Cisco Aironet 3501i

[Narmi2000]

Hello guys

Its my first post and I hope you will be able to assist me with my problem.

I am setting up a wireless lan in a samll firm. We have already bought Cisco Aironet 3501i Access point and ASA 5510. Now

First I want to configure the Access point but according to the info on the Cisco web site I will need the Cisco Wireless Controller

for that. Not able to find any info. So my questioin is "Is it possible to configure Aironet 3501i like any other wireless router" or we

need a Cisco Wireless Controller in any case? Secondly we are not using any switch or router at this moments atleast. Simply want

to connect modem to to ASA and then Access point.

Any kind of help will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Imran

[Stephen Rodriguez]

Currently, the 3502, is only a CUWN based AP, so it needs a WLC to work.  you could use a 1262 or 1142 in place of the 3502.

HTH,

Steve

[George Stefanick]

*cough* 1140 code will work on a 3500. In fact, Cisco Advance Services use 3500 with 1140 code when they survey *cough*

[Stephen Rodriguez]

1262 code...but i don't like to go that route, as if there are issues, TAC may compalin...I've not heard an official on supporting the 3502 with an IOS code.

[ericgarnel]

You will need a controller  

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps10981/data_sheet_c78-594630.html

and

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/access_point/3500/quick/guide/ap3500getstart.html

Look at the 2500 series controller with built-in switch ports

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps6302/ps8322/ps11630/data_sheet_c78-645111.html

[Narmi2000]

Thank you guys very much. I really appreciate your help.