Cisco Wifi access points roaming

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I have two Cisco AIR-AP1832-E-K9 access points.



The first one is already operational (1).



Its operating mode is: AP & Controller (2).



I configured two WLANs (and also two VLANs, two SSIDs) on this WLC-AP.



With the second AP I would like to achieve roaming.



I don't know how to configure this second access point.



By default, AIR-AP1832-E-K9 are in "AP & Controller" operating mode.



But I don't need two controllers.



Can the second AP "share" the configuration of the first AP (the WLAN definitions for example)?



Or do these WLANs (VLANs and SSIDs) have to be redefined in exactly the same way on the second AP?



How does the second AP "pairs"/"associates with" with the first one?



Does it have something to do with "master" and "subordinate" APs?



I don't care about doing this configuration twice but I don't want the APs to "compete".



I just need to go from one room to another with my Cisco Wifi phone in hand without any disruption.



Thank you.



(1) As a side note, I did the first AP configuration in CLI.



(2) I don't know how to check that in CLI. If you know, please share.



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EDIT 1



I just did the initial configuration in CLI of the second access point.



As a result, I cannot access the first access point anymore (either via https://access_point_1_ip or via SSH).



I can access the second access point via https://access_point_2_ip and it shows that:



  • the second access point operating mode is "AP & Controller",

  • the first access point operating mode is "AP only".

And I cannot change these operating modes via the GUI.






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  • Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
    – jonathanjo
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  • Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
    – Léa Massiot
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I have two Cisco AIR-AP1832-E-K9 access points.



The first one is already operational (1).



Its operating mode is: AP & Controller (2).



I configured two WLANs (and also two VLANs, two SSIDs) on this WLC-AP.



With the second AP I would like to achieve roaming.



I don't know how to configure this second access point.



By default, AIR-AP1832-E-K9 are in "AP & Controller" operating mode.



But I don't need two controllers.



Can the second AP "share" the configuration of the first AP (the WLAN definitions for example)?



Or do these WLANs (VLANs and SSIDs) have to be redefined in exactly the same way on the second AP?



How does the second AP "pairs"/"associates with" with the first one?



Does it have something to do with "master" and "subordinate" APs?



I don't care about doing this configuration twice but I don't want the APs to "compete".



I just need to go from one room to another with my Cisco Wifi phone in hand without any disruption.



Thank you.



(1) As a side note, I did the first AP configuration in CLI.



(2) I don't know how to check that in CLI. If you know, please share.



=================================================================



EDIT 1



I just did the initial configuration in CLI of the second access point.



As a result, I cannot access the first access point anymore (either via https://access_point_1_ip or via SSH).



I can access the second access point via https://access_point_2_ip and it shows that:



  • the second access point operating mode is "AP & Controller",

  • the first access point operating mode is "AP only".

And I cannot change these operating modes via the GUI.






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  • Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
    – jonathanjo
    2 hours ago










  • Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago












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I have two Cisco AIR-AP1832-E-K9 access points.



The first one is already operational (1).



Its operating mode is: AP & Controller (2).



I configured two WLANs (and also two VLANs, two SSIDs) on this WLC-AP.



With the second AP I would like to achieve roaming.



I don't know how to configure this second access point.



By default, AIR-AP1832-E-K9 are in "AP & Controller" operating mode.



But I don't need two controllers.



Can the second AP "share" the configuration of the first AP (the WLAN definitions for example)?



Or do these WLANs (VLANs and SSIDs) have to be redefined in exactly the same way on the second AP?



How does the second AP "pairs"/"associates with" with the first one?



Does it have something to do with "master" and "subordinate" APs?



I don't care about doing this configuration twice but I don't want the APs to "compete".



I just need to go from one room to another with my Cisco Wifi phone in hand without any disruption.



Thank you.



(1) As a side note, I did the first AP configuration in CLI.



(2) I don't know how to check that in CLI. If you know, please share.



=================================================================



EDIT 1



I just did the initial configuration in CLI of the second access point.



As a result, I cannot access the first access point anymore (either via https://access_point_1_ip or via SSH).



I can access the second access point via https://access_point_2_ip and it shows that:



  • the second access point operating mode is "AP & Controller",

  • the first access point operating mode is "AP only".

And I cannot change these operating modes via the GUI.






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I have two Cisco AIR-AP1832-E-K9 access points.



The first one is already operational (1).



Its operating mode is: AP & Controller (2).



I configured two WLANs (and also two VLANs, two SSIDs) on this WLC-AP.



With the second AP I would like to achieve roaming.



I don't know how to configure this second access point.



