802.11AC Module into 3602i and autonomous

[playstation3]

Well I bought two of 3602i but I am wonder about 802.11ac module can be used in autonomous mode, does it should enable through autonomous? I do have mostly all clients that has 802.11ac for now so I upgrading from 3502i to 3602i with module.

[Leo Laohoo]

You can get a WLC-2504 (with 25 AP license included) for free if you buy two (2) APs of either 1700, 2700 or 3700.  Promo ends on 31 June 2015.  

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[playstation3]

Yeah but that's expensive product but this 3602i is cheaper I've bought but that's all I wanted to know about AC module to support into autonomous mode. That's all.

I am looking at WLC-2504 for research and price.

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

As far as I recall, 802.11ac module is not supported in autonomous mode.  There are too many (wireless clients) complication when you want to enable this in autonomous. 

This is why I'm suggesting getting the 2504 before 30 June 2015 deadline.

[playstation3]

Well I am getting 2504 for home use then. This thing is expensive. no kidding so this is for education so that's way I learning and I use mostly cisco equipment at home (APs and Switches).

I have ran through Cisco Virtual WLC from Server 2008 R2 using Workstation. This stuff seem easy to management like Ubiquiti stuff but it is on trial. I'll keep in mind with that deadline for 2504. Thumb up!

Is there anything that 802.11ac support in which AP model or autonomous still not support until they add one?

[Leo Laohoo]

802.11ac will only be on controller-based AP.  

[playstation3]

I saw it on virtual wireless controller from VMware there has 802.11ac. I am getting 2504. Thanks guys!

[ammahend]

I don't think this is supported ..from the link below search for AIR-RM3000AC

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/ios/release/notes/rn-15-3-3-JB.html

Also keep in mind that even if you plan to use a controller the support only starts with code version 7.5 and requires 18Watt of power, so make sure the switches are POE+.

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[playstation3]

Got it. My switch (ESW540) using POE (15.4W or at) but I am upgrading to SG300 but which MPP or PP you suggest me to pick? One 24-28 ports in house and one 10 ports in garage (runs Ethernet between house and garage but have planned to throw fiber optics on it). I have 2 3602i and 2 3502i that runs standalone for now. AC Modules have to wait until I get POE+.

Cox Gigablast will have this area available at soon so I can get 1 gbps download and upload for $70 a month. Currently 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps and 50 Mbps / 5 Mbps for backup and load balancing by pfSense.