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Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller
Installation Guide
This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless
Controller.
•Compliance and Safety Information, page 1
•Controller Overview, page 3
•Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8
•Using the Startup Wizard, page 24
•Controller Specifications, page 31
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 31
•Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 31
Compliance and Safety Information
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
Modifying the equipment without Cisco’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer
complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. In that event, your right to use the
equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to
radio or television communications at your own expense.

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Compliance and Safety Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), taking into account
the elevated temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space.
•When multiple Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers are mounted in an equipment rack, be sure
that the power source is sufficiently rated to safely run all the equipment in the rack.
•Verify the integrity of the electrical ground before installing the controller.
Safety Information
Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly.
A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that
apply to the entire guide. Translated versions of the safety warnings in this guide are provided in the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller document
that accompanies this guide.
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You 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 accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
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Controller Overview
Statement 191—VCCI Class A Warning for Japan
Controller Overview
The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is currently available in one model: 5508.
The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller, designed for 802.11n performance and maximum scalability,
supports up to 250 lightweight access points and 7000 clients, making it ideal for large-sized enterprises
and high-density applications. A core component of the Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers
deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of service (QoS), and mobility
across an entire enterprise. The controllers work in conjunction with other controllers, Cisco Wireless
Control System (WCS), and access points to provide network managers with a robust wireless LAN
solution.
The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller supports the OfficeExtend access point, which provides
secure communications from a controller to an access point at a remote location, seamlessly extending
the corporate WLAN over the Internet to an employee’s residence.
In order to best use this guide, you should have already designed the wireless topology of your network.
Because the radio resource management (RRM) feature automatically detects and configures access
points as they appear on the network, it is not necessary to have any access points on the network in order
to install and configure a controller.
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller.
Warning This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this
equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
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Figure 1 Front Panel
Console Port Connections
The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant
serial console ports. The default parameters for the console ports are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
and no parity. The console ports do not support hardware flow control.
EIA/TIA-232
Depending on the cable and the adapter used, this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at the end of the
cable. Only one port can be used at a time.
USB Console
The USB console port connects directly to the USB connector of a PC using a USB Type A to 5-pin mini
Type B cable.
For operation with Microsoft Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be installed on
any PC connected to the console port. If it is not installed, prompts guide you through a simple
installation process.
Note For information about downloading the latest Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, refer to the
Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points for Release 6.0.
1Redundant port (RP) for future use (RJ-45) 6SFP distribution ports
2Service port (RJ-45) 7Management port LEDs
3Console port (RJ-45)1
1. You can use only one console port (either RJ-45 or mini-USB). When you connect to one console port, the other is disabled.
See the “USB Console” section on page 4 for information on the USB console port. See the “Connecting the Controller’s
Console Port” section on page 22 section for information about connecting the console port.
8SFP distribution port Link and Activity LEDs
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USB ports 0 and 1 (Type A)
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Alarm (ALM) LEDs
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With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the console
port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations. Mac OS X or Linux require no special
drivers.
Only one console port can be active at a time. When a cable is plugged into the USB console port the
RJ-45 port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45
port becomes active.
Note Four-pin mini Type B connectors are easily confused with 5-pin mini Type B connectors. They are not
compatible. Only the 5-pin mini Type B can be used.
USB Console OS Compatibility
•Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
•Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
•Linux
Figure 2 shows the back panel with a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray.
Figure 2 Back Panel
Checking the Controller LEDs
If your controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on the front panel of the unit. You can use the
LED indications to quickly assess the unit’s status. The LED indicators are described in Table 1.
Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure.
1Power supply PS1 4Power supply PS2 slot with blank cover
2Power supply PS1 on/off switch 5Fan tray
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Table 1 LED Indicators
LED Description
RP/SP port Off: Not present.
Green: Indicates RP/SP port is active and link is established.
Amber: Present with failure.
USB0/USB1 port Off: Not present.
Green: Present and enabled.
Amber: Present with failure.
Console port (RJ-45) Green: Indicates active console port.
When this LED is on, the USB console port LED is off.
Console port (mini-USB
Type B)
Green: Indicates active aux port.
When this LED is on, the RJ-45 console port LED is off.
Distribution ports 1-8 Off: Not present.
Green: Indicates SFP port is active and link is established.
Amber: Present with failure.
Power supplies (PS1 and
PS2)
Continuous green: Indicates that the power supply is operational.
Blinks green: Indicates that a power supply is installed but does not have
AC power.
Note Verify that the power cord in installed correctly and that the power
switch is on.
Blinks amber: Indicates that the standby power supply fan is not spinning
or that the power supply is over temperature.
Continuous amber: Indicates that the power supply is in failure condition.
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System (SYS) During system power-up:
•SYS blinks amber.
•ALM is continuous amber.
During system boot:
•SYS blinks green.
•ALM is continuous amber.
