© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Wireless LANs Configuring WLANs
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Autonomous Access Point Configuration
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Autonomous Access Point Configuration Configuration –Web browser (preferred) –Cisco IOS command line Serial console Telnet or SSH –CiscoWorks WLSE (optional) IP address required except for serial console
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Autonomous Access Point IP Address Set IP address on access point. DHCP (default) Serial console Find IP address of access point. DHCP server Serial console CDP (switch) Other access point
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Role of Autonomous Acess Points in a Radio Network Cisco Aironet 1100, 1200, and 1300 Series Access point (fallback to radio island) Access point (fallback to radio shutdown) Access point (fallback to repeater) Repeater (nonroot access point) Root bridge Nonroot Bridge Root bridge with wireless clients Nonroot Bridge With Wireless Clients Workgroup bridge Scanner Bridge modes not supported on the Cisco 1100 Series
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Access Point Homepage
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Express Setup Initial configuration of access point: hostname, IP address, SNMP
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLAN Controller Configuration
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Lightweight WLAN Controller Configuration Initial setup Command line via serial console Web browser via service port –No service port on the Cisco WLC 2006 Ongoing configuration Requires IP address to be configured on controller Web browser Command line via serial console, Telnet, or SSH Cisco WCS (optional) DHCP server for access points required (Layer 3 mode)
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Lightweight WLAN Controller Interfaces Interface Type ServiceManagementAP-ManagerVirtualUser CategoryStatic Dynamic IP AddressSubnet ASubnet B Unique IP for mobility group User subnets No. of interfaces 0 or 11 per controller1 or more10 or more Function Initial configuration Out-of-band configuration Ongoing configuration In-band configuration Layer 3 LWAPP Mobility DHCP relay Web authetication IPSec User data LWAPPN/ALayer 2Layer 3N/ANone 802.1Q VLAN N/A Native/ untagged N/A User VLANs
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLAN Controller Boot Menu Cisco Bootloader (Version ).o88b. d888888b.d8888..o88b..d88b. d8P Y8 `88' 88' YP d8P Y8.8P Y8. 8P 88 `8bo. 8P b 88 `Y8b. 8b Y8b d8.88. db 8D Y8b d8 `8b d8' `Y88P' Y888888P `8888Y' `Y88P' `Y88P' Model WLC2006 Booting Primary Image... Press now for additional boot options... Boot Options Please choose an option from below: 1. Run primary image (Version ) (active) 2. Run backup image (Version ) 3. Manually upgrade primary image 4. Change active boot image 5. Clear Configuration Please enter your choice:_
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v CLI Wizard Configuration Tool Booting Primary Image... Press now for additional boot options... Detecting hardware.... (Cisco Controller) Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to backup System Name [Cisco_33:ef:80]: 1WLC1 Enter Administrative User Name (24 characters max): cisco Enter Administrative Password (24 characters max): ***** Management Interface IP Address: Management Interface Netmask: Management Interface Default Router: Management Interface VLAN Identifier (0 = untagged): 0 Management Interface Port Num [1 to 4]: 1 Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address: AP Manager Interface IP Address: AP-Manager is on Management subnet, using same values AP Manager Interface DHCP Server ( ):
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v CLI Wizard Configuration Tool (Cont.) Virtual Gateway IP Address: Mobility/RF Group Name: group1 Network Name (SSID): wlan1 Allow Static IP Addresses [YES][no]: no Configure a RADIUS Server now? [YES][no]: no Warning! The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Please see documentation for more details. Enter Country Code (enter 'help' for a list of countries) [US]: Enable b Network [YES][no]: Enable a Network [YES][no]: Enable g Network [YES][no]: Enable Auto-RF [YES][no]: Configuration saved! Resetting system with new configuration... Cisco Bootloader (Version ) Booting Primary Image...
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLAN Controller CLI Commands Configures the prompt, usually set to the system name (Cisco Controller) > config prompt name (name) > Enables Web access via SSL, required for web management (Cisco Controller) > config network webmode enable Enables CLI access via Telnet (Cisco Controller) > config network telnet enable
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Controller Web Configuration Wizard Login Initial setup via web browser through service port Not available on Cisco 2006 WLC Default IP address /24 Username: admin Password: admin
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Controller Initial Web Configuration Wizard The wizard prompts for the initial setup parameters (similar to the CLI setup dialog).
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLAN Controller Web Login
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLAN Controller Web Menu Bar MONITOR Provides a view of this controller, its access points, and wireless clients WLANs Provides WLAN configurations, such as SSIDs and security policies for all user groups CONTROLLER Provides controller- wide configurations, such as Layer 2/3 mode, Multicast, and mobility settings WIRELESS Provides access point configurations, clients management, and various RF settings SECURITY Provides integration into security structure, such as RADIUS connectivity COMMANDS Provides administrative options such as upgrades and backups MANAGEMENT Provides integration into the network, such as IP addressing and SNMP
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Monitor > Summary
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLC : Monitor > Statistics > Ports
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v WLC : Monitor > Ports > View Stats
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© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Controller > General
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© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Wireless > All APs
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Wireless > All APs > AP Detail
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Wireless > All APs > AP Detail (Cont.)
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Access Points > b/g Radios
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Access Points > b/g > Configure
© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Management
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© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.BCMSN v Summary Autonomous access points can be configured via console, CLI, web browser, and management system. An autonomous access points can act as a bridge, repeater, access point, or scanner. Autonomous access points can be configured easily via a web browser. WLAN controllers can be initialized via CLI or web browser. WLAN controllers can be configured via CLI or web browser. WLAN configuration includes SSIDs, VLANs, access points, security, and management.
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