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Release Notes for Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points for Release 7.0.116.0
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Using the Cisco 5500 Series Controller USB Console Port
Note
Only one console port can be active at a time. When a cable is plugged into the USB console port, the
RJ-45 port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45
port becomes active.
RJ-45 port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45
port becomes active.
USB Console OS Compatibility
•
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista (Cisco Windows USB console driver required)
•
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 (no driver required)
•
Linux (no driver required)
To install the Cisco Windows USB console driver, follow these steps:
Step 1
Follow these steps to download the USB_Console.inf driver file:
a.
Click this URL to go to the Software Center:
b.
Click Wireless LAN Controllers.
c.
Click Standalone Controllers.
d.
Click Cisco 5500 Series Wireless LAN Controllers.
e.
Click Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller.
f.
Choose the USB driver file.
g.
Save the file to your hard drive.
Step 2
Connect the Type A connector to a USB port on your PC.
Step 3
Connect the mini Type B connector to the USB console port on the controller.
Step 4
When prompted for a driver, browse to the USB_Console.inf file on your PC. Follow the prompts to
install the USB driver.
install the USB driver.
Note
Some systems might also require an additional system file. You can download the Usbser.sys file
from the Microsoft Website
from the Microsoft Website
The USB driver is mapped to COM port 6. Some terminal emulation programs do not recognize a port
higher than COM 4. If necessary, change the Cisco USB systems management console COM port to an
unused port of COM 4 or lower. To do so, follow these steps:
higher than COM 4. If necessary, change the Cisco USB systems management console COM port to an
unused port of COM 4 or lower. To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1
From your Windows desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Manage.
Step 2
From the list on the left side, choose Device Manager.
Step 3
From the device list on the right side, double-click Ports (COM & LPT).
Step 4
Right-click Cisco USB System Management Console 0108 and choose Properties.
Step 5
Click the Port Settings tab and click the Advanced button.
Step 6
From the COM Port Number drop-down list, choose an unused COM port of 4 or lower.
Step 7
Click OK to save and then close the Advanced Settings dialog box.