Controller Solution - old and new AP's

[topplus]

Hi!

We have some old AP1231G's and we need to buy a controller, i found that after an AP upgrade to lightweight mode a CT2504 controller will work, can you confirm this ?

We need also to buy new AP's, i was targetting some CAP1602E. Will the CT2504 work with both AP models ?

My doubt is with the version of the controller, since it supports 1600series only after 7.4.100.0, and the 1230series last support is 7.0.x.

I followed this matrix http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html#wp81600

Thanks

[Stephen Rodriguez · Accepted solution]

You are correct on both.

the 1230 will work on a WLC running 7.0 code.  You need 7.4 for the 1602.

So once you move the the 7.4 for the 1602 then you'll need to replace the 1231.

HTH,
Steve

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[Abhishek Abhishek]

Hello,

As per your query i can suggest you the following solution-

Yes, controller will work once you replace 1230series with 1600 series in WLC 7.4.

Hope this will help you.

[Leo Laohoo]

You have but two choices:

1.  Go and get a refurbished 4400 here.  You can load 7.0.X and get your 1230 to join.

2.  Convert your 1230 into autonomous IOS.

[topplus]

Thanks for your fast replies!

Following this table: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html#wp81600

If i install the code "7.0.2x.x" on the CT2504 and buy the AP's related to this code, i will be able to use my "old" AP1231G at the same time, right ?

For example if i buy an AP from the series: 1130AG, 1140, 1240AG, etc; it will work ?

Thanks

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

Yes it will work.

Thanks,

Scott

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