Cisco Wireless Express 526 User manual

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Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1About this Guide
2Overview
3Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation
4Connecting to an SBCS Compatible Switch
5Connecting Access Points
6Mounting the WLC526 Controller
7In Case of Difficulty
8Cisco One Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
9Translated Warnings

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1 About this Guide
This guide will help you install the Cisco 526 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller (hereafter
referred to as the WLC526 or the controller) in your Smart Business Communication System network.
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.
Try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (cfr reference 15.105)
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 are applicable to the entire guide. Translated versions of the safety warnings in this guide
are provided in the “Translated Warnings” section on page 25.
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

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Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery 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
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
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and
regulations. Statement 1040
Safety Considerations
•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 WLC526 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 (input: 100–240VAC, 50/60
Hz, output: 48VDC, 2.08A per controller).
•Verify the integrity of the electrical ground before installing the controller.
2 Overview
The Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller is a network appliance designed to optimize the
wireless network of small and medium-sized businesses. The mobility controller can be used with up
to six controller-based access points per controller and up to two controllers per network. The
WLC526 is a component of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System.
A core element of the Cisco Mobility Express Solution, the WLC526 works in concert with Cisco 521
Wireless Express Access Points (hereafter referred to as the AP521) and the Cisco Configuration
Assistant (CCA) to provide you with the visibility and centralized control you need to optimize
network performance. The CCA is GUI-based software that allows you to configure and manage all
the components of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System.
The WLC526 provides:
•A cost-effective solution for small and medium-sized business environments

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•Standards-based enterprise-class security
•Simplified network deployment and management with automated radio resource features
•Centralized management with the CCA
•Advanced mobility services readiness to support secure Internet guest access and optimized voice
over Wi-Fi
The Cisco Smart Business Communications System is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Cisco Smart Business Communications System
After performing an initial setup, you configure the WLC526 and its controller-based AP521s using
the CCA.
Related Documentation
This guide assumes that you are installing your WLC526 in the Cisco Smart Business Communications
System. The following documents provide information about system components and include
configuration procedures:
•Cisco Smart Business Communications System Setup—This document, referred to as the “Smart Doc” in some
documents, contains instructions for installing, configuring, and monitoring the Cisco Smart Business
Communications System. You should use this document to configure all the components of the smart business
system.
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Catalyst Express 520 Switch
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•Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business Getting Started Guide—Provides basic
installation and setup instructions for the Cisco Unified 500 Series Platform (hereafter referred to as the
UC500).
•Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 520 Switches—Provides basic installation and setup instructions
for the Cisco Catalyst Express 520 switch (hereafter referred to as the CE520).
•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 Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA).
•Quick Start Guide: Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point—Contains mounting instructions for the AP521.
These documents are available on cisco.com. Follow these steps to obtain these documents on cisco.com:
Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com
Step 2 Click Support. A drop-down window appears.
Step 3 In the drop-down window, Click Documentation. The Support Documentation page appears.
Step 4 In the Product and Support section, click Wireless. The Support Wireless page appears.
Step 5 Scroll down to the Cisco Mobility Express section.
Step 6 Select the link for the wireless express component you need. The Introduction page for that
component appears.
Step 7 Download the appropriate document.
3 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation
Follow these steps to unpack the 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 are included in the shipment. If
any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative.

