Chapter 1 Product Overview
Management Options
Management Ports
Ethernet Management Port
You can connect the switch to a host such as a Windows workstation or a terminal server through the 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port or one of the console ports (see Figure 1-7). The 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port is a VPN routing/forwarding (VRF) interface and uses a RJ-45 crossover or straight-through cable.
Table 1-15shows the Ethernet management port LED colors and their meanings.
Table 1-15 Ethernet Management Port LED
Color | Description |
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Green | Link up but no activity. |
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Blinking green | Link up and activity. |
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Off | Link down. |
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RJ-45 Console Port
The RJ-45 console port connection uses the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable.
Table 1-16shows the RJ-45 console port LED colors and their meanings.
Table 1-16 | RJ-45 Console LEDs |
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Color | Description |
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Green | RJ-45 console port is active. |
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Off | The port is not active. |
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Management Options
•Configuration Wizard
The Configuration Wizard is a Web-based controller user interface (UI) that lets you complete the initial wireless configuration after you configure the IP address, local username, and password or authorization using the authentication server. Using the Web UI, you can configure the controller, WLAN, and radios for all initial operations, establish management parameters, set security policies, access software management commands, configure system logs, and other tasks.
For more information on using the Configuration Wizard, see the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com.
•Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application for LANs. You can use the GUI to configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches. Cisco Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/NetworkAssistant
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