WLC 9800 Introduction C1E01

Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller

The configuration data model for the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller is designed with best practices in mind, emphasizing reusability, simplified provisioning, enhanced flexibility, and modularization. This approach facilitates effective network management as it scales and addresses the dynamically evolving requirements of business and IT.

As we know Cisco works in a cycle of PPDIOO ( Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate and Optimize). 

Our goal is to simplify how we can work with Cisco 9800 Wireless controller with PPDIOO point of view.

There are elements of the configuration model that we will cover in details which are essential to understand how all connects and work together.

1. Profiles

• WLAN Profile
• Policy Profile
• AP Join Profile
• Flex Profile
• RF Profile

      2. Tags

• Policy Tag
• Site Tag
• RF Tag

Profiles

Its a reusable entities that defines the properties of the AP or Associated Clients which can be used across tags. Default Policy profile, AP Join profile, Flex profile and 2.4/5GHz RF profiles are available by default on the wireless controller at boot time.