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    Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide Software Release 1.5 February 2008 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Customer Order Number:
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    output, and figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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    the Controller Web-Browser Interface (GUI) 1-8 Using the Command-Line Interface 1-9 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points 2-1 Obtaining and Installing CCA 2-1 Starting CCA 2-1 Adding a New Controller 2-2 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide iii
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    Reset Button 6-11 Manually Resetting the Controller to Factory Defaults 6-12 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication 7-1 Adding a Guest Access VLAN 7-1 Creating a New SSID for the Guest VLAN 7-6 Adding a Guest User 7-9 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    Image File B-2 Using CCA to Convert an AP521 Access Point B-3 Deployment Recommendations and Feature List C-1 Deployment Recommendations C-1 Software Feature List for the WLC526 Controller C-2 Contents OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide v
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    Contents Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide vi OL-15283-01
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    as the WLC526 or the controller) and Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points using the Cisco Configuration Assistant (hereafter referred to as the CCA). Note This version of the Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide pertains specifically to CCA software release1
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    access point Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point Cisco 500 series access point DHCP server Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch Cisco Configuration Assistant switch Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Command Line Interface Cisco Unified Wireless
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    • User Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches-Provides advanced configuration information for the CE520 switch. • Cisco Configuration Assistant Quick Start Guide-Contains basic installation and configuration instructions for the CCA. • Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point
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    avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement. CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide x Preface OL-15283-01
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    ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide xi
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    det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Preface Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide xii OL-15283-01
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    one access point to another without losing a connection. • Mobility services-Supports advanced mobility services traditionally reserved for enterprise businesses, including: - Standards-based security - Secure guest access - Optimized voice over Wi-Fi OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express
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    customers, these access points do not operate with other controllers. For more information about Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Points, refer to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-2 OL-15283
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    , QoS, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) features. • Cisco Unified IP Phones-The full Cisco Unified IP Phone portfolio is supported, including the Cisco Unified IP Communicator and wireless IP phones. Remote Configuring and Monitoring Capability Cisco Monitor Director and Cisco Monitor Director Agent
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    /wireless network virtualization Supports the use of up to 8 SSID/VLANs so that one physical WLAN infrastructure can be safely shared by users, applications, or organizations with different network and security requirements. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    • Custom guest login page • Quality of service • Call admission control • Fast inter-access point hand-off • Other optimization features designed to improve the quality of a wireless voice infrastructure OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-5
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    and VLAN synchronization for supported system devices • Predefined configuration templates that automate SSID policy configuration, minimizing the number of parameters required to complete configuration Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-6 OL-15283-01
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    menu, then select the task. Figure 1-2 Guide Mode Signposts 1 Examples of features that are available in 2 Examples of features that are available only in guide mode and expert mode expert mode OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-7
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    - Wireless advanced access point QoS, timers, and regulatory settings - Wireless advanced RRM configuration - Security advanced configuration settings - Advanced MAC filtering - Advanced security for client management Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    76 day 6 hr 38 min 23 sec (Cisco Controller) > Note The WLC526 controller is simple to install and operate; therefore, the controller CLI consists of a limited number of primarily show and debug commands. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-9
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    Configuration Options Chapter 1 Overview 1-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    1.5: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7287/prod_installation_guides_list.html Starting CCA Double-click the CCA icon on your desktop to start the application and the CCA window appears (see Figure 2-1). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-1
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    Follow these instructions to use the device setup wizard to configure a new controller: Step 1 To start the wizard, click Setup > Device Setup Wizard. The Step 1: Select a Device window appears (see Figure 2-2). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-2 OL-15283
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    Chapter 2 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points Figure 2-2 Step 1: Select a Device Window Adding a New Controller Perform these Click Next and the Step 2: Prepare a device window appears (see Figure 2-4 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-3
