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This document provides installation preparation, login, basic configurations, software
maintenance, and troubleshooting for the H3C WX series access controllers.
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
H3C WX Series Access Controllers
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 H3C WX Series Access Controllers Getting Started Guide Abstract This document provides installation preparation, login, basic configurations, software maintenance, and troubleshooting for the H3C WX series access controllers. Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com...
  • Page 2 However, the statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied. Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. and its licensors shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product overview ··············································································································· 6 WX3000 series unified switches ······································································································· 6 WX5000 series multi-service access controllers ················································································ 6 WX6000 series carrier-class multi-service access controllers ······························································ 6 2 Applicable models and software versions ············································································· 8 3 Installation preparations ······································································································ 9 4 Installing an AC ·················································································································10 5 Logging in to an AC ··········································································································11 Powering on the AC and connecting it to a network ····································································...
  • Page 4 The main control board on the WX6103 access controller cannot be started ·································· 26 Symptom ······························································································································ 26 Solution ································································································································· 27 9 Support and other resources ······························································································28 About the H3C WX documentation set ························································································ 28 Related documentation ············································································································· 29 Contact us································································································································· 30 Technical support ·················································································································· 30 Documentation feedback ·····································································································...
  • Page 5 The models listed in this manual are not applicable to all regions. Please consult your local sales office for the models applicable to your region. The term AC in this document refers to H3C access controllers, access controller modules, and H3C WX series unified switches' access controller engines.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Developed by Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd (H3C), H3C WX series access controllers (ACs) (WX series) include ACs, access controller modules, and unified switches switching engines. The WX series include the WX3000 series, WX5000 series, and WX6000 series. WX3000 series unified switches The WX3000 series provides Gigabit ports, supports power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) and 802.11a/b/g/n, with the maximum output power of 25 W per port.
  • Page 7 and security mechanism, fast roaming, powerful QoS, and IPv4/IPv6 features to provide powerful WLAN access control functions. The WX6000 series include WX6103 access controllers, and LSQM1WCMB0, LSBM1WCM2A0, and LSRM1WCM2A1 access controller modules. The WX6000 series are designed to provide WLAN access for enterprise networks and MANs, and are most suitable for applications such as WLAN access in a medium- and large-sized enterprise or campus network, wireless MAN coverage, hot spot coverage.
  • Page 8: Applicable Models And Software Versions

    Applicable models and software versions H3C WX series access controllers include the WX3000 series unified switches, WX5000 and WX6000 series access controllers. Table 1 shows the applicable models and software versions. Table 1 Applicable models and software versions Series Model...
  • Page 9: Installation Preparations

    Installation preparations Preparations for installing WX series access controllers include precautions, preparation of installation tools, environment examination, and antistatic preparation. The installation preparations vary with AC models. For more information, see the installation guide or card manual for your AC.
  • Page 10: Installing An

    Otherwise, you will bear any consequence resulting from your actions. You can install a WX series access controller on a desk or onto a 19-inch rack. Support for the installation method depends on your AC model. For more information, see the installation guide or card manual for your AC.
  • Page 11: Logging In To An

    AC. Logging in to an AC For more information about how to log in to an AC, see Logging In to the AC in the H3C WX Series Access Controllers Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
  • Page 12: Configuring Basic Functions

    Configuring basic functions Default configuration The WX series access controller has the default configuration as follows (see Table 2 NOTE: The default output depends on your AC model. version 5.20, Release 2106P01 sysname H3C undo info-center logfile enable domain default enable system...
  • Page 13 Field Description version 5.20, Release 2106P01 The AC software version currently in use sysname H3C The default sysname is H3C. undo info-center logfile enable Disable the logfile function. domain default enable system The default enabled domain is system. telnet server enable By default, telnet server is enabled.
  • Page 14 Field Description Basic configurations in the default domain system: domain system The number of associated clients is not limited. access-limit disable Specify the current domain to be in the active state active state. idle-cut disable Disable the idle-cut function for the current ISP domain.
  • Page 15: Configurations For Using An Ac

    Field Description interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1 interface GigabitEthernet1/0/2 The interface type supported by the AC. interface GigabitEthernet1/0/3 Support for the interface types depends on the AC model. interface GigabitEthernet1/0/4 interface Ten-GigabitEthernet1/0/5 The AC loads the configuration file with load xml-configuration extension .xml after startup. user-interface con 0 The AC supports console and VTY user user-interface vty 0 4...
  • Page 16: Configuring Wlan Service

