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    Q UICK S TART G UIDE Cisco 526 Wireless Expr ess Mobility Controller INCLUDING LICENSE AND W ARRANTY 1 About this Guide 2 Overview 3 Unpac king and P reparing the Controller for Operation 4 Connecting to an SBCS Compatible Switc h 5 Connecting Access P oints 6 Mounting the WLC526 Controller 7 In Case of Difficulty 8 Cisco One Y ear Limited Hardw ar[...]

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    2 1 About this Guide This guide will help you install the Cisco 526 Seri es Wireless Express Mobili ty Controller (h ereafter referred to as the WLC526 or the controller ) in your Smart Business Communication System network. FCC Safety Comp liance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital de[...]

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    3 War n in g There is the danger of explo s ion if the battery is rep laced incorrectly . Replace the battery only with the same or e quivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufac turer’ s instructions. Statement 1015 War n in g This equipment must b e grounded. Never defeat the ground conduct[...]

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    4 • Standards-based enterp rise-class security • Simplified network deployment and management with automated radio resource features • Centralized management with the CCA • Advanced mobility services readiness to support se cure Internet guest acce ss and optimized voice over Wi-Fi The Cisco Smart Business Communications System is shown in [...]

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    5 • Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series fo r Small Business Ge tting Started Guide —Pro vides basic installation and setup instructions fo r the Cisco Unified 500 Series Platfo rm (hereafter referred to as th e UC500 ). • Getting Started Guide for the Ca talyst Expr ess 520 Switches— Pro vides basic installati on and setup instructions [...]

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    6 Package Contents Each WLC526 controller package contains the followin g items: • One Cisco 526 wireless LAN controller • One power cord • One Ethernet cable (RJ45 to RJ45) • One Console cable (RJ45 to DB9) • This guide • Cisco pr oduct re gistration card Figure 2 shows the front panel of the WLC526 and iden tifi es its components. Fig[...]

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    7 Choosing a Physical Location Y ou can install the controller on a horizontal or vert ical surface. Th e controlle r’ s bottom plate has two keyhole slots that permit you to mo unt it on a vertical surface, such as a wall. For max imum reliability , mount the controller while following these guideli nes: • Make sure you can re ach the controll[...]

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    8 T able 1 Start up Wizard Inf o r mation Wizard Setting Action System Name The name you want to assign to the controller . Y ou can enter up to 32 ASCII chara cters. Administrative user name and password The ad ministrative username and password to be assigned to this controller . Y o u can enter up to 24 ASCII characters for each . The default ad[...]

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    9 Configured Country Code The country for which the controller is configured. This setting is not changeable in the startup wizard. Regulatory Domain The domain in which the controller is to be operated. Selection is made using the appropriate domain checkbox. AP Manager Interface Name The name assigned to the access point manager interface. This s[...]

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    10 WLAN SSID The network name, or service set identifier (SSID) . This is the default SSID that the access points use when they join a controller . RADIUS Server IP Address The IP addr ess of the RADIUS server if one is available and you intend to use it. If you are using a RADIUS server , the foll owing fields must be completed: • Shared secret [...]

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    11 T o use the controller’ s startup wizard, you will need an Ethernet-capabl e PC running Windows XP and an Ethernet cable. The controlle r’ s default IP addres s is 192.168.1.1. Ma ke sure your PC is configured to receive an I P address automa tically . When the co ntroller boots for the first time, it becomes a DHCP server and automatically [...]

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    12 Step 9 Confirm your password in the Confirm Password field. Step 10 Click Next . The Management Interfa ce Configuration screen appe ars (See Figure 4 ). Figure 4 Manag ement Interf ace Configuration Scr een Step 11 Enter the management interface IP addre ss, network mask, and gateway IP addre ss information. Step 12 Enter the port number (1 or [...]

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    13 Figur e 5 Miscellaneous Configuration Scr een[...]

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    14 Step 15 Optional, choose the L W APP T ransport Mode (Layer 3 default). Step 16 Enter the RF mobility domain name. Step 17 Check your country code. Step 18 Click Next and the AP Manager Interface Configuratio n screen appears (see Figu re 6). Figure 6 AP Manager Interf ace Configu ration Scr een Step 19 Enter the AP manager interf ace IP address[...]

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    15 Figur e 7 V irt ual Interf ace Configuration Scr een Step 24 Enter the virtual interface IP address. Defa ult is 1.1.1.1 (a non-valid IP address). Step 25 Enter the DNS host name. Step 26 Click Next and the WLAN Configuration screen appears (see Figure 8). Figur e 8 WLAN Configuration Scr een Step 27 Enter the profile name for your wireless netw[...]

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    16 Figur e 9 RADIUS Server Configur ation Screen Step 31 Optional, enter the RADIUS server configuration information. Step 32 If you have configured RADIUS information, click Apply , otherw ise click Skip and the 802.11 Configuration screen appears (see Figure 10). Figure 1 0 802.1 1 Configuration Scr een Step 33 T o enable wireless network sta tus[...]