After bootup:
•SYS is continuous green.
•ALM is off.
During controller image upgrade:
•SYS is continuous green.
•ALM blinks green.
System crash:
•SYS is continuous amber.
•ALM is off.
Firmware Error:
•SYS is continuous amber.
•ALM is continuous amber.
Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error.
Internal Voltage Error:
•SYS blinks amber.
•ALM is continuous amber.
Temperature Error:
•SYS is off.
•ALM blinks amber.
Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make
sure that ambient room temperature is below 104° F (40° C).
Alarm (ALM)
Table 1 LED Indicators (continued)
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Unpacking and Installing the Controller
Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it for operation:
Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.
Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 8 are included in the shipment.
Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales
representative.
Package Contents
Each access point package contains the following items:
•Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord
•Mounting hardware kit
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller
•This guide
•Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards
Required Tools and Information
You will need the following equipment in order to install the controller:
•Wireless LAN controller hardware
– Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware
– Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required
•Command-line interface (CLI) console
– VT-100 terminal emulator on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop)
– Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller
•Local TFTP server (required for downloading operating system software updates). Cisco uses an
integral TFTP server. This means that third-party TFTP servers cannot run on the same workstation
as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication
port.
You will need the following tools before you can install the controller:
•#2 Phillips screwdriver for securing the mounting hardware
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The following additional items (not found in the accessory kit) are required to ground the chassis:
•Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and national installation
requirements; the required length depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding
facilities
•Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug
•Wire-stripping tool
Initial System Configuration Information
Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from your wireless LAN or network administrator:
•A system (controller) name.
•An administrative username and password. The default administrative username and password are
admin and admin, respectively.
•A service port interface IP address configuration protocol (none or DHCP).
•A management interface (DS port or network interface port) IP address.
Note The service port interface and management interface must be on different subnets.
•A management interface netmask address.
•A management interface default router IP address.
•A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to a VLAN, or 0 for an untagged VLAN.
•Distribution system physical port number—1 through 8 for front panel Gigabit Ethernet ports.
•IP address of the default DHCP server that will supply IP addresses to clients.
•The Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Protocol (CAPWAP) transport mode
(Layer 3).
•A virtual gateway IP address (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco
wireless LAN controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers).
•A Cisco wireless LAN controller mobility group name, if required.
•An 802.11 network name (SSID) for WLAN 1. This is the default SSID that the access points use
when they join with the controller.
•Whether or not to allow static IP addresses from clients.
– Yes is more convenient, but has lower security (session can be hijacked).
– No is less convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices.
•RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are configuring a RADIUS
server).
•The country code for this installation. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration
Guide for country code information. This guide is available at cisco.com.
•Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks (enabled or disabled).
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Choosing a Physical Location
You can install the controller almost anywhere, but it is more secure and reliable if you install it in a
secure equipment room or wiring closet. For maximum reliability, mount the controller using the
following guidelines:
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of:
104° F (40° C) Statement 1047
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least:
4 in (10.16 cm) Statement 1076
Warning Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not overloaded. Statement 1018
•Make sure you can reach the controller and all cables attached to it.
•Make sure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the controller.
•Make sure that the controller is within 328 ft. (100 m) of equipment connected to a 1000BASE-T
port.
•Make sure that the controller is within one of the following distances of equipment connected to the
optional 1000BASE-SX or -LX port:
– 722 ft (220 m) when using 160 MHz-km rated 62.5/125 um multimode fiber.
– 902 ft (275 m) when using 200 MHz-km rated 62.5/125 um multimode fiber.
– 1312 ft (400 m) when using 400 MHz-km rated 50/125 um multimode fiber.
– 1641 ft (500 m) when using 500 MHz-km rated 50/125 um multimode fiber.
Note These distances depend on the small form factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit converter being used
(GLC-SX-MM, SFP-GE-T, or GLC-LH-SM). Refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)
Module and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC Module Installation Information and
Specifications, at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/gbic_sfp_modules_install/5067g.html
The 1000BASE-SX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM
(SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a
1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through a 1300 nM (LX/LH) fiber-optic link using an LC
physical connector. The 1000BASE-T SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network
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Installing the Chassis
The controller ships with rack mounting brackets and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a
separate bag.
An adjustable rack-mount kit is included for mounting the controller in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm)
equipment rack. A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between
the front and rear mounting posts of 13 inches (33 cm), and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm).
You can also install the controller in a 2-post equipment rack.
This kit is not suitable for racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to
system components.
Figure 3 shows the contents of the mounting kit.
