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Cisco 3200 Series Wireless MIC Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 2 Configuring the WMIC for the First Time
Connecting to the WMIC
Using a Telnet Session to Access the Exec
Follow these steps to access the WMIC CLI by using a Telnet session. The WMIC must have been
previously configured to accept a Telnet session.
These steps are for a PC running Microsoft Windows with a Telnet terminal application. Check the PC
operating instructions for detailed instructions for your operating system.
Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Telnet.
If Telnet is not listed in your Accessories menu, select Start > Run, type Telnet in the entry field, and
press Enter.
Step 2 When the Telnet window appears, click Connect and select Remote System.
Note In Windows 2000, the Telnet window does not contain drop-down menus. To start the Telnet
session in Windows 2000, type open followed by the WMIC IP address.
Step 3 In the Host Name field, type the WMIC IP address and click Connect.
Opening the CLI with Secure Shell
Secure Shell Protocol is a protocol that provides a secure, remote connection to networking devices set
up to use it. Secure Shell (SSH) is a software package that provides secure login sessions by encrypting
the entire session. SSH features strong cryptographic authentication, strong encryption, and integrity
protection. For detailed information on SSH, visit the homepage of SSH Communications Security, Ltd.
at this URL: http://www.ssh.com/
SSH provides more security for remote connections than Telnet by providing strong encryption when a
device is authenticated. See the “Configuring the WMIC for Secure Shell” section for instructions on
setting up the WMIC for SSH access.