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Cisco CiscoWorks WLSE 1130-19 Installation And Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software Release 2.11 License, Warranty, and Installation Instructions Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax:...
  • Page 2 DAMAGES. CCSP, CCVP, the Cisco Square Bridge logo, Follow Me Browsing, and StackWise are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Access Registrar, Aironet, ASIST, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Supplemental License Agreement Preface xiii Audience Conventions Product Documentation Obtaining Documentation xxii Cisco.com xxii Documentation DVD xxii Ordering Documentation xxiii Documentation Feedback xxiii Cisco Product Security Overview...
  • Page 4 Contents System Indicators Back Panel Features Console/Serial Port Ethernet Connectors Equipment Included in the Package Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware C H A P T E R Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Safety Warnings and Cautions General Precautions Maintaining Safety with Electricity Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Preventing EMI Preparing Your Site for Installation...
  • Page 5 Contents R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L Powering On the WLSE 2-26 Next Step—Configuration 2-26 Setting Up the WLSE C H A P T E R Initial Setup Quick Reference Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information...
  • Page 6 Contents Configuring a Wireless LAN Services Module Setting Up Discovery and Device Management C H A P T E R Device Management Quick Reference Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE Enter SNMP Community Strings for All Managed Devices Enter HTTP Credentials for Non-IOS Access Points Enter Telnet or SSH Credentials for IOS Access Points Enter HTTP Port Settings for IOS Access Points Enter WLCCP Credentials for Wireless Domain Services (WDS)

  • Page 7: Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

    Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com.
  • Page 8 Ninety (90) days. Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
  • Page 9 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Complete the information below, and keep it for reference: Company product purchased from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number Maintenance contract number Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine...
  • Page 10 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16778-01...

  • Page 11: Supplemental License Agreement

    Software to the 11XX hardware are provided to Customer for reinstallation purposes only. Customer may only run the supported CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software on the Cisco 11XX Hardware Platform designed for its use. No unsupported Software product or component may be installed on the Cisco 11XX Hardware Platform.
  • Page 12 Cisco may provide CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Software updates and new version releases for the 11XX Hardware Platform. If the Software update and new version releases can be purchased through Cisco or a recognized partner or reseller, the Customer should purchase one Software update for each Cisco 11XX Hardware Platform.

  • Page 13: Preface

    The software information applies to WLSE 2.9 software running on both the • CiscoWorks 1130-19 WLSE and the CiscoWorks 1130 WLSE. This guide contains the following sections: • Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Supplemental License Agreement • Product Overview •...

  • Page 14: Audience

    Preface Audience Audience This document is for system administrators who are responsible for installing and configuring internetworking equipment. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or Warning service this equipment. Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Item Convention Commands and keywords...
  • Page 15 Preface Conventions This symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Warning The English warnings in this document are followed by a statement number. To Note see the translations of a warning into other languages, look up its statement number in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the CiscoWorks 1130-19 Wireless LAN Solution Engine.
  • Page 16 Preface Conventions Varoitus TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla. SÄILYTÄ...
  • Page 17 Preface Conventions Avvertenza IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
  • Page 18 Preface Conventions ¡Advertencia! INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes.
  • Page 19 Preface Conventions Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16778-01...

  • Page 20: Product Documentation

    On Cisco.com, WLSE documentation is located at www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cwparent/cw_1105/wlse/2_ 9/index.htm. Or, from the Cisco.com home page, select Technical Documentation. From the Network Management pulldown list, select CiscoWorks > CiscoWorks WLSE, HSE, and ESSE > Wireless LAN Solution Engine > Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2.9.
  • Page 21 /cw_1105/wlse/2_11/index.htm. Installation and Configuration Guide Installation and initial configuration of the WLSE. Available as for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN PDF on the WLSE Recovery CD and on Cisco.com at Solution Engine www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cwparent /cw_1105/wlse/2_11/index.htm. Regulatory Compliance and Safety Regulatory compliance and safety information for the WLSE.

