HREAP/Flexconnect WLC and Workgroup Bridge

[m.cahenzli]

Hello

We have a problem with WLC 5508 and an access point 1240 in workgroup bridge mode. A client connected to the access point can not be accessible. The access point is connected with an access point 1140 in hreap mode/flexconnect.

In the release notes oft he softwareversion 7.3.101 I see, that the function is supported. But in all other versions I don't see that. Is this supported only with the softwareversion 7.3.101, or is this not support with all verions?

Do anyone has a the same problem?

Thanks

[Scott Fella]

Per the document, it is supported on v7.3.x and newer

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11635/products_tech_note09186a0080b7f141.shtml#wgb

FlexConnect WGB/uWGB Support for Local Switching WLANs

From release 7.3 onwards, WGB/uWGB and wired/wireless clients behind WGBs are supported and will work as normal clients on WLANs configured for local switching.

After association, WGB sends the IAPP messages for each of its wired/wireless clients, and Flex AP will behave as follows:

When Flex AP is in connected mode, it forwards all the IAPP messages to the controller and the controller will process the IAPP messages the same as Local mode AP. Traffic for wired/wireless clients will be switched locally from Flex APs.

When AP is in standalone mode, it processes the IAPP messages, wired/wireless clients on the WGB must be able to register and de-register. Upon transition to connected mode, Flex AP will send the information of wired clients back to the controller. WGB will send registration messages three times when Flex AP transitions from Standalone to Connected mode.

Wired/Wireless clients will inherit WGB’s configuration, which means no separate configuration like AAA authentication, AAA override, and FlexConnect ACL is required for clients behind WGB.



Summary

No special configuration is required on WLC in order to support WGB on Flex AP.

Fault Tolerance is supported for WGB and clients behind WGB.

WGB is supported on an IOS AP: 1240, 1130, 1140, 1260, and 1250.


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