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    17 Figur e 1 1 Configuratio n Wizard Complet ed Screen Step 36 Click the Save And Reb oot button to save your configuration. Note Click the Back button to return to previous screens if you need to ch ange any part of your configuration. Y our WLC526 is ready to connect to an SBCS compatible switch. 4 Connecting to an SBCS Compatible Switch Follow t[...]

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    18 6 Mounting the WLC526 Controller The WLC526 controller can be moun ted as follows: • On a horizontal or vertical su rface such as a desktop or shelf. • Face up or down on a ve rtical surface such as a wall. Mounting on a Desktop or Shelf The WLC526 has four rubber pads on the bottom to he lp prevent it from sliding on or scratching the surfa[...]

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    19 Figure 12 WLC526 Bott om Pla te Note Y ou must provide the hardware necessary to mount the controller securely and safely . 1 Rubber pads 3 Keyhole sl ots 2 AC power recepta cle 230872 1 7.0 (INCHES) 1 2 3[...]

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    20 Caution When vertically mounting your controller , you must mount the controller with its front panel facing down (towards the floor) unless you are using a security lock cable. If you are using a security lock cable, you can mount the front panel facing up (towards the ceiling) or facing down. Y ou must not mount the controller with the side fa[...]

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    21 7 In Case of Difficulty Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller is not worki ng properly , check the LEDs on the front panel of the unit. Y ou can use the LED indications to quickly assess the unit’ s status. T able 2 Contr oller LED Signals Message T ype AP LED Alarm LED Status LED Meaning Start BIOS Off Off Amber BIOS starting—2 to[...]

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    22 Using the Reset Button The Reset button on the controller’ s front panel becomes active after the controller boots. Y ou can use the Reset button to reset power or to reset the configuration to factory defaults. Resetting Controller Power Follow these st eps to rese t power to th e controller using the Reset button: Step 1 Place a straightened[...]

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    23 Step 3 When the Alarm LED turns green, release the Reset button by removing the paper clip. Step 4 The controller power cycles and reboots. The controller con figuration settings are reset to factory defaults and the startu p wizard GUI appears. Invalid or Unknown Controller IP Address If your controller contains an invalid or unk nown IP addres[...]

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    24 3. T o read tran slated and localized warranty info rmation about your product, fo llow these steps: a. Enter this part number in the W arranty Document Number field: 78-10747-01C0 b. Select the language in which you wou ld like to read the document. c. Click Go . The Cisco warranty page appears. d. Review the document online, or click the PDF i[...]

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    25 9 Translated Warnings Statement 1071—Wa rning Definition War n in g IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS This warning symbol m eans danger . Y ou are in a situation that could cause bodily injury . Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing acci[...]

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    26 Attention IMPORT ANTES INFORMA TIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger . V ous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des bl essures ou des dommages corporels. Av ant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dan gers liés aux circuits électriques et familia risez-vous avec les procédures [...]

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    27 Advarsel VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynn er å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på faren e forbundet med elektriske kretser , og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker . Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver [...]

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    28 Va r n i n g! VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR Denna varningssignal signale r ar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måst e du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor . Använd det nummer som finns i slutet a[...]

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    33 Statement 1015—Battery Handling War n in g There is the danger of explosion if the batte ry is replaced incorrectly . Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. Statement 1015 Waarschuwing Er is ontploffingsgevaar als de [...]

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    34 ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de ex plosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera i ncorrecta. Reemplazar la batería exclu sivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fa bricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas se gún las instrucciones del fa bricante. Va r n i n g! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Ersätt endast[...]

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    35 Statement 1024—Ground Conductor War n in g This equipment must b e grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suit ably installed ground conductor . Contact the appropriate electri cal inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available . Statement 1024 [...]

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    36 Advarsel Dette utstyret må jordes. Omgå aldri jordingslederen og bruk aldri utstyret uten riktig montert jordin gsleder . T a kontakt med fagfolk innen elektrisk inspeksjon eller me d en elektriker hvis du er usikker på om de t finnes velegnet jordning. Avis o Este equipamento d eve ser aterrado. Nunca anule o fio terra nem opere o equipament[...]

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    38 Statement 1040—Product Disposal War n in g Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled acc ording to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040 Waarschuwing Het uiteindelijke wegruimen van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming m et alle nationale wetten en reglementen. V aroitus Tämä tuote on hävitettävä kansal[...]

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    39 Avvertenza Lo smaltimento di questo prodotto deve essere eseguito secondo le legg i e regolazioni locali. Advarsel Endelig kassering av dette produktet skal være i henhold til alle relevante nasjonale lover og bestemmelser . Avis o Deitar fora este produto em conformidade com todas as leis e regulamentos nacionais. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse [...]

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