Is it possible run a Wireless LAN controller without a WCS?

is it possible run a Wireless LAN controller without a WCS?
How Can I configure the Wireless Lan controller?
Thanks

Hi Alfred,
The WLC can be completly configured and operated without the WCS. The WCS is a nice addition for the management especially when running multiple WLC's but is not required.
Info on WLC (with Video);
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/index.html
Info on the WCS;
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/index.html
Hope this helps!
Rob

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/5500/tech_notes/Wireless_Software_Compatibility_Matrix.html
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn7_0_235_0.html
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Hi Amit,
Hope you are doing great!!
the below link will help you in getting the issue resolved!!
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/products_configuration_example09186a00809bdb5f.shtml
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The WCS is used in conjuntion with the WLC (Wireless Lan Controller) for Rogue Detection. It is not a must for this function but more of an add-on :)
The Cisco WCS is an optional network component that works in conjunction with Cisco Aironet Lightweight Access Points, Cisco wireless LAN controllers and the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance.
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/index.html
Overview of WCS
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00806b7270.html#wp1131195
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a00806f070a.shtml#new5
Rogue Detection under Unified Wireless Networks
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_white_paper09186a0080722d8c.shtml
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.121: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 Join Request from 192.168.1.158:45644
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.123: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 Join resp: CAPWAP Maximum Msg element len = 92
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.124: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 CAPWAP State: Join
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.273: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 CAPWAP State: Configure
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.274: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 Updating IP 192.168.1.158 ===> 192.168.1.158 for AP e8:04:62:0a:d1:20
*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.274: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 Setting MTU to 1485
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*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.274: e8:04:62:0a:d1:20 CAPWAP State: Dtls tear down
*spamReceiveTask: Sep 26 19:45:00.277: spamProcessGlobalPathMtuUpdate: Changing Global LRAD MTU to 576
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