller. Otherwise, the controller may fail to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Power is enough power available to detect the device. Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided via an external AC/DC adapter. Note Wait at least... 20 seconds before reconnecting an access point to the system board from the 48 VDC input.
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Check each item for damage. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Ensure that all packing materials to the shipping container and save ... anchors. • Strain relief clip and screw. • Optional hardware will be included, if selected. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in the shipment. Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains the following...
Check each item for damage. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Ensure that all packing materials to the shipping container and save ... anchors. • Strain relief clip and screw. • Optional hardware will be included, if selected. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Return all items listed in the "Package Contents" section are included in the shipment. Package Contents Each 2504 controller package contains the following...
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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. Note...255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for downloading operating system software updates). Yes is assigned to a VLAN, ...
... (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. Note...255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for downloading operating system software updates). Yes is assigned to a VLAN, ...
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... Place the switch on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is not included with #10-32 flat head... 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. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in a hazardous situation to people and damage to prevent airflow restriction and overheating. The...
... Place the switch on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Statement 378 To mount the controller on a wall using an optional rack-mount bracket kit that is not included with #10-32 flat head... 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. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in a hazardous situation to people and damage to prevent airflow restriction and overheating. The...
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... 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 the system. Statement 378 To mount the controller on the Back of the screws are shown in Figure 7 with a cross-hatch mark.) Figure 7 Mounting Screw Holes on...
... 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 the system. Statement 378 To mount the controller on the Back of the screws are shown in Figure 7 with a cross-hatch mark.) Figure 7 Mounting Screw Holes on...
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... stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the 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 the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. • If the rack is...
... stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the 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 the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. • If the rack is...
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...the controller. The Bootloader Options menu appears. Note If you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Note When the controller receives power, the green front...power-on page 21. Security clip secured with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into memory, verifies its operating system software load, and initializes itself with its stored configurations. Before performing this test, you should have connected your PC to the CLI console...
...the controller. The Bootloader Options menu appears. Note If you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Note When the controller receives power, the green front...power-on page 21. Security clip secured with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into memory, verifies its operating system software load, and initializes itself with its stored configurations. Before performing this test, you should have connected your PC to the CLI console...
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...Clearing DRAM........ 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... The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown...
...Clearing DRAM........ 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... The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown...
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...Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Flags-[DUTY CYCLE] : ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing last packet received queue. All rights reserved. XML config selected ...CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent MBUF size: 2040 Fastpath CPU00: Core 0 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer... Num of Cisco Systems, Inc. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 ...
...Starting Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Flags-[DUTY CYCLE] : ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing last packet received queue. All rights reserved. XML config selected ...CPU00: Init MBUF size: 1856, Subsequent MBUF size: 2040 Fastpath CPU00: Core 0 Initialization: ok Fastpath CPU00: Initializing Timer... Num of Cisco Systems, Inc. SDK-1.8.0, build 269. compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 ...
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...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. Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Run backup image (7.0.114.75)... type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... 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...
...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. Step 5 Continue booting the controller or press Esc to three minutes. Run backup image (7.0.114.75)... type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... 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...
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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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... appear in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 9. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you can use to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you must obtain the information discussed in brackets after each... configuration parameter. The default value appears in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to configure your controller for basic operation. The second time you power it on the controller...
... appear in the "Required Tools and Information" section on page 9. Table 3 contains startup wizard information you can use to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you must obtain the information discussed in brackets after each... configuration parameter. The default value appears in all uppercase letters. Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to configure your controller for basic operation. The second time you power it on the controller...
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... Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is admin. Enter the administrative password to be assigned to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the default router. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to 4] Note There is the ...default interface for each . Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to this controller. You can enter up to this controller. Enter the ...
... Administrative user name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is admin. Enter the administrative password to be assigned to 24 ASCII characters for in-band management of the default router. The VLAN identifier should be assigned to 4] Note There is the ...default interface for each . Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management Interface Port Num [1 to this controller. You can enter up to this controller. Enter the ...
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... virtual interface. All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. The following message appears: Warning! The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server.
... virtual interface. All controllers within a mobility group must be configured with the same virtual interface IP address. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. The following message appears: Warning! The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server.
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...-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to 31 characters. Step 2 The CLI displays the root level system prompt: #(system prompt)> The system prompt can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout ... any alphanumeric string up to the controller. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to CISCO2504, enter config prompt "CISCO2504" and press Enter. You can set the automatic logout from...
...-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to 31 characters. Step 2 The CLI displays the root level system prompt: #(system prompt)> The system prompt can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout ... any alphanumeric string up to the controller. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to CISCO2504, enter config prompt "CISCO2504" and press Enter. You can set the automatic logout from...
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.... You have configured the controller, use 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 a hub or a switch, use an MDI-X or MDI...
.... You have configured the controller, use 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 a hub or a switch, use an MDI-X or MDI...