topic Re: Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode? in Wireless

Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode?

AstralVoyager — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:52:12 GMT

Hey guys I want to use a single C9117AX access point for home use.

I figured all things except licensing. Does it require any license to run EWC to just manage AP itself?

Much appreciate if someone answer my question!

Re: Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode?

Mark Elsen — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:11 GMT

- It doesn't

Re: Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode?

liviu.gheorghe — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:11:17 GMT

It depends on how you are planning to manage the EWC:

Licensing

Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points licensing is dependent on each customer’s specific use case.

Use case A: The Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) can be used for small deployments where EWC is only managed using the smart dashboard or mobile app. For this use case, a Cisco DNA subscription license and Smart Licensing is not required for any access point connecting to the EWC.

Use case B: The Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC) can be used for distributed office deployments with a need to manage multiple EWC networks from a centralized manager. For this use case, a Cisco DNA subscription license and Smart Licensing is required. This enables the customer to use Cisco DNA Center for automation and assurance, or if they are interested in advance resiliency features (such as Software Maintenance Updates (SMU), AP Service Pack (APSP), or AP Device Pack (APDP)).

Here is the Cisco EWC datasheet for your reference: 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#Licensing

HTH

Re: Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode?

Scott Fella — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:12:38 GMT

I have a mix of stuff for my home, the only one I have to pay for a license is my Meraki equipment.

Re: Does C9117AX require license using EWC mode?

AstralVoyager — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:34:32 GMT

thanks bro, mine c9117ax already arrived, I found its very weak running in EWC mode. But it's pretty powerful in FlexConnect mode when combining with a C9800-CL. I plan to buy a C1111X-8P router then. thanks a lot