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Package Contents
Each WLC526 controller package contains the following 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 product registration card
Figure 2 shows the front panel of the WLC526 and identifies its components.
Figure 2 WLC526 Front Panel
1AP LED 6Distribution port 1
2Alarm LED 7USB ports (not used)
3Status LED 8Reset button
4Power LED 9Console port
5Distribution port 2
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Choosing a Physical Location
You can install the controller on a horizontal or vertical surface. The controller’s bottom plate has two
keyhole slots that permit you to mount it on a vertical surface, such as a wall. For maximum reliability,
mount the controller while following these guidelines:
•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 airflow through the controller is not obstructed. Leave at least 4 in. (10 cm) clear
on both sides of the controller.
•Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C).
•Make sure that the controller is installed in the same building and is within 328 ft. (100 m) of
equipment connected to the 10/100BASE-T ports.
•Make sure that the power cord can reach a 100 to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet.
Moving a Controller
If you are staging your system in a lab environment or moving a controller to new location with a
different network domain, you must remember to change the IP addresses for the AP Management,
Management, and all Dynamic interfaces to the customer’s final IP addresses before moving the
controller to the customer site or to a new location. The IP addresses can only be changed using the
controller GUI interface. The console port interface can not be used to change IP addresses.
Using the Startup Wizard
When you power up the WLC526 you must prepare it for operation on your network by using the
controller’s GUI-based startup wizard. You will need to gather some information about your network
before you start the wizard. Table 1 lists the information you need to enter into the startup wizard.

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Table 1 Startup Wizard Information
Wizard Setting Action
System Name The name you want to assign to the controller.
You can enter up to 32 ASCII characters.
Administrative user name and password The administrative username and password to be
assigned to this controller. You can enter up to 24
ASCII characters for each.
The default administrative username and
password are both admin and admin.
Management Interface VLAN Identifier The VLAN identifier of the management
interface (a valid VLAN identifier or 0 for an
untagged VLAN).
The VLAN identifier should be set to match the
switch interface configuration.
Management Interface IP Address The management interface is the default interface
for in-band management of the controller and
connectivity to services such as AAA servers.
You can access the controller’s GUI interface
using this address.
Management Interface Netmask Enter the IP address of the management interface
netmask.
Management Interface Default Router Enter the IP address of the default router.
Management Interface Port Number Enter the port number of the access point
manager interface. The default is 1.
Primary DHCP Server IP Address The management interface DHCP server IP
address. The default is 192.168.1.1.
Secondary DHCP server IP Address The IP address of the a secondary DHCP server.
The default is 0.0.0.0.
LWAPP Transport Mode The default is Layer 3.
RF Mobility Domain Name The name of the mobility group/RF group to
which you want the controller to belong.
The default is default.

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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 setting is not changeable in the
startup wizard.
AP Manager VLAN identifier The VLAN identifier of the access point
management interface (a valid VLAN identifier
or 0 for an untagged VLAN).
AP Manager IP address The IP address of the access point manager
Interface.
AP Manager netmask The Netmask of the access point manager
Interface.
AP Manager Gateway IP address The IP address of the access point manager
interface.
AP Manager port number The port number of the access point manager
interface. The default is 1.
AP Manager Primary DHCP Server IP address The IP address of the access point manager
primary DHCP server interface.
AP Manager Secondary DHCP Server The IP address of the access point manager
secondary DHCP server interface.
Virtual Interface Name The name of the controller’s virtual interface.
This setting is not changeable in the startup
wizard. The default is virtual.
Virtual Interface IP address The IP address for the virtual interface.
Virtual Interface DNS Host Name The name of the controller’s virtual interface
DNS host.
WLAN ID The identification number of the wireless LAN on
which this controller resides. This setting cannot
be changed in the startup wizard. The default is 1.
Profile Name The profile name of the wireless LAN.
Table 1 Startup Wizard Information (continued)
Wizard Setting Action

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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 address of the RADIUS server if one is
available and you intend to use it. If you are using
a RADIUS server, the following fields must be
completed:
•Shared secret format (ASCII or HEX)
•Shared secret
•Confirm shared secret
•RADIUS server port (default port is 1812)
•Server status (enabled or disabled)
802.11b Network Status Check the checkbox to enable or disable the
802.11b radio network. The default is Enabled.
802.11g Network Status Check the checkbox to enable or disable the
802.11g radio network. The default is enabled.
Auto-RF Check the checkbox to enable or disable
automatic radio resource management. The
default is enabled.
Table 1 Startup Wizard Information (continued)
Wizard Setting Action