topic Re: FlexConnect APs and Central switching in Wireless

FlexConnect APs and Central switching

cloudlogics — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:50:41 GMT

Hi All,

I have a query. Can an AP running in FlexConnect mode run a mix of SSIDs e.g. Corp1 SSID should be locally switched while Corp2 SSID is centrally switched? My understanding is that we can't mix switching either all SSIDs are locally switched (FlexConnect) or they are all centrally switched (CAPWAP tunnel). To achieve a mix we will require two APs one running Flexconnect (local switching) and other running Central switching?

Thanks

Re: FlexConnect APs and Central switching

balaji.bandi — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:15:48 GMT

As per my understanding and deployment, you have both in WLC, but we make different AP Groups each mode.

Some good information can be find here :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-1/Enterprise-Mobility-8-1-Design-Guide/Enterprise_Mobility_8-1_Deployment_Guide/ch7_HREA.html

Re: FlexConnect APs and Central switching

Rich R — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:12:46 GMT

You can mix and match as you wish - we do.

We have some SSID which are centrally switched and some which are locally switched on the APs.

Re: FlexConnect APs and Central switching

JPavonM — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:26:27 GMT

Yes this is perfectly possible as working as a Flexconnect AP it doesn't mean all traffic will be locally forwarded.

Look at these guides:

https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless-mobility-documents/wireless-lan-flexconnect-configuration-example/ta-p/3112924

http://www.labminutes.com/wl0034_wlc_flexconnect_fundamental_1

HTH

- Jesus