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Basic Cisco WLAN Installation

Understanding the Cisco Mobility Express Architecture


Cisco Smart Business Communication System


WLAN Solutions OverviewPositioning of Different WLAN Options


Cisco 521 Wireless Express Lightweight Access PointCharacteristics Up to three APs if managed individually only

through Cisco Configuration Assistant Up to six APs if managed through Cisco

Configuration Assistant in controller-based mode

Only associates with Cisco Wireless Express Mobility Controllers

Features Single radio IEEE 802.11b/g Enterprise-class security Industry’s best range and throughput Simultaneous air monitoring and traffic delivery

Benefits From secure coverage to advanced services Zero-touch management No dedicated air monitors


Cisco 521 Wireless Express Lightweight Access Point (Cont.)

Has the same hardware characteristics as Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series AP, with exception of the 802.11a radio and the LED. It has 32 MB of memory with 16 MB of storage

Aside from the gray color, Cisco 521 AP has the same mechanical and physical characteristics as enterprise 1130AG Series AP. Operating temperature range of 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Integrated and secure mounting system UL2043-rated for placement in plenum areas 521 AP is PoE-compliant and will consume

about 10 W 521 AP will only work with Cisco Mobility

Express Solution Since there is no 802.11a radio, Dynamic

Frequency Selection (DFS) is not available


Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility ControllerCharacteristics Managed through Cisco Configuration Assistant Supports up to six Cisco Wireless Express APs Two 10/100 Ethernet ports Supports only Cisco Wireless Express APs Up to two controllers per network

Features Centralized management of users, APs, policies, etc. Automated radio resource management Easy virtual network with up to eight SSIDs/VLANs Mobility management Guest access ready Optimized voice over Wi-Fi ready

Benefits Enterprise-level security for client authentication Cost-effective solution for SMB Ideal for data, voice, and video Integration with SBCS


Cisco 526 Controller is supported by a derivative of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network controller code

It has six-AP capacity support that connects to the CE 500 series switch or any other CDP-compatible switches

Cisco 526 Controller works in conjunction with another Cisco 526 Controller to support a max. of 12 lightweight APs or controller-mode APs

Cisco 526 Controller does not have a service port for out of band management. Port #1 can be used instead for first time out of box configuration

Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller (Cont.)


Cisco Mobility Express SolutionSMB-focused

Cisco Unified Wireless NetworkEnterprise-Focused

Capacity/Scalability

6 APs per controller2 controllers per Network

Stay Within the 500 Series

Up to 150 APs per controllerH-REAP supported

All APs supported on all controllers

Roaming 2 controllers, 1 mobility groupLayers 2 and 3

48 controllers, 48 mobility groupsLayers 2 and 3

Security Encryption and authentication Encryption and authenticationIntrusion detection and prevention

Integration Shared management with the SBCS Elements (all technologies included)

Some features share management with the wired infrastructure (security)

Mobility Applications

Simplified voice over Wi-FiGuest access

Voice over Wi-FiFull guest access

Location-based services

Management Cisco Configuration Assistant (View of multiple networks) Wireless control systems

No upgrade path between each solution. Features based on Mobility Express code 4.2

Deployment Recommendations


Configuring Cisco 521 APs in Standalone Mode1. Launch Cisco Configuration

Assistant on the PC connected to the switch

2. On the Cisco Configuration Assistant screen choose Connect to a new community

3. Enter the IP seed address of the standalone AP connected to the CE520 switch


Configuring the Mobility Express Solution Cisco Configuration Assistant is based

on Cisco Network Assistant v5.0 that was already developed for easy configuration of the network devices that support CDP

CNA v 5.0 supports all of the Cisco autonomous APs

CNA was modified to support Cisco Mobility Express Solution

– Cisco 521 Wireless Express Lightweight APs

– Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller and controller-mode 521 AP

Cisco Configuration Assistant is a free application can be downloaded from Cisco.com

Cisco Configuration Assistant installs on Windows systems


Cisco Configuration Assistant Configuring Standalone 521 AP

The AP shown in the Cisco Configuration Assistant topology view (as shown at right) can be

configured by choosing the “Configure” tab

It can also be migratedto lightweight mode

By clicking on the AP icon you can get AP information, as

shown at right


Configuring the Cisco 526 Mobility Controller

New out of the box Cisco 526 Controller has to be initially configured as described below:

1. Directly connect Ethernet cable from a PC-1 to the controller management port (#1)

2. PC-1 with dynamic IP configured; PC will receive IP address 192.168.1.100 from DHCP server on the controller.

3. Launch web browser to controller http://192.168.1.1

4. The startup wizard web UI will be displayed (URL redirect)


Configuring the 526 Controller

Both Cisco Configuration Assistant and direct access are possible


Summary

The Smart Business Communication System is a range of products adapted to the SMB range. It contains the Mobility Express wireless solution.

The Cisco 521 AP is a standalone or LWAPP-based 802.11b/g AP, part of the Mobility Express solution.

The Cisco 526 Controller can manage up to six Cisco 521 APs in LWAPP mode.

There is no upgrade path between the Mobility Express solution and the Cisco Unified Wireless Network solution, though they offer features close to each other.

The Mobility Express devices can be configured directly or using the Cisco Configuration Assistant software.


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