topic Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller? in ExtremeWireless (Identifi)

Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Gerald_Nuque — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:33:00 GMT

We are planning to deploy just 3 units of AP3916i without controller. Is it possible that I can configure it without a physical or virtual controller? Same goes for other IdentiFi APs that requires small deployments.

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Nathiya_M — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:10:00 GMT

Hi Gerald,

AP3916 cannot be used as standalone AP. You need a physical or virtual controller.

Regards,
Nathiya M

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Gerald_Nuque — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:10:01 GMT

Hi Nathiya,

Thank you for your reply.

Does this also apply to all IdentiFi Wireless?

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Nathiya_M — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:10:02 GMT

Hi Gerald,

The only standalone models were the AP3630 or AP3640, all other model AP's are made to get their configurations from a wireless appliance.

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/Q_A/Can-i-use-WS-AP3610-and-WS-AP-3710i-As-a-Stan...

Regards,
Nathiya M

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Ronald_Dvorak — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:10:03 GMT

What about ExtremeCloud - could you ask the PM whether the AP3916 is on the road map for ExtremeCloud.

https://www.extremenetworks.com/extremecloud/

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Doug — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:10:04 GMT

Support should not give dates on product or code releases. The PM can reply here or we can ask to have them email you directly.

-Doug

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

Schmotter__Ryan — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:17:00 GMT

Gerald, there is a way to "trick" the AP into booting up without a controller and broadcasting a VNS, but you need to have the AP first adopted by a controller, and configure from the controller. It would allow clients to connect, but you would not be able to configure or troubleshoot the AP. It would not be practical for normal use, but I've used it in the past for active site surveys or one-off usage. Here is a document outlining setup:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5bMj99cONofd041VjFWckZQZzA/view?usp=sharing

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

edutsilva — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:03:37 GMT

Hello, and what about AP-3620? Can it be used as stand-alone? Thank you.

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

PeterK — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:47:08 GMT

afaik 3620 was a 3610 with external antennas.

So, in general you can’t use it as stand-alone. If you have a Image of a 3640, I think there was a way to flash it.

But in real, this thing is soooo old, I would recommend to not use it anymore. Last patch was in 2015.

Re: Can Extreme Wireless (IdentiFi) be deployed as stand-alone or it really needs a controller?

StephanH — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:31:26 GMT

afaik 3620 was a 3610 with external antennas.

So, in general you can’t use it as stand-alone. If you have a Image of a 3640, I think there was a way to flash it.

But in real, this thing is soooo old, I would recommend to not use it anymore. Last patch was in 2015.

Yes, there is an old image for the AP3640. But I can only agree with Peter, it is very old and no longer officially available.