  • Page 22: Obtaining Documentation

    Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm...

  • Page 23: Ordering Documentation

    170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. Cisco Product Security Overview Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht From this site, you can perform these tasks: • Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products.

  • Page 24: Reporting Security Problems In Cisco Products

    • Register to receive security information from Cisco. • A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you...

  • Page 25: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do...

  • Page 26: Submitting A Service Request

    For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

  • Page 27: Obtaining Additional Publications And Information

    Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and • certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for •...
  • Page 28 Preface Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems • for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj...

  • Page 29: Product Overview

    C H A P T E R Product Overview The WLSE is a rack-mountable appliance for configuring and managing Cisco wireless devices. This chapter describes software features of WLSE 2.11 and hardware features of the WLSE 1130-19. This chapter contains the following sections: Software Features, page 1-2 •...

  • Page 30: Software Features

    Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN) framework. The WLSE operates by gathering fault, performance, and configuration information about Cisco devices that it discovers in your network. The devices must be properly configured for discovery. After devices are discovered, you decide which devices to manage with the WLSE.

  • Page 31: Hardware Features-Wlse 1130-19

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 This section describes the WLSE 1130-19 front and back panels. Front Panel Features Figure 1-1 shows front panel features. Figure 1-1 Front Panel Features Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 78-16778-01...

  • Page 32: System Indicators

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Power switch with built-in power Ethernet 0 activity/link indicator indicator The power switch turns power on or off. To turn system power off, press and hold this switch for at least 4 seconds. Floppy disk drive Ethernet 1 activity/link indicator...

  • Page 33: Back Panel Features

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Back Panel Features Figure 1-2 shows the WLSE back panel. Figure 1-2 Back Panel Connections AC power receptacle Video output Do not use for the console; use the console/serial port. Mouse port Ethernet 0 connector USB port Ethernet 1 connector Console/serial port...

  • Page 34: Console/Serial Port

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Features—WLSE 1130-19 Console/Serial Port The console/serial port on the back panel uses a 9-pin D-subminiature connector. Figure 1-3 illustrates the pin numbers, and the following table defines the pin assignments and interface signals. Figure 1-3 Pin Numbers for the Serial Port Connectors Serial port...

  • Page 35: Equipment Included In The Package

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Equipment Included in the Package To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits Warning to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Product Overview Equipment Included in the Package 10Base-T Ethernet cable (yellow) • Adapters (DB-9 to RJ-45) • Adapter (DB-25 to RJ-45) • WLSE 2.11 Recovery CD • WLSE documentation: • Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks 1130-19 –...

  • Page 37: Installing Wlse 1130-19 Hardware

    C H A P T E R Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware This chapter contains safety and site preparation information and procedures procedures for installing CiscoWorks 1130-19 Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) hardware. The chapter contains the following major topics: Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware, page 2-1 •...

  • Page 38: Preparing To Install Wlse 1130-19 Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Safety This section provides safety information about installing this product. Warnings and Cautions Read the installation instructions in this document before you connect the system to its power source. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could lead to an unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the system and components.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power Warning cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. Statement 12 Warning Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware The power supply circuitry for the equipment can constitute an energy hazard. Warning Before you install or replace the equipment, remove all jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects can come into contact with exposed power supply wiring or circuitry inside the DSLAM equipment.

  • Page 41: General Precautions

    Maintaining Safety with Electricity Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity: If any of the following conditions occur contact the Cisco Technical • Assistance Center: The power cable or plug is damaged.

  • Page 42: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

    • of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult the Cisco Technical Assistance Center or a local power company. Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a •...

  • Page 43: Preventing Emi

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not • remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

  • Page 44: Choosing A Site For Installation

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing equipment, these precautions will help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems. Use the following precautions when planning the operating environment for your WLSE.

  • Page 45: Creating A Safe Environment

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Creating a Safe Environment Follow these guidelines to create a safe operating environment: Keep tools and chassis components off the floor and away from foot traffic. • Clear the area of possible hazards, such as moist floors, ungrounded power •...

