Chapter 5 Configuring Security Solutions

Using Management over Wireless

Step 3

Enter config 802.11b disable network to disable the 802.11b/g network. (You cannot enable long

 

preambles on the 802.11a network.)

 

Step 4

Enter config 802.11b preamble long to enable long preambles.

Step 5

Enter config 802.11b enable network to re-enable the 802.11b/g network.

Step 6

Enter reset system to reboot the controller. Enter y when this prompt appears:

 

The system has unsaved changes. Would you like to save them now? (y/n)

 

The controller reboots.

 

Step 7

To verify that the controller is properly configured, log back into the CLI and enter show 802.11b to

 

view these parameters:

 

 

802.11b Network

Enabled

 

Short Preamble mandatory

Disabled

These parameters show that the 802.11b/g network is enabled and that short preambles are disabled.

Using Management over Wireless

The Cisco WLAN Solution Management over Wireless feature allows Cisco WLAN Solution operators to monitor and configure local controllers using a wireless client. This feature is supported for all management tasks except uploads to and downloads from (transfers to and from) the controller.

Before you can use the Management over Wireless feature, you must properly configure the controller using one of these sections:

Using the GUI to Enable Management over Wireless, page 5-6

Using the CLI to Enable Management over Wireless, page 5-7

Using the GUI to Enable Management over Wireless

Step 1 In the Web User Interface, use the Management/Mgmt Via Wireless links to navigate to the

Management Via Wireless page.

Step 2 In the Management Via Wireless page, verify that the Enable Controller Management to be accessible from Wireless Clients selection box is checked. If the selection box is not checked, continue with Step 2. Otherwise, continue with Step 3.

Step 3 In the Management Via Wireless page, check the Enable Controller Management to be accessible from Wireless Clients selection box to select Management over Wireless for the WLAN.

Step 4 Click Apply to enable Management over Wireless for the WLAN.

Step 5 Use a wireless client web browser to connect to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Management Port or DS Port IP Address, and log into the Web User Interface to verify that you can manage the WLAN using a wireless client.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide

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