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    3 Perform these operations: a. Connect an AC power cable to the controller. b. When the power LED turns green, click Next. The Step 4: Connect your device to your PC/Laptop window appears (see Figure 2-6). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-4 OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 2 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points Figure 2-6 Step 4: Connect Device to Your PC/Laptop Window Enter Hostname and User Authentication Information window appears (see Figure 2-8). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-5
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    these characaters: space space c. Repeat the administrator password in the Confirm password field. d. Click Next and the Enter Device Setup Parameters window appears (see Figure 2-9). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-6 OL-15283-01
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    WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points Figure 2-9 Step 7 Enter AP Manager Interface Information window appears (see Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10 Step 8: Management and AP Manager Interface Information Window OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    the wizard begins to transfer the configuration information to the controller (a progress bar appears). When the transfer is complete, the wizard indicates the finish status on the window (see Figure 2-12). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-8 OL-15283-01
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    Step 13 Step 14 Mount your access point in the desired location. For mounting information refer to the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable from the controller management interface port (1 or 2 as configured in Step 9, above) to your
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    cmd.exe pop-up window appears. In the pop-up window, type ipconfig and press Enter (see Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13 IPCONFIG Results Window 2-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    the Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point. When the LAP521 associates to the WLC526, the controller automatically downloads the latest operating system and configures the access point. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 2-11
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    Adding LAP521 Access Points Chapter 2 Adding a WLC526 Controller and LAP521 Access Points 2-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    with a member, you can still communicate with other members. • A basic set of networking tasks is supported for community members, including routers and access points. The tasks are - Managing user access OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-1
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    that can be supported in a community. Table 3-1 Limits on the Number of Specific Device Types in a Community Device Type Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches Cisco UC500 series appliance Wireless Express 500 series controllers Autonomous AP521 access points Limit 15 5 2 3 IP phones do not count
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    , follow these instructions: Step 1 Check Create community in the Connect window (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1 Connect Window Step 2 Click OK and the Create Community window appears (see Figure 3-2). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-3
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    discover. - Devices on a subnet-Enter the IP address and a subnet mask. - Devices in an IP address range-Enter the start and end IP addresses of the range. Click Start. CCA begins click Yes or No to continue. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-4 OL-15283-01
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    . Figure 3-4 Authentication: Device Pop-Up Window When the discovery process complete, the discovered devices are listed in the Devices table (see Figure 3-5). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-5
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    Connect window, follow these instructions: Step 1 Check Connect to in the Connect window (see Figure 3-1). Step 2 Click the drop-down arrow and choose from the list of configured communities (see Figure 3-6). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-6 OL-15283-01
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    options that specify the information displayed for a device. To change the information displayed, right click on the information and choose Topology Options. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-7
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    Connecting To a Community Chapter 3 Creating and Connecting to a Community Note After CCA has connected to a community, the Feature bar expands to cover additional device feature options. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 3-8 OL-15283-01
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    R Creating and Modifying WLANs and VLANs This chapter describes how to use CCA to create and modify wireless LANs (WLANs) and virtual LANs (VLANs). The chapter contains these sections: • Creating a New WLAN : OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-1
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    to indicate that you should create a new RADIUS server (see Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2 RADIUS Server Required display Step 3 Click Configure and the Configure RADIUS Servers window appears (see Figure 4-3). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-2 OL-15283-01
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    4-4 Create RADIUS Server Configuration Window Step 5 Step 6 Perform these operations: a. Enter the RADIUS server IP address in the IP Address field. b. the RADIUS server configuration information is saved. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-3
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    Figure 4-5) appears asking if you want to create SSIDs using the RADIUS server. Figure 4-5 Configure RADIUS Server Pop-Up Message Step 9 Click Yes on the pop-up message and the in the beacon packets. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-4 OL-15283-01
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    WPA2 authentication and requires you to select the IP address of a RADIUS server. Client devices that associate with the access point by using this SSID must be WPA2-capable. created (see Figure 4-7). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-5
