WLC data switching

[Sun-Gi Kim]

Hi all,

is there any way to make data traffic from client go WAN directly without going local WLC?

We running all APs and WLC in local.

thanks

[Stephen Rodriguez]

Yes, you can chane your AP to run in FlexConnect mode.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11635/products_tech_note09186a0080b7f141.shtml

HTH,
Steve

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[Sun-Gi Kim]

Hi steve,

our WLC(ver. 7.0.116)  is in local area.

how can I switch client data traffic locally as below.

this is not a remote AP situation.   

thanks

regards,

SG

[Scott Fella]

Like Steve mentioned, you have to configure the AP's in FlexConnect mode and not local mode.  Here is a guide that explains how to set this up and what you need to do in order for it to work:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/7.2/configuration/guide/cg_flexconnect.html

[Sun-Gi Kim]

Is it possible using flexmode when WLC is in local?

I heard that flexmode is a mothod without deploying a controller in each office.

customer wants that access points must switch client data traffic locally without sending data traffic through the CAPWAP tunnel to WLC.

thanks

[Stephen Rodriguez]

Yes you can still run FlexConnect, even if there is a WLC local to the site.

With FlexConnect, you could use a 7500 in a DC, or some other centralized location, and then just have APs at each location.

HTH,
Steve

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[Sun-Gi Kim]

Are APs managed by local WLC? we have no remote contoller for FlexConnect.

Do I need to upgrade WLC from 7.0.116 to 7.2 higher?

thanks 

[Stephen Rodriguez]

No you don't need to upgrade. In 7.0 the feature is called HREAP.

Steve

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[Scott Fella]

H-REAP is the same as FlexConnect... Cisco changed the name.  What Steve mentioned is the way to do it.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10315/products_tech_note09186a0080736123.shtml#t3