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    - Autonomous access points and WLAN controllers can be configured via console, CLI, web browser, or management system. - Autonomous access points have various roles like bridge, repeater, access point, or scanner. WLAN controllers manage access points and wireless configurations. - Initial configuration of autonomous access points and WLAN controllers involves setting IP addresses via console or web browser. - Ongoing configuration of WLAN controllers is done via CLI or web browser and includes features like SSIDs, VLANs, access points, security, and management.

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    - Autonomous access points and WLAN controllers can be configured via console, CLI, web browser, or management system. - Autonomous access points have various roles like bridge, repeater, access point, or scanner. WLAN controllers manage access points and wireless configurations. - Initial configuration of autonomous access points and WLAN controllers involves setting IP addresses via console or web browser. - Ongoing configuration of WLAN controllers is done via CLI or web browser and includes features like SSIDs, VLANs, access points, security, and management.

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    Wireless LANs

    Configuring WLANs
    Autonomous Access
    Point Configuration
    Autonomous Access Point Configuration

    • Configuration
    – Web browser (preferred)
    – Cisco IOS command line
    • Serial console
    • Telnet or SSH
    – CiscoWorks WLSE
    (optional)
    • IP address required except
    for serial console
    Autonomous Access Point IP Address

    Set IP address on access point.


    • DHCP (default)
    • Serial console
    Find IP address of access point.
    • DHCP server
    • Serial console
    • CDP (switch)
    • Other access point
    Role of Autonomous Acess Points in a Radio
    Network

    Cisco Aironet 1100, 1200, and 1300 Series


    • Access point (fallback to radio island)
    • Access point (fallback to radio shutdown)
    • Access point (fallback to repeater)
    • Repeater (nonroot access point)
    • Root bridge 
    • Nonroot Bridge 
    • Root bridge with wireless clients 
    • Nonroot Bridge With Wireless Clients 
    • Workgroup bridge
    • Scanner
    Bridge modes not supported on the Cisco 1100 Series
    Access Point Homepage
    Express Setup

    Initial configuration of access point: hostname, IP address, SNMP


    WLAN Controller
    Configuration
    Lightweight WLAN Controller Configuration

    Initial setup
    • Command line via serial console
    • Web browser via service port
    – No service port on the Cisco WLC 2006
    Ongoing configuration
    • Requires IP address to be configured on controller
    • Web browser
    • Command line via serial console, Telnet,
    or SSH
    • Cisco WCS (optional)
    • DHCP server for access points required (Layer 3
    mode)
    Lightweight WLAN Controller Interfaces

    Interface
    Service Management AP-Manager Virtual User
    Type

    Category Static Static Static Static Dynamic

    Unique IP for User


    IP Address Subnet A Subnet B Subnet B
    mobility group subnets
    No. of
    0 or 1 1 per controller 1 or more 1 0 or more
    interfaces
    Mobility
    Initial Ongoing
    DHCP relay
    configuration configuration Layer 3
    Function Web User data
    Out-of-band In-band LWAPP
    authetication
    configuration configuration
    IPSec

    LWAPP N/A Layer 2 Layer 3 N/A None

    802.1Q Native/ Native/ User


    N/A N/A
    VLAN untagged untagged VLANs
    WLAN Controller Boot Menu
    Cisco Bootloader (Version 3.2.78.0)

    .o88b. d888888b .d8888. .o88b. .d88b.


    d8P Y8 `88' 88' YP d8P Y8 .8P Y8.
    8P 88 `8bo. 8P 88 88
    8b 88 `Y8b. 8b 88 88
    Y8b d8 .88. db 8D Y8b d8 `8b d8'
    `Y88P' Y888888P `8888Y' `Y88P' `Y88P'

    Model WLC2006
    Booting Primary Image...
    Press <ESC> now for additional boot options...

    Boot Options

    Please choose an option from below:

    1. Run primary image (Version 3.2.78.0) (active)


    2. Run backup image (Version 3.1.105.0)
    3. Manually upgrade primary image
    4. Change active boot image
    5. Clear Configuration

    Please enter your choice:_


    CLI Wizard Configuration Tool
    Booting Primary Image...
    Press <ESC> now for additional boot options...
    Detecting hardware . . . .

