Locally switched

[Dhikra Marghli]

Hello

i have a question about :

Locally switched means the traffic is terminated at the local switch adjacent to the access point.. 

 1++ local switching Mean we have a wlc in the network or  we have not a controler ? 

2++my  question also my question if  AP play role as a WLC in this case  ?

3++ AP local or flexconnect work with Locally switched ? 

i wait a reply from expert wireless ?

Thanks

[marce1000]

 - Consult some documentation : https://www.ciscolive.com/c/dam/r/ciscolive/emea/docs/2020/pdf/BRKEWN-2016.pdf
                                                   https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-6/Flex_7500_DG.html

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[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

There is good Blog that help you more information what you looking :

https://mrncciew.com/2013/03/10/h-reap-modes-of-operation/

[MHM Cisco World · Accepted solution]

1++ local switching Mean we have a wlc in the network or  we have not a controler ?  Yes you need WLC for local Switching 

2++my  question also my question if  AP play role as a WLC in this case  ? NO it like hub, wifi connect to it and AP tunnel all traffic to WLC via CAPWAP where auth and Switching done LOCALLY in WLC 

3++ AP local or flexconnect work with Locally switched ?  both mode work, the different the Flexcon is make AP switching traffic is WLC is down or unreachable. 

MHM

[Dhikra Marghli]

Thanks to help me and also for your reply

[Rich R]

When an AP is in Local Mode (confusing name but that's what Cisco calls it) all client traffic must all be centrally switched via the WLC.
When the AP is in FlexConnect Mode the client traffic can be locally (AP switchport VLAN) or centrally switched (via WLC).

- 1++ local switching Mean we have a wlc in the network or we have not a controler ?
Flexconnect Local switching always applies to a lightweight AP connected to a controller (WLC).

- 2++my question also my question if AP play role as a WLC in this case ?
An AP running Mobility Express (AireOS) or EWC (Embedded Wireless Controller for AP - IOS-XE/9800) can also function as a WLC but only supports FlexConnect local switching - central switching is not supported at all.

- 3++ AP local or flexconnect work with Locally switched ?
FlexConnect local switching only works when the AP is in FlexConnect Mode.  FlexConnect local switching is not supported if the AP is in Local Mode.