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

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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