WCS and WLC versions for Cisco 3600 WAP

[seabird505]

Hi,

I got a few Cisco Aironet 3602i. The minimum WLC version to support these is 7.1.91.0. I am planning to upgrade to 7.2.103.0. The minimum WCS version to support these WAP is 7.0.220.0 and the next available 7.0.230.0. Checking the release notes for both of these WCS versions, there is no mention of support for WLC versions listed above.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCS_RN7_0_230.html#wp152663

Am I missing something here ? What versions would be required on WCS and WLC to make all the three entities (WLC, WCS, WAP) inter-operable ?

Thanks,

Regards, Rashid.

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

Thats because they want you to go to NCS.  I thought the the minimum code for the 3600's was the 7.2.  So from the matrix,:

WLC: 7.2.103.0

NCS: 1.0 or newer

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html

[seabird505]

Thanks Scott.

Table-5 from your link indicates WCS 7.0.230.0 support for WLC 7.1.91.0, although release notes for WCS fails to mention this. I think thats the only option in the our existing WCS based network then. Other option being to upgrade to NCS.

The NCS page http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/index.html indicates it will be offered to existing WCS customers when releases. Would we be required to pay for the product or both product and licenses or none ?

[Scott Fella]

Well right now they have a WCS to NCS migration license that cost around $2,000.00. After this special, it will cost more.

Thanks,

Scott Fella

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[Scott Fella]

Just to clarify.. You have to pay for the license migration which is $2,000.00. Then you can migrate your data and license from WCS to NCS.

Thanks,

Scott Fella

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