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Can I connect an autonomous AP to a wireless LAN controller (WLC) and expect the AP to work?

April 26, 2017AP Autonomous Connect controller expect LAN Wireless wlc

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Can I connect an autonomous AP to a wireless LAN controller (WLC) and expect the AP to work?

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A. No, only LAPs work when they are connected to a WLC. Autonomous APs do not understand the Lightweight AP Protocol (LWAPP) or the CAPWAP protocol that the WLC uses. In order to connect an autonomous AP to a WLC, you must first convert the autonomous AP to lightweight mode.

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A. No, only LAPs work when they are connected to a WLC. Autonomous APs do not understand the Lightweight AP Protocol (LWAPP) that the WLC uses. In order to connect an autonomous AP to a WLC, you must first convert the autonomous AP to lightweight mode.