New Licensing Model
Release 7.3 also introduces a new Right to Use (RTU) licensing model to the Cisco Flex 7500 and Cisco
8500 Series Controllers. This is an Honor−based licensing scheme that allows AP licenses to be enabled on
supported controllers with End User License Agreement (EULA) acceptance The RTU license scheme
simplifies addition, deletion, or the transfer of AP adder licenses in the field by eliminating the need for an
additional step, additional tools, or access to Cisco.com for PAK license or return materials authorization
(RMA) transfers.
Evaluation licenses are valid for 90 days. Notifications will be generated in order to inform you to buy a
permanent license starting 15 days prior to the evaluation license expiration.
In the event that you have more APs connected than those purchased, the licensing status for the controller
tracked within the Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 will turn red.
For more information on the RTU License model, refer to the document Cisco Right to Use Licensing (RTU).
License Types
These are the three license types:
Permanent Licenses − The AP count is programmed into NVM by manufacturing; this is also
referred to as Base AP count Licenses. This type of license is not transferable.
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Adder access point Count Licenses − May be activated by you through the acceptance of the EULA.
Adder licenses are transferable.
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Evaluation Licenses − Used for demo and/or trial periods, are valid for 90 days, and default to the
full capacity of the controller. The Evaluation License may be activated at any time using a CLI
command.
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License CLI Commands:
(8500) >show license ?
all Displays All The License(s).
capacity Displays License currently used by AP
detail Displays Details Of A Given License.
evaluation Displays Evaluation License(s).
expiring Displays Expiring License(s).
feature Displays License Enabled Features.
in−use Displays License That Are In−Use.
permanent Displays Permanent License(s).
statistics Displays License Statistics.
status Displays License Status.
summary Displays Brief Summary Of All License(s).
Seamless IP Mobility For Packet Core Integration with the WLC as a
PMIPv6 MAG
Proxy Mobile IPv6 (PMIPv6) is an IETF standard network−based mobility management protocol for building
common and access−technology−independent mobile core networks (specified in RFC 5213
). It
accommodates various access technologies such as WiFi, WiMAX, 3GPP, and 3GPP2−based access
architectures. PMIPv6 enables the same functionality as Mobile IP without any modifications to the host's
TCP/IP Protocol stack. With PMIPv6, the host can change its point−of−attachment to the Internet without
changing its IP address. This functionality is implemented by the network, which is responsible for tracking
the movements of the host and initiating the required mobility signaling on its behalf.
