WLC 5520 With catalyst APs 9100 comptability

[moataz.rabea90]

Hello all,

we have purchased new 9100 series APs and we are planning to use them with the existing controller 5520. As I know that these catalyst APs are supported with 5520 on a specific version.

so my question is 

if I have a sufficient AP license on the existing controller, do I need to purchase DNA or not, and why?

I mean the new APs 9100 series will use RTU based license on the controller or not?

BR

[Scott Fella]

No you don't from what I understand and have tested.  The licensing on the 5520 doesn't change, there is no license you import.  DNA license is if you have DNAc and need specific features.  I do believe the on the 91x0 access points, the DNA license come with it and you can't opt-out.

[moataz.rabea90]

Thanks Scott, 

so as i understood, no need to purchase any license for ap to join the controller. 

DNA License is just for a specific extra feature to add. 

Am i Right?

-Moataz