Procedure
Purpose
Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
enable
Step 1
Example:
Enter your password if prompted.
Note
Device> enable
Saves the running configuration to the startup configuration.
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Step 2
Device# copy running-config startup-config
Verifying the Initial Configuration
Enter the following commands in Cisco IOS-XE to verify the initial configuration on the controller:
•
show version
—Displays the system hardware version, the installed software version, the names and
sources of configuration files, the boot images, and the amount of installed DRAM, NVRAM, and flash
memory.
•
show diag
—Lists and displays the chassis, slot location, and subslot location details.
•
show interfaces
— Shows if interfaces are operating correctly and if interfaces and line protocols are in
the correct state, either up or down.
•
show ip interface brief
—Displays a summary of the interfaces configured for IP protocol.
•
show configuration
—Helps verify if you have configured the correct hostname and password.
After you have completed and verified the initial configuration, the specific features and functions are ready
to be configured. See the
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide
.
Powering Off the Controller Safely
Before you begin
We recommend that before turning off all power to the chassis, you issue the reload command. This ensures
that the operating system cleans up all the file systems.
Step 1
Slip on the ESD-preventive wrist strap included in the accessory kit.
Step 2
Change the controller
config-register
by issuing the following commands:
wlc#
wlc# conf t
wlc(config)# config-register 0x2100
Step 3
Save the controller configuration using the following command:
wlc# write memory
Step 4
Enter the
reload
command.
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Verifying the Initial Configuration
