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Choose type of connection:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Compatible with all WLC software version above 8.5<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Spaces Connector<\/h5>

Most preferred & recommended option<\/p>

Requires you to install Spaces Connector on a Virtual Machine, then connect your WLC to Cisco Spaces.<\/p>

Bandwidth Requirements: 4Mbps for 5,000 APs and 60,000 Clients<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019re unable to use Spaces Connector you may connect via any of the below options. However, multiple Cisco Spaces features\u00a0require the connector<\/u><\/a>, and direct-connect may have performance-related issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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CMX On-Premise<\/h5>

Select if you have CMX 10.6 <\/strong>or later<\/p>

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Catalyst 9800 Direct<\/h5>

Select if you have Catalyst 9800 series WLC<\/strong><\/p>

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WLC Direct<\/h5>

Possible performance drawbacks. Select only if you cannot use Spaces Connector<\/p>

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