06-05-2012 02:26 PM - edited 07-03-2021 10:15 PM
Does anyone have any information on the Wireless LAN controller been virtualized? or the wireless on a box concept?
06-05-2012 04:20 PM
Hello Steve,
You cannot virtualize a WLC since it is not an application that can be installed in a Server. The Wireless Lan Controller is a physical unit.
Regards,
Angel V.
06-05-2012 04:39 PM
Does anyone have any information on the Wireless LAN controller been virtualized?
I believe you were given the wrong information.
As what Angel has stated, WLC is a hardware-based systems and you cannot virtualize this, HOWEVER, the WCS and the newer Prime NCS can be virtualized.
And no, the WCS and/or NCS can control and configure WAPs as long as there is a WLC present.
06-06-2012 07:11 AM
I know that the current controllers are physical and cannot be virtualized. I was in a webinar recently and they had mentioned that a virtual controller was on the roadmap for the cisco unified wireless architecture. That is what im referring to.
The wireless in a box concept is really to have the NCS, ISE and controller software running in a virtual environment.
06-06-2012 03:32 PM
I was in a webinar recently and they had mentioned that a virtual controller was on the roadmap for the cisco unified wireless architecture.
Never heard of this before. I should be asking around.
06-06-2012 09:52 PM
I was in a webinar recently and they had mentioned that a virtual controller was on the roadmap for the cisco unified wireless architecture. That is what im referring to.
Just had a chat with someone about this. WLC 8500 is the name. End of this year or early next year.
Thanks for the tip!
07-30-2012 01:24 AM
I am also woundering about this, I am looking at buying a 2500 WLC for studying with, but if there is a vertual box that may be chaper that would be great.
07-30-2012 05:44 AM
There is no virtual WLC at the moment, you would need the 2504 right now.
07-30-2012 11:21 AM
Rumor has it, its coming .. It was mentioned at Cisco Live.
07-30-2012 03:17 PM
Rumor has it, its coming
It's on it's way. The WLC 8500 is aimed at "service providers".
Word has it that the WiSM-2 will get more WAPs count support but it is yet unclear whether or not this new WAP count is compatible with the Sup720 or Sup2T.
07-30-2012 07:09 PM
I thought the 8500 was an actual box and the VM WLC was somthing difffrent.
if thats the case i think i will just buy a 2504 WLC and 2 3500's for my lab.
07-30-2012 07:12 PM
It is an appliance. The vWLC probably will not come out for a while, so if you are looking for something soon, then the 2504 is what you should get. I run that with a mix of AP's.
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07-30-2012 07:17 PM
I thought the 8500 was an actual box and the VM WLC was somthing difffrent.
if thats the case i think i will just buy a 2504 WLC and 2 3500's for my lab.
I was made aware that it is a server and WLC is "virtualized".
However, having this for your home lab is an over-kill since the minimum number of WAPs supported will not be suitable for your use at home.
09-26-2017 08:07 AM
hello guys,
I am studying toward my CCNA Wireless and i would like to know how can i virtualize WLC in GNS3 or anythink you can think of please help.
I want to do some practises .
thank you
08-30-2012 09:27 AM
WLC 7.3 was just release, which supports vWLC and the WLC 8500.
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