Need help purchasing the right support for WLC-controlled AP

[Tori_Ok.]

I am in need of assistance figuring out the right support to purchase for my APs (AIR-AP2802I-A-K9C). The APs originally ran mobility express image. Now, we are planning a migration to a controller based system using the Cisco 3504 WLC (AIR-CT3504-K9), and my Cisco re-seller has quoted the following part numbers:

LIC-CT3504-1A	Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder License
CON-ECMU-LICCTCTA	SWSS UPGRADES Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder

for each AP to work with the 3504 WLC. Where I understand CON-ECMU-LICCTCTA is meant to be software support per AP. 

Co-incidentally, our support contract for the APs had run out and we have also been quoted an extension under the SKU/part number:

CON-SNT-AIRAP28IK

I am having a hard time understanding the difference between this CON-SNT-AIRAPAKP and CON-ECMU-LICCTCTA regarding the kind of support provided. It seems like a duplication of service to me. 

Could anyone with more experience on this help me understand the difference so I know which one to get?

Thanks 

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

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@Tori_Ok. wrote:

I am in need of assistance figuring out the right support to purchase for my APs (AIR-AP2802I-A-K9C).

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APs don't need any SmartNet.  Their "warranty" can be tied to the WLC.  

Make sure the WLC support includes RMA, ability to raise a TAC Case and, most importantly, the ability to download firmware.

[Tori_Ok.]

Thanks for responding.

So, I have smartnet on the WLC and this includes RMA/TAC/software. Does this mean I do not need either CON-SNT-AIRAPAKP or CON-ECMU-LICCTCTA ?