Set Up Cisco 9800-CL in EVE-NG + Join a Physical AP (Step-by-Step)

Spin up a Cisco 9800-CL controller on EVE-NG and join a physical AP end-to-end. I show the exact ISO method that works reliably (and note why the direct qcow2 rename to virtioa.qcow2 didn’t boot for me). If you’re starting a Cisco wireless lab for the new track, this is a fast way to practice configs, tags/profiles, and AP join flow at home. What you’ll learn Import 9800-CL into EVE-NG (ISO one-time install to qcow2) VM settings that actually boot (CPU/RAM/NIC model) Basic controller setup (Gi1 mgmt, HTTPS, admin) Create a simple WPA2 SSID and map VLANs Join a physical AP via DHCP Option 43 / DNS or AP CLI Cisco #Wireless #EveNG #9800CL #WiFiLab