Cisco Systems AIR-CT2504-5-K9, 2500 manual Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections

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Note Direct connection of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported.

The 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh.

To best use this guide, you should have already designed the wireless topology of your network and have a working knowledge of how controllers function in a wireless LAN network.

Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables.

Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections

Console emulator

 

 

 

 

 

for initial boot-up

 

 

Cisco WCS software,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

web user interface

Null modem serial

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45)

 

 

 

 

 

to console connection

 

 

 

 

LAN link for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10/100/1000BASE-T

 

 

 

 

management software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MDI cable

 

 

 

Distribution

connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network

WAN or LAN

connection to

 

main office

10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables

Access point connections

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Cisco Access Points

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Contents Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller FCC Safety Compliance Statement Safety InformationSuitable grounding is available. Statement Introduction to the ControllerRegulations. Statement Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections Callout Port and LEDs State and Description ConsoleGreen or Blinking Green-Link activity Reset Power 48VDC Ports and Slots State and DescriptionPackage Contents Required Tools and InformationInitial System Configuration Information Choosing a Physical Location Mounting the ControllerMounting the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf Mounting the Controller on a Wall Rack-Mount Brackets Situation to people and damage to the system. StatementBase Mount Mounting the Controller on a Wall Mounting Screws Mounting Screw Holes on the Back of the Controller Place the Controller on the Mounting Screws Top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack Are provided to ensure your safetyOr servicing the unit in the rack. Statement Attaching the 19-Inch Brackets to the Side of the Controller Mounting the Controller in a 19-Inch Rack Connecting the Controller Console Port Securing the Power Adapter CablePlastic Relief Clip Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test Installing a Security LockCisco Systems Page License Agent ok Cisco Controller Loading primary image 7.0.114.76 100% Page Using the Startup Wizard License Agent okWizard Setting Action Requires a Radius server. Please see Wizard Setting Action Logging into the Controller Connecting to the Network Connecting Access Points Using the Reset Button Checking the Controller LEDsWhat’s New in Cisco Product Documentation Waarschuwing Belangrijke Veiligheidsinstructies Statement 1071-Warning DefinitionVaroitus Tärkeitä Turvallisuusohjeita Warnung Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla SicurezzaTA Vare PÅ Disse Instruksjonene Aviso Instruções Importantes DE SegurançaVarning! Viktiga Säkerhetsanvisningar Page Page Page Page Page Statement 1015-Battery Handling Page Statement 1024-Ground Conductor Page Page Statement 1040-Product Disposal Page Page Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Statement 157-VCCI Compliance for Class B Equipment