    WLAN-radio interface will have its configurations of the service template, maximum power, and channels removed automatically. For more information about country code and country, see WLAN Service in the WLAN Command Reference in the H3C WX series access controllers Command References. Configuring a service template...
  • Page 17 Required: Create a WLAN-ESS interface. If the WLAN-ESS interface identified by the interface-number argument does not exist, this command creates the WLAN-ESS interface first. [Sysname]interface wlan-ess interface-index Required: Exit interface view. [Sysname]quit Required: Create a WLAN service template. By default, no service template is created.
  • Page 18: Saving The Current Configuration

    Required: Specify a radio type for the radio and enter radio view. Support for this command depends on the AP model. [Sysname] radio radio-number [ type { dot11a | dot11an |dot11b | dot11g | dot11gn } ] Required: Enable the radio. By default, all radios are disabled. [Sysname]radio enable Required: Exit interface view.
  • Page 19: Modes In Saving The Configuration

    [Sysname] configuration encrypt { private-key | public-key } NOTE: For the device that supports this feature, you can use the display saved-configuration command instead of the more command to view the encrypted configuration file, because the latter cannot decrypt the file. Otherwise, you are prompted for operation failure or garbled characters. Modes in saving the configuration You can save the configuration in one of the following two modes: Fast saving mode: Fast saving mode is implemented by using the save command...
  • Page 20: Software Maintenance

    Software maintenance If an installation guide is supplied with the AC, see Software Maintenance in the installation guide or the separate maintenance guide. If a card manual is supplied with the AC, see H3C Access Controller Modules Software Upgrade Guide.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot H3C WX series access controllers problems. If you cannot solve a system problem, contact the H3C technical support staff. Technical support: customer_service@h3c.com The AC cannot connect to the network Symptom After you connect a network cable to the AC, the AC cannot connect to the network.
  • Page 22: 10-Ge Interface Card Problem Of The Wx3024

    The AC starts up completely and you can see the user prompt. The RJ-45 network port of the Combo port is down or not connected. The optical transceiver is supported by your AC. The optical transceivers used on the local and peer ends match in modes (single mode or multi-mode) and wavelength.
  • Page 23: Over-Temperature Alarm

    If the MOD LED of the slot installed with the 10-GE interface card on the front panel blinks yellow, the interface card is faulty. Replace it with another one. The 10-GE interface card is supported by the WX3024. For optical transceivers supported by the WX3024, see Appendix A Specifications of Optional Interface Modules in the installation manual supplied with the WX3024.
  • Page 24: No Information Of The Serial Port Is Output

    Figure 1 display environment command output description Field Description System Temperature information (degree Temperature information of cards (in degree centigrade) centigrade) SlotNo Slot number Temperature Current temperature Lower limit Lower limit Upper limit Upper limit If the problem still exists, contact the service engineer. No information of the serial port is output Symptom No information of the serial port is output.
  • Page 25: Abnormally

    When a WX3000 series unified switch supplies power to APs through PoE, the APs may work abnormally Symptom The WX3000 series unified switches support power over Ethernet (PoE). When a unified switch supplies power to attached APs through PoE, some of the APs automatically restart (disconnect from the AC).
  • Page 26: The Wx6103 Access Controller Switch Interface Board Cannot Be Started

    The WX3008 supports 4-port PoE+ with the maximum output power of 25 W per port, provides a maximum of 125 W internal power supply, supports PoE+ for 4 ports simultaneously, supports PoE (802.3af) on four ports, and supports PoE for four ports simultaneously. The WX6103 access controller switch interface board cannot be started Symptom...
  • Page 27: Solution

    Solution Check that: The main control board can be powered on, and RUN LED of the corresponding slots blinks, indicating the main control board is working normally. For description of the LED statuses, see the LED description in the installation guide supplied with the The memory chip is installed properly to the main control board, and the memory chip or socket is polluted.
  • Page 28: Support And Other Resources

    Support and other resources About the H3C WX documentation set The H3C WX documentation set includes: Category Documents Purposes Product Marketing brochures Describe product specifications and benefits. description Technology white Provide an in-depth description of software papers features and technologies.
  • Page 29: Related Documentation

    Related documentation To configure a WX series ccess controller through the web interface, see H3C WX Series Access Controllers Web-Based Configuration Guide. Manual Description Guides you to configure software features through the Web H3C WX series access management interface, details the configuration items of the...
  • Page 30: Contact Us

    LSWM1WCM10 used S5800-60C-PWR/S5820-28C Card Manual Ethernet switches. To obtain other information about WX series access controllers, log in to http://www.h3c.com to get the related documentation. Contact us You can access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.h3c.com.
  • Page 31: Documentation Feedback

    Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments. Document conventions and symbols Conventions Convention Element Blue text: Table 24 Cross-reference links and email addresses Blue underlined text: http://www.hp.com Website addresses Bold text •...
  • Page 32: Symbols

    Symbols WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

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