topic Re: Configuring and Managing C9130AXI-B Access Point in Wireless

Configuring and Managing C9130AXI-B Access Point

ybp2000 — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:28:23 GMT

I got a couple of C9130AXI-B Access Points to build a small Wi-Fi network (2-3 Cisco APs). I thought it has the Embedded Wireless Controller as stated in the Data sheet for the 9130AX series or did I get the wrong part number and I should have bought C9130AXI-EWC-x?

I just need to get to the web management interface to configure the device. Is it possible to do without Wireless Controller (like is there web server running on the AP)? If not, what options do I have? Buy a separate Wireless Controller HW? Convert the AP to the EWC (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-on-catalyst-access-points/215303-embedded-wireless-controller-conversion.html) ?
Is there licensing fee associated with using the Wireless Controller software?

Thanks.

Re: Configuring and Managing C9130AXI-B Access Point

balaji.bandi — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:08:52 GMT

You can convert AP in to EWC and same AP act as AP and EWC

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/ewc/17-12/config-guide/ewc_cg_17_12/overview_of_the_controller.html

check AP datasheet and License :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/nb-o6-embded-wrls-cont-ds-cte-en.html?oid=powen019337

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/q-and-a-c67-743152.html

Re: Configuring and Managing C9130AXI-B Access Point

Mark Elsen — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:38:21 GMT

- The including screenshot is rather clear for what you should have chosen (when buying) to get the EWC included ; there are no licenses needed for using EWC , you will have to resort to the conversion as mentioned in the link you posted if the AP is currently not running EWC ,