Internet access for VWLC(9800CL) to connect DNA spaces

[sswarna]

Hi ,

In Ubuntu 20.04, I installed vWLC (C9800-CL-universalk9.17.09.04.iso) on KVM.

I have to link the vWLC to the Cisco space. To make the BLE functionality active.

(Requirement -"To connect the WLC to the Cisco Spaces, the internet must be available")

How can I connect my vWLC(9800CL) to the internet? What's the process?

(Note- Attached the setup diagram for reference)

 

[Ruben Cocheno]

@sswarna 

The WLC will have to have an interface on the LAN on the Internet router, and have a static route (ideally) pointing to the Internet router. 

[Rich R]

The WLC can be connected directly to Spaces or via the Spaces Connector - a small VM which collects data from the 9800 then sends it to Spaces cloud.

See https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/spaces/config-guide/ciscospaces-configuration-guide/m_wlc-config.html#eWLCconnection for the requirements for direct connection.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/spaces/connector/2-x/config/b_connector/m_open-ports.html shows the required connectivity.

We can't tell you how to configure your network.  Giving the WLC internet access is just like giving any other server/appliance internet access.  Best to use a firewall to ensure the access is secure and only allows the required outbound connections from WLC to Spaces and prevents any other inbound access from internet.