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Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide
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Controller Overview
With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the console
port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations. Mac OS X or Linux require no special
drivers.
Only one console port can be active at a time. When a cable is plugged into the USB console port the
RJ-45 port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45
port becomes active.
Note
Four-pin mini Type B connectors are easily confused with 5-pin mini Type B connectors. They are not
compatible. Only the 5-pin mini Type B can be used.
USB Console OS Compatibility
•
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
•
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
•
Linux
Figure 2
shows the back panel with a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray.
Figure 2
Back Panel
Checking the Controller LEDs
If your controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on the front panel of the unit. You can use the
LED indications to quickly assess the unit’s status. The LED indicators are described in
Table 1
.
Note
An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure.
1
Power supply PS1
4
Power supply PS2 slot with blank cover
2
Power supply PS1 on/off switch
5
Fan tray
3
Power supply PS1 AC cable connection
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1
3
5
4
2
