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Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN
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Page 1: ...ms Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 526 4100 Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide Text Part Number 78 17157 01 ...

Page 2: ...easures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the equipment and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by differe...

Page 3: ...x Definitions of Service Request Severity ix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information x Installation and Configuration 1 Controller Models 2 Collecting Required Tools and Information 6 Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Hardware 6 CLI Console 6 Local TFTP Server 6 Initial System Configuration Information 6 Determining a Physical Location 8 Installing the Chassis 10 Connecting and Using the CLI...

Page 4: ...Contents iv Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 FCC Statements for Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers 1 Safety Considerations 1 ...

Page 5: ...ols and Information Determining a Physical Location Installing the Chassis Connecting and Using the CLI Console Performing Power On Self Test Using the Startup Wizard Logging In Connecting the Network Distribution System Connecting the Service Port Interfaces Connecting Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points Where to Go from Here Conventions Interactive examples use these conventions Terminal...

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Page 9: ...cisco com techsupport servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access contact the Cisco TAC by telephone S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly To open a service request by tel...

Page 10: ...products and solutions as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips configuration examples customer case studies certification and training information and links to scores of in depth online resources You can access Packet magazine at this URL http www cisco com packet iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use te...

Page 11: ...rprise It works in conjunction with other controllers Cisco WCS and access points to provide network managers with a robust Wireless LAN WLAN solution that enables business critical wireless applications From voice and data services to location tracking the controllers provide the control scalability and reliability that IT managers need to build secure enterprise scale wireless networks This docu...

Page 12: ...nnections to bypass single network failures That is at any given time one of the Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controller GigE connections is active and the other is passive In case of a network failure the active connection becomes passive and the passive connection becomes active The 4402 controller has one back panel slot for future expansion modules and communicates with up to 12 access point...

Page 13: ... inch EIA equipment rack flush mount ears The 4402 controller uses one set of two redundant front panel SX LC T SFP modules uses two while the 4404 controller uses sets of two redundant front panel SX LC T SFP modules 1000BASE SX SFP modules provide a 1000 Mbps wired connection to a network through an 850nM SX fiber optic link using an LC physical connector 1000BASE LX SFP modules provide a 1000 M...

Page 14: ...on and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 The controller communicates indirectly with access points through the network The following figure shows a controller connected in this way Figure 2 Typical Controller Deployment 142197 Network Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Cisco 1000 Access Points ...

Page 15: ...e 3 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections 142202 Cisco 1000 access points Network CLI console Cisco wireless LAN controllers 1 to 4 1000BASE SX LX or T 10 100BASE T Cisco Wireless control System Web User Interface CLI Cisco wireless control system Web User Interface CLI Service port connections Serial console connection Distribution system connections Access point connections Optiona...

Page 16: ...egral TFTP server This means that third party TFTP servers cannot run on the same workstation as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third party TFTP servers use the same communication port Initial System Configuration Information Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from the wireless LAN network planner System Controller name Administrative username and password Default Administr...

Page 17: ...equired 802 11 Network Name SSID for WLAN 1 This is the default SSID that the access points use when they join with the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Whether or not to allow static IP addresses for clients Yes more convenient but lower security session can be hijacked clients can supply their own IP address better for devices that cannot use DHCP No less convenient higher security clients must use...

Page 18: ... equipment connected to the optional 1000BASE SX or LX port 722 ft 220 m when using 160 MHz km rated 62 5 125 µm multimode fiber 902 ft 275 m when using 200 MHz km rated 62 5 125 µm multimode fiber 1312 ft 400 m when using 400 MHz km rated 50 125 µm multimode fiber 1641 ft 500 m when using 500 MHz km rated 50 125 µm multimode fiber Note These distances depend on the SFP being used refer to the Cis...

Page 19: ...isco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 Ensure that the power cord can reach a 110 or 220 VAC grounded electrical outlet Varning Laserprodukt av klass 1 Aviso Produto a laser de classe 1 Advarsel Klasse 1 laserprodukt ...

