Cisco Cisco Aironet 1310 Access Point Bridge Information Guide

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Q. I have an existing wireless network (autonomous APs) with an
access−point that is configured as a repeater. This network is to be
migrated to a LWAPP wireless network. Can I use the LWAPP APs as
repeaters?
A. LWAPP APs must join a controller, and they do not support a repeater mode since they all
have to have some connectivity to the controller first. Cisco autonomous APs can be
configured as repeaters, but due to the reduction in effective bandwidth available to end
clients, repeaters are not the most highly recommended configuration. While any Cisco
Aironet AP or LAP model can be used in either LWAPP or autonomous mode, in order to
make that change, a software reimage is required. This is particularly complex when it goes
from autonomous to LWAPP, so directly, no, an AIR−LAP1232AG−A−K9 does not natively
support the repeater mode. It could be loaded with autonomous software and be made to
support repeater mode, but that would involve a software change and a separate
configuration.
Q. How many APs can WLCs support?
A. The number of APs supported per WLC depends on the model number:
2106A standalone WLC that supports up to 6 APs with 8 Fast Ethernet interfaces.
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4402A standalone WLC that supports either 12, 25, or 50 APs.
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4404A standalone WLC that supports 100 APs.
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5500A standalone WLC that supports 12, 25, 50,100, or 250 access points for
business−critical wireless services at locations of all sizes.
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WLCMA WLC module that is specifically designed for Cisco's Integrated Service
Router (ISR) series. It's currently available in a 6, 8 or 12 AP version.
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WS−C3750GA WLC that supports either 25 or 50 APs that comes integrated with
the Catalyst 3750 switch. The WLC's backplane connections appear as 2−Gig
Ethernet ports that can be configured separately as dot1q trunks to provide connection
into the 3750. Or the Gig ports can be link aggregated to provide a single
EtherChannel connection to the 3750. Because the WLC is integrated directly, it has
access to all of the advanced routing and switching features available in the 3750
stackable switch. This WLC is ideal for medium−sized offices or buildings. The `50
AP' version can scale up to 200 APs when four 3750s are stacked together as a virtual
switch.
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WiSMA WLC module that is designed specifically for Cisco's Catalyst 6500 switch
series. It supports up to 300 APs per module. Depending on the 6500 platform,
multiple WISMs can be installed to offer significant scaling capabilities. The WiSM
appears as a single aggregated link interface on the 6500 that can be configured as a
dot1 trunk to provide connection into the 6500 backplane. This module is ideal for
large buildings or campuses.
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Q. What is the maximum number of client associations that an access
points can support?
A. The maximum number of client associations that the access points can support depends on
these factors:
The maximum number of client associations differs for lightweight and Autonmous
IOS access points.
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There might be a limit per radio and an overall limit per AP.
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