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is WCS a must with 4400 LAN controller

jimbostan
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Hi,

We're looking at the 4400 series wireless LAN controller with Lite APs. It's not clear if the WCS is required or if the 4400 has management capabilities in it and the WCS may not be required. So, can we run a 4400 series without a WCS and still maintain management of our wireless network. If so, what capabilities would we be missing...if any?

...thanks in advance.....J

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Rob Huffman
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Hi Jamie,

The WCS is not required to run any WLC or WiSM. It is a very nice management tool but it is not a must. We have been running LWAPP for a few years now without the WCS and we are just now getting ready to deploy it;

Deploying Cisco 440X Series Wireless LAN Controllers

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/technology/controller/deployment/guide/dep.html

Managing the Controller with WCS

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5755/ps6301/ps6305/product_data_sheet0900aecd802570d0.html

Cisco Wireless Control System Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/products_configuration_guide_book09186a00806b57ec.html

Hope this helps!

Rob

Rob,

That is what I was expecting (and hoping) to hear.

.......thx......J

Hi Jamie,

You are most welcome! How are things @ York? Summers are always busy on Campus aren't they ;-)

Take care and good luck with your deployment,

Rob

Hi Rob,

We're doing alright here....the usual summer crap.....ie....people deciding in late July/August that they need major network changes etc. for Sept 1st. I'm sure this happens to you as well.

J

Hi Jamie,

Hahaha ....yes, every summer is the same thing here. Last minute rushing around before the start of the new semester ;-)

Some things never change!

Best of luck,

Rob

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