05-04-2020 04:55 AM - edited 07-05-2021 12:00 PM
Hi guys,
currently we are using a central wlc 5508 and AIR-LAP1142 access points with flex connect.
We got a new branch office where we have bought 9120AX access points for. Futhermore, we bought a C9800 WLC.
My idea is to setup the new wlc in parallel and connect the new access points to it.
The current 5508 and 1142 must stay.
Would a parallel setup work?
Thank you.
05-04-2020 05:47 AM
you need to set up the new 9800 so you can have 9120 APs register to the WLC.
5508 does not support 9120.
If this is a new remote branch there is no need for WLCs to talk to each other as APs are in different locations.
If APs are on the same location as 1140 then you will have a problem as you need to run an IRCM image on 5508 so it can be able to talk to the 9800 but that is only available on 8.5 train code.
Going to 8.5 is not an option for you as you have 1140 APs. So, I recommend setting up the AP on different locations so they can be managed independently otherwise communication with WLCs will not be possible with your current hw.
05-04-2020 06:04 AM
05-04-2020 06:51 AM
they can run in parallel.
05-04-2020 06:28 AM
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