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  • Page 1 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software Release 2.7 License, Warranty, and Installation Instructions Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax:...
  • Page 2 DAMAGES. CCSP, the Cisco Square Bridge logo, Follow Me Browsing, and StackWise are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE,...
  • Page 3 Supplemental License Agreement xxvii Product Overview C H A P T E R Software Features Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Front Panel Features System Indicators Back Panel Features Serial/Console Port Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C H A P T E R Installation Quick Reference Installing the WLSE 1130-19 in a Rack Connecting to the AC Power Source 3-15 Connecting Cables 3-15 Powering On the WLSE 3-16 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 5 Basic Network Management Setup—IOS Devices Using the AP CLI for Network Management Setup Using the AP Web Interface for Network Management Set Up Using WLSE Configuration Templates for Network Management Set Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 6 Enter HTTP Port Settings for IOS Access Points Enter WLCCP Credentials for Wireless Domain Services (WDS) Adding AAA Servers to the WLSE Configuring Discovery Options Discovering Devices Run CDP Discovery Run CDP Discovery Now Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 7 Reimaging the WLSE—Local Installation Method A-12 Reimaging the WLSE—Remote Installation Method A-14 Technical Specifications— CiscoWorks 1130-19 A P P E N D I X N D E X Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 8 Contents Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine viii 78-16345-01...
  • Page 9 Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com.
  • Page 10 Ninety (90) days. Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
  • Page 11 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Complete the information below, and keep it for reference: Company product purchased from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 12 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 13 • Basic Setup—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19 Setting Up Devices—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19 • Setting Up Discovery and Device Management—CiscoWorks • 1105/1130/1130-19 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware • Technical Specifications— CiscoWorks 1130-19 • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine xiii 78-16345-01...
  • Page 14 Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could Caution result in equipment damage or loss of data. This symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Warning Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 15 Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 16 Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 17 Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine xvii 78-16345-01...
  • Page 18 Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine xviii 78-16345-01...
  • Page 19 Preface Conventions Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 20 From the WLSE online help. Click View PDF. • PDF on the WLSE Recovery CD-ROM. • On Cisco.com at • http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cwpa rent/cw_1105/wlse/2_7/index.htm Printed document available by order. • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 21 Provides information about using XML application programming CiscoWorks Wireless LAN interface. On Cisco.com at Solution Engine http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps3915/prod_up grades_and_downloads.html 1. For information on ordering, see “Obtaining Documentation” section on page xxii. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 22: Obtaining Documentation

    These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com...

  • Page 23: Documentation Feedback

    The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Cisco TAC website is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac...
  • Page 24 TAC Case Open Tool automatically recommends resources for an immediate solution. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your case will be assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The online TAC Case Open Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen...

  • Page 25: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by • Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL: http://cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/ Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and •...
  • Page 26 You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in • network training are listed at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine xxvi 78-16345-01...
  • Page 27 ADDITIONAL LICENSE RESTRICTIONS • Installation and Use The CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software component of the Cisco 11XX Hardware Platform is preinstalled. CD's containing tools to restore this Software to the 11XX hardware are provided to Customer for reinstallation purposes only.
  • Page 28 Cisco may provide CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software updates and new version releases for the 11XX Hardware Platform. If the Software update and new version releases can be purchased through Cisco or a recognized partner or reseller, the Customer should purchase one Software update for each Cisco 11XX Hardware Platform.

  • Page 29: Product Overview

    Equipment Included in the Package, page 1-8 • For translated safety warnings and regulatory compliance information, see the Note document titled Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the CiscoWorks 1130-19 WLSE. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 30: Software Features

    • The WLSE operates by gathering fault, performance, and configuration information about Cisco devices that it discovers in your network. The devices must be properly configured for discovery. After devices are discovered, you decide which devices to manage with the WLSE.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Features

    Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 This section describes the WLSE 1130-19 front and back panels. Front Panel Features Figure 1-1 shows front panel features. Figure 1-1 Front Panel Features Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 32 Ethernet 1 Blue The Ethernet 1 activity/link indicator lights up when the activity/link Ethernet 1 port is connected to a network and blinks when activity occurs on this channel. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 33 WLSE back panel. Figure 1-2 Back Panel Connections AC power receptacle Video output Mouse port Ethernet 0 connector USB port Ethernet 1 connector Console/serial port Console keyboard connector Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 34 Data carrier detect Serial input SOUT Serial output Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Shell N/A Chassis ground Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 35: Ethernet Connectors

