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WLC Series
Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless
LAN Controller
Published: 2013-09-03
Revision 1
Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

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  • Page 1 WLC Series Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Published: 2013-09-03 Revision 1 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 2 Products made or sold by Juniper Networks or components thereof might be covered by one or more of the following patents that are owned by or licensed to Juniper Networks: U.S. Patent Nos. 5,473,599, 5,905,725, 5,909,440, 6,192,051, 6,333,650, 6,359,479, 6,406,312, 6,429,706, 6,459,579, 6,493,347, 6,538,518, 6,538,899, 6,552,918, 6,567,902, 6,578,186, and 6,590,785.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controllers ........... . . 18 General Safety Guidelines for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers ... . . 19 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 Controllers ........... . . 52 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 5: About This Topic Collection

    Wireless LAN Services (WLS) Product Documentation This guide, Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller, helps you install the Juniper Networks WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller in a wireless LAN (WLAN). List of Wireless LAN Software Guides for Release 8.0...

  • Page 6: Documentation Symbols Key

    Your name and company Requesting Technical Support Technical product support is available through the Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC). If you are a customer with an active J-Care or JNASC support contract, or are covered under warranty, and need post-sales technical support, you can access our tools and resources online or open a case with JTAC.

  • Page 7: Self-Help Online Tools And Resources

    7 days a week, 365 days a year. Self-Help Online Tools and Resources For quick and easy problem resolution, Juniper Networks has designed an online self-service portal called the Customer Support Center (CSC) that provides you with the following features: Find CSC offerings: http://www.juniper.net/customers/support/...
  • Page 8 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller viii Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 9: Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controller And Components Overview And Specifications

    PART 1 WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller and Components Overview and Specifications WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Overview on page 3 Component Descriptions on page 7 Component Specifications on page 11 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 10 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controller Overview

    Rear Panel of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 6 WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Hardware Overview Juniper Networks WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers enable small and medium-sized organizations to control up to 32 wireless access points. It supports up to 800 devices by using these access points.

  • Page 12: Console Ports

    Front Panel of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 5 Rear Panel of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 6 Chassis Physical Specifications of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers Table 1 on page 5 summarizes the physical specifications of the WLC100 chassis. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Of Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    5— Reset config button 2— Mini-USB console port 6— System status LED 3— RJ-45 console port 7— System power LED 4—USB port Related Rear Panel of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 6 Documentation Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Of Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    5— Power supply inlet 3—Slot for the screws used to secure the controller to the rack-mount tray by using system lock brackets Related Front Panel of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 5 Documentation Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: Component Descriptions

    Green On steadily The power supply is functioning normally and providing power to the controller. Amber On steadily The power supply is available, but there is an error. Green The power supply is off. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 16: Network Port Leds In Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    LED for those ports is always unlit. Amber PoE is available on the port, but the power drawn by the device connected to the port exceeds the power rating of the device class that the device belongs to. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Related WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Hardware Overview on page 3 Documentation System LEDs in WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 7 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 18 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 19: Component Specifications

    Transmit/receive data pair 1 Positive Vport TRP1- Transmit/receive data pair 1 Positive Vport TRP2+ Transmit/receive data pair 2 Positive Vport TRP3+ Transmit/receive data pair 3 TRP3- Transmit/receive data pair 3 TRP2- Transmit/receive data pair 2 Negative Vport Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 20: Controllers

    Request to send DTR Output Data terminal ready TxD Output Transmit data Signal Ground Signal ground Signal Ground Signal ground RxD Input Receive data DCD Input Data carrier detect CTS Input Clear to send Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Controllers

    RJ-45 Console Port Connector Pinout Information for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers Documentation on page 12 Network Port Connector Pinout Information for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 11 Connecting and Configuring WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers (CLI Procedure) on page 38 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 22 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Planning For Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers Installation

    PART 2 Planning for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers Installation Site Preparation on page 17 Mounting Requirements on page 21 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 24 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 25: Site Preparation

    Calculate the power consumption and requirements. Hardware Configuration Choose the number of access Planning Guidelines for Using RingMaster to Plan a points and WLC Series Mobility System controllers needed for your planned Mobility System. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 26 Table 9 on page 19 summarizes the required environmental conditions for normal operation. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: General Safety Guidelines For Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    For a complete list of safety warnings and detailed compliance information, see the Juniper Networks Regulatory Guide in the Wireless LAN Services documentation at h t t p : / / w w w . j u n i p e r . n e t / t e c h p u b s / e n _ U S / r e l e a s e - i n d e p e n d e n t / w i r e l e s s / i n f o r m a t i o n - p r o d u c t s / t o p i c - c o l l e c t i o n s / w i r e l e s s - l a n / h a r d w a r e / r e g u l a t o r y - i n f o . p d f...
  • Page 28 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Mounting Requirements

