local switching in flexconnect

[Sanjeev_Joshi]

Why people uses flexconnect mode with local switching even when APs and WLC are in same premises.

[Mark Elsen]

                          - Convert 'why people' to 'best practices' using this wisdom :

      https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-6/b_Cisco_Wireless_LAN_Controller_Configuration_Best_Practices.html#concept_81113854AC504505AB6E9A7B13680178

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[Sanjeev_Joshi]

hello, 

actually I want know what are the advantages of using a AP in flexconnect mode (local switching) even if it present in local subnet with WLC.

I understand its use when it is in a remote office but in this case both AP and WLC are in same office.

[patoberli · Accepted solution]

The only advantage that I can think of is this, if you use Flexconnect local switching, then the traffic will not go to the WLC and not fully utilize its 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps interfaces. Thus you might be able to get more bandwidth out of your wireless network (with all the other limitations that Flexconnect will bring).