08-01-2019 01:39 AM - edited 07-05-2021 10:47 AM
Hi,
I would like to know if it's correct to use AP licenses, we bought and added on a WLC, on a new controller that will replace the old one.
I think I can do it as it's declarative on new WLC but is it correct from a Cisco point of view ?
Thanks,
08-01-2019 01:51 AM
What controller model you got ? Also what controller model you migrating these license from ?
HTH
Rasika
08-01-2019 01:53 AM
For now I don't have the model of the old WLC but it's old .. And the new will probably be a 3504.
08-01-2019 01:54 AM
Nope sorry I got the model it's 2504 to 3504
08-01-2019 03:57 AM
I don't believe you can transfer licences between generations like that.
2504 is the same era as 5508/8510, whereas 3504 is the same age as 5520/8540.
You'd have to talk to your account manager, but I suspect you'll have to buy new licences for the new controller.
08-06-2019 12:51 AM
08-01-2019 08:44 AM
From as technical point of view you can do it. From a legal point however it breaches Cisco licensing unless you purchased the old APs with Cisco 1 licensing in which case they are transferrable.
04-20-2023 09:44 PM
HI All, I am currently facing the same question, but for the new controllers. We are migrating our controller from the 3504 to the 9800 and upgrading from 2802i to 9115AXE. We did pay for the licenses for the 2802i and now we have paid for the licenses for the 9115. However, there are a few black spots on our heat map and I would like to know if it would be possible to migrate the licensing of the 2802 on the 3504 to the 9800.
Thank you for any feedback.
04-21-2023 05:04 AM
04-21-2023 06:32 AM
There is no migration. You purchase licenses when you order the 91xx access points. Some of your questions are answered on the FAQ here:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/215635-licensing-on-9800-wireless-lan-controlle.html
04-26-2023 06:24 AM
Thank you all. As you say, apparently they are different licensing schemes and I couldn't migrate the old ones to the new Controller.
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