  • Page 46: Precautions For Rack-Mounting

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Preparing to Install WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Precautions for Rack-Mounting Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also see the rack installation documentation accompanying the rack for specific warning and/or caution statements and procedures. Servers, storage systems, and appliances are considered to be components in a rack.

  • Page 47: Precautions For Products With Modems, Telecommunications, Or Local Area Network Options

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options Observe the following guidelines when working with options: Do not connect or use a modem or telephone during a lighting storm. There •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Connecting to the AC Power Source, page 2-25 • Connecting Cables, page 2-25 • Powering On the WLSE, page 2-26 • Installation Quick Reference Table 2-1 provides a high-level overview of the installation process. After installation is complete, follow the directions in Chapter 3, “Setting Up the WLSE.”...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware When installing and servicing the WLSE: Disconnect all power and external cables before installing the system. • Install the system in compliance with your local and national electrical codes: • United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70;...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware 2 telescopic rails (1, 2) • 1 cable management arm (3) • Bag containing: • 9 Round head screws with washer (4) – 6 Round head screws (5) – 6 Cage nuts (6) –...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware To install the CiscoWorks 1130-19 WLSE in a rack, perform the following steps: Attach the telescopic rails to the rack assembly: Step 1 Figure 2-2. Extend the server rail (1) as far as it will go. Press the green spring plate (2) and slide out that part of the server rail (1).
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-3. Using a screwdriver (1), push the middle rail to the end of the rail. Figure 2-3 Telescoping the Rail To allow for adjustment later in the installation, do not tighten any screws. Note The outer rail/bracket assembly with extended bracket (1) must be assembled to the left side.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-4. Attach the front end of the telescopic outside rail (1) to the rack. Figure 2-4 Attaching Front Rail to the Rack The left side of the rail is for the cable arm. Note Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-17...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-5. Attach the back end of the rail to the rack. Figure 2-5 Attaching Back Rail to Rack Repeat this process with the other rail and rack assembly. Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-18 78-16778-01...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Extend the middle rail about 30 cm and fasten with screws. See Figure 2-6. Then, push the middle rail back into its original position. Figure 2-6 Attaching Screws to Telescopic Rail Leaving some play between the bracket and the rail until you install the Note rail into the rack will make affixing the rail to the rack easier.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Attach the chassis to the rack: Step 2 Figure 2-7. Secure chassis to the inner rail using three screws. Repeat this process with the other server rail. Figure 2-7 Attaching Chassis to Rail Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-20 78-16778-01...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-8. Insert the chassis in the rack. Figure 2-8 Sliding Chassis onto Rack Slide the chassis back and forward several times. Fasten with all the screws described in Step 1d. Figure 2-9.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-10. Install the rear side of the cable management arm into the back rail until it snaps in the clip. Then install the front cable management arm into the inner rail until it snaps into the clip. Figure 2-10 Attaching Management Arm Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine...
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-11. Put cables into the cable management arm and use the Velcro to tighten the cable into the arm. Figure 2-11 Installing Cable in Management Arm Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 2-23 78-16778-01...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Figure 2-12. Push the server to the closed position. If the cable is too heavy to carry the server, use a screwdriver to adjust the cam so that the cable management arm is horizontal.

  • Page 61: Connecting To The Ac Power Source

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Connecting to the AC Power Source operate Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

  • Page 62: Powering On The Wlse

    Chapter 2 Installing WLSE 1130-19 Hardware Next Step—Configuration Powering On the WLSE To turn the WLSE’s power on, press the power switch. To turn its power off, press and hold the power switch for at least four seconds. See Figure 1-1 on page 1-3 for the location of the power switch.

  • Page 63: Initial Setup Quick Reference

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the WLSE This chapter describes how to run the setup program and perform basic configuration for WLSE 2.11 software. The instructions in this chapter apply to both the CiscoWorks 1130 and CiscoWorks 1130-19 WLSEs. Initial Setup Quick Reference Table 3-1 provides a high-level overview of the basic initial setup of the WLSE.

