Using the Cisco WLAN Solution CLI

The Command Line Interface allows operators to configure any Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and its associated Cisco 1000 Series lightweight access points using the command line interface. Refer to the following sections or refer to the Cisco WLAN Solution CLI Reference for more information:

Logging Into the CLI

-Using a Local Serial Connection

-Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

Logging Out of the CLI

Navigating the CLI

Using the Startup Wizard

Saving Configurations

Erasing the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration

Resetting the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller

Logging Into the CLI

You may access the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller CLI using either of two methods:

A direct ASCII serial connection to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Console Port.

A remote console session over Ethernet through the pre-configured Service Port or Distribution System Ports (configured using the appropriate Cisco Wireless LAN Controller

Quick Start Guide).

The following sections contain information on how to use the command line interface. This document assumes the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller has been initialized as described in the appropriate Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Quick Start Guide.

Before you log into the command line interface, you must configure your connectivity and environment variables based on the type of connection you are using. Refer to the appropriate section for your connection:

Using a Local Serial Connection

Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

Using a Local Serial Connection

Note: You can use the local serial connection at any time, whether or not the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller has been configured as described in the appropriate Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Quick Start Guide.

You will need:

A computer running a terminal emulation program and a DB-9 serial port.

A DB-9 male to female null-modem serial cable.

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