Step 4: Complete Initial Setup for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module
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Introduction
This document provides instructions to complete initial setup for your
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller module (WLCM) installed in your Cisco 2800 and
3800 Integrated Services Router.
This document shows how to configure the WLCM solution with these
subnets:
VLAN
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IP Address
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Wireless LAPs
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192.168.14.0
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WLAN Controller Management
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192.168.15.0
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Wireless Default
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192.168.16.0
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Wireless Guest
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192.168.17.0
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If you want to set up a WLCM at more than one site, the
Wireless LAN Controller Module IP Addressing
Plan provides additional subnets that you can use for up to 30 sites. To
set up an additional site, replace the VLAN subnets used in this document with
the appropriate subnets for your site.
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Requirements
To complete the initial setup for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller,
you need these items:
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Configure the Controller
Follow these steps to complete initial setup configuration for the
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller module:
Record the WLCM Interface
In order to connect to the WLCM, you need to verify the WLCM interface
number on the router. Follow these steps to verify the WLCM interface
number:
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Connect to the router with SDM.
To connect to SDM, open a web browser, type
http://router IP address
in the Address
field, and press Enter. The router's IP address is the IP
address that you entered in the LAN Addressing Worksheet (L6A). For more
information about how to connect to the router with SDM, refer to
Configure Your Router with Security
Device Manager.
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Open a web browser and type http://router IP
address
in the Address field. The router's IP address is
the IP address that you entered in the LAN Addressing Worksheet (L6A). Press
E
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Click Configure.
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Click Interfaces and
Connections.
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Click Edit
Interface/Connection.
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Record the wlan-controller interface number in field B39 of the ISR
Router worksheet. The interface number indicates the slot and port in which the
WLCM is installed.
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Click File > Exit to exit
SDM.
Connect to the Router
Before you can access the controller module command line interface
(CLI), you need to connect to the router. Follow these steps to connect to the
router with Telnet:
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Click Start > Run.
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In the Run dialog box, type cmd or
command, and then click OK to open
a command prompt window.
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At the command prompt, type telnet
router-ip-address
and press
Enter. For
router-ip-address
, use the Router IP
address that you entered in field L6A of the LAN Addressing
Worksheet.
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Log into the router with the router password that you entered in
field B11 of the Integrated Services Router Worksheet. For more information on
how to access the router, refer to Configure Your Router with Security Device
Manager.
Open a Session to the Wireless LAN Controller Module
Once you connect to the router, you can open a session to the WLCM.
Follow these steps to open a session to the controller:
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Type enable and press
Enter to go to the privileged mode. Type the enable password
that you entered in field B12 of the Integrated Services Router
Worksheet.
Router> enable
Router#
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)#
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Type interface wlan-controller
slot/port
and press
Enter. For
slot/port
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use the slot and port number that you recorded in field B39 of the ISR Router
worksheet.
Router(config)# interface wlan-controller 2/0
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Type ip address
router-ip-address 255.255.255.0 and press
Enter. For
router-ip-address
, use the Management
network IP address that you entered in field L6B of the Management VLAN
Worksheet followed by .1.
Router(config-if)#ip address 192.168.15.1 255.255.255.0
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Type no shutdown and press
Enter.
Router(config-if)# no shutdown
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Type end and press
Enter.
Router(config-if)#end
Router#
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Type service-module wlan-controller
slot/port session and press
Enter. For
slot/port
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use the slot and port number that you recorded in field B39 of the ISR Router
worksheet.
Router# service-module wlan-controller 2/0 session
Complete the Startup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller with a
factory default configuration, a startup wizard appears. Follow these steps to
complete the startup wizard on the controller module:
Note: If the Cisco WLAN controller module has no prior configuration, the
configuration wizard starts automatically.
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The Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool prompt
appears.
Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool
Use the '-' character to backup
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For System Name, type the controller name that you entered in field
W16 of the Wireless Worksheet and press
Enter.
System Name {Cisco_33:52:ffffffa0]: NM-WLCM
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For Administrative User Name, type the administrative user name
that you entered in field W24 of the Wireless Worksheet and press
Enter.
