topic Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller in Wireless

Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:10:20 GMT

Hi, I have 2 9105 axw APs.

Searching on the Internet I found that 9105AWX cannot works stand-alone.

What I need to make them work? Controller

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

David Ritter — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:35:40 GMT

Yes. You need a controller of some type. I would suggest another 9k class AP in EWC mode, say a 9210AXI or cloud based 9800. I have my one and only 9105AXW, along with the rest of the 181x wall mounts on my AIRos 5520

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:41:39 GMT

I'm new in Cisco wireless world, can you link me some resources?

Cisco catalyst 9800 wireless controller could be okay?

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:55:03 GMT

Or any inexpensive controller? My client need to have just that 2 APs

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Scott Fella — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:25:48 GMT

The 9800-L-C is the small version that would work. If your customer has ESXi or Hyper-V, you can install a 9800-CL.

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:49:04 GMT

Is AIR-CT5508-12-K9 compatible with c9105axw?

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Mark Elsen — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:44:07 GMT

>Is AIR-CT5508-12-K9 compatible with c9105axw?

- Ref : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html
No , because the 9105AXW needs at least 8.10.162.0 which the 5508 can not (or no longer) run ,

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Karsten Iwen — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:46:18 GMT

No, that controller is too old for the 9105. I would either go with the suggested 9800-CL if you have a system to run it, or even better, buy a 9105 (without the "W") and use it as the controller (EWC mode). That could be the simplest method.

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:22:09 GMT

I was looking for a cheap controller. Can you help me?

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:24:21 GMT

Or can you just explain how to choose a correct/supported one?

I read the link you posted but it's not clear to me. Thanks

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Karsten Iwen — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:48:48 GMT

The 9105W needs a controller with an up to date firmware. The 5508 is very old, same would be with the 2504. If you can get a cheap 3504, that would work but I expect it still to be more expensive than an additional 9105AXI.

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Mark Elsen — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:15:49 GMT

>...I was looking for a cheap controller. Can you help me?
The 9800-CL (cloud version) is free for download , but you will need to buy a license for the access point(s) ,

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

gianlucamicunco — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:17:35 GMT

I think I'll buy 9105AXI. Is there some resources to study controllers? Like compatibilities, firmware, List of outdated controllers etc.

I've read documentations on cisco website but it's very confusing.

Thanks

Re: Cisco c9105 AXW Controller

Scott Fella — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:53:01 GMT

The website will show you information on all the new 91xx access points and the new 9800 controllers. That is where you should start, but being new, I think it would be hard for you to decide on really what you want. This also depends on what you are trying to do and your budget, if you have VMware or Hyper-V in your environment, etc. Just take a look at the links below to help you with the various EWC models, the smaller 9800-L controllers and the virtual 9800-CL controllers.

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller for an AP Data Sheet - Cisco

Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller Data Sheet - Cisco

Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller for Cloud Data Sheet - Cisco