Description:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Wireless LAN Controller is used in enterprise wireless network infrastructure to centrally manage and control Cisco wireless access points and client connections. Commonly installed in data centers, server rooms, and network core environments supporting large