Figure 3 Mounting Kit
The following sections cover the different installation options:
•Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf, page 12
•Installing the Controller in a 4-Post Rack, page 12
•Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack—Flush Mount, page 16
•Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack—Mid-Mount, page 18
1Front brackets (2) 512-24 x 0.75 in pan head screws (8)
2Rear bracket adapters (2) 610-32 x 0.75 in pan head screws (8)
3Short slide-mount brackets (2) 7M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws (6)
4Long slide-mount brackets (2) 8M3x0.5 x 6mm flat head screws (6)
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Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf
When mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, attach the rubber feet in the four circular marks near
each of the corners on the bottom of the controller chassis, and place the chassis on any secure horizontal
surface.
Installing the Controller in a 4-Post Rack
Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Two or more people must work
together to install the controller.
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Follow these steps to mount the controller in a 4-post equipment rack:
Step 1 Attach one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 4). Follow the same
steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Note Only three of the four holes on each bracket are used (top, left, and right).
Figure 4 Installing the Front Brackets
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Step 2 Attach one of the rear bracket adapters using three M3 screws (see Figure 5). Follow the same steps to
attach the second bracket adapter to the opposite side.
Figure 5 Installing the Rear Bracket Adapters
Step 3 Mount the front of the controller chassis into the rack using four 12-24 or four 10-32 screws, depending
on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 Installing the Controller in the Rack (Front)
Step 4 Measure the distance between the front and rear rack rails and select the proper slide-mount brackets:
Note The slide-mount brackets allow you to mount the rear of the controller chassis to the rear rack
rails. The brackets are designed to slide within the installed rear bracket adapters and
accommodate a range of rack depths.
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•If the distance between the front rack rails and rear rack rails is between 13 inches and 17 inches,
use the short slide-mount brackets with the tabs facing the front of the controller (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 Short Slide-Mount Brackets with Tabs Facing Front of the Controller
•If the distance between the front rack rails and rear rack rails is between 17 inches and 22 inches,
use the short slide-mount brackets with the tabs facing the rear of the controller (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 Short Slide-Mount Brackets with Tabs Facing Rear of the Controller
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•If the distance between the front rack rails and rear rack rails is between 21.5 inches and 32 inches,
use the long slide-mount brackets with the tabs facing the rear of the controller (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 Long Slide-Mount Brackets with Tabs Facing Rear of the Controller
Step 5 Install the proper slide-mount brackets into the rear bracket adapters on the controller.
Step 6 Secure the slide brackets to the corresponding holes in the rear rack rail using four 12-24 or four 10-32
screws, depending on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 Installing the Controller in the Rack (Rear)
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Step 7 (Optional) Use the supplied M4x0.7 x 20mm pan head screw to attach the cable guide to either the left
or right bracket (see Figure 11).
Note We recommend that you attach the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front
panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack.
Figure 11 Installing the Cable Guide
Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack—Flush Mount
Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Two or more people must work
together to install the controller.
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Follow these steps to flush mount the controller in a 2-post equipment rack:
Step 1 Attach one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 12). Follow the same
steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Note Only three of the four holes on each bracket are used (top, left, and right).
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Figure 12 Installing the Front Brackets
Step 2 Mount the front of the controller chassis into the rack using four 12-24 or four 10-32 screws, depending
on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 13).
Figure 13 Installing the Controller in the Rack
Step 3 (Optional) Use the supplied M4x0.7 x 20mm pan head screw to attach the cable guide to either the left
or right bracket (see Figure 14).
Note We recommend that you attach the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front
panel of the switch and the other devices installed in the rack.
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Figure 14 Installing the Cable Guide
Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack—Mid-Mount
Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Two or more people must work
together to install the controller.
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Note When you use the mid-mount option, you cannot ground the chassis using the chassis grounding pad or
the provided grounding lug. You will need to ground the chassis in a different location on the chassis
(such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug.
Follow these steps to mount the controller in a 2-post equipment rack:
Step 1 Attach one of the front brackets to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 15). Follow the same
steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
Note Only three of the four holes on each bracket are used (top, left, and right).
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Figure 15 Installing the Front Brackets
Step 2 Mount the front of the controller chassis into the rack using four 12-24 or four 10-32 screws, depending
on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 16).
Figure 16 Installing the Controller in the Rack
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Grounding the Chassis
Note If you mid-mounted the chassis in a 2-post rack (see Figure 15), you cannot use the chassis grounding
pad or the provided grounding lug. You will need to ground the chassis in a different location on the
chassis (such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug.
A grounding pad with two threaded M4 holes is provided on each side of the chassis for attaching a
grounding lug.
Note To maintain the chassis height of one rack unit (RU), install the grounding lug on the right side of the
chassis in the wire-up position, or on the left side of the chassis in the wire-down position.
Figure 17 shows the system ground location on the right side of the controller.
Figure 17 Location of Chassis Ground on the Controller (Right Side)
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last. Statement 1046
Caution We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is already grounded.
Caution All power supplies must be grounded. The receptacles of the AC power cables used to provide power to
the chassis must be the grounding type, and the grounding conductors should connect to protective earth
ground at the service equipment.
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