    For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained • concentrators on one network segment is four. To avoid line interference, put voice and data lines in separate sheaths. Note Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 36: Equipment Included In The Package

    Wireless LAN Solution Engine Finding Documentation for the CiscoWorks 1130-19 Wireless LAN – Solution Engine Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the CiscoWorks – 1130-19 Wireless LAN Solution Engine Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 37: Safety

    Read the installation instructions in this document before you connect the system to its power source. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could lead to an unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the system and components. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 38: C H A P T E R 2 Preparing To Install Wlse 1130-19 Hardware

    AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. Statement 12 Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid Warning contact with telephone-network voltages. Statement 1041 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 39 DSLAM equipment. This could cause the metal objects to heat up and cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the equipment. Statement 207 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 40: General Precautions

    Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the computer gets wet, see the appropriate chapter in your troubleshooting guide or contact the Cisco Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 41: Maintaining Safety With Electricity

    • of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult the Cisco Technical Assistance Center or a local power company. Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a •...

  • Page 42: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic • container or packaging. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use • antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 43: Preventing Emi

    If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing equipment, these precautions will help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 44: Choosing A Site For Installation

    Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of Warning a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 45: Creating A Safe Environment

    Ethernet cables that the WLSE uses. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper wire is used to connect the WLSE and distributes the network connections to wall jacks near each piece of network equipment. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 46: Precautions For Rack-Mounting

    If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before • mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-10 78-16345-01...

  • Page 47: Precautions For Products With Modems, Telecommunications, Or Local Area Network Options

    Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity • of the leak. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-11 78-16345-01...

  • Page 48: Tools And Equipment Required For Installation

    Tape measure and level • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam • ESD grounding strap • Next Step Install the WLSE 1130-19 hardware. See Chapter 3, “Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware.” Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-12 78-16345-01...

  • Page 49: Installing Wlse 1130-19 Hardware

    Installing the WLSE 1130-19 in a Rack, page 3-2 • Connecting to the AC Power Source, page 3-15 • Connecting Cables, page 3-15 • Powering On the WLSE, page 3-16 • Next Step—Configuration, page 3-16 • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 50: Installation Quick Reference

    The rack should be secured using floor and wall fasteners and bracing specified or approved by the rack manufacturer or by industry standards. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 51 The server can be installed in a system 1U rack. The rack rail components are as follows (numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 3-1): 2 telescopic rails (1, 2) • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 52 Bag containing: 9 Round head screws with washer (4) – 6 Round head screws (5) – 6 Cage nuts (6) – Velcro (7) – Figure 3-1 Rack Rail Components Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 53 Press the green spring plate (2) and slide out that part of the server rail (1). (Set it aside for attaching to the chassis.) Figure 3-2 Removing the Server Rail Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 54 To allow for adjustment later in the installation, do not tighten any screws. Note The outer rail/bracket assembly with extended bracket (1) must be assembled to the left side. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 55 3-4. Attach the front end of the telescopic outside rail (1) to the rack. Figure 3-4 Attaching Front Rail to the Rack The left side of the rail is for the cable arm. Note Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 56 Repeat this process with the other rail and rack assembly. Extend the middle rail about 30 cm and fasten with screws. See Figure 3-6. Then, push the middle rail back into its original position. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 57 Leaving some play between the bracket and the rail until you install the Note rail into the rack will make affixing the rail to the rack easier. After the rail is attached to the rack, you can tighten the screws. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 58 Step 2 Figure 3-7. Secure chassis to the inner rail using three screws. Repeat this process with the other server rail. Figure 3-7 Attaching Chassis to Rail Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-10 78-16345-01...
  • Page 59 Slide the chassis back and forward several times. Fasten with all the screws described in Step 1d. Figure 3-9. Slide six Velcro strips into the holes of the management arm. Figure 3-9 Attaching Velcro to Management Arm Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-11 78-16345-01...
  • Page 60 Then install the front cable management arm into the inner rail until it snaps into the clip. Figure 3-10 Attaching Management Arm Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-12 78-16345-01...
  • Page 61 Figure 3-11. Put cables into the cable management arm and use the Velcro to tighten the cable into the arm. Figure 3-11 Installing Cable in Management Arm Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-13 78-16345-01...
  • Page 62 This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A Statement 1005 (U.S./CAN); 240 VAC, 10A (INTERNATIONAL). Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-14 78-16345-01...

