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With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the console

port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations. Mac OS X or Linux require no special

drivers.

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.

Four-pin mini Type B connectors are easily confused with 5-pin mini Type B connectors. They are not

Note

compatible. Only the 5-pin mini Type B can be used.

USB Console OS Compatibility

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Figure 2

Checking the Controller LEDs

If your controller is not working properly, check the LEDs on the front panel of the unit. You can use the

LED indications to quickly assess the unit's status. The LED indicators are described in

An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure.

Note

78-18998-01

Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2

Linux

shows the back panel with a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray.

Back Panel

Power supply PS1

Power supply PS1 on/off switch

Power supply PS1 AC cable connection

Power supply PS2 slot with blank cover

Fan tray

Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide

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