Open source implementation of the CAPWAP protocol according to RFC 4515 and RFC 4516. It supports both SplitMAC and LocalMAC operational architectures.
For further informations please refer to:
"OpenCAPWAP v2.0: the new open-source implementation of the CAPWAP protocol", E. Agostini, M. Bernaschi, M. Vellucci, L. Vollero
International Journal of Network Management 2016, Volume 26, Issue 6, Pages 537–552
Wiley Online Library
ResearchGate
This version has been tested on Linux Debian distro 32-bit. You need to install the following libraries:
libnl-3-dev
libnl-3-genl-dev
libssl-dev
In order to run the WTP software, you must have a wireless card with AP mode available (check with iw)
Within the openCAPWAP folder, type:
make clean
make
For further info, please refer to the INSTALL file
OpenCAPWAP doesn't provide any type of DHCP service or IP assignation to associated stations, that is you must have a DHCP server active. When a client station associates with the WTP's AP interface, it starts to send DHCP Discovery messages. If you are using the SPLIT MAC mode, you must create a bridge between AC's network interface (ethernet or wireless) and the AC's tap interface. If you are using the LOCAL MAC mode, you must create a bridge between the WTP's AP interface and the ethernet interface. The DHCP server must be reachable from WTP's ethernet (LOCAL MAC) or AC's ethernet (SPLIT MAC).