Is it necessary to config 4400 in Layer 3 Mode to set up AP 1000 series?

[yytellmey]

Hi guys,

Is it necessary to config the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 4400 in LWAPP Layer 3 Mode to set up AP 1000 series? According to the documentation, the APs should be connected to the controller in LAN and the controller should be in layer 3 to download the OS to APs. After that, disconnect the access point and take

it to its final destination and install it. But when I missed this step, I configured the controller directly in layer2 mode and brought the APs up. Everything works fine. Is it necessary? Is it necessary just for different version of OS?

Thanks

yytellmey

[Stephen Rodriguez]

For the 1000 series AP's it is not necessary to be in layer 3 mode. Layer 3 mode is to support the 1130/1230/1242 cisco AP's that either come LAP or can be converted.

[yytellmey]

Thanks steprodr.