  • Page 63: Connecting To The Ac Power Source

    Figure 1-2 on page 1-5 for the location of the serial port. Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of Warning lightning activity. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-15 78-16345-01...

  • Page 64: Powering On The Wlse

    The system begins booting and sending messages to the console window. When the login prompt appears, you can configure the system. Next Step—Configuration Run the setup program and perform basic configuration—See Chapter 4, “Basic Setup—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19.” Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 3-16 78-16345-01...
  • Page 65 Configuring the Web Browser, page 4-8 Log in and verify connectivity. Logging into the Web Interface and Verifying Connectivity, page 4-11 Add additional users. Adding Users, page 4-12 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4 Basic Setup-Ciscoworks 1105/1130/1130-19

    For the CiscoWorks 1105, use the serial port on the front panel. Do not use the serial port on the back panel as a console port. For the CiscoWorks 1130 or 1130-19, use the serial port on the back panel. • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 67 IP address of Ethernet 0 interface. 209.165.200.224 eth0 IP address: Network mask of Ethernet 0 interface. 255.255.255.224 eth0 network mask: IP address of default router. 209.165.200.224 default gateway IP address: Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 68 Organization Name Unit of the company that is using the WLSE. Webserver Team Organizational Unit Fully qualified domain name (FQDN). www.snakeoil.com Common Name Email address. www@snakeoil.com Email Address Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 69: Changing The Configuration After Running Setup

    To make changes in the HTTPS certificate, use the mkcert command. To change any other part of the WLSE’s initial configuration, use the erase config command to erase the previous configuration, and rerun the setup program. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 70: Configuring Name Resolution

    Step 1 DNS server ip address After you finish configuring the WLSE, erase the IP address you entered by Step 2 entering the following command: no ip name-server ip-address Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 71: Verifying The Configuration

    For more information on the CLI commands used in the following procedure, see the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. At the system console, enter admin at the login prompt, and log in with the Step 1 password you created during setup.

  • Page 72: Configuring The Web Browser

    Configuring Internet Explorer, page 4-9 Configuring Netscape Navigator, page 4-10 to configure the browser. Using earlier, unsupported versions of Internet Explorer compromises the Note security of the WLSE. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 73: Configuring Internet Explorer

    Select Enable for Scripting of Java applets. – Click OK. Configure the browser to accept all cookies: Step 3 Select Privacy. Move the slider down to until “Accept all Cookies” appears. Click OK. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 74: Configuring Netscape Navigator

    To configure Netscape Navigator 7.01 or 7.02, perform the following steps: Select Edit > Preferences. Step 1 Enable JavaScript: Step 2 Expand Advanced and select Scripts & Plugins. Under “Enable JavaScript for,” select Navigator. Click OK. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 4-10 78-16345-01...

  • Page 75: Logging Into The Web Interface And Verifying Connectivity

    Web browser and perform the following steps: To verify HTTP connectivity, enter the system IP address, followed by :1741 (the Step 1 default port number). Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 4-11 78-16345-01...

  • Page 76: Adding Users

    For information about using alternative sources of authentication, see the online Note help or the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. To create users: Select Administration > User Admin > Manage Users.

  • Page 77: Next Steps-Set Up Devices And Configure Device Management

    • Prepare devices for management—see Chapter Chapter 5, “Setting Up Devices—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19.” • Configure device management on the WLSE—Chapter 6, “Setting Up Discovery and Device Management—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19.” Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 4-13 78-16345-01...
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Basic Setup—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19 Next Steps—Set Up Devices and Configure Device Management Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 4-14 78-16345-01...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Setting Up Devices-Ciscoworks 1105/1130/1130-19

    Use the WLSE startup configuration option for first-time device • configuration and apply a configuration template to a number of access points—See Set Up Using a WLSE Configuration Template, page 5-4. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 80: Set Up Using The Web Interface

    Location, and System Contact. Setting the system name, Click Apply or OK. system contact, and system location ensures that this information is included in device detail displays. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 81 1. Do not run CDP on radio ports. 2. For example, if the AP has a user “lab” with password “cisco”, its SNMP credential is lab::10:1:::lab. Its HTTP username and password are lab/cisco. If the SNMP credential is set incorrectly, jobs will fail.

