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Chapter 1 Overview System Overview The Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller The WLC526 controller is easy to deploy, use, and maintain. The CCA interface and the automated Radio Resources Management (RRM) tool configure the access points automatically to avoid interference or coverage gaps while maximizing the bandwidth available. If the controller detects an access point failure or a point of interference, it immediately takes action tuning the radio power or frequency of surrounding access points to compensate and maintain business continuity without affecting the devices connected to the wireless network. A single WLC526 controller supports up to six LAP521 access points. A second WLC526 controller can be added to the network to support redundancy or to increase capacity to 12 access points, or both. Cisco Configuration Assistant The CCA is a PC-based user interface created specifically for small-to-medium businesses with limited networking resources and IT expertise. CCA manages the entire Smart Business Communications System portfolio, including Cisco Mobility Express devices (see previous section) and these SBCS devices: • Cisco UC500 series appliances (UC500)-The UC500 includes voice and messaging features, Public Switched Telephone Networks and Internet connectivity, integrated network security, and an optional integrated WLAN access point to provide basic WLAN coverage in a small office space. • Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches (CE520)-These fixed-configuration, Layer 2-managed Ethernet switches include wire-speed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, integrated security, 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 provide monitoring and reporting tools that give network integrators real-time access to their supported customer networks. CCA supports remote configuration. For more information about Cisco Monitor Director and Agent, refer to the Quick Start Guide for Cisco Monitor Director 1.1 (Cisco Smart Business Communications System Release). OL-15283-01 Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide 1-3

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Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller Configuration Guide
OL-15283-01
Chapter 1
Overview
System Overview
The Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller
The WLC526 controller is easy to deploy, use, and maintain. The CCA interface and the automated
Radio Resources Management (RRM) tool configure the access points automatically to avoid
interference or coverage gaps while maximizing the bandwidth available. If the controller detects an
access point failure or a point of interference, it immediately takes action tuning the radio power or
frequency of surrounding access points to compensate and maintain business continuity without
affecting the devices connected to the wireless network.
A single WLC526 controller supports up to six LAP521 access points. A second WLC526 controller can
be added to the network to support redundancy or to increase capacity to 12 access points, or both.
Cisco Configuration Assistant
The CCA is a PC-based user interface created specifically for small-to-medium businesses with limited
networking resources and IT expertise. CCA manages the entire Smart Business Communications
System portfolio, including Cisco Mobility Express devices (see previous section) and these SBCS
devices:
•
Cisco UC500 series appliances (UC500)—The UC500 includes voice and messaging features,
Public Switched Telephone Networks and Internet connectivity, integrated network security, and an
optional integrated WLAN access point to provide basic WLAN coverage in a small office space.
•
Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches (CE520)—These fixed-configuration, Layer 2-managed
Ethernet switches include wire-speed Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, integrated
security, 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 provide monitoring and reporting tools that
give network integrators real-time access to their supported customer networks. CCA supports remote
configuration. For more information about Cisco Monitor Director and Agent, refer to the
Quick Start
Guide for Cisco Monitor Director 1.1 (Cisco Smart Business Communications System Release
).