How to connect Cisco AP1242 with WLC4402?

[sarahjohn]

I just got a pair of Cisco APs and a WLC in order to play around for my Wireless CCNA certification. I'm having troubles connecting all 3 devices together. I believe I need a switch to connect them. In the WLC there are 2 ports which aren't Ethernet though 

 

Here is the picture: 

 

So:

• Is it possible to connect the APs directly to the WLC?

• If I need a switch, through which interface should I connect it?

[ayf]

1 час назад, sarahjohn сказал:

I just got a pair of Cisco APs and a WLC in order to play around for my Wireless CCNA certification. I'm having troubles connecting all 3 devices together. I believe I need a switch to connect them. In the WLC there are 2 ports which aren't Ethernet though 

 

Here is the picture: 

 

So:

• Is it possible to connect the APs directly to the WLC?

• If I need a switch, through which interface should I connect it?

Hi.
You need switch. Controller connect to switch through TRUNK. AP may connect through access.
And you need router.

 

[kapydan]

В 23.08.2018 в 15:03, sarahjohn сказал:

Is it possible to connect the APs directly to the WLC?

no, you need switch

 

В 23.08.2018 в 15:03, sarahjohn сказал:

If I need a switch, through which interface should I connect it?

you can to connect your ap to any port in switch. but dont forget about power - use poe switch or external power for ap