  • Page 64: Configuring The Wlse's Network Information

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information Use the setup program to configure the WLSE when you boot it for the first time, and after erasing the configuration. Guidelines for Using the Setup Program When using the setup program: Press the Backspace or Delete key to delete characters when entering a •...
  • Page 65 Prompt Response Description Sample Response System host name. SolutionEngine host name: System domain name. cisco.com domain name: Sets the password for the default user admin. Characters wq1Cvu2pl <admin> password: you type do not appear on screen. confirm password: Default user admin is reserved and cannot be Note deleted or changed.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information Table 3-2 General Configuration (continued) Prompt Response Description Sample Response IP address of DNS server for name/address resolution. 209.165.201.1 DNS server IP address: The setup program does not validate the IP address you enter.

  • Page 67: Changing The Configuration After Running Setup

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information After you finish configuring the WLSE, it will reboot. Step 6 After the WLSE reboots, set up your mail server to send mail to external domains Step 7 by entering the following command: mailroute {hostname | ip-address} where hostname is the hostname of the SMTP server and ip-address is the IP address of the SMTP server.

  • Page 68: Configuring Name Resolution

    By default, IP addresses will appear instead of hostnames in WLSE displays. • You will not be able to download access point firmware directly from • Cisco.com to the WLSE. If you are not using a DNS server, perform the steps described in Configuring the WLSE’s Network Information, page...

  • Page 69: Verifying The Configuration

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Verifying the Configuration where ip-address is the IP address you entered at the DNS server ip address: prompt in the setup program. For more information about the ip name-server command, see the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.11.

  • Page 70: Configuring The Web Browser

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the Web Browser Enter the show config command to verify that the configuration is as you Step 4 expected. For more information on this command, see the User Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, Release 2.11. Enter the show clock command to verify that the system time and date are correct Step 5 in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

  • Page 71: Configuring Internet Explorer

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the Web Browser Using earlier, unsupported versions of Internet Explorer compromises the security Note of the WLSE. Table 3-4 Supported Browsers Client Operating System Supported Browsers Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Mozilla 1.6 Japanese Windows 2000, Windows...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the Web Browser Select Enable for Scripting of Java applets. • Click OK. Configure the browser to accept all cookies: Step 3 Select Privacy. Move the slider down to until “Accept all Cookies” appears. Click OK.

  • Page 73: Configuring Mozilla

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Configuring the Web Browser Configuring Mozilla While using the WLSE’s Web interface, you should disable popup-blocking Note software or add the WLSE to the “allow” list. To configure Mozilla 1.6, perform the following steps: Procedure Select Edit >...

  • Page 74: Logging Into The Web Interface And Verifying Connectivity

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Logging into the Web Interface and Verifying Connectivity Logging into the Web Interface and Verifying Connectivity Disable pop-up blocker software while using the WLSE web interface. Note To verify HTTP and HTTPS connectivity, connect to the WLSE using a supported, properly configured Web browser and perform the following steps: To verify HTTP connectivity, enter the system IP address, followed by :1741 (the Step 1...

  • Page 75: Adding Users

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Adding Users Adding Users You can add users and configure their access to the WLSE Web interface and their access to the CLI. User access to the Web interface is determined by the roles assign to each user account.

  • Page 76: Next Steps-Set Up Devices And Configure Device Management

    Chapter 3 Setting Up the WLSE Next Steps—Set Up Devices and Configure Device Management Next Steps—Set Up Devices and Configure Device Management The next steps are to: Prepare devices for management—see Chapter Chapter 4, “Setting Up • Devices—Overview.” Configure device management on the WLSE—see Chapter 5, “Setting Up •...

  • Page 77: Setting Up Devices-Overview

    WLSE. Finding Details on Supported Devices For information about device models and versions supported by the WLSE, see the Supported Devices Table for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine, 2.11 on Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cwparent/cw_1105/w lse/2_11/index.htm. About Device Setup Methods...

