12-31-2023 10:57 PM
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What are the key factors to consider when deciding between local mode and FlexConnect mode in Cisco Wi-Fi deployments?
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01-01-2024 01:42 AM
FlexConnect and Local Mode depends on the requirement and where deploying. FlexConnect is typically recommended for branch or remote sites which has limited or unreliable connectivity, while Local Mode is suitable for scenarios where there is reliable and high-bandwidth connectivity to the central controller.
Important to consider network performance, reliability, security, and management simplicity when making the deployment mode decision.
I have some comparison done in Blog :
01-01-2024 01:55 AM - edited 01-01-2024 02:02 AM
the key factor is ISP/SP
if you get high BW from the your ISP/SP then use local mode
if you have low BW then send the traffic toward WLC is not recommend (you will face a lot of drop) so we decide to use FlexConnect
Note:- sure if the AP loss connection to WLC it will be in flexConnect
MHM
01-01-2024 02:23 AM
Hello @dhikra-marghli8
Evaluate deployment size and autonomy needs – local mode for large centralized setups, FlexConnect for distributed control and autonomy.
Assess WAN resilience and security policies – choose FlexConnect for local switching during WAN link failures and localized security policies.
And yes, consider bandwidth from ISP/SP – high bandwidth favors local mode, low bandwidth favors FlexConnect.
** Happy New Year **
01-01-2024 01:42 AM
FlexConnect and Local Mode depends on the requirement and where deploying. FlexConnect is typically recommended for branch or remote sites which has limited or unreliable connectivity, while Local Mode is suitable for scenarios where there is reliable and high-bandwidth connectivity to the central controller.
Important to consider network performance, reliability, security, and management simplicity when making the deployment mode decision.
I have some comparison done in Blog :
01-01-2024 01:55 AM - edited 01-01-2024 02:02 AM
the key factor is ISP/SP
if you get high BW from the your ISP/SP then use local mode
if you have low BW then send the traffic toward WLC is not recommend (you will face a lot of drop) so we decide to use FlexConnect
Note:- sure if the AP loss connection to WLC it will be in flexConnect
MHM
01-01-2024 02:09 AM
01-01-2024 02:23 AM
Hello @dhikra-marghli8
Evaluate deployment size and autonomy needs – local mode for large centralized setups, FlexConnect for distributed control and autonomy.
Assess WAN resilience and security policies – choose FlexConnect for local switching during WAN link failures and localized security policies.
And yes, consider bandwidth from ISP/SP – high bandwidth favors local mode, low bandwidth favors FlexConnect.
** Happy New Year **
01-01-2024 04:48 AM
Hello
Thanks for all answers
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