Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.1.x

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Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE 26.1.x

AP deployment mode

Updated: April 10, 2026

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Introduces AP deployment mode concepts, detailing relevant use cases, provides procedures for configuring deployment modes via both GUI and CLI, guides users in viewing deployment status, and explains verification steps to ensure proper AP operation.

An AP deployment mode is a configuration feature that

  • enables Cisco Catalyst 9124AX Series Outdoor AP to operate in indoor mode within the -E regulatory domain

  • expands available channels to include U-NII-1 and U-NII-2 in addition to U-NII-2C channels, and

  • applies specifically to the -E regulatory domain for increased channel availability.

Supporting reference information

Restrictions for AP deployment mode

  • This feature applies to Cisco Catalyst 9124AX Series Outdoor APs only.

  • We recommend operating Cisco Catalyst 9124AX Series Outdoor APs in Indoor mode in environments such as greenhouses or walk-in freezers to ensure optimal network performance and equipment longevity.

Configure an AP deployment mode (GUI)

Configure the deployment mode of an AP to fit the intended environment using GUI.

Use these steps to configure the AP deployment mode:

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Tags & Profiles > AP Join.

To add a new AP join profile, see Configuring an AP Profile (GUI). To modify an existing AP join profile, select the required AP join profile.
2.

Click General tab.
3.

From the Deployment mode drop-down list, select one of these options:

  • Default or Outdoor: Select this option if you want to configure the AP in outdoor mode. By default, Cisco Catalyst 9124AX Series APs are configured in outdoor mode.

  • Indoor: Select this option if you want to configure the AP in indoor mode for enclosed spaces like greenhouses or walk-in freezers.

    Note

    When the deployment mode is changed, the system prompts you to confirm the change. Select Yes to accept the change.
4.

Click Apply to Device.

The AP deployment mode is successfully configured to match its environment, ensuring optimal performance.

View deployment status

View the deployment status after configuring the AP deployment mode.

Before you begin

Use these steps to view deployment status:

Procedure

1.

Choose Configuration > Wireless > Access Points.
2.

On the All Access Points tab, click on a Cisco Catalyst 9124AX Series Access Point access point.

3.

In the Edit AP window, select the Advanced tab to view the default and current mode of the AP.

The deployment status is displayed.

Configure AP deployment mode (CLI)

Configure the deployment mode for an AP using CLI commands to ensure it operates effectively in the desired mode.

Procedure

1.

Enter global configuration mode.

Example:

Device# configure terminal
2.

Configure an AP profile and enter the AP profile configuration mode.

Example:

Device(config)# ap profile ap-profile1
3.

Configure the outdoor AP to operate in indoor mode.

Example:

Device(config-ap-profile)# dual-mode-ap-deployment-mode indoor
4.

Exit configuration mode and return to privileged EXEC mode.

Example:

Device(config-ap-profile)# end

The AP is successfully set to the specified indoor mode, ensuring that it operates under the correct deployment configuration.

Verify AP deployment mode

To verify whether the AP indoor mode is enabled or not, use this command:

Device# show ap name APXXXX.31XX.83XX config general
Cisco AP Name   : APXXXX.31XX.83XX
=================================================

Cisco AP Identifier                             : 4ca6.4d22.f140
Country Code                                    : Multiple Countries : CZ,US
Regulatory Domain Allowed by Country            : 802.11bg:-AE   802.11a:-ABE   802.11 6GHz:-BE
Radio Authority IDs                             : None
AP Country Code                                 : CZ  - Czech Republic
AP Regulatory Domain
  802.11bg                                      : -E
  802.11a                                       : -E
.
.
.AP Indoor Mode                                 : Enabled

To verify the available channel list in AP console, use this command:

AP# show rrm receive configuration
RRM configuration slot 1
===================================
Group Id
Switch Id            :0904640500ff
Group Cnt            :57454
IP address           :9.4.100.5
Encrypted            :0
Version              :1
Key                  :ff3fff55ffffff42ffff2cff6d0affff
Domain               :default
Key Name             :Channel Count        :19
TX Chans             :36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140

To view the indoor deployment details in AP console, use this command:

AP# show capwap client configuration
AdminState                         : ADMIN_ENABLED(1)
Name                               : AP3C57.31C5.9478
Location                           : default location
Primary controller name            : Rack10_katar
Primary controller IP              : 9.4.100.5
Secondary controller name          :
Tertiary controller name           :
.
.
.Indoor Deployment                 : 2!Indoor Deployment: 2 signifies that the AP is in Indoor mode.
!Indoor Deployment: 0 signifies that the AP is in Outdoor mode.