    Rack Requirements for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers You can mount WLC100 controllers on two posts of a 19-in. two-post or four-post rack or cabinet. Table 10 on page 22 provides the rack requirements and specifications for WLC100 controllers. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 30: Cabinet Requirements For Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    The outer edges of the rack-mount tray extend the width of the chassis to 19 in. (48.2 cm). The minimum total clearance inside the cabinet must be 30 in. (76.2 cm) between the inside of the front door and the inside of the rear door. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 31 Rack Requirements for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 21 Documentation Chassis Physical Specifications of WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 4 Mounting WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on a Rack or Cabinet on page 30 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 32 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Installing And Connecting Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers And Controller Components

    PART 3 Installing and Connecting WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers and Controller Components Mounting the Controller on page 27 Connecting and Configuring WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 37 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Mounting The Controller

    Requirements for Mounting WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on a Desk or Wall on Documentation page 21 Rack Requirements for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 21 Cabinet Requirements for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 22 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 36: Unpacking Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    Quantity WLC100 Controller One AC power adapter with power cord attached Rubber feet attached to the controller chassis RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter Quick Start Guide Juniper Networks Product Warranty End User License Agreement Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 37: Surface

    Place the controller on the desk or other level surface with the Juniper Networks logo embossed on the top cover facing up. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Mounting Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers On A Rack Or Cabinet

    1 power adapter lock bracket (provided in the separately orderable rack-mount kit) 4 rack-mount screws of 12-24 thread type (provided in the separately orderable rack-mount kit) NOTE: Do not block the vents on the controllers. Doing this can lead to overheating of the controller chassis. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 39 Place the controller on a flat, stable surface with the Juniper Networks logo embossed on the top cover facing up. Unpack the rack-mount tray, the two system lock brackets, the power adapter lock bracket, and the four rack-mount screws provided in the separately orderable rack-mount kit.
  • Page 40 Align the bottom hole in either sides of the tray with a hole in each rack rail, making sure that the chassis is level. See Figure 5 on page Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 41: Mounting Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers On A Wall

    Ensure that rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the controller chassis. Have one standard cable lock (optional and separately orderable) to secure the controller from theft by connecting the cable to the slot for the security cable latch on the controller. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 42 Place the controller on a flat and level surface with the Juniper Networks logo embossed on the top cover facing up. Drill three holes on the wall as shown in...

  • Page 43: Mounting Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers On A Desk Or Other Level Surface

    Related Mounting WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on a Rack or Cabinet on page 30 Documentation Mounting WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on a Desk or Other Level Surface on page 29 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 44 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 45: Connecting And Configuring Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    Related Connecting and Configuring WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers (CLI Procedure) on Documentation page 38 Connecting and Configuring WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers (WebView Procedure) on page 39 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Procedure)

    Type y (for yes) and press Enter to start the initial configuration of the controller. (Optional) Enter a system name and press Enter or press Enter to retain the default name (that is, WLC100). Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 47: Connecting And Configuring Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers

    This topic describes the WebView procedure. NOTE: Before you begin the configuration, enable a DHCP client on the management PC you will connect to the controller so that the PC can obtain an IP address dynamically. Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 48 VLAN. Click Next On the Access Point page, select using the drop-down menu if you want to configure an access point or select using the drop-down menu if you do not want Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 49 On the Configuration Summary page, review the configuration settings. Click Finish You can now log in using the CLI or the WebView interface to continue configuring the controller. Related Connecting and Configuring WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers (CLI Procedure) on Documentation page 38 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 50 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 51: Returning The Controller

    PART 4 Returning the Controller Returning the Controller on page 45 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 52 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Returning The Controller

    Packing WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers for Shipping on page 46 Returning WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers If you need to return a wireless LAN controller to Juniper Networks for repair or replacement, follow this procedure: Determine the serial number of the controller you want to return. The serial number ID label is pasted on the bottom panel of the controller chassis.

  • Page 54: Packing Wlc100 Wireless Lan Controllers For Shipping

    Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Using the serial number of the controller you want to return, open a case with Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) on the Web or by telephone. The serial number ID label of the controller is pasted on the bottom panel of the controller chassis.
  • Page 55 Close the top of the cardboard shipping box and seal it with packing tape. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking. Related Returning WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 45 Documentation Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 56 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 57: Compliance Information

    PART 5 Compliance Information Compliance Information on page 51 Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 58 Complete Hardware Guide for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: Compliance Information

    Class B limits are required to be complied with for CPE routers and low end products. Radiated emissions must be done in a 10 Meter Chamber per BSMI. EN 300 386 Telecom Network Equipment - EMC requirements Immunity Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.
  • Page 60 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779 Translation: The emitted sound pressure is below 70 dB(A) per EN ISO 7779. Related Agency Approvals for WLC100 Wireless LAN Controllers on page 51 Documentation Copyright © 2013, Juniper Networks, Inc.

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