How to configure Cisco AP in Flexconnect mode?

Flexconnect Mode Basics-

  • Cisco APs are typically configured in Flexconnect mode when the AP and WLC are remote and reachable over WAN. (Used by remote users or satellite offices to connect to HQ)
  • In Flexconnect mode, WLANs can be configured in both Central and Local switching as per requirement.
  • Centrally switched WLAN is used for Corporate network access while locally switched WLAN is used for internet access.
  • Centrally switched traffic goes through CAPWAP tunnel while locally switched traffic is switched locally.

To configure a Flexconnect Mode Local Switching Service Set Identifier (SSID), here are the general steps to follow-

  • Create a WLAN profile
    • Create a WLAN Profile under- Configuration>Tags and Profiles>Edit WLAN
  • Create/Modify a Policy Profile-
    • Create the Policy Profile under- Configuration>Tags and Profiles>Edit Policy Profile>General>Select Local Switching/Local DHCP
    • Define VLAN under- Configuration> Tags and Profiles>Edit Policy Profile>Access Policies>VLAN
  • Create/Modify Policy Tag- Map the WLAN to the Policy Profile created under-Configuration>Tags and profiles>Policy tag>Map WLAN to Policy Profile
  • Create a Flex profile and Site Tag-
    • Configure Flex Profile under-Configuration>Tags and Profiles>Flex Profile.
    • Define Native VLAN and unselect OfficeExtend AP.
    • Configure Site tag under- Configuration> Tags and Profiles>Tags> Site Tags
    • Unselect ‘Enable Local Site’ under Site tag and choose Flex profile configured.
  • Policy Tag/Profile assignment to WLAN- Map the policy tag and policy profile to the WLAN
  • Policy/Site Tag assignment to AP- Map the policy/site tag to the AP

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