topic Re: Model numbers ending in C are in Wireless

differences between AIR-AP1852E-x-K9C and AIR-AP1852E-x-K9

it_enovia — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:27:56 GMT

Hi all,

In our business we have 7 AP that are AIR-AP1852E-x-K9C with cisco mobility express image on each one.

We need to add an extra access point; can we buy an AIR-AP1852E-x-K9 or we need an other AIR-AP1852E-x-K9C? what are the differences between C and non C version?

thanks!

Paolo

Model numbers ending in C are

mohanak — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 01:11:36 GMT

Model numbers ending in C are, by default, factory-shipped with a Cisco Mobility Express software image., you need to purchase K9C else if you purchase with normal image CAPWAP, you have to convert it to Mobility express.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/mob_exp/1/user_guide/b_ME_User_Guide/getg_start.html#task_B167539A1E9D45CBA877C47EBE4D78D2

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

User404 — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:44:21 GMT

Hello,

do I understand it right that I can run one AP "AIR-AP1852E-E-K9C" as Master (Controller AP) and the others can be the normal "AIR-AP1852E-E-K9"?

Thanks!

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

jagan.chowdam — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:41:12 GMT

That is correct. K9C will be Mobility Express Controller (Master) and the rest can be K9 APs.

Thanks,

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

User404 — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:46:59 GMT

Is there any evidence in official documents that I do not see or understand?

In any case, many thanks for the answer.
That will help me for now!

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

jagan.chowdam — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:10:26 GMT

Refer Ordering section in the following document

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/mobility-express/q-and-a-c67-734485.pdf

Also, the Mobility Express Deployment Guide: Table 1 & 2

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-2/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide_chapter_01.html

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

User404 — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:52:32 GMT

Do you know if K9C-APs (APs with mobility express software) can also be managed by a controller, e.g. AIR-CT3504-K9, or does the other image have to be installed?

Re: Model numbers ending in C are

patoberli — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:46:23 GMT

You can convert them on the AP CLI to CAPWAP. Then they work with a WLC, unless they have a really old image, if I remember correctly.