Aruba Quick Start Guide

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1 Aruba Quick Start Guide Before you can access the Web-based Web UI tools, which is the primary configuration interface for Aruba WLAN switches, the switch must be configured with basic system information through the CLI. Generally, this basic system configuration is performed the first time an administrator logs in to the switch, when the factory-installed setup dialog is automatically launched and prompts the administrator for this basic system information. Serial Console Port The serial console port is located on the front panel of the Aruba WLAN Switch. This port is for connecting a local management console and can be used to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Aruba WLAN Switch. Connect the required RS-232 serial cable to a terminal with a DB-9 male port. (All switch accessory kits contain a flat RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable and DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter for this purpose). Use the following communications settings for connecting to a terminal emulation session on the terminal TABLE 1 Console Terminal Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control None 1 None Aruba Quick Start Guide 1

2 Prerequisite Information Before you start configuring the switch, collect the following network-related information: TABLE 2 Required Information Parameter Switch /Loopback IP address Physical interface for management Switch Role Description This switch/loopback IP address is a logical address that the WLAN switch uses to communicate with other Aruba WLAN switches and Aruba Access Points. This IP address is usually on the same subnet as a layer-3 IP interface on the switch. this is the physical interface used to manage the switch. A800 and A2400 this is one of the inband interfaces. A5000 this is either an in-band interface or the management port on the switch. NOTE The IP address of the physical management port cannot be on the same subnet as the Loopback IP address. Master if this is the only Aruba WLAN switch on the network. Local if this switch is one of many WLAN switches on the network and will be managed by a master Aruba switch. (You also have to provide the IP address of the Master switch.) Example Values (see Figure 1) Gigabit Ethernet 1/24 is used for switch management The switch role selected as master 2 Aruba Hardware Installation Part AirOS Quick Start Guide October 2004

3 TABLE 2 Required Information (Continued) Switchport mode of the physical interface trunk port / access port VLAN ID Interface IP address/subnet mask Default gateway A800 and A2400 Configure the port as an access port if it carries traffic on only one VLAN. Configure the port as a trunk port if it carries traffic on multiple VLANs using 802.1q tags. A5000 Skip this step if the interface is the physical management port. Otherwise, the rules above apply. Refer to Configuring Network Parameters in the AirOS 2.2 User Guide for more details. This is the VLAN ID of the subnet that the switch is connected to through the physical interface chosen above. This is the IP address and subnet mask of the VLAN interface that is connected to the network. This is the default gateway on the subnet that the switch is connected to. If the host managing the switch is on the same subnet, skip this step. The interface is in access mode. The VLAN ID is 14 VLAN 14 address is , subnet mask is The default gateway is Initial Switch Setup The following procedure outlines the minimum, basic switch setup dialog configuration required to enable access to the Web UI. If initial setup has already been performed on your WLAN switch, you can use the CLI to change any of the default or previously set parameters. The setup dialog will prompt you for all necessary information. Defaults are available for some prompts, and are shown in parenthesis. To accept a default value shown in parenthesis, press <Enter>. If you make a mistake, you can either power off, then power on the switch to restart the setup dialog, or you can proceed to the end of the script where you will have the option to repeat the script (by entering r). In cases where complex options are available, this guide recommends the default. Once your switch is operational, you can modify it with information contained in the AirOS User Guide. Aruba Quick Start Guide 3

4 NOTE The Web UI software works with all Aruba WLAN switches. Although the following procedure depicts the Aruba 2400, except where noted the procedure applies to the Aruba 800 and the Aruba 5000 as well. The example below configures an Aruba WLAN switch in a network with the following IP addressing scheme: FIGURE 1 Network Topology Used in Example Configuration 1 Configure the host name of the switch. For example: *******Welcome to the Aruba 2400 setup dialog********************** This dialog will help you to set basic configuration for the switch. Settings can be changed from the command line interface at any time. Enter the hostname(aruba): WLAN-switch 2 Configure the Switch IP address (using values from Table 1-1). Enter the Loopback IP Address: Configure the password for administrative log in and enable password. Aruba recommends that the passwords be changed from their default values. Enter the password for administrator login(admin):password1 Enter the password for enable mode(enable):password2 4 Aruba Hardware Installation Part AirOS Quick Start Guide October 2004