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    client devices to use WMM. • 7920 CAC (AP and Client)-Supports Cisco 7920 IP telephones on your network. Click OK and the specified WLAN information is visible in the WLAN Names list (see Figure 4-8). Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-6 OL-15283-01
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    Modifying WLANs and VLANs Figure 4-8 WLAN List Modify a WLAN Modify a WLAN To modify a WLAN, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Configure > Wireless > WLANs and the WLANs window appears (see Figure 4-12): OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-7
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    Modify a WLAN Chapter 4 Creating and Modifying WLANs and VLANs Figure 4-9 WLAN Window with Defined WLANs Step 2 Click Modify and Figure 4-10 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-8 OL-15283-01
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    WLAN Window Modify a WLAN Step 3 Change the WLAN information as needed and then click OK. Figure 4-11 appears with the changed information. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-9
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    4-11 WLAN Window with Modified Information Step 4 Click OK. Adding a VLAN To add a new VLAN, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Configure > Wireless > VLANs and the VLANs window appears (see Figure 4-12): 4-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    with Existing VLANs Adding a VLAN Step 2 Click Create and the Create VLANs window appears (see Figure 4-13). Figure 4-13 Create VLAN Window OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-11
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    IP addresses for the VLAN subnet (see Figure 4-14), you should record the reminder and click OK. Figure 4-14 Info: Create VLAN Message Reminder The VLANs window (see Figure 4-15) appears and contains the added VLAN. 4-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    adding VLANs, click OK. If CCA detects an error or a conflict with a settings already configured in the switch, a pop-up message appears indicating you should revise the field indicated with click Yes or No. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-13
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    VLAN that you want to modify to highlight it (see Figure 4-18). Step 3 Click Modify and the Modify VLAN window appears (see Figure 4-19). 4-14 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    finished modifying the data fields, click OK. Figure 4-20 appears and contains the revised VLAN. Figure 4-20 VLANs Window with Revised VLAN OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 4-15
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    6 If you need to revise additional VLANs, click Apply and repeat Step 2 through Step 5. Step 7 When you have finished modifying the VLANs, click OK. 4-16 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    your controllers and autonomous access points. The latest software images are available for download from Cisco.com at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ Software Upgrade and Figure 5-1 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-1
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    Image field. b. Enter the TFTP server IP address in the corresponding field. Note The controller software image file must be in your TFTP server download directory. Step 6 Click OK and Figure 5-3 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-2 OL-15283-01
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    CCA is uploading the software image to the controller. You can click Status at any time to view status information (see Figure 5-2). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-3
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    reload the software. Figure 5-7 Software Upgrade Pop-Up Message Step 9 Click Yes to reload the controller and Figure 5-8 appears indicating the controller is being reloaded. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-4 OL-15283-01
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    indicates the reload status. Figure 5-9 Reload Status Information When the reload completes, Figure 5-10 appears and indicates the upgrade status is successful. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-5
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    10 Software Upgrade Complete Chapter 5 Controller Software Upgrade Step 11 After reviewing the information provided in the window, close the window by clicking the red X button the top right of the window. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 5-6 OL-15283-01
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    Controller to Factory Defaults, page 6-12 Restarting the Controller Using CCA Follow these instructions to restart the controller using CCA: Step 1 Click Maintenance > Restart/Reset and Figure 6-1 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-1
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    , Backing Up, and Restoring the Controller Figure 6-1 Restart and Reset Device Selections Step 2 For your controller, check Restart. Figure Application > Refresh after the controllers are restarted. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-2 OL-15283-01
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    . The message indicates CCA will loose connectivity with the controller after it has been reset to factory defaults. To reconfigure the controller, go to the "Adding a New Controller" section on page 2-2. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-3
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    and higher supports XML configuration files. To back up a controller configuration, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Launch Configuration Archive from the Restart/Reset pop-up message window or click Maintenance > Configuration Archive. Figure 6-6 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility
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    configuration that you are backing up in the Backup Note field. If you want to change the Backup Directory location, follow these steps: a. click Preferences and the Preferences Window appears (see Figure 6-7). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    Up the Controller Configuration Chapter 6 Restarting, Resetting, Backing Up, Configuration Archive window reappears, click Backup and Figure 6-8 appears. A backup progress bar appears indicating the progress of the backup. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    , Resetting, Backing Up, and Restoring the Controller Figure 6-8 Backup Progress Backing Up the Controller Configuration A backup complete message appears when the backup is complete (see Figure 6-9). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-7
