vWLC 8.6 or later support for AP local monitor mode

[m.kamerer]

Does vWLC 8.6 or later support APs in local monitor mode? Early versions of the code (7.x) specifically state that APs in Local monitor mode are not supported. Current versions of the vWLC do not state either way in the documentation if this is supported now.

[Jhosbell Verdesca De Aguiar]

I got a vWLC running 8.2.151.0 and I was able to get a 2802 AP in monitor mode.

It is detecting Rogues and providing CleanAir data so it is working and should work on any newer version.

[Rasika Nayanajith]

Hi,

I would say No.

In AireOS 8.8 release notes it states, local mode AP is not supported

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn88.html

Key Features Not Supported in Cisco Virtual WLC

• Cisco Umbrella

• Software-defined access

• Domain-based ACLs

• Internal DHCP server

• Cisco TrustSec

• Access points in local mode

• Mobility or Guest Anchor role

• Wired Guest

• Multicast

HTH

Rasika

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[Jhosbell Verdesca De Aguiar]

If you're talking about Local mode + Submode wIPS, as Rasika said, is not supported.

But - AP Mode = Monitor (Do not serve clients) is working on my lab.