05-09-2023 06:51 AM
Hello All,
We have a deployment of 6 AIR-AP1815I-E-K9 APs and AIR-CT2504-K9 WLC. Need to replace the WLC as it is out of support now and I was looking at Catalyst 9115AXI-EWC.
Our Cisco distributor says the APs should be able to join the embedded wireless LAN controller but they will require Cisco DNA licence. But the Catalyst EWC licensing and ordering section says, "A Cisco DNA subscription license is not required if a customer wants to manage Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points using the smart dashboard or a mobile app. The Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points purchased without a Cisco DNA subscription can run perpetually in Network Essentials mode." https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/q-and-a-c67-743152.html
We don't want DNA subscription as it is a small and single location deployment. Could someone please confirm if 1815i APs will be able to join the Catalyst EWC on 9115AXI-EWC-E without DNA subscription?
Thank you in advance.
Abu
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05-09-2023 08:08 AM
- They will be able to join without DNA subscription : https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/c9120axi-e-ewc-license/m-p/4446339#M232033
M.
05-09-2023 08:08 AM
- They will be able to join without DNA subscription : https://community.cisco.com/t5/wireless/c9120axi-e-ewc-license/m-p/4446339#M232033
M.
05-10-2023 12:26 AM
Thank you very much.
05-10-2023 09:35 AM - edited 05-10-2023 09:39 AM
@MarceP is correct - your distributor should select
"E9115AX-DNA-OPTOUT Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller OPTOUT for C9115AX"
05-12-2023 12:59 AM
Thanks Rich.
I knew the SKU for DNA optout but I was confused as the distributor said we'd need DNA for the 1815i APs to join the EWC.
Kind Regards
Abu
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