Cisco Wireless Lab

[fanildean]

Hello, I was hoping someone would be able to provide some guidance for someone trying to break into wireless. I don't have any experience with cisco wireless, so I was looking into buying a few things to play around with to get started.

I plan on using the vWLC trial if I can with the APs, but was trying to look on ebay for APs. I'm a little confused about some of the different models and options. Can someone recommend an AP model that is cheap but can run a fairly recent version of code. Also, I was having a hard time trying to figure out if a certain AP can even be run with a controller. I know some are autonomous and some are controller-based, but how can I make sure I'm buying the right thing?

Any other recommendations would be appreciated, thank you.

[Flavio Miranda]

Hi

 Look for AP AIR-AP1800 . This AP is up to date but just got end of sale by cisco, which means, the price will become attractive. 

 This AP is capwap or mobility express mode. If mobility express,  you can change to capwap with the command "ap-type capwap".

[balaji.bandi]

If you looking to buy used one, try 2800 or 3800 (which got EWC features also they can be used for your vWLC Trail)

Make sure you buy your region models, also you need to buy Power injectors if you do not have PoE Switch)

check AP support EWC

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/embedded-wireless-controller-catalyst-access-points/white-paper-c11-743398.html