  • Page 78: Wlse Deployment Wizard

    Basic Device Setup Methods For details on setting up external devices, see the document Configuring Devices for Management by the Wireless LAN Solution Engine, 2.11 on Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/rtrmgmt/cwparent/cw_1105/w lse/2_11/index.htm. This section briefly describes the required configuration for the following devices...
  • Page 79 Configuring Non-IOS Access Points and Bridges You can use the device Web interface or a WLSE configuration template to configure non-IOS devices. Device configuration consists of: Normally, enabling Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) • Configuring SNMP • Adding an HTTP user and enabling the User Manager •...

  • Page 80: Configuring A Wireless Lan Services Module

    Configuring AAA Servers The WLSE can monitor the performance of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) services provided by CiscoSecure ACS, Cisco Access Registrar (CAR) RADIUS, and access points configured as AAA servers. The services supported are LEAP, RADIUS, EAP-MD5, PEAP (EAP-GTC only), and EAP-FAST.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Discovery And Device Management

    Detailed procedures are provided in this chapter. For IOS access points used within a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network Note (SWAN), you can use Wireless Doman Services (WDS) and the WLSE’s...

  • Page 82: Adding Device Credentials To The Wlse

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE Table 5-1 Quick Reference Tasks References Add device credentials to the Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE, WLSE. page 5-2 (Optional) Set discovery and Configuring Discovery Options, page 5-7 management options.

  • Page 83: Enter Snmp Community Strings For All Managed Devices

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE Enter SNMP Community Strings for All Managed Devices SNMP community strings are used for discovery and for enabling WLSE features, such as AP configuration jobs and radio management. The community string must be set on each device, as described in Chapter 4, “Setting Up Devices—Overview.”...

  • Page 84: Enter Http Credentials For Non-Ios Access Points

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE To delete an entry: Step 4 Select the entry in the list of entries. To select a number of entries, use the Ctrl or Shift key. Click Delete.

  • Page 85: Enter Telnet Or Ssh Credentials For Ios Access Points

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE Enter Telnet or SSH Credentials for IOS Access Points Telnet/SSH credentials are used for downloading configuration files to IOS-based access points and for upgrading firmware on IOS access points. When entering Telnet or SSH credentials, enter data only in the fields that Note correspond to the login sequence on the access point(s).

  • Page 86: Enter Http Port Settings For Ios Access Points

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding Device Credentials to the WLSE Enter HTTP Port Settings for IOS Access Points HTTP or HTTPS port settings are required for reports on IOS-based access points; the port settings are used for the links from reports to access point Web interfaces. The port you should supply for each device is the port for the access point’s Web interface.

  • Page 87: Configuring Discovery Options

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Configuring Discovery Options Configuring Discovery Options Discovery options allow you to enable automatic management of all discovered devices, specify use of device names in displays, and use MAC address filtering for management of access points. These procedures are optional.

  • Page 88: Discovering Devices

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Discovering Devices Discovering Devices Use the procedures in this section to discover devices by using CDP or device import: Use the discovery wizard to run a CDP discovery—See Run CDP Discovery, • page 5-8.

  • Page 89: Run Cdp Discovery Now

    To run an immediate discovery, perform the following steps: Select Devices > Discover > DISCOVER > Discovery Wizard. Step 1 Select Automatic Device Discovery based on Cisco Discovery Protocol, and Step 2 click Next. Select Run Now and click Next.

  • Page 90: Modify The Cdp Discovery Schedule

    To modify the default discovery schedule, perform the following steps: Select Devices > Discover > Discover > Discovery Wizard. Step 1 Select Automatic Device Discovery based on Cisco Discovery Protocol, and Step 2 click Next. Select Modify Periodic and click Next.