  • Page 82: Set Up Using A Wlse Configuration Template

    Chapter 7, Managing Device Configuration, in the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 83: Using The Ap Cli For Network Management Setup

    If you do not want to use CDP, you can add all access points as seeds or Note import devices. For more information, see Discovering Devices, page 6-7. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 84 You can use either Telnet or SSH to push configuration templates to IOS access Step 6 points. To use templates to configure IOS access points, you must configure either Telnet or SSH or both, as follows. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 85: Using The Ap Web Interface For Network Management Set Up

    • commands, hostname is the hostname of the access point, and domain_name is your network’s domain name (for example, cisco.com). At the prompt for the number of bits in the modulus, press Return to accept the default or enter a value.
  • Page 86 Step 4 Select Services > SNMP. After Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), select Enabled. Enter the System Name (sysName), System Location (sysLocation), and System Contact (sysContact). Click Apply. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 87: Using Wlse Configuration Templates For Network Management Set Up

    For information on using a startup template, see the online help or the “Managing Device Configuration” chapter in the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 88: Radio Management Setup-Ios Devices

    Wireless Domain Services (WDS). WDS provides wireless client roaming and radio management aggregation. Only Cisco Aironet 1100 and 1200 series access points support WDS. For information about the supported access points and IOS firmware versions, see the WLSE 2.7 Supported Devices Table on cisco.com.

  • Page 89: About Wds Devices

    For information on creating server groups for infrastructure APs, see Using Access Points as WDS Devices, page 5-12. Client authentication • For information on creating server groups for client authentication, see the AP documentation. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-11 78-16345-01...

  • Page 90: Radio Management Setup Quick Reference

    Defining the AAA servers and server groups that the WDS will use to LEAP • authenticate infrastructure access points and the WLSE. Enabling WDS and set WDS priorities. • Entering the WNM IP address. • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-12 78-16345-01...
  • Page 91 Click Apply. Define the AAA server group(s) for LEAP authenticating the WLSE and the Step 7 infrastructure access points participating in SWAN: Select the Server Groups tab. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-13 78-16345-01...
  • Page 92 The key steps in configuring the WDS are: Configure AAA servers to authenticate SWAN infrastructure access points • and the WLSE. Configure WDS. • Configure the WNM. • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-14 78-16345-01...
  • Page 93 Configure the server group the WDS will use to LEAP authenticate SWAN Step 8 infrastructure access points. Use the server group name that you created in Step 4. aaa authentication login named_authentication_list group server_group_name wlccp authentication-server infrastructure named_authentication_list Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-15 78-16345-01...
  • Page 94 In the Corporate Servers section, for each server, enter the IP address, select RADIUS, and enter the shared secret. Click Save. Step 4 Select Wireless Services > WDS to configure the WDS parameters. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-16 78-16345-01...
  • Page 95 Select Yes to apply the template immediately or select No to save the template. Step 9 For information on configuration jobs, see the “Managing Device Configuration” chapter in the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. To configure authentication for wireless clients, see the relevant AP Note documentation.

  • Page 96: Using A Wireless Lan Services Module (Wsm) As The Wds Device

    Select Wireless Services > AP. Step 2 Step 3 Select Enabled. Enter the username and password for authenticating the infrastructure AP to the Step 4 WDS. Click Apply. Step 5 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-18 78-16345-01...
  • Page 97 “Managing Device Configuration” chapter in the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-19 78-16345-01...

  • Page 98: Configuring Infrastructure Access Points To Register With A Wireless Lan Services Module (Wsm)

    WDS device. Configure the specific scanning AP Configuring a Scanning AP—Using the AP CLI, parameters. page 5-21 Configuring a Scanning AP—Using a WLSE Configuration Template, page 5-21 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-20 78-16345-01...
  • Page 99 WLSE’s Scanning AP system group. For more information, see the online help or the “Managing Devices” chapter of the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Enable Client Registration Scanning Select Radio Management > Radio Monitoring and enable Client Registration Scanning to detect bug-lighted clients.

  • Page 100: Configuring The Wlse

    WDS Summary Report on the WLSE. For more information, see the online help or the “Reports” chapter in the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-22 78-16345-01...
  • Page 101 Step 3 show wlccp wnm status This command should display the WLSE IP address. If the WLSE authentication status is SECURITY KEYS SETUP, the WLSE is properly registered. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-23 78-16345-01...

