LAN Controller for multisite locations

[jmathew01]

hello

can anyone help me with a particular scenario i am up against. we have multiple office in different cities, all connected via MPLS circuit...would i need a LAN controller each site or just on central with HA?

[Leo Laohoo]

There are several ways of doing this:
1. Central WLC if the WAN links are big (>20 Mbps);
2. Flexconnect; or
3. Mobility Express.
NOTE: For #1 will depend on how many APs per site.

[Scott Fella]

Central with HA and AP’s in FlexConnect.

[Scott Fella]

Take a look at this guide. There are many other guides and blogs in regards to FlexConnect

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-1/Enterprise-Mobility-8-1-Design-Guide/Enterprise_Mobility_8-1_Deployment_Guide/ch7_HREA.html

[Jonas Kalldert]

In that scenario I would run a WLC in HA and having the APs in Flexconnect. 

Another option would be look at Cisco Meraki that uses a cloud controller that way you dont need have the APs depending on a central WLC.

regards,
Jonas
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