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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