Introduction:
Wireless network profiles are crucial for automation within the Cisco Catalyst Center. However, there is a lack of clarity regarding the number of wireless network profiles the Cisco Catalyst Center supports. This article aims to clarify the maximum number of wireless network profiles that the platform can accommodate.
This article focuses on fabric-based deployments, detailing the creation and management of wireless network profiles on the Catalyst Center. Unlike switching profiles, which are optional, wireless network profiles are mandatory for mapping SSIDs, RF characteristics, AP groups, and associated tags to specific locations within a fabric site. A site, the foundational layer in fabric creation, can encompass areas, buildings, or floors.
When creating an SDA fabric, each site can support up to a maximum of 50 wireless network profiles. For instance, if a fabric site includes 100 floors, only 50 wireless profiles can be mapped to that site, necessitating the assignment of a profile to multiple floors. This limitation arises due to the varying characteristics a wireless profile can accommodate. Consequently, when provisioning a WLC managing the fabric site, the Catalyst Center can apply a maximum of 50 network profiles to that WLC.
The general recommendation when designing a fabric site is to minimize the number of wireless network profiles used.
The Catalyst Center platform supports up to 250 wireless network profiles. These profiles can be mapped on a 1:1 basis between a network profile and a fabric site. Given that the number of fabric sites on the Catalyst Center can exceed 250, administrators may apply the same network profile across multiple sites when necessary, while staying within the 250 network profile limit.
The 250 network profile limit is based on the requirements of large-scale SD-Access deployments. If there is a need to exceed this limit, please contact the respective TME/BU or engage with the account team for further assistance.
The validation of 250 wireless network profiles was tested on Cisco Catalyst Center release 2.3.7.6, with IOS _XE 17.12.3