5 4 Configure a text-description of the location of the switch. Enter the system location(aruba Networks):testing-location 5 Configure the role of the switch (Master/Local). If this is the only WLAN switch on your network, select master as shown below. Enter the Switch Role. The switch can be configured in "master","local" mode(master): If this WLAN switch is one of many on your network and it will be managed by a master WLAN switch, select local and enter the IP address of the Master switch as shown below. Enter the Switch Role. The switch can be configured in "master","local" mode(master):local Enter the Switch IP of the master m-switch: Accept the default values for the remaining items in the dialog, as shown below. Do you want to shutdown all ports (y-yes,n-no):n Enter VLAN ID (Leave empty to skip VLAN setup): Enter AP ESSID (Leave empty to skip setup): Do you want to setup User Management(y-yes,n-no):n 7 Configure the country for the Access Point regulatory domain depending on where the product will be used. Enter the country of your AP d Regulatory domain:the country codes and the respective country names are listed below: US -->United States CA -->Canada CN -->China FR -->France DE -->Germany NL -->Netherlands BE -->Belgium ES -->Spain IT -->Italy PT -->Portugal CH -->Switzerland LU -->Luxembourg NO -->Norway SE -->Sweden FI -->Finland DK -->Denmark CZ -->Czech HK -->HongKong JP -->Japan KR -->Korean Republic(South Korea) MY -->Malaysia Aruba Quick Start Guide 5

6 SG -->Singapore TW -->Taiwan GB -->United Kingdom BR -->Brazil IL -->Israel SA -->Saudi Arabia LB -->Lebanon AE -->UAE ZA -->South Africa Enter the country code from one of the above:us 8 Save the configuration. The configuration is stored by default in a file called default.cfg. Enter the default config file name(default.cfg): Do you want to save the changes(y-yes,r-repeat):y 9 Log into the Aruba switch to configure a basic VLAN/IP profile which will allow you to connect to and start managing the switch using the Web UI. Use the passwords configured earlier in the dialog to log in as the default admin user. (WLAN-switch) User: admin Password: ***** (WLAN-switch) >en Password:****** (WLAN-switch)#configure t Enter Configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z 10 Configure the VLAN interface that will be used to connect for management. Refer to Table 2 for a description of this parameter. (WLAN-switch) (config)#vlan 14 (WLAN-switch) (config)#interface vlan 14 (WLAN-switch) (config-subif)#ip address (WLAN-switch) (config-subif)#exit 11 Configure the physical interface that was chosen to be used for management. Refer to Table 2 for a description of this parameter. (WLAN-switch) (config)#interface gigabitethernet 1/24 (WLAN-switch) (config-if)#trusted (WLAN-switch) (config-if)#switchport access vlan 14 (WLAN-switch) (config-if)#exit 6 Aruba Hardware Installation Part AirOS Quick Start Guide October 2004

7 NOTE Port numbering varies by platform. Please refer to Table 3 for correct port values. TABLE 3 Port Numbering by Switch Platform Platform Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet A800 1/0 to 1/7 1/8 A2400 1/0 to 1/23 1/24 to 1/25 A5000 <Slot>/0 to <Slot>/23 <Slot>/24 to <Slot>/25 Where <Slot> is the line card slot number (1, 2, or 3) 12 If necessary, configure the default gateway on the subnet to which the switch is connected. Refer to Table 2 for a description of this parameter. (WLAN-switch) (config)#ip default-gateway Verify connectivity to the host (network) that will be used for configuring the WLAN network. (WLAN-switch)#ping Press 'q' to abort. Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to , timeout is 2 seconds:!!!!! Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 0/0/0 ms You can now access the Aruba WLAN switch Web UI by using the configured Switch IP (Loopback IP) from a Web browser. To use the Web UI, the following client is required: A PC with network access to the Aruba WLAN switch IP address Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 (or higher) Aruba Quick Start Guide 7

8 Logging Into the Web User Interface 1 Use your Web browser to access the WLAN switch. To start the Web UI software, enter the following URL in your Web browser: switch IP address or hostname> For example, to connect to the WLAN switch at : FIGURE 4 Accessing the Switch Using the Web UI 2 Log in using the administrator account: FIGURE 5 Logging into the Switch Upon successful login, the Web UI start page will appear. 8 Aruba Hardware Installation Part AirOS Quick Start Guide October 2004

9 Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Aruba system and are designed to provide in-depth information to that provided in this Quick Start Guide: Aruba WLAN Switch Installation Guide (printed and on the product CD) Aruba AP Installation Guide (printed and on the product CD) Aruba AirOS User Guide (on the product CD) Aruba AirOS Reference Guide (on the product CD) Aruba Quick Start Guide 9

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12 Copyright Copyright 2004 Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. Trademarks AirOS, Aruba 800, Aruba 2400, Aruba 5000, Aruba 52, Aruba 60, and Aruba 61 are trademarks of Aruba Wireless Networks, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective companies. Legal Notice The use of Aruba Wireless Networks Inc. switching platforms and software, by all individuals or corporations, to terminate Cisco VPN client devices constitutes complete acceptance of liability by that individual or corporation for this action and indemnifies, in full, Aruba Wireless Networks Inc. from any and all legal actions that might be taken against it with respect to infringement of copyright on behalf of Cisco Corporation. 180 Great Oaks Blvd. Ste B San Jose, California Tel Fax Net Support: support@arubanetworks.com WIFI-LAN ( ) Aruba Hardware Installation Part AirOS Quick Start Guide October 2004