  • Page 102: Setting Up Routers And Switches

    WLSE to discover community strings. and manage the On Hybrid OS-based Catalyst devices, enter enable device. mode and use the set snmp community read-only community_string command. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-24 78-16345-01...

  • Page 103: Setting Up Aaa Servers

    For PEAP, besides the procedure in this section, you must set up a certificate and Note private key on the ACS server and then enable PEAP. For more information, see the CiscoSecure ACS documentation. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-25 78-16345-01...
  • Page 104 Step 4 Submit. You will need this name and password when configuring the WLSE. Note Click Network Configuration on the left side of the page. Step 5 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-26 78-16345-01...
  • Page 105 See the ACS server documentation for details. Click Submit or Submit+Restart. A restart is required for the changes to take Step 9 effect. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-27 78-16345-01...
  • Page 106 Chapter 5 Setting Up Devices—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19 Setting Up AAA Servers Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-28 78-16345-01...
  • Page 107 6-6 (Optional) Set options for Configuring Discovery Options, discovery and management. page 6-7 Discover or import devices. Discovering Devices, page 6-7 Manage devices. Managing Devices, page 6-13 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 108: Setting Up Discovery And Device Management-Ciscoworks 1105/1130/1130-19

    Select Devices > Discover > Device Credentials > SNMP Communities. Step 1 This screen contains a default entry which can cover all devices, provided Note device community strings are set to the default (public). Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 109: Enter Http Credentials For Non-Ios Access Points

    You can enter as many usernames and passwords as necessary. To enter HTTP usernames and passwords: Step 1 Select Devices > Discover > Device Credentials > HTTP User/Password. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 110: Enter Telnet Or Ssh Credentials For Ios Access Points

    Enter the password and confirm it. Enter the enable password and confirm it. Click Save. The IP address, username, and passwords are added to the Current Entries textbox. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 111: Enter Http Port Settings For Ios Access Points

    Enter the Radius User Name and Radius Password. Step 2 This is the user name and password that you set for the WLSE on the AAA server. Click Save. Step 3 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 112: Adding Aaa Servers To The Wlse

    Click Save. Step 4 Repeat Steps 2-4 for each AAA server you want to add. Step 5 For more information on AAA servers, see the WLSE online help. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 113: Configuring Discovery Options

    To set up IP filters for limiting discovery to certain devices, select Devices > Step 2 Discover > DISCOVER > IP Filter Rules and follow the instructions in the online help or the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Discovering Devices...

  • Page 114: Run Cdp Discovery

    Select Devices > Discover > DISCOVER > Discovery Wizard. Step 1 Select Automatic Device Discovery based on Cisco Discovery Protocol, and Step 2 click Next. Step 3 Select Run Now and click Next. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 115 If the summary is not correct, click Back to make changes in any of your settings. A popup message displays the name of the discovery and the Discovery Run Step 7 Details window appears. Click Refresh to update the Job Run Log. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 116: Modify The Cdp Discovery Schedule

    Routers and switches that do not have access points attached to them Note are used when computing CDP distance. However, such devices will not appear in the discovered devices list. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 6-10 78-16345-01...

  • Page 117: Import Devices

    Step 3 click See sample CSV file for the correct format. Only the hostnames, IP addresses, and read and write community strings are Step 4 imported automatically. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 6-11 78-16345-01...

  • Page 118: Import Devices From A Ciscoworks Server

    For an immediate, one-time import, select Run Now. To schedule a one-time import for a later time or schedule repeated imports: Select the start date and start time from the pulldown lists. – Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 6-12 78-16345-01...

  • Page 119: Managing Devices

    Expand the New folder. All of the devices in the folder will be listed in the New Devices box in the Group Change Status pane. Select one or more devices in the New Devices box, and click Manage. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 6-13 78-16345-01...

  • Page 120: Next Step

    Next Step For information on advanced configuration and day-to-day operation of the WLSE, see the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7 or the WLSE online help. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Installing Software—CiscoWorks 1105/1130/1130-19 This section describes the options for updating the system software to WLSE 2.7. Always review the readme file that accompanies the upgrade image on Cisco.com Caution before attempting to install the upgrade. The procedures might have changed after this document was printed.