Page 20: ...e ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés Warnung Das Installieren Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden Avvertenza Questo apparato può essere installato sostituito o mantenuto unicamente da un personale competente Advarsel Bare opplært og kvalifisert personell skal foreta installasjoner utskiftninger eller servic...

Page 21: ...rack mounting ears from the controller if desired When you are mounting the controller in an EIA standard rack attach the ears to the equipment rack using the factory supplied screws Caution The controller weighs 15 2 pounds 6 95 kg For safety two or more people must work together to perform the installation You have installed the controller chassis Install the SFP modules as described in the 1000...

Page 22: ...e Stromzufuhr haben Um sicherzustellen dass der Einheit kein Strom zugeführt wird müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden Avvertenza Questa unità può avere più di una connessione all alimentazione elettrica Tutte le connessioni devono essere staccate per togliere la corrente dall unità Advarsel Denne enheten kan ha mer enn én strømtilførselskobling Alle koblinger må fjernes fra enheten for å utko...

Page 23: ...he Chassis 13 Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 Advarsel Denne enhed har muligvis mere end en strømforsyningstilslutning Alle tilslutninger skal fjernes for at aflade strømmen fra enheden ...

Page 24: ...re 4 CLI Console Connection to Controller Do the following to connect the CLI console to the controller Use a null modem serial cable to connect the CLI console to the controller console port Note The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller end of the cable is female DB 9 The other end should be any kind of connector that plugs into your VT 100 terminal emulator usually a laptop or palmtop computer Make sur...

Page 25: ... release of the controller code press the ESC key immediately after the Model and S N line This takes you to the Bootloader Boot Options menu Step 2 Monitor the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller bootup using the CLI Screen The Bootup script displays Operating System software initialization code download and POST verification and basic configuration as shown in the following sample bootup display Bootl...

Page 26: ...n the previous Code enter 4 to run the current Code and clear the Controller configuration to factory defaults Do not enter 3 unless directed to do so by Cisco Technical Assistance Center TAC Detecting Hardware The rest of this process takes two to three minutes Do not reboot the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller until you receive the user login prompt Software Copyright company 2005 c All rights rese...

Page 27: ...Management Services Web Server ok CLI ok Secure Web ok Step 3 If this is the first time a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller has been powered up or if you enter Recover Config in the User prompt the bootup script runs the Startup Wizard described in the Product Guide which prompts you for basic configuration inputs If this is at least the second time that you have powered up the controller the bootup s...

Page 28: ...or 0 for untagged Step 6 Network Interface Distribution System Physical Port number 4402 1 2 for front panel GigE port 4404 1 4 for front panel GigE port Enter the IP address of the default DHCP Server that will supply IP addresses to clients the Controller Management Interface and optionally to the Service Port Interface Step 7 Enter the LWAPP Transport Mode LAYER2 or LAYER3 refer to Layer 2 and ...

Page 29: ... Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 Step 15 Enable or disable the Radio Resource Management RRM Auto RF The controller saves your configuration reboots with your changes and prompts you to log in or enter Recover Config to repeat this step ...

Page 30: ...isplays the root level system prompt system prompt The system prompt can be any alphanumeric string up to 31 characters You can change it entering the following command system prompt config prompt Because this is a user defined variable it is omitted from the rest of this documentation Step 3 The CLI automatically logs you out without saving any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity This automatic...

Page 31: ... links using LC physical connectors For the 4404 controller up to four of the following connections are supported in any combination 1000BASE T GigE front panel RJ 45 physical port UTP cable 1000BASE SX GigE front panel LC physical port multi mode 850nM SX fiber optic links using LC physical connectors 1000BASE LX GigE front panel LX physical port multi mode 1300nM LX LH fiber optic links using LC...

