CISCO 5500 Wireless Controller

Type

Wireless controller

Brand

CISCO

A scalable wireless LAN controller designed for medium to large enterprises, supporting up to 500 access points and 7000 wireless clients through upgradeable software licenses. It provides 802.11n/ac performance, centralized management of Cisco Aironet access points, robust security, and Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for QoS and policy enforcement. Key features include redundant power supplies for high availability and a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for configuration and monitoring. Key Features & Functionality High Scalability: Supports up to 500 Cisco Aironet access points and 7000 wireless clients, with the ability to scale further by combining two controllers. Performance: Optimized for 802.11n and 802.11ac performance, delivering high throughput for demanding applications like video and voice. Centralized Management: Manages access points, security policies, and mobility services from a single platform, integrating with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. Advanced Services: Includes Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) with NBAR-2 for application identification, QoS, and NetFlow exports. Wireless Policy Engine: Provides device profiling and enforcement of policies such as VLAN assignment, QoS, and access controls. Enhanced Mobility: Offers features for consistent mobility and roaming experience, including sub-second stateful failover to a standby controller. High Availability: Can be equipped with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for uninterrupted operation. Management Interfaces: Provides both a command-line interface (CLI) for console access and a web-based GUI for configuration and monitoring.