Required Tools And Information; Initial System Configuration Information - Cisco 4404 - Wireless LAN Controller Quick Start Manual

Required Tools and Information

You will need the following tools and information before you can install the controller:
• Wireless LAN controller hardware
Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware
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Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required
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• Command-line interface (CLI) console
VT-100 terminal emulator on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop)
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Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller
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• 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.

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.
The service port interface and management interface must be on different subnets.
Note
• 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
4402: 1–2 for front panel GigE ports
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4404: 1–4 for front panel GigE ports
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• IP address of the default DHCP server that will supply IP addresses to clients.
• The lightweight access point protocol (LWAPP) transport mode (Layer 2 or Layer 3).
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