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    CCA Release 1.1. CCA Release 1.1 supports binary configuration files, but CCA Release 1.5 and higher supports XML configuration files. Step 1 Click Maintenance > Configuration Archive and Figure 6-10 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-8 OL-15283-01
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    the selected device type-displays all the backed-up configurations for all controllers in your community. • Show all backed-up configurations-displays all the backed-up configurations in the backup directory. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 6-9
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    successfully restored and has been rebooted. Figure 6-13 Configuration Archive Pop-Up Message Step 7 Click OK on the pop-up message. Step 8 If you need to restore another controller, repeat Steps 3 to 7. 6-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    after the controller boots. You can use the Reset button to reset power or to reset the configuration to factory defaults. Figure 6-14 WLC526 Front Panel 1234 9 Cisco 520 Series Wireless LAN Controller AP ALARM STATUS POWER 2 1 CONSOLE 1 2 230871 56 7 8 1 AP LED 2 Alarm LED 3 Status LED
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    green, release the Reset button by removing the paper clip. The controller power cycles and reboots. The controller configuration settings are reset to factory defaults and the startup wizard GUI appears. 6-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    a New SSID for the Guest VLAN, page 7-6 • Adding a Guest User, page 7-9 Adding a Guest Access VLAN To add a guest access VLAN, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Configure > VLANs and Figure 7-1 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-1
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    Adding a Guest Access VLAN Figure 7-1 VLAN Window Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Click Create and Figure 7-2 appears. Figure 7-2 Create VLAN Window Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-2 OL-15283-01
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    the default gateway. f. In the DHCP Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the DHCP server. g. When you complete this window (see Figure 7-4), click OK to save your changes and to close the window. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-3
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    7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication A create VLAN pop-up message (Figure 7-5) appears. Figure 7-5 Create VLAN Pop-Up Message Step 4 Click OK and Figure 7-6 appears and lists the new guest VLAN. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-4 OL-15283
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    7-7 VLANs Pop-UP SSID Message Step 6 Click Yes to create an SSID for the guest VLAN and Figure 7-8 appears. Go to Step 1. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-5
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    Figure 7-7). Note You can also click Wireless > WLAN (SSIDs) to add a guest WLAN SSID and Figure 7-8 appears. Figure 7-8 WLAN (SSIDs) Window Step 2 Click Create to create a new WLAN and Figure 7-9 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-6 OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Figure 7-9 Create WLAN Window Creating a configured and cannot be changed: • The default guest VLAN selected. Only one guest VLAN can be created. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    (establish a wireless connection) with the access point. Only the guest SSID can be included in the beacon. c. When finished, click OK and WLANs Window (Figure 7-13) reappears with the new guest WLAN added. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-8 OL-15283
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    WLAN users for the new WLAN. Figure 7-14 WLAN Pop-Up Message Step 6 Click Yes to add new guest users and Figure 7-15 appears. Go to Step 1. Adding a Guest User To add a guest user, follow these instructions: OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    to add guest users and Figure 7-15 appears. Figure 7-15 WLAN Users Window Step 2 Click the drop-down arrow in the Hostname field and choose your controller. Step 3 Click Create and Figure 7-16 appears. 7-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Access with Web Authentication Figure 7-16 Create WLAN User Window Adding a Guest User Step 4 Perform these steps: a. Enter a user name (up to 49 alphanumeric characters) in the User 7-17 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-11
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    Adding a Guest User Figure 7-17 New Guest User Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Step 5 Click Configure to configure the web login page and Figure 7-18 appears. 7-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Figure 7-18 Web Login Window Adding a Guest User Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Click the drop-down . If you checked Customized, Figure 7-19 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-13
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    User Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Figure 7-19 Web Login Customized Window Perform these steps: a. In the TFTP Server IP Address field, enter the IP the existing login file. 7-14 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 7 Adding Guest Access with Web Authentication Adding a Guest User g. When you complete this window, click OK to save your changes and to close Step 10 Click OK and the CCA main window appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 7-15
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    for the Employee VLAN, page 8-5 • Adding an Employee User, page 8-10 Adding an Employee Access VLAN To add an employee access VLAN, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Configure > VLANs and Figure 8-1 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-1
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    VLANs Window Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Step 2 Click Create and Figure 8-2 appears. Figure 8-2 Create VLAN Window Step 3 Accept the Data selection in the VLAN Type field. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-2 OL-15283-01
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    IP Address field, enter the IP address of the default gateway. g. In the DHCP Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the DHCP server. Figure 8-3 Typical Employee Access the new employee VLAN. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-3