Enter Administrative User Name (24 characters max): admin
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For Administrative Password, type the administrative password that
you entered in field W25 of the Wireless Worksheet and press
Enter.
Enter Administrative Password (24 characters max): * * * * *
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For Management Interface IP address, type
192.168.15.24 and press
Enter.
Management Interface IP Address: 192.168.15.24
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For Management Interface Netmask, type
255.255.255.0 and press
Enter.
Management Interface Netmask: 255.255.255.0
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For Management Interface Default Router, enter
192.168.15.1 and press
Enter.
Management Interface Default Router: 192.168.15.1
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For Management Interface VLAN Identifier, press
Enter to accept the default setting.
Management Interface VLAN Identifier (0 = untagged):
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For Management Interface, press Enter to use the
default Port Number.
Management Interface Port Num [1]:
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For Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address, type
192.168.15.1 and press
Enter.
Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address: 192.168.15.1
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For AP Manager Interface IP Address, type
192.168.15.25 and press
Enter.
AP Manager Interface IP Address: 192.168.15.25
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For the AP Manager Interface DHCP Server, press
Enter to use the same DHCP server as the Management
Interface.
AP Manager Interface DHCP Server (192.168.15.1):
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For Virtual Gateway IP Address, type 1.1.1.1 and
press Enter.
Virtual Gateway IP Address: 1.1.1.1
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For Mobility/RF Group Name, type default and press
Enter.
Mobility/RF Group Name: default
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For Network Name, type the SSID that you entered in field W26 of
the Wireless Worksheet and press Enter.
Network Name (SSID): smb
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For Allow Static IP Addresses, type no press
Enter.
Allow Static IP Addresses [YES][no]:
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For Configure a RADIUS Server Now, type no and
press Enter. The controller displays a security policy
warning.
Warning! The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server.
Please see documentation for details.
Note: Instructions to configure the RADIUS server are provided later in
this procedure.
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Type your country code and press
Enter.
Enter Country Code (enter 'help' for a list of countries) [US]:
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Press Enter to enable the 802.11b
network.
Enable 802.11b Network [YES][no]:
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Press Enter to enable the 802.11a
network.
Enable 802.11a Network [YES][no]:
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Press Enter to enable the 802.11g
network.
Enable 802.11g Network [YES][no]:
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Press Enter to enable
Auto-RF.
Enable Auto-RF [YES][no]:
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For Configure a NTP Server Now, type no and press
Enter.
Note: Instructions to configure the NTP server are provided later in
this procedure.
Configure a NTP server now? [YES][no]: no
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Press Enter to configure the system
time.
Configure the system time now? [YES][no]:
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Enter the month, date and year in the specified
format.
Enter the date in MM/DD/YY format: 10/05/06
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Type the time in the specified format and press
Enter.
Enter the time in HH:MM:SS format: 19:06:50
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At the Configuration Correct prompt, type Yes and
press Enter to save the configuration .
Configuration correct? If yes, system will save it and reset. [yes][NO]: yes
Configuration saved!
Resetting system with new configuration... Configuration saved!
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The WLCM boots with the new configuration.
Initializing memory. Please wait. 256 MB SDRAM detected
BIOS Version: SM 02.00
BIOS Build date: 09/17/02
System Now Booting ...
Booting from disk..., please wait.
Cisco Bootloader Loading stage2...
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Booting Primary Image...
Note: If you want to return to the router CLI, press
Control + Shift + 6,
followed by x.
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Next Step
You have completed this procedure. To configure the controller module,
proceed to Configure the Cisco Wireless LAN
Controller.
To make further changes to your 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.
Problem
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Cause(s) and Suggested Solution(s)
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I cannot connect to the Router through Telnet.
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Refer to Configure Your Router to Support
SDM and check whether telnet access is configured properly.
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I cannot connect to the Controller module.
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Make sure you type the correct slot and port number when you
connect to the Controller module installed into the Router with the
service-module wlan-controller slot/port
session command.
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I cannot exit the WLCM session.
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Press Control + Shift +
6, followed by x to return to the router
CLI.
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