WLC 5508 and 802.11n

[poels222]

We are currently deploying multiple 3502 AP's and a WLC5508. Is it recommended to put the access points that are one the same site as the controller on H-REAP or put them on local mode. The WLC5508 has a max uplink of 8 Gb can that be a limitation when using local mode? Or is this only a theoratical restrain?

[Sebastian Helmer]

Hey Sebastiaan,

I would say it depends on your traffic flows and enviroment, how u would like to design your Network. The 5508 is able to handle up 500 access points for business-critical wireless services at locations of all size. 16MB per AP (theoreticaly). When u think to HA, normaly not more than 250 AP's will join one Controller.

how much want u deploy? the 8 Gbit could be a limitations but I would say u can use the local mode if you want.

much more relaxed will be H-Reap if your desing  allows that.

We use a mix mode, depends on the SSID.

regards,

Sebastian