CAPWAP over CAPWAP

[varma10]

Can I configure APs to work via CAPWAP over another CAPWAP link? I am using point-to-point bridge network as circuit between two buildings and would like to traverse multiple VLANs on switch network and do CAPWAP with APs behind L2 switch. 

I have attached the image. Please let me know if the design works good. 

[johnd2310]

Hi,

Yes, your design should work.

Thanks

John

[Leo Laohoo]

Depends on the AP, depends on the distances between the two points.
System is called MESH.

[varma10]

I do not think I am looking for a Mesh network here. A mesh network will have a RAP and MAP right, but I have Root Bridge, non-root Bridge networks. Also, I am connecting the third AP on the wired network. This will not transfer data wireless as the mesh network does.

[Rasika Nayanajith]

Yes it will work.

Note that connection between Root Bridge & Non Root Bridge is not using CAPWAP. So it i not CAPWAP over CAPWAP

HTH

Rasika

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[varma10]

Should I be using the native VLAN on the bridge link for the third AP that is connected to the switch? Can I use a different VLAN for it to form a CAPWAP with WLC.

Also, do I have to configure the Root and Non-Root APs in Autonomous or LWAPP mode?

[Rasika Nayanajith · Accepted solution]

If you have APs that support autonomous image, then I would go with Root Bridge & Non-Root-Bridge configuration with that.

In that setup you can have your 3rd AP on its own vlan (no need to be native vlan across bridge)

HTH

Rasika

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