Minimum AireOS Code to support AIR-AP1562E MESH MODE

[JohnMaida05753]

Hello All,

I have several AIR-AP1562E to deploy in MESH mode as MAPs.

My Controller is a 5520 running 8.3.150 code. I am limited to 8.5.X since I have older 3500 APs in the environment.

My main question is - Does the 1562 support mesh mode on 8.5.176 IRCM code? I have a 9800 to incorporate so I want to prime the environment for CAPWAP based Mobility.

Just to note, on 8.3.150 code I do not have the Bridge option on the 1562 APs.

[Rasika Nayanajith]

regarding IRCM, here is what TAC recommends

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless/wireless-lan-controller-software/200046-tac-recommended-aireos.html#anc9 

The 8.5 IRCM branch supports only 5508/8510/5520/8540/3504 controllers.  It supports IRCM between AireOS and 9800 controllers; it does not support IRCM with old "New Mobility" controllers.  For 8.5 IRCM deployments, TAC recommends 8.5.182.104; earlier 8.5 IRCM releases were 8.5.176.2, 8.5.164.0 and 8.5.164.216, and 8.5.176.0.

Here is the link to WLC compatibility matrix. Release 8.5.x should support 1562 in Mesh mode
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/compatibility/matrix/compatibility-matrix.html 

HTH
Rasika
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[Rich R]

Refer to https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn85mr8_ircm.html#ap-wave2

Flex is supported, flex + mesh is not supported (need 8.10 for that).