Type of connection > Catalyst Connections
Choose type of connection:
Compatible with all WLC software version above 8.5
Spaces Connector
Most preferred & recommended option
Requires you to install Spaces Connector on a Virtual Machine, then connect your WLC to Cisco Spaces.
Bandwidth Requirements: 4Mbps for 5,000 APs and 60,000 Clients
If you’re unable to use Spaces Connector you may connect via any of the below options. However, multiple Cisco Spaces features require the connector, and direct-connect may have performance-related issues.
Compatible with all CMX 10.6+
CMX On-Premise
Select if you have CMX 10.6 or later
Requires you to configure a Cisco Spaces Token in CMX.
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller
Catalyst 9800 Direct
Select if you have Catalyst 9800 series WLC
Limited Feature Compatibility
Requires you to configure CMX Cloud Services in your Catalyst 9800 WLC
Compatible with Wireless LAN Controllers 8.5+
WLC Direct
Possible performance drawbacks. Select only if you cannot use Spaces Connector
Requires you to configure Cloud Services and enable CMX service in WLC