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Chapter 2 Cisco Unified Wireless Technology and Architecture
Components
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WiSM—Is a 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 is ideal for large buildings or campuses.
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 is ideal for large buildings or campuses.
summarizes the Cisco Unified Wireless Controllers.
APs
Within the Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture, there are two categories of APs: standalone and LWAPP.
This section briefly discusses the various models of AP products available within each category, and
contrasts features, functionality, and applications. Cisco’s 1500 series MESH APs are mentioned briefly
below; however, this design guide does not address wireless MESH applications or deployment
guidelines. Refer to the following guides for further information about the Cisco MESH solution:
This section briefly discusses the various models of AP products available within each category, and
contrasts features, functionality, and applications. Cisco’s 1500 series MESH APs are mentioned briefly
below; however, this design guide does not address wireless MESH applications or deployment
guidelines. Refer to the following guides for further information about the Cisco MESH solution:
Cisco Mesh Networking Solution Deployment Guide:
Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Wireless Mesh AP Version 5.0 Design Guide
Cisco Standalone APs
APs in this category consist of the original Aironet product line. The following select models are
available in or are capable of being field-upgraded to LWAPP mode of operation. This feature permits
an enterprise to standardize on a common AP platform that can be deployed in mixed wireless
topologies.
available in or are capable of being field-upgraded to LWAPP mode of operation. This feature permits
an enterprise to standardize on a common AP platform that can be deployed in mixed wireless
topologies.
Table 2-1
Cisco Unified Wireless Controller Summary
Product
Number of APs
Interfaces
Comments
2106
6
8x Fast Ethernet
Cannot be a Mobility Anchor, does not support
Layer 2 LWAPP, 2 of the Fast Ethernet
interfaces support 802.3af for PoE.
Layer 2 LWAPP, 2 of the Fast Ethernet
interfaces support 802.3af for PoE.
4402
12 or 25
2x Gig Ethernet
4404
50 or 100
4x Gig Ethernet
WLCM
6, 8 or 12
ISR backplane
Cannot be a Mobility Anchor, does not support
Layer 2 LWAPP. Layer 3 sub-interface
termination of static and dynamic WLC
interfaces only, no support for dot1q trunking.
Layer 2 LWAPP. Layer 3 sub-interface
termination of static and dynamic WLC
interfaces only, no support for dot1q trunking.
WS-C3750G
25 or 50
3750 backplane
Full featured 3750 stackable switch with
integrated WLC
integrated WLC
WiSM
300
6500 backplane
Module directly connecting to the 6500
backplane
backplane