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Cisco® Wireless Controller solutions
Whether your wireless controller needs are more on premises or you lean toward a software-based solution, Cisco has you covered.
● Simplify workflow by centralizing the configuration and management of your access points
● Optimize performance by improving network performance with automated failover and mitigation of radio interference
● Add flexibility by allowing you to choose between appliance-based on-premises solutions, private cloud or public cloud solutions
● Integrate security by uncovering threats and providing content filtering and security based on user ID and location
We know that a wireless network isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation, so Cisco has a solution for any type and size of network.
On-premises Wireless Controllers
Cisco Catalyst® CW9800M Wireless Controller: This robust 1RU device is ideal for medium-sized deployments, this wireless controller features 2 x 25 Gbps and 4 x 1/10 Gbps uplinks, supporting up to 3,000 APs and 32,000 clients with maximum throughput of up to 50 Gbps. The Catalyst CW9800M wireless controller showcases a performance boost of up to 53% and a reduction in power consumption of up to 18% compared to the Catalyst 9800-40.
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H1 Wireless Controller: Designed for large-scale deployments, this wireless controller features 4 x 25 Gbps and 8x 1/10 Gbps uplinks, supporting up to 6,000 APs and 64,000 clients with a maximum throughput of up to 100 Gbps. The Catalyst CW9800H1 is a 1RU device that offers up to a 36% increase in performance and up to 40% lower power usage compared to the Catalyst 9800-80.
Cisco Catalyst CW9800H2 Wireless Controller: Designed for large-scale deployments, this wireless controller features 2 x 40 Gbps and 8 x 1/10 Gbps uplinks, supporting up to 6,000 APs and 64,000 clients with a maximum throughput of up to 100 Gbps. The Catalyst CW9800H2 is a 1RU device that offers up to a 36% increase in performance and up to 40% lower power usage compared to the Catalyst 9800-80.
Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller: Ideal for large organizations and service providers, the 9800-80 can be scaled through modular uplinks. Powered by Cisco IOS® XE, the Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 is the most secure wireless controller that is always on.
Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controller: Ideal for midsize organizations, the 9800-40 is powered by Cisco IOS XE and brings high availability and top-notch security to the wireless network.
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller: Perfect for small and medium campus deployments and distributed branches. The Catalyst 9800-L is consistent with the features the that the other Catalyst 9800 controllers employ.
Software-based Wireless Controllers
Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controller for Cloud: Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the 9800-CL gives you the flexibility to deploy your wireless controller in a private or public cloud. It offers high scale, performance, and resiliency catering to distributed branches, medium-sized campuses, large enterprises, and service providers.
Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst 9100 Access Point: Puts control right on the AP, delivering an easy-to-deploy and manage Wi-Fi 6 network without a dedicated physical appliance. Powered by IOS XE, adds to the Catalyst 9800 family’s deployment options and provides a clear upgrade path as your network needs grow.
These controllers also support the newest Wi-Fi 6E Catalyst 9100 access points.
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