Aironet clustering

[Athena1390]

Hello,

I have some generic questions about the smallest Aironet AP (702 and 1600).

1) Is it possible to make a cluster with these AP ?  If yes, how many can be associated ?

2) Does a controller is needed for this cluster ?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Philip D'Ath · Accepted solution]

You can run them in autonomous mode fine - but converting a 702 to autonomous mode is painful.

Consider getting something like a Cisco 1830 Access Point which has a mini-controller built in.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/aironet-1830-series-access-points/index.html

[Athena1390]

Hi Philip,

Thanks for the answer.

How many 1830 can be clustered without dedicated controller ?

[Philip D'Ath · Accepted solution]

I don't know.  I would think at least half a dozen to a dozen.

Did you know their is a mobility express promotion on at the moment?  Basically if you buy two Cisco 1700, 2700 or 3700 access points you pretty much get a 2504 controller with 25 AP licences for free.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-2700-series-access-point/brochure-c02-733838.html

The 2504 is far more advanced than the controller built into the 1830 ...

[Athena1390]

Half a dozen is more than enough for SB.

Thanks for the info about the promotion !