Connecting The Network - Cisco AIR-WLC2106-K9 - Wireless LAN Controller 2106 Quick Start Manual

The CLI displays the root level system prompt:
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#(system prompt)>
The system prompt can be any alphanumeric string up to 31 characters. You can change it by
entering the config prompt command. For example, to change the system prompt to Cisco
2112, enter config prompt "Cisco 2112" and press Enter. Make sure you enter the new
prompt using double quotation marks.
The CLI automatically logs out without saving any changes after 5 minutes of
Note
inactivity. You can set the automatic logout from 0 (never log out) to 160 minutes
using the config serial timeout command.
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Connecting the Network

Figure 4 shows the connection from the network (802.11 distribution system) to the controller. The
connection uses 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port, UTP, Category-5 or higher cable).
Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office
network equipment to the controller.
Figure 4 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller
Network
Connection to
main office
Firewall
Office
network
10/100BASE-T
CLI console
10/100BASE-T
MDI cable
MDI cable
Cisco Access Points
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