Traffic flow - wireless

[gija]

Hi,

Can someone explain how the traffic flow will be from client (who is connected through access points) to destination? Does traffic will flow to WLC through CAPWAP tunnel? or directly through switch?

[JPavonM]

It depends on the deployment model that you want/have if it is local mode or Flexconnect mode, and then the forwarding that you have, local forwarding or central (anchored) forwarding.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/CVD/Campus/cisco-campus-lan-wlan-design-guide.html

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/catalyst-9800-series-wireless-controllers/cat-9800-flexconnect-branch-deployment-guide-og.html

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/8-5/Enterprise-Mobility-8-5-Design-Guide/Enterprise_Mobility_8-5_Deployment_Guide.html