Monitoring LWAPP AP

Question

Hello,
I've recently migred all of my AP to LWAPP+ WLC.
I think that WCS server is very bad for monitoring (no good summary, no associated client per AP etc....) and want to continu e to monitor my AP via cacti. My questions are the following :
1. Is it possible to monitor my LWAPP AP via SNMP
2. If yes, how to proceed? Actually I can't telnet/ssh my AP (connection refused).
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Best regards,
Vincent

Answer 1

Bear in mind that this architecture implements some functions in the AP itself and others in the controller. Thus you must interact with both components to gain enough context to administer the system. The controller provides the interface through command line or SNMP (most functions) that allows complete administration capability. So you can look into SNMP-based products - commerical and otherwise, that can use the Cisco-supplied MIB in some form.
Now, WCS offers the distinct advantage that it knows of context for the individual SNMP operations; Airwave also offers benefits because it was designed to manage wireless systems (multiple vendors products). They both use SNMP to communicate and manage the system.
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