Cisco 2505 User Manual

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Note Direct connection of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently
supported.
The 2504 controller offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g and delivers unprecedented reliability
using 802.11n with Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh.
To best use this guide, you should have already designed the wireless topology of your network and
have a working knowledge of how controllers function in a wireless LAN network.
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
c
able (DB-9 -> RJ-45)
t
o console connection
LAN link for
management software
connections
Console emulator
for initial boot-up
Cisco WCS software,
web user interface

Cisco 2505 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	2505
Category	Controller
Language	English