Page 32: ...Port 1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ 45 is not currently used and is reserved for future use 142202 Cisco 1000 access points Network CLI console Cisco wireless LAN controllers 1 to 4 1000BASE SX LX or T 10 100BASE T Cisco Wireless control System Web User Interface CLI Cisco wireless control system Web User Interface CLI Service port connections Serial console connection Distribution system connections Acces...

Page 33: ...connected to the front panel Service port Note In either case you must use a shielded twisted pair cable to meet FCC Class A requirements Use the following figures to connect the Cisco Wireless Control System Web Browser and or CLI console to the controller 1 For a direct front panel Cisco Wireless Control System Web Browser or CLI console connection use Ethernet CAT 5 or higher Ethernet cables to...

Page 34: ...ting the Service Port Interfaces 24 Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 Figure 8 CLI Console Connection to a Controller through a Management Network 142198 Optional management network ...

Page 35: ... points to the network Distribution System as shown in the following figure Note As soon as the controller is activated it starts to scan for access points When it detects an access point it records its MAC address in its database The Radio Resource Management RRM function then automatically configures the access point to start transmitting and start allowing clients to connect through the Cisco W...

Page 36: ...Here You have completely installed the controller hardware Register your controller Refer to Configuring the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller in the Product Guide for more information on configuring the controller Refer to the Product Guide for more information on configuring operating maintaining and troubleshooting the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Cisco WLAN Solution ...

Page 37: ...g the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Safety Considerations Warning This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents ...

Page 38: ...recht installierten Erdungsleiter verwenden Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind ob eine sachgerechte Erdung vorhanden ist wenden Sie sich an die zuständige Inspektionsbehörde oder einen Elektriker Avvertenza Questa apparecchiatura deve essere dotata di messa a terra Non escludere mai il conduttore di protezione né usare l apparecchiatura in assenza di un conduttore di protezione installato in modo cor...

Page 39: ... with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack Statement 1006 Waarschuwing Om lichamelijk letsel te voorkomen wanneer u dit toestel in een rek monteert of het daar een servicebeurt geeft moet u speciale voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen om ervoor te zorgen dat het toestel stabiel blijft De onderstaande richtlijnen worden verstrekt om uw veiligheid te v...

Page 40: ...ollen zur Gewährleistung Ihrer Sicherheit dienen Wenn diese Einheit die einzige im Gestell ist sollte sie unten im Gestell angebracht werden Bei Anbringung dieser Einheit in einem zum Teil gefüllten Gestell ist das Gestell von unten nach oben zu laden wobei das schwerste Bauteil unten im Gestell anzubringen ist Wird das Gestell mit Stabilisierungszubehör geliefert sind zuerst die Stabilisatoren zu...

Page 41: ...uede bien estable Para garantizar su seguridad proceda según las siguientes instrucciones Colocar el equipo en la parte inferior del bastidor cuando sea la única unidad en el mismo Cuando este equipo se vaya a instalar en un bastidor parcialmente ocupado comenzar la instalación desde la parte inferior hacia la superior colocando el equipo más pesado en la parte inferior Si el bastidor dispone de d...

Page 42: ...te preenchido carregue o de baixo para cima com o componente mais pesado em sua parte inferior Se o rack contiver dispositivos estabilizadores instale os antes de montar ou dar manutenção à unidade existente Advarsel For at forhindre legemesbeskadigelse ved montering eller service af denne enhed i et rack skal du sikre at systemet står stabilt Følgende retningslinjer er også for din sikkerheds sky...

Page 43: ...A 7 Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers Installation and Configuration Guide 78 17157 01 Appendix A FCC Statements for Cisco 4400 Series Wireless LAN Controllers ...

Page 44: ...n si la pile n est pas remplacée correctement Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent recommandée par le fabricant Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp Entsorgen Sie die benutzten B...

Page 45: ...ría se reemplaza de manera incorrecta Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones del fabricante Varning Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Ersätt endast batteriet med samma batterityp som rekommenderas av tillverkaren eller motsvarande Följ tillverkarens anvisningar vid kassering...

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