does that require dhcp option 43?

[wfqk]

 Hi following is steps for basic config. I wonder if all vendor device require Option43? thanks

In order to register the LAP to the WLC and for basic operation of the LWAPP wireless network, complete these steps:

Have a DHCP server present so that the APs can acquire a network address.

Note: Option 43 is used if the APs reside in a different subnet.

Configure the WLC for basic operation.

Configure the switch for the WLC.

Configure the switch for the APs.

Register the lightweight APs to the WLCs.

[balaji.bandi]

If you looking to plug and play you LAP/WAP to get join WLC automatically Option 43 DHCP option tell LAP/WAP to register with WLC

if no Option 43 configured in DHCP, WAP does not know where to register.

[pieterh]

NO, not all vendor devices require option-43

the Cisco AP has several mechanisms to discover a controller

- lan-broadcast

- dns lookup of specific dns-records

- dhcp-option 43

- preconfigured addresses (primed using local console, or from previous configuration using wlc)

other vendors have matching mechanisms, but option-43 will not be the only option you have

[balaji.bandi]

In your case what vendor we talking here ? and model ?

[wfqk]

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@balaji.bandi wrote:

In your case what vendor we talking here ? and model ?

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They are Cisco WLC5508 and AP 1131, 1142 and 3502/3602. 

Do you mean some of vendor or model have to need option 43, and others do not?