Configure AIR-SAP1602I-E-K9 as a controller

[Bogdan Mihai]

Hello,

i heard that it is an option to use one of the Cisco access points as a controller for other APs in the network.

would it be possible to "convert" one of our Cisco AIR-SAP1602I-E-K9 AP into a controller for other AIR-SAP access points that we currently have installed ?

thanks!

[George Stefanick]

Hello, 

I think you are referencing the 1800 model aps. The 1600 is not capable. 

The Cisco 1800 series access point is capable of operating as a CAPWAP AP or a Mobility Express capable AP(runs controller function in a Mobility Express network) managing other access points as well as serving clients.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-1/mobility_express/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide/b_Mobility_Express_Deployment_guide_chapter_01100.html

[mohanak]

That is possible with mobility express :

Cisco Mobility Express Solution is an on-premise, managed Wi-Fi solution that:

• Provides an easy, over-the-air interface for deployment in under 10 minutes
• Is ideal for small and medium-sized deployments of up to 25 access points
• Removes the need for a physical controller while supporting Cisco’s advanced features
• Is supported on Cisco Aironet 1850 and 1830 Series Access Points, which are 802.11ac Wave 2-compatible
• Can control other Aironet access points, such as the 1700, 2700, and 3700 Series