11-08-2019 02:31 PM - edited 07-05-2021 11:17 AM
Hello everyone
The Access Point C9120AXI-EWC can be converted to C9120AXI and vice versa
embedded wireless controller Can it be migrated to a physical controller or to the cloud as it could be?
If it were possible, would it have any cost?
Thanks in advance
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11-08-2019 03:54 PM
When you generate a quote, you can specify what firmware you want pre-loaded: EWC/ME or CAPWAP.
And here's the gotcha: You will also need a valid Service Contract to be able to download either of the firmware.
If the AP will be converted to CAPWAP, a valid Service Contract for the WLC is required. If downloading EWC, a valid Service Contract for the "controller" AP is required.
However, sometimes one can download the EWC/ME firmware without a valid Service Contract. For example, if you read THIS and scroll down to "Customers Without Service Contract Section" ...
11-08-2019 04:52 PM
11-08-2019 02:42 PM
11-08-2019 02:55 PM
11-08-2019 03:18 PM
01-10-2020 10:14 AM
Mobility Express is the AireOS WLC on the AP and EWC is the IOS-XE WLC on the AP. AX APs support EWC and AC APs support ME.
11-08-2019 03:05 PM
Cisco Catalyst 9120I Access Point: Indoor environments, with internal antennas
● C9120AXI-x: Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series
Cisco Catalyst 9120I Access Point: Indoor environments, with internal antennas, with embedded wireless controller
● C9120AXI-EWC-x: Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series
the Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points document says:
It does not indicate cost or the way to do it
11-08-2019 03:54 PM
When you generate a quote, you can specify what firmware you want pre-loaded: EWC/ME or CAPWAP.
And here's the gotcha: You will also need a valid Service Contract to be able to download either of the firmware.
If the AP will be converted to CAPWAP, a valid Service Contract for the WLC is required. If downloading EWC, a valid Service Contract for the "controller" AP is required.
However, sometimes one can download the EWC/ME firmware without a valid Service Contract. For example, if you read THIS and scroll down to "Customers Without Service Contract Section" ...
11-08-2019 04:52 PM
11-08-2019 04:50 PM
Thanks everyone for your help
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