By default, AIR-AP1832-E-K9 are in "AP & Controller" operating mode.



But I don't need two controllers.



Can the second AP "share" the configuration of the first AP (the WLAN definitions for example)?



Or do these WLANs (VLANs and SSIDs) have to be redefined in exactly the same way on the second AP?



How does the second AP "pairs"/"associates with" with the first one?



Does it have something to do with "master" and "subordinate" APs?



I don't care about doing this configuration twice but I don't want the APs to "compete".



I just need to go from one room to another with my Cisco Wifi phone in hand without any disruption.



Thank you.



(1) As a side note, I did the first AP configuration in CLI.



(2) I don't know how to check that in CLI. If you know, please share.



=================================================================



EDIT 1



I just did the initial configuration in CLI of the second access point.



As a result, I cannot access the first access point anymore (either via https://access_point_1_ip or via SSH).



I can access the second access point via https://access_point_2_ip and it shows that:



  • the second access point operating mode is "AP & Controller",

  • the first access point operating mode is "AP only".

And I cannot change these operating modes via the GUI.






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  • Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
    – jonathanjo
    2 hours ago










  • Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago
















  • Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
    – jonathanjo
    2 hours ago










  • Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago















Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
– jonathanjo
2 hours ago




Have you got the software version of the APs? In general, if you put the same SSID on two access points, clients expect to be connected to same network, so put the VLANs the same; ensure channels are separated.
– jonathanjo
2 hours ago












Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
– Léa Massiot
2 hours ago




Thank you for your answer. Is it that kind of info you are asking for? This concerns the second access point: AP Running Image : 8.5.131.0 / AP Image type : MOBILITY EXPRESS IMAGE / AP Configuration : MOBILITY EXPRESS CAPABLE?
– Léa Massiot
2 hours ago










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Apparently, you don't actually have a controller, which would make things very simple.



But briefly:



  • You need to configure each access point with its own IP address.

  • Each access point will use a different RF channel.

  • Both access points will have the same SSID and same WPA key.

  • Both access points will map the SSID to the same VLAN.

This will allow your clients to roam.






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  • Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago










  • Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
    – Léa Massiot
    1 hour ago










  • I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
    – Ron Trunk
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Apparently, you don't actually have a controller, which would make things very simple.



But briefly:



  • You need to configure each access point with its own IP address.

  • Each access point will use a different RF channel.

  • Both access points will have the same SSID and same WPA key.

  • Both access points will map the SSID to the same VLAN.

This will allow your clients to roam.






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  • Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago










  • Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
    – Léa Massiot
    1 hour ago










  • I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
    – Ron Trunk
    59 mins ago














up vote
3
down vote













Apparently, you don't actually have a controller, which would make things very simple.



But briefly:



  • You need to configure each access point with its own IP address.

  • Each access point will use a different RF channel.

  • Both access points will have the same SSID and same WPA key.

  • Both access points will map the SSID to the same VLAN.

This will allow your clients to roam.






share|improve this answer






















  • Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago










  • Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
    – Léa Massiot
    1 hour ago










  • I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
    – Ron Trunk
    59 mins ago












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Apparently, you don't actually have a controller, which would make things very simple.



But briefly:



  • You need to configure each access point with its own IP address.

  • Each access point will use a different RF channel.

  • Both access points will have the same SSID and same WPA key.

  • Both access points will map the SSID to the same VLAN.

This will allow your clients to roam.






share|improve this answer














Apparently, you don't actually have a controller, which would make things very simple.



But briefly:



  • You need to configure each access point with its own IP address.

  • Each access point will use a different RF channel.

  • Both access points will have the same SSID and same WPA key.

  • Both access points will map the SSID to the same VLAN.

This will allow your clients to roam.







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  • Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago










  • Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
    – Léa Massiot
    1 hour ago










  • I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
    – Ron Trunk
    59 mins ago
















  • Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
    – Léa Massiot
    2 hours ago










  • Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
    – Léa Massiot
    1 hour ago










  • I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
    – Ron Trunk
    59 mins ago















Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
– Léa Massiot
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Thank you for your answer. I edited my original post.
– Léa Massiot
2 hours ago












Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
– Léa Massiot
1 hour ago




Pardon me if I'm mistaken but, to me, both devices are, by default, controllers. Are you saying I should deactivate the controllers in both devices?
– Léa Massiot
1 hour ago












I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
– Ron Trunk
59 mins ago




I see, you are using Mobility Express. My bad for not seeing that first. You can configure both APs from the second one - it is the controller for both APs. Here is the full deployment guide, which will walk you through everything: cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/technotes/8-3/…
– Ron Trunk
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