  • Page 122: Upgrade Versions

    Unless you are upgrading from the recovery CD, you must download the upgrade files from Cisco.com. Procedure Locate the files by using the following URL: Step 1 www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps3915/prod_upgrades_and_down loads.html Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 123: Upgrade Methods

    WLSE images are subject to import/export regulations respecting strong Note encryption. Before you are allowed to download the image, you might be directed to edit your Cisco.com profile to confirm that you are allowed to download such images. Step 2...

  • Page 124: Upgrading By Using The Web Interface

    IP address of the FTP server on which the image resides and path is the path to the image files. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 125 Select a software update to install. To view details, click README in the Details field. Click Install. Click Confirm. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 126: Installing From A Windows Server

    Result: A browser window opens and displays the Appliance Update screen. Enter the hostname or IP address of the WLSE in the Appliance Update screen. Step 4 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 127: Upgrading By Using The Cli

    Upgrade quick reference. Procedures for using CLI commands to upgrade WLSE software: • Create the Repository, page A-8 – Install the Software, page A-10 – Related CLI commands. • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 128 IP address of the FTP server on which the image resides and path is the path to the image files. If the message “unable to obtain file” appears, you have entered the wrong password. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 129 Lower the slider all the way down to achieve the Accept All Cookies setting. Open a command window, create a virtual drive, and map the virtual drive to the Step 2 drive containing the update file; for example: subst f: d:\WLSE_repository Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 130 URL_value is the HTTP URL of the remote repository. For example: install:configure URL http://209.165.200.224:9851 To view a list of the software images and updates available for installation, enter Step 4 the following command: Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine A-10 78-16345-01...

  • Page 131: Related Cli Commands

    You cannot restore a backup from a WLSE 1130-19 or WLSE 1130 to a Note WLSE 1105. You can create a recovery CD by downloading the image from cisco.com at the following URL: Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine...

  • Page 132: Reimaging The Wlse-Local Installation Method

    This procedure will destroy all data and install a new image, and you will have to Caution replace the data by restoring a backup. For information on backups, see the online help or the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. Reimaging the WLSE—Local Installation Method...
  • Page 133 Restore the backup. Step 9 For information about restoring backups, see the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7 or the online help. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine A-13 78-16345-01...
  • Page 134 This procedure will destroy all data and install a new image. You will need to Caution replace the data by restoring a backup. For information on backups, see the online help or the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.7. To reimage your WLSE, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 135: Appendix

    42.5 cm (16.7 inches) Depth 55 cm (22 inches) Weight 10 kg (23 lb) maximum Operating temperature 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage temperature –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...
  • Page 136 71 G for 2 ms Operating altitude –16 to 2000 m (–50 to 6500 ft) Storage altitude –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16345-01...

  • Page 137: I N D E X

    Wireless Domain Services 5-11 CD-ROM drive server groups 5-11 certificate, HTTPS Cisco Access Registrar (CAR) 5-25 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) alternatives to back panel features all devices as seeds Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-1 78-16345-01...
  • Page 138 Developer Guide devices devices HTTPS certificate configuring name resolution credentials, adding to WLSE radio management 5-10 importing 6-11 setup program managing 6-13 users 4-12 supported verifying connectivity 4-11 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-2 78-16345-01...
  • Page 139 WLSE importing devices 6-11 setting up 5-25 indicators, front panel email installation server, specifying cables, connecting 3-15 Ethernet connectors configuring DNS indicator lights configuring the web browser Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-3 78-16345-01...
  • Page 140 ISO view modems, precautions for 2-11 configuring on IOS access points mouse, connector for jewelry, warnings regarding name resolution keyboard, connector for On/Off switch 1-4, 2-4 overview, WLSE Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-4 78-16345-01...
  • Page 141 WLSE A-12 site preparation Release Notes AC power repository cabling creating A-4, A-8 environmental defining choosing a site for installation using the CLI A-10 grounding the system Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-5 78-16345-01...
  • Page 142 Telnet on WLSE ground conductor, defeating 2-2, 2-8 TFTP installation area setting up on access points instructions, reading Troubleshooting Guide jewelry turning on the WLSE 3-16 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-6 78-16345-01...
  • Page 143 APs for 5-12 configuring WLSE for redundant WLSEs, IP address to use for 5-13 Wireless LAN Services Module WSM) using for 5-18 Wireless LAN Services Module (WSM) 5-18 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-7 78-16345-01...
  • Page 144 Index Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-8 78-16345-01...

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