Description

The Cisco CT5508-12-K9 Is the base model of the exceedingly versatile 5500 arrangement remote LAN controllers.?Licensed for 12 APs, the Cisco CT5508-12-K9 is ideal for managing and optimizing the wireless networks of branch locations and small businesses with large work spaces. Due to its highly scalable nature, the CT 5508-12-K9 is also a great option for campus networks that are expected to grow rapidly, ?as this unit can be scaled from its’ default 12 AP license to a 25 AP, 50 AP, 100 AP, 250 AP, or 500 AP license – allowing for a gradual increase in coverage without the large expense on the front end.

When it comes to performance and services, the Cisco CT 5508 WLC is hard to beat. With support for 802.11ac and 802.11n, the 5508 WLC provides wireless networking performance significantly beyond the capabilities of older 802.11a and 802.11g based WLANs ?- although the controller does support these standards. 802.11 AC is a 5 GHz WLAN standard based on 802.11n, and can provide upwards of 1 Gbps of throughput.

The CT 5508-12-K9 also aids in overall network security when compared to a WLAN composed of standalone APs. The 5508 uses CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points) encryption for communications between the controller and APs, and also aids in the detection of rogue APs and malicious users – making the secure configuration and maintenance of your wireless network a much more manageable task.