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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:
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A system (controller name), such as controller. The system name can contain up to 32 printable ASCII
characters.
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An administrative username and password, which can contain up to 24 printable ASCII characters.
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You must enter a username and password and the configured username and password cannot be the
same.
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A management interface (DS Port or network interface port) IP address, such as 10.40.0.4.
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A management interface netmask address, such as 255.255.255.0.
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A management interface default router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5.
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A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for an untagged
VLAN.
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Configure the management interface port mapping to either of the following:
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Port 5 if utilizing the mGig port to the DS
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Appropriate Gigabit port number (1-4) to the DS
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A management interface DHCP server IP address, such as 10.40.0.6 (the IP address of the default DHCP
server that will supply IP addresses to clients and the management interface.
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A virtual gateway IP address (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco
wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers).
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A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as rfgrp40 if required. An RF group name
can contain up to 19 printable ASCII characters.
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An 802.11 network name (SSID), such as wlan1. An SSID can contain up to 32 printable, case-sensitive
ASCII characters.
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DHCP bridging
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Whether or not to allow static IP addresses from clients, either Yes or No.
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Yes is more convenient, but has lower security (session can be hijacked).
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No is less convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows devices.
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RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret if you are configuring a RADIUS server,
such as 10.40.0.3, 1812, and mysecretcode.
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The country code for this installation. Enter help to see a list or refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
Configuration Guide for country code information. This guide is available on Cisco.com.
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Status of the 802.11 networks, either enabled or disabled.
Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller Installation Guide
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Installing the Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller
Initial System Configuration Information