topic Re: DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode in Wireless

DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode

sopheak yem — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:14:29 GMT

We are going to implement Cisco Aironet 1815i Series at branches. Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller (VM) and DHCP server are installing in HQ. From Branches to HQ is connected with DPLC connection.

Will this solution support FLEXCONNECT or LOCAL CONNECT ?

Re: DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode

Haydn Andrews — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:35:35 GMT

The vWLC does not support local mode APs so will need to use Flexconnect mode APs.

Re: DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode

sopheak yem — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:15:03 GMT

Hi Haydn, so, it means all AP from Branches using Flexconnect configuration support DHCP server centralized in HQ. No need to install DHCP server in each branches ?

Re: DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode

Haydn Andrews — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:02:08 GMT

From an AP Mode yes has to be Flexconnect.

Where the DHCP server lives is up to you as long as it responds in a timely manner.

That being said the main use case of Flexconnect is to keep going if WAN goes down, so consider that in your design if clients still need to be able to get IPs in the event of WAN failure

Re: DHCP configuration on Flexconnect vs Local mode

sopheak yem — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:29:18 GMT

Hi haydn

Thanks so much for your advice.