Does the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series needs a WLC?

[reycapoy]

Hello,

  Good Day.  I would like to ask if the Cisco Aironet 1550 Series needs a controller to run.  Notice that the SKU's are in this fomat AIR-CAP1552E-A-K9 AIR-CAP1552EU-A-K9.  I have noticed that on the stand-alone AP's it has they keyword 'SAP' on its SKU while the controller based has 'CAP'.  If the

Cisco Aironet 1550 Series needs a controller which controller should it be paired? (e.g. AIR-CT2500)

Thanks,

[maldehne · Accepted solution]

It can run autonomous image:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/docs/wireless/access_point/ios/release/notes/15.2_2_JB.html#wp355908

1550 is supported on:

2500, 7500, 5508, WISM2 , ...etc

check the release notes of the controller code you have and you should be able to identify what is supported and what is not supported.

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[reycapoy]

Hi Maldehne,

       When we say it can run autonomous image, does it mean it has to be loaded with an IOS Release that supports autonomous mode in order to run stand-alone? If yes, then I would say that by default this AP needs a controller to run?

Thanks,

[maldehne · Accepted solution]

Yeah you need IOS release to run in standalone ( autonomous mode ).

second question: not necessary

[reycapoy]

Hi Maldehne,

    Thanks for your help.