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    Adding an Employee Access VLAN Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Figure 8-5 VLANs Window with Employee VLAN Added SSID for the employee VLAN and Figure 8-7 appears. Go to Step 1. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-4 OL-15283-01
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    Note You can also click Wireless > WLAN (SSIDs) to add a employee access WLAN SSID and Figure 8-7 appears. Figure 8-7 WLAN (SSIDs) Window Step 2 Click Create to create a new WLAN and Figure 8-8 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-5
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    you want to use the WPA encryption and you do not have access to a RADIUS server. It requires that the access point and the client device share the same WPA-PSK. The key can be from 8 to 63 characters long. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-6 OL-15283-01
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    WPA2 authentication and requires you to select the IP address of a RADIUS server. Client devices that associate with the access point by using this SSID must be WPA2-capable. created (see Figure 8-9). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-7
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    New WLAN SSID for the Employee VLAN Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Figure 8-9 Passphrase and Auto-Generated Hex Key these authentication options: - 802.1x (default) - Fast roaming Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-8 OL-15283-01
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    Access with Web Authentication Creating a New WLAN SSID for the Employee VLAN Step 11 - 802.1x with fast roaming c. Skip to Step 12 to finish the configuration. to create WLAN users for the new WLAN. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-9
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    these instructions: Step 1 Figure 8-13 appears after clicking Yes on the WLAN (SSIDs) pop-up message (see Figure 8-12). Note You can also click Wireless > WLAN Users to add employee users and Figure 8-12 appears. 8-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL
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    WLAN User Window Step 4 Perform these steps: a. Enter a user name (up to 49 alphanumeric characters) in the User Name field. b. Enter a password (up to 24 alphanumeric characters) in the Password field. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-11
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    drop-down list, click Add SSID, and complete the Add SSID window and click OK. See Figure 8-15. Figure 8-15 Add SSID window for employee user g. When complete, click OK and Figure 8-16 appears. 8-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Figure 8-16 New Employee User Adding an Employee User Step 5 Click Configure to configure the web login page and Figure 8-17 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-13
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    Adding an Employee User Figure 8-17 Web Login Window Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Click Step 10. If you checked Customized, Figure 8-18 appears. 8-14 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Access with Web Authentication Figure 8-18 Web Login Customized Window Adding an Employee User Perform these steps: a. In the TFTP Server IP Address field, enter the IP address the existing login file. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-15
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    Figure 8-19). Figure 8-19 Web Login Pop-Up Message Step 10 Click OK and the WLAN Users window reappears (see Figure 8-20). Figure 8-20 Create WLAN User Window Step 11 Click OK and Figure 8-21 appears. 8-16 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication Figure 8-21 Web Login Details Message Step 12 Click OK and the CCA main window appears. Adding an Employee User OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 8-17
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    Adding an Employee User Chapter 8 Adding Employee Access with Web Authentication 8-18 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    Authentication This chapter describes how to add voice access with web authentication and contains these sections: • Adding a Voice-Enabled VLAN, page 9-2 • Creating a New SSID for the Voice VLAN, page 9-6 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-1
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    Adding a Voice-Enabled VLAN To add a voice-enabled VLAN, follow these steps: Step 1 Click Configure > VLANs and Figure 9-1 appears. Figure 9-1 VLAN Window Click Create and Figure 9-2 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-2 OL-15283-01
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    want to associate with the voice VLAN. Use an ID in the range 2 to 1000. Do not enter 1; this ID is reserved. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-3
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    9 Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication (1 or 2) for the VLAN. The default is 1. c. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address for the VLAN. d. From the Subnet Mask list, accept the voice VLAN. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-4 OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 9 Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication Figure 9-6 VLANs Window with Voice VLAN Added Adding a Voice-Enabled VLAN Step 5 an SSID for the voice VLAN and Figure 9-8 appears. Go to Step 1. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-5
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    9-7). Note You can also click Wireless > WLAN (SSIDs) to add a voice WLAN SSID and Figure 9-8 appears. Figure 9-8 WLAN (SSIDs) Window Step 2 Click Create to create a new WLAN and Figure 9-9 appears. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-6 OL-15283-01
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    Chapter 9 Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication Figure 9-9 Create WLAN Window Creating are automatically configured and cannot be changed: • The default voice VLAN selected. Only one voice VLAN can be created. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-7