    < Output omitted >

    (Cisco Controller)

    Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool


    Use the '-' character to backup
    System Name [Cisco_33:ef:80]: 1WLC1
    Enter Administrative User Name (24 characters max): cisco
    Enter Administrative Password (24 characters max): *****

    Management Interface IP Address: 192.168.111.206


    Management Interface Netmask: 255.255.255.0
    Management Interface Default Router: 192.168.111.1
    Management Interface VLAN Identifier (0 = untagged): 0
    Management Interface Port Num [1 to 4]: 1
    Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address: 192.168.111.1

    AP Manager Interface IP Address: 192.168.111.3

    AP-Manager is on Management subnet, using same values


    AP Manager Interface DHCP Server (192.168.111.1):

    < continued .. >


    CLI Wizard Configuration Tool (Cont.)
    < continued .. >

    Virtual Gateway IP Address: 1.1.1.11

    Mobility/RF Group Name: group1

    Network Name (SSID): wlan1


    Allow Static IP Addresses [YES][no]: no

    Configure a RADIUS Server now? [YES][no]: no


    Warning! The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server.
    Please see documentation for more details.

    Enter Country Code (enter 'help' for a list of countries) [US]:

    Enable 802.11b Network [YES][no]:


    Enable 802.11a Network [YES][no]:
    Enable 802.11g Network [YES][no]:
    Enable Auto-RF [YES][no]:

    Configuration saved!
    Resetting system with new configuration...

    Cisco Bootloader (Version 3.2.78.0)

    Booting Primary Image...


    WLAN Controller CLI Commands

    (Cisco Controller) > config network webmode enable


    • Enables Web access via SSL, required for web management

    (Cisco Controller) > config network telnet enable


    • Enables CLI access via Telnet

    (Cisco Controller) > config prompt name


    (name) >
    • Configures the prompt, usually set to the system name
    Controller Web Configuration Wizard Login

    • Initial setup via web browser through service port


    • Not available on Cisco 2006 WLC
    • Default IP address 192.168.1.1/24
    • Username: admin
    • Password: admin
    Controller Initial Web Configuration Wizard

    The wizard prompts for the initial setup parameters (similar to


    the CLI setup dialog).
    WLAN Controller Web Login

    https://<ip-addr>
    WLAN Controller Web Menu Bar

    WLANs
    Provides WLAN
    WIRELESS
    configurations,
    Provides access
    such as SSIDs
    point configurations, MANAGEMENT
    and security
    clients management, Provides integration into
    policies for all
    and various RF the network, such as IP
    user groups
    settings addressing and SNMP

    MONITOR CONTROLLER SECURITY COMMANDS


    Provides a view Provides controller- Provides Provides
    of this controller, wide integration into administrative
    its access points, configurations, security structure, options such as
    and wireless such as Layer 2/3 such as RADIUS upgrades and
    clients mode, Multicast, connectivity backups
    and mobility
    settings
    Monitor > Summary
    2006 WLC : Monitor > Statistics > Ports
    2006 WLC : Monitor > Ports > View Stats
    WLANs
    WLANs > Edit
    Controller > General
    Controller > Interfaces
    Interfaces > Edit
    Wireless > All APs
    Wireless > All APs > AP Detail
    Wireless > All APs > AP Detail (Cont.)
    Access Points > 802.11b/g Radios
    Access Points > 802.11b/g > Configure
    Management
    Commands
    Summary

    • Autonomous access points can be configured via console,


    CLI, web browser, and management system.
    • An autonomous access points can act as a bridge, repeater,
    access point, or scanner.
    • Autonomous access points can be configured easily via a
    web browser.
    • WLAN controllers can be initialized via CLI or web browser.
    • WLAN controllers can be configured via CLI or web browser.
    • WLAN configuration includes SSIDs, VLANs, access points,
    security, and management.
    WLAN Lab

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