Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller & AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9

[mike76]

Hello!

I have AIR-WLC4402-25-K9 v04 with AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9.

Can I renew only my AIR-WLC4402-25-K9 v04 to Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller?

If it's possible:

Need I buy new licence for AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9?

Need I upgrade software on AIR-LAP1242AG-E-K9?

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

It will be a new purchase. The AP’s will not support the code the 3504 supports and it’s a good idea to move away from the 1242’s.

Also since that is an old design, it’s time to review your RF requirements and density.

[Scott Fella]

Here is also a compatibility matrix so you can see what version of code access points support and what controllers support what access point. 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html

[mike76]

Thank you very much Scott for the great answers!

Can you tell me about the new solution for the client?

A separate topic started:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/t5/getting-started-with-wireless/mobility-express-on-1815/m-p/3404787#M100338

[abeebvm]

Hi,

I also have a requirement like AP 1242 has to register with 3504 WLC.

But as per my understanding from cisco 3504 software starts 8.5 and AP 1242 last support software was 8.0.x.

It means we can't register AP 1242 with WLC 3504. Please confirm

Regards

Aby

[patoberli]

This is correct, the 1242 will not work with the new WLC.

[abeebvm]

Thanks

[abeebvm]

Hi,

I also have a requirement like AP 1242 has to register with 3504 WLC.

But as per my understanding from cisco 3504 software starts 8.5 and AP 1242 last support software was 8.0.x.

It means we can't register AP 1242 with WLC 3504. Please confirm

Regards

Aby