Cisco 2500 Series Getting Started Guide

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Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller Getting Started Guide
About This Guide
Note For Cisco 2504 WLC, mobility configuration that is part of the WLAN configuration is not uploaded to
the config file.
Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the medium
dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you can
use straight-through or crossover cables.
Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections
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10/100/1000BASE-T
MDI cables
10/100/1000BASE-T
MDI cable
Network
Distribution
system
connection
Access
point
connections
WAN or LAN
connection to
main office
Cisco Access Points
Null modem serial
cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45)
to console connection
LAN link for
management software
connections
Console emulator
for initial boot-up
Cisco WCS software,
web user interface

Cisco 2500 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	2500 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English