Access point

[kunle coker]

hello, can the cisco 1830 and 1850 wireless access points operate as a standalone device without the use of a controller or mobility express software. I want to deploy just one unit in a small office space.

[Scott Fella]

No.  These models can only be used with a controller or with the Mobility Express code.

-Scott

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[kunle coker]

if am deploying only one unit, can I have the mobility exp on that unit single unit and still use it to connect wireless clients?

[mohanak · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can.

Q.    Why did Cisco build the Mobility Express solution?

A.     Historically, Cisco’s autonomous access point solution (with no controller capabilities) targeted small deployments, and our wireless controller appliances addressed the requirements of midsize and large organizations. In recent times, the needs of smaller customers have evolved to match those of larger customers. Based on customer and partner feedback, Cisco determined that an enhanced mode of the autonomous access point made competitive sense for smaller deployments. Mobility Express is that solution.

[mohanak]

Mobility Express integrates wireless LAN (WLAN) controller functions into the Cisco Aironet ^® 1850 and 1830 Series Access Points. As such, Mobility Express is the latest in a series of Cisco efforts to turn WLAN controllers into a software function that any network component can host. Cisco controller capabilities also can be housed in standalone appliance.