Step 2: Set Up Your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Hardware

Step 1:   SMB Support Assistant Site Survey     Step 2:  Set Up Your Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Hardware                       Introduction                       Requirements                       Set Up Your Wireless LAN Controller Module Hardware                            Prepare to Install the Wireless LAN Controller Module                            Install the Wireless LAN Controller Module                            Reconnect the Router to the Network                       Next Step                       Troubleshoot the Procedure                       Related Information     Step 3:   Configure Your Router for the Wireless LAN Controller Module     Step 4:   Complete Initial Setup for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module     Step 5:   Configure the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module     Step 6:   Set Up a RADIUS Server for the Wireless LAN Controller Module     Step 7:   Add a Lightweight Access Point to Your Wireless Network

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Introduction

This document provides a simplified set of instructions on how to install the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module (WLCM) in your Integrated Services Router (ISR). To view complete instructions, refer to the documentation included with your WLCM and router.

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Requirements

To set up your WLCM hardware, you need these items:

• Completed worksheets from the Site Survey:

  • LAN Addressing Worksheet

  • ISR Router Worksheet

  • Wireless Worksheet

• A Cisco 2800 or 3800 Integrated Services Router (ISR) with an available single-wide network module slot. For more information, refer to the documentation included with your module.

  Note: The Cisco 2801 ISR does not support the WLCM.

  Note: A single router chassis does not support multiple WLCMs.

• A router with IOS version 12.4(2)XA1 or higher. To upgrade your router IOS version, refer to Upgrade the Software Image on a Cisco Router.

• You must have reviewed the regulatory compliance and safety information included with your wireless controller module and router.

• A Number 1 Phillips screwdriver or small flat-blade screwdriver

• An ESD-preventive wrist strap. For further information about how to prevent ESD damage to your equipment, refer to the documentation included with your router.

• Tape to secure the DC circuit breaker handle

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Set Up Your Wireless LAN Controller Module Hardware

Follow these steps to set up your Wireless LAN Controller Module (WLCM) hardware:

Prepare to Install the Wireless LAN Controller Module

Follow these steps to prepare to install the Wireless LAN Controller Module (WLCM):

1. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that you provide. Ensure that the the wrist strap makes good skin contact. For more information about ESD, refer to the documentation included with your WLCM and router.

2. Move the power switch to the OFF (O) position to turn off electrical power to the router. Leave the power cable plugged in to channel ESD voltages to ground.

3. Remove power from the DC circuit connected to the router. To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.

4. Remove all network and telephone cables from the router.

   Note: Make a note of where each cable is connected to the router so that you can restore the connections later.

Install the Wireless LAN Controller Module

This section explains how to install the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module (WLCM) in your Cisco router.

1. Use either a number 1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the blank faceplates installed over the slot you intend to use. This example shows a blank network module panel with screws.

   Note: Save blank faceplates for future use.

   

2. Remove the WLCM from the packing.

   

   Note: The FastEthernet port on the front of the WLCM is not operational and is not supported. The WLCM communicates with the router through the wlan-controller interface inside the router.

3. Align the module with the guides in the chassis walls or slot divider and slide it gently into the slot.

   Note: This image displays an example network module. The front panel of the WLCM will look different.

   

4. Use the network module handle to push the module into place until you feel the edge connector seat securely into the connector on the router backplane. The network module faceplate should contact the chassis rear panel.

5. Align the captive screws with the screw holes on the chassis. Use either a number 1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive screws until the module faceplate is flush with the chassis.

Reconnect the Router to the Network

Follow these steps to reconnect the router to the network:

1. Remove the tape from the DC circuit handle and restore the circuit breaker to the ON position.

2. Reattach the network and telephone cables to the router.

3. Move the power switch to the ON ( | ) position to restore power to the router.

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Next Step

You have completed this procedure. To configure the WLCM, proceed to Configure Your Router for the Wireless LAN Controller Module.

To make further changes to the wireless network, refer to the Wireless Support Page.

To configure other devices in your network, refer to the Configuration Overview Page.

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Troubleshoot the Procedure

This section provides information about common problems that you may encounter. If this information does not solve your problem, contact the SMB Technical Assistance Center (SMB TAC) for assistance.

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Related Information

• Site Survey
• Configure Your Router for the Wireless LAN Controller Module
• Cable Descriptions