Cisco Systems 2700 manual Configuring the Location Appliance

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Configuring the Location Appliance

Step 10 When all the raw data collection has been performed, the model must be compiled to allow WCS and the location appliance to use the data for the understanding of RF attenuation characteristics. To compute the collected data points, choose Calibrate from the drop-down menu and click Go.

Step 11 To use the newly created calibration model, you must apply the model to the floor on which it was created (and on any other floors with similar attenuation characteristics as well). Navigate to Monitor

>Maps and find the specific floor to which the model is applied. At the floor map interface, choose Edit Floor Area from the drop-down menu and click Go.

Step 12 From the Floor Type (RF Model) drop-down menu, choose the newly created calibration model. Click OK to apply the model to the floor.

This process can be repeated for as many models and floors as needed. After a model is applied to a floor, all location determination performed on that floor is done using the specific collected attenuation data from the calibration model.

Configuring the Location Appliance

When a network design has been configured in WCS, the location appliance must be configured as part of the system. The appliance must have its IP settings configured, must import this configuration into WCS, and then synchronize with a network design and the controllers connected to the access points in that design.

Refer to the location appliance quick start guide for basic configuration instructions.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6386/prod_installation_guides_list.html

Setting the Location Appliance’s IP Addressing Information

Interface address information (for both Ethernet interface 0 and 1) is saved in two text files, one that holds basic network information and another that keeps the interfaces’ specific IP attributes. You can change these variables with any text editor, but the steps below are performed using vi text editor.

To set the location appliance’s IP configuration, connect to the box using a console cable and log in. Open the file that holds both the hostname and the default gateway address information by entering the following at the prompt:

#vi /etc/sysconfig/network

1.Choose i to enter input mode and make the necessary changes. When you are finished, press Esc followed by a colon (:).

2.Type wq to write to the file and then quit vi. Type q! to close without saving any changes made to the file.

3.Set the appliance's IP configuration by entering the following at the system prompt:

# vi /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0

Note The above command changes the attributes of the first Ethernet interface (Ethernet 0). To alter the settings of the second interface (Ethernet 1), change the 0 in the command to a 1.

4.Make the necessary changes and save the file by typing w to write to the file. To finalize the appliance’s IP changes, restart the network services by entering the following at the system prompt:

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Contents Cisco 2700 Location Appliance Performing a Calibration Location TrackingSoftware Requirements AccuracyHardware Requirements Following Cisco wireless LAN controllers are available Additional Functionality with Location Appliance System Architecture Location-Based Services Overview Deployment and Design Requirements Designing the Wireless LAN for LocationAccess Point Placement Improved Location Accuracy by Increasing Density Creating a Network Design in WCS Creating a New Network Design Designing a NetworkClick OK Repositioning Building Highlighted in Blue Applying Calibration Models, Appropriate Orientation Using Antenna Angles Starting to Calibrate Creating and Applying Calibration ModelsPositioning the Crosshairs Setting the Location Appliance’s IP Addressing Information Configuring the Location ApplianceImporting the Location Appliance into WCS Synchronizing Controllers Enabling and Configuring Device TrackingEnabling Asset Tag Tracking Location Appliance MaintenanceBacking up the Location Appliance Upgrading the Location Appliance Troubleshooting Tips Q & aClearing the Location Appliance Configuration Restoring the Location ApplianceTroubleshooting Tips Q & a Frequently Asked Technical Questions Troubleshooting Tips Q & a Troubleshooting Tips Q & a OL-8478-01