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    IP address of a RADIUS server. Client devices that associate with the access point by access point allows the requesting device to authenticate. b. In the Key Format field, click the drop-down arrow and choose Hex or ASCII. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    Voice Access with Configuring WEP Security with Generated Encryption Key Note When you click the Generate key, a pop-up window appears, reminding you to make note of the key in a safe place (see Figure 9-13). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    9 Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication Figure 9-13 WEP Key Reminder Message Step 7 f. Skip to Step 9 to finish the configuration. If you fast roaming Figure 9-14 Configuring WPA Security Type 9-10 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    . Note Do not select Wireless Multimedia Policy if you use Cisco 7920 phones on your network. Step 10 When finished, click OK and the WLANs Window (Figure 9-16) reappears with the voice WLAN SSID added. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 9-11
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    Creating a New SSID for the Voice VLAN Chapter 9 Adding Voice Access with Web Authentication Figure 9-16 New Voice SSID Configured Step 11 Click OK. 9-12 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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    point Cisco AP c520 The format of the TLV block for 520 series access points is listed below: • Type: 0xf1 (decimal 241) • Length: Number of controller IP addresses * 4 • Value: List of WLC management interfaces OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    The IP addresses translate to 0a7e7e02 and 0a7f7f02. Assembling the string then yields f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02. The resulting Cisco IOS command added to the DHCP scope is listed below: option 43 hex f1080a7e7e020a7f7f02 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide A-2 OL
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    an IP address of 192.168.10.23 in Figure B-1. Figure B-1 Topology View Containing an AP521 Access Point Step 2 Right click on the AP521 access point and choose Properties in the pop-up. Figure B-2 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-1
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    and click Log In. Click Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Access Points under Cisco Mobility Express. Click Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point. Under Latest Releases, click the software version that matches your AP521 access point, such as 12.4.3g-JX2(ED) for an access point with 12.4.3g.JX or
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    Note An autonomous access point is identified by a circle icon in a small box next to the access point, such as the AP521 with an IP address of 192. Configure > Wireless > Convert to LAP and Figure B-4 appears. OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
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    clicking multiple access points. Note When converting multiple autonomous access points, your DHCP server must be able to handle multiple requests and sessions simultaneously. Figure B-5 Highlighted Access Point Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-4 OL
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    Server IP Address field, enter the IP address for your TFTP server. Figure B-7 Remote TFTP Server Conversion Settings Step 10 In the Domain Name field, enter the domain name for your network (if used). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-5
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    label on the access point. However, the CCA displays a small triangle icon next to the converted access point to indicate that the access point is now operating as a controller-based LAP521 access point. Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide B-6 OL-15283-01
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    web-browser interface (GUI) • Controller GUI • Limited command-line interface (CLI) • Full CLI • Remote monitoring with Cisco Monitor • Remote monitoring Director and Cisco Monitor Director Agent OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide C-1
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    -based services 1. SBCS 500-series devices are not interoperable with other access points and controllers Software Feature List for the WLC526 Controller Table C-2 compares the Cisco Mobility Express (CME) features of the WLC526 controller with the features available on the Cisco Unified Wireless
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    user access AP monitor/sniffer mode support Intrusion protection services Multicast support Third-party security certificate support CME X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - limited CUWN - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless
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    Software Feature List for the WLC526 Controller Appendix C Deployment Recommendations and Feature List Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide C-4 OL-15283-01
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    Restore function restrictions 6-4, 6-8 starting window 2-2 static IP address requirement 2-10 support for SBCS devices 1-3 support for Smartports 1-8 Topology View B-1 unsupported tasks requiring GUI 1-8 OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide IN-1
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    Wireless Express Mobility Controller. See WLC526, controller Cisco 500 Series Wireless Mobility Express Controller Configuration Guide conventions vii locating related documents ix related documentation ix software release support vii translated warnings x Cisco 521 Mobility Express Access Point
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    support restrictions 1-6 DHCP Option 43, configuring A-1 to A-2 pool, access point type restrictions A-1 VCI (Option 60) A-1 E EAP security for WLANs 4-5 employee access VLANs adding 8-1 to 8-4 adding an employee user -01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide IN
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    synchronization 1-6 PBX configuration on UC500 devices 1-6 phone extensions, assignment 1-6 ports, WLC526 controller 1-5 power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sources 2-11 protocols, supported switching/routing 1-5 IN-4 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283
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    Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 3-ix Quick Start Guide: Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller 2-9 R remote configuration, CCA support 1-3 remote monitoring, using Cisco Monitor Director 1-3 Restart/Reset
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    1-4 username and password defaults 3-5 See also controller WPA and WPA2 security for WLANs 4-5, 8-8 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security for WLANs 4-5, 8-9 WPA security 9-10 IN-6 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide OL-15283-01
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