Catalyst 9800 CL AP Local Mode support

[rezaalikhani]

Hi all,

According to Cisco's official documentation, AireOS WLCs only support APs with FlexConnect Mode. Now, my question is: Does this limitation apply to Catalyst 9800 CL WLCs?

Thanks

[marce1000]

         Ref : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-cl-wireless-controller-cloud/nb-06-cat9800-cl-cloud-wirel-data-sheet-ctp-en.html
                   Check Table 2

 M.

[rezaalikhani]

Yes, you are right. AireOS WLCs support Local Mode APs but virtual AireOS WLCs only support FlexConnect Mode APs. Right?

Does this limitation applies to 9800CL WLCs? If no, which conditions force the 9800 WLC to do not offer Local Mode when I want to change the mode of the AP?

Thanks

[marce1000]

      Ref : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-cl-wireless-controller-cloud/nb-06-cat9800-cl-cloud-wirel-data-sheet-ctp-en.html
                   Check Table 2

 M.

[rezaalikhani]

Thanks for your reply;

Please consider the following figure:

What do you think?

[Karsten Iwen]

Local Mode is supported. But make sure your WLC has the needed resources to handle the traffic. The option to put the AP into local mode can be found in the site-tag.

For the AireOS virtual WLC, although the AP is in FlexConnect mode, you can still run the WLAN with centralized switching.

[rezaalikhani]

Thanks for your reply;

How can I resolve the problem? As you can see, the 'Local' option is not available to select. I have cleared all configurations of the AP, but the problem persists...

Any ideas?

Thanks

[Karsten Iwen]

The config is done in the site-tag.

[rezaalikhani]

Can you please help me on how can I change the config to resolve the problem?

Thanks

[Karsten Iwen · Accepted solution]

[rezaalikhani]

Thanks for the resolution...