Do I need a WLC for Indoor Mesh (AP1240)?

Roneel Ram · ‎07-23-2013

Hi,

I want to start implementing a small indoor mesh network of 3 APs Aironet 1240(Currently in standalone mode) in order to grow afterward with more APs. Is there any way to configure those 3 APs in an indoor mesh configuration (for example, only one RAP and two MAPs) without a Wireless LAN Controller? We might be getting a WLC 2500 series controller but attthe moment i don't one.

This is i a warehous deployment therefore limitations in running cables.

Thanks

Ron

George Stefanick · ‎07-23-2013

Yes, you will need a controller ...

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/technology/mesh/design/guide/MeshAP_52.html

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michaelgitonga · ‎07-28-2013

Riaan,

Yes you will need a Wireless LAN Controller. Also, you will need to convert the 1240 standalone APs to Lightweight Mode.

Don't use Tilgin

Abhishek Abhishek · ‎07-28-2013

Hello Ron,

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

Yes, you need a WLC for Indoor Mesh (AP1240).

Hope this will help you.