01-19-2025 10:53 AM - edited 01-19-2025 10:57 AM
Now i deployed Vwlc9800 (17.12.0) ova file , and joined APs i have 3 questions aboout license. I dont have cisco DNA environment
1- The virtual wireless controller 9800 Need License?
2- I have 20APs connected Model 3802i(US), what the limitation if i connected those APS without license if found in question no1?
3- when i go to Licensing from WLC Management panel i got those note
Smart Licensing Status | ENABLED | Smart Licensing Using Policy | ENABLED | |
Unique Product ID | C9800-CL-K9 | Unique Serial Number | XXXXXXX |
01-19-2025 11:12 AM
M.
01-19-2025 11:23 AM
so i cant run 20 ap without license right ?
01-19-2025 11:34 AM
- Normally not , but the VWLC9800 won't complain too much or enforce it ,
M.
01-19-2025 11:38 AM
- Also found https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/impl-catalyst-9800-wrls-lan-ctrlr-licens-faq.html
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01-19-2025 11:54 AM
i got it , if there no license i have restricted to 50 AP only
01-20-2025 06:33 AM
That's a little bit surprising because there should an AIR license consumed for each AP which joins the WLC.
It might be a bug that it shows "No licenses in use" when you have not connected it to smart licensing.
What does the output of "sh lic air entities summary" show?
You should also see them under the License Usage section of the "show lic all" output.
As @marce1000 highlighted the enforcement currently only starts for more than 50 APs but Cisco could change that at any time.
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