3702i AP and 5508 controller

[Patrick McHenry]

Hi,

just some questions before we make a decision on new APs.

Is it true 7.6 is the oldest controller version for 3702 i APs?

If we need to upgrade from 7.2.111.3, will this affect our current APs(3502i and 3602i)?

Can we do a direct upgrade from our current version(7.2.111.3 to 7.6)?

When we upgrade the controller and install our new 3702i APs will there be any difficulties when roaming from our 3502is,3602is to our 3702is?

Thank you

[Sandeep Choudhary]

Hi,

Is it true 7.6 is the oldest controller version for 3702 i APs?

Yes , the minimum version for 3702iAP to connect wlc is 7.6.100.0, check this matrix table:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html

If we need to upgrade from 7.2.111.3, will this affect our current APs(3502i and 3602i)?

No, they will just upgarde there software version, and will reassociate to wlc.

Can we do a direct upgrade from our current version(7.2.111.3 to 7.6)?

Yes, you can directly upgrade to 7.6 version, check there the upgarde, table 7 : path:http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn76.pdf

When we upgrade the controller and install our new 3702i APs will there be any difficulties when roaming from our 3502is,3602is to our 3702is?

No, if all APs are connected and there is enough RF covrage and overap area then there will no problem.

Regards

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[Rasika Nayanajith]

Just to add, go with 7.6.110.0 (7.6MR1) version & upgrade your 5508 FUS to 1.9.0.0 as well. It is very important.

Here is the link for FUS 1.9.0.0 Release notes

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/fus_rn_OL-31390-01.html

HTH

Rasika

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[Leo Laohoo]

When we upgrade the controller and install our new 3702i APs will there be any difficulties when roaming from our

3502is,3602is to our 3702is?

Word or warning:  What kind of PoE power do you have.  If you want to install 3700 it is strongly recommended your switch is capable of delivering up to 20.0w PoE to the switchport where the 3700 is installed.

You can power up the 3700 with just 15.4w PoE but this means that you'll just get lower data rates.