Virtualize CISCO AP on GNS3

[loffreda]

Hi Team 

I need preparation to CCNP WIFI ,I add successfully vmware WLC but I i would ask you it possibile virtualize cisco AP on GNS3 or other I need LAB. I accept advise. 

Thanks 

[balaji.bandi]

i used vWLC under eve-ng works charm!

 https://www.eve-ng.net/documentation/howto-s/70-howto-add-cisco-vwlc-virtual-wireless-lan-controller

GNS3 also have support below link :

https://docs.gns3.com/appliances/cisco-vWLC.html

I missed this bit in the past  post - virtual AP not possible, But you can buy old one to test for learning process.

[Jurgens L]

Unfortunately, you won't be able to run a virtual AP, this is due to the physical requirement of having physical radio components.

If you are unable to get AP's from your work, try the online second-hand market. You will be able to find older model AP's that are no longer viable for support which enterprise businesses tend to get rid of and sell off for a small price on the grey market, yet they will still be suitable for your study track.

Over the years the R&S tracks are now much more feasible to run in a virtual environment, unfortunately, with wireless your lab's virtual environment won't be able to cover the AP element.

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[Penetr8or]

Using 2nd hand kit wont work either if you haven't got licenses for the AP as well as the vWLC (which normally gives you 200 on eval)

[badredine-badredine1974]

yes you can simulate AP with pfsense acting like wifi AP, you must have physical USB WIFI network card attached to you PC and in your EVE-NG or PnetLab juste add this cards in network in vmware VM => settings => Harware => Click Add => Netwrok Adapter

choice your USB Card Network, but first you must declare your cards acting like Bridged if you want more details write me

[badredine-badredine1974]

See this tutorial : 

Tutorial: Configuring pfSense as a WiFi Access Point :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE-vDKOxSrc