Initial System Configuration Information - Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 4100 Product Manual
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Collecting Required Tools and Information
The Cisco WCS uses an integral TFTP server. This means that third-party TFTP servers cannot run on
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the same workstation as the Cisco WCS, because the Cisco WCS and the third-party TFTP servers use
the same communication port.
Initial System Configuration Information
Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from the wireless LAN/network planner:
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Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers - Installation and Configuration Guide
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System (Controller) name.
Administrative user name and password. (Default Administrative user name and password are admin
and admin, respectively.)
Service-Port Interface IP address configuration protocol (none or DHCP). (Refer
service port location.)
If service port configuration protocol =
Service Port netmask.
Management interface (DS Port, or Network Interface Port) IP address. (Refer to
distribution system port locations.)
Management Interface netmask.
Management Interface default router IP address.
VLAN identifier, if the Management Interface is assigned to a VLAN, or '0' for an untagged VLAN.
Distribution System Physical Port number: 1 for either front panel GigE port
IP address of the default DHCP server that will supply IP addresses to clients, the controller
management interface, and optionally to the service port interface.
LWAPP Transport Mode, LAYER2 or LAYER3 (refer to Layer 2 and Layer 3 Operation in the
Product Guide).
Virtual Gateway IP Address: one fictitious, unassigned IP address (such as 1.1.1.1) to be used by all
Cisco WLAN Solution layer 3 security and mobility managers.
Controller Mobility Group (RF Group) name, if required.
802.11 Network Name (SSID) for WLAN 1. This is the default SSID that the Cisco 1000 Series
lightweight access points broadcast when they associate with the controller.
Whether or not to allow Static IP Addresses for clients.
* Yes = more convenient, but lower security (session can be hijacked), clients can supply their own
IP Address, better for devices that cannot use DHCP.
* No = less convenient, higher security, clients must use DHCP for an IP Address, works well for
Windows XP devices.
When you are configuring a RADIUS server, the server IP address, communication port, and Secret.
Country Code for this installation. Refer to Configuring the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller and
Cisco WLAN Solution Supported Country Codes in the Product Guide.
802.11b network enabled or disabled?
, Service Port (front-panel Service port) IP Address and
none
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