Description

The CT5508-100-K9, Cisco’s 100 AP 5508 Wireless LAN Controller, is a middle-of-the-pack edition of the highly successful 5500 WLC line. ?Although the CT5508-100-K9 comes with a 100 AP license, it can be upgraded with 250 or 500 AP licenses at any time, making it a highly scalable option ideal for growing networks. ?For smaller operations, the CT 5508 controller also comes in smaller license increments of 12, 25 or 50 APs, options which smaller businesses may want to consider before purchasing licenses that will be underutilized.

Cisco’s CT5508-100-K9 is a powerful contributor to any wireless network, allowing for the integration of controller managed 802.11ac and 802.11n based access points. The 802.11ac standard, while in the 802.11n family, has significant performance improvements over older standards – switching from older 802.11a/b/g based access points to 802.11ac CAPs will be an upgrade that is immediately apparent to end users and network administrators alike.

One of the most compelling reasons to switch to a ?5508 WLC based wireless network from more traditional, autonomous AP network is security. Cisco’s CT5508-100-K9 uses CAPWAP transmissions to provide a secure, encrypted line of communication between the AP and its controller. This makes keeping track of the APs on your network a breeze – and also eliminates much of the risk from rogue access points.