Description
Network connectivity options
The AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller has several network connectivity options to connect to the wired network and to communicate with the wireless access points. Some of the key network connectivity options of the AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller are:
- Ethernet Ports: The device has four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports that are used to connect the controller to the wired network. One of the Ethernet ports is used for the management interface, while the other three are used for data traffic.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): The AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller supports PoE, which allows the device to receive power and data over a single Ethernet cable. This feature eliminates the need for a separate power source for the device.
- Console Port: The device has a console port that allows the network administrator to connect to the device for initial configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance purposes.
- USB Port: The device has a USB port that is used to connect a USB flash drive for backup and restore purposes.
- Wireless Connectivity: The AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller communicates with the wireless access points over the wireless network using CAPWAP (Control And Provisioning of Wireless Access Points) protocol. The device acts as a central point of control for the wireless access points, providing configuration, management, and security services.
- Redundancy: The AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller supports redundancy through the use of a secondary controller that can take over in case of a failure or a primary controller outage.
Security features
The AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller comes with several security features to ensure that the wireless network remains secure from external threats. Some of the key security features of the AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller are:
- 802.1X Authentication: The device supports 802.1X authentication, which provides secure access control to the wireless network. The authentication requires clients to provide valid credentials before they can connect to the wireless network.
- Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (wIPS): The device comes with a wireless intrusion prevention system (wIPS) that detects and prevents unauthorized wireless access points and clients from accessing the wireless network. The wIPS can detect rogue access points, unauthorized clients, and other wireless threats.
- VLAN Support: The device supports Virtual LAN (VLAN) segmentation, which provides network isolation and enhanced security by creating multiple logical networks on a single physical network. The VLAN support ensures that clients are isolated from each other, preventing unauthorized access.
- Secure Management: The device has several secure management features, including Secure Shell (SSH), Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and HTTPS, which ensure that the device can only be accessed by authorized personnel. The secure management features provide secure access to the device and prevent unauthorized configuration changes.
- Firewall Support: The device supports firewall features, which provide additional security by allowing or blocking traffic based on predefined rules. The firewall features can be used to block traffic from unauthorized clients or access points, ensuring that the wireless network is secure.
- Rogue Access Point Detection: The device can detect and report rogue access points, which can pose a security threat to the wireless network. The rogue access point detection feature ensures that any unauthorized access point is detected and prevented from accessing the wireless network.
Configuration and management
The configuration and management of the AIRCT2504-1602I-E5 Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller involves several steps and processes to ensure that the wireless network is operating optimally. Here are some key aspects of configuration and management:
- Initial Configuration: The initial configuration of the Cisco 2504 Bundle Wireless Controller involves connecting it to the network and configuring basic settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. This can be done through the console port or web interface.
- Configuration of Access Points: The controller must be configured to recognize and manage the access points connected to it. This can be done manually or through automatic discovery using the controller’s web interface.
- WLAN Configuration: The controller must be configured to create and manage WLANs that wireless clients will use to connect to the network. This involves setting up SSIDs, security settings, and other parameters.
- Security Configuration: The controller must be configured to provide adequate security for the wireless network. This can include setting up WPA2 encryption, access control lists, and other security measures.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: The controller can be used to monitor the performance of the wireless network and troubleshoot any issues that arise. This can include monitoring client activity, access point status, and network traffic.
- Configuration Backup: It is essential to create regular backups of the configuration to avoid data loss or network downtime. This can be done manually or through automatic backup using the controller’s web interface.
Specification
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number: AIRCT2504-1602I-E5
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Wireless Access Points
Networking
- Form Factor :External
- Ports Qty :4
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Switching Protocol : Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol :TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, ARP, BOOTP, DHCP
- Remote Management Protocol :SNMP 1, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, SNMP 2c, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH
Features
- DHCP support, BOOTP support, ARP support, VLAN support, Syslog support, IPv6 support, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), SNTP support, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) support, Quality of Service (QoS), CAPWAP support
Interfaces
- 1 x management – RJ-45 2 x 1000Base-T – RJ-45 2 x 1000Base-T – RJ-45
