WLC mesh upgrade

Massimo Baschieri · ‎11-08-2009

In my understanding starting from WLC release 5.x there is no specific mesh firmware, instead there is a single firmare train and cisco introduced licensing in order to activate mesh features.

Now, if I have a WLC with 4.xM release I want to upgrade to 5.x or 6.x release do I need to get mesh licenses in order to maintain mesh features or there is some kind of automatic conversion?

Tnx,

Max.

Rob Huffman · ‎11-08-2009

Hi Max,

Outdoor mesh access points can be used with the without a wplus license. But you would require the wplus license for "Indoor" Mesh.

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Note Other controller platforms (such as the 2100 and 4400 series controllers) also require a license for use with indoor mesh access points. See the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh Licensing and Ordering Guide for details:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns340/ns394/ns348/ns767/ordering_guide_c07-482365.html

From this good doc;

https://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn601820.html#wp520333

Hope this helps!

Rob

Massimo Baschieri · ‎11-08-2009

Thank you Rob, that was very helpful.

I need inside mesh support, so it's now clear to me that I have to upgrade the wlc firmware and add the mesh license.

Thaks again,

Max.