  • Page 91: Import Devices

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Discovering Devices Set the CDP distance. If the distance is set to 1, only the immediate neighbors of the seed devices are discovered. Set the distance appropriately to discover the entire wireless network. Routers and switches that do not have access points attached to them Note are used when computing CDP distance.

  • Page 92: Import Devices From A Ciscoworks Server

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Discovering Devices Select Import From File and click Next. Step 2 Enter the pathname of the file or click Browse to find it. If you do not have a file, Step 3 click See sample CSV file for the correct format.

  • Page 93: Managing Devices

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Managing Devices Text Box Description Server Port The port number on which the CiscoWorks server listens for HTTP requests. You may have to contact the administrator of the CiscoWorks server for this information. Username Any user who has the authority to export and import device credentials on the CiscoWorks server.

  • Page 94: Adding Aaa Servers To The Wlse

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Adding AAA Servers to the WLSE To move devices to the Managed folder (if necessary): Select Devices > Discover > Managed Devices. Step 1 The Discovered Devices tree appears. If you specified auto-manage, all discovered devices will already be in the Managed folder.

  • Page 95: Next Step

    Hostname or IP address of an AAA server to be added. Depending on how your network is set up, the AAA Note server can be a Cisco Secure Access Control Server, a Cisco Access Registrar RADIUS server, or an access point configured as an AAA server.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 Setting Up Discovery and Device Management Next Step Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine 5-16 78-16778-01...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications for the WLSE 1130-19 Table A-1 provides the specifications for the CiscoWorks 1130-19 Wireless LAN Solution Engine. Table A-1 Technical Specifications Component Specifications Serial ports Two 9-pin connectors RJ-45 ports RJ-45 connectors for connection to integrated 10/100 Ethernet controllers AC power supply...

  • Page 98: Technical Specifications For The Wlse 1130-19

    Appendix A Technical Specifications for the WLSE 1130-19 Table A-1 Technical Specifications (continued) Component Specifications Operating relative 8% to 80% (noncondensing) with a humidity humidity gradation of 10% per hour Storage relative 5% to 95% (noncondensing) humidity Operating maximum 0.25 G (half-sine wave) at a sweep of 3 to 200 Hz for vibration 15 minutes Storage maximum...

  • Page 99: I N D E X

    2-25 receptacle CD-ROM drive, location of admin password, setting certificate, HTTPS audience for this document certificate, SSL Cisco Access Registrar (CAR) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) alternatives to all devices as seeds back panel features device import 5-11 Ethernet connectors...
  • Page 100 Index configuring Developer Guide browser devices changing setup information configuring device credentials credentials, adding to WLSE devices for management deploying, using Deployment Wizard HTTPS certificate importing 5-11 name resolution managing 5-13 setup program supported users discovery 3-13 verifying connectivity 3-12 verifying the configuration configuring on WLSE entering all devices as seeds...
  • Page 101 Index location of installing WLSE in a rack 2-12 network cable requirements powering on WLSE 2-26 type power source, connecting to 2-25 precautions for rack-mounting 2-10 preparing for creating a safe environment LAN options, precautions for 2-11 floppy drive modems, precautions for 2-11 front panel rack-mounting, precautions for...
  • Page 102 Index console Telnet/SSH rack-mounting Web interface 3-12 precautions for 2-10 procedure for 2-12 radio management, configuring WLSE for RADIUS server, adding to WLSE 5-14 mailroute command recovery CD (WLSE), in package managing devices 5-13 Release Notes mkcert command roles, for users 3-13 modems, precautions for 2-11...
  • Page 103 SSL, certificate for warnings status indicators regarding supplemental license agreement 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and 10/100 ports SWAN (Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network), using Deployment Wizard batteries and explosion danger chassis, opening switch, configuring for management chassis, working on disposal of unit explosion...
  • Page 104 Index warranty WDS (Wireless Domain Services) configuring WLSE for using Deployment Wizard for Web interface browsers, configuring browsers, supported logging in 3-12 Installation and Configuration Guide for the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine IN-6 78-16778-01...

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