Cisco 3504 User Manual

use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network
equipment to the controller.
Figure 9: External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller
If the link does not activate, check the cable. When you are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a
straight-through cable.
Note
Connecting Access Points
After you have configured the controller, use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet
cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network
(distribution system). The controller has an auto MDI feature, so you can use an MDI-X or MDI cable
(crossover or straight-through) to make the connections.
As soon as the controller is operational, the controller is available to connect access that are scanning for a
controller. When it detects an access point, it records the access point MAC address in its database. The
controller Radio Resource Management (RRM) feature automatically configures the access point to start
transmitting and allowing clients to associate.
Directly connected local mode APs via two PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports are supported. Directly
connected APs were not supported before Release 7.4.
Note
You have prepared the controller for basic operation. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Controller Configuration
Guides for information about configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of your wireless network.
Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller Installation Guide
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Installing the Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller
Connecting Access Points

Cisco 3504 Specifications

General

Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
LED indicators	Network, Status
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP, SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS, WEP, WPA, WPA2
Web-based management	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2000 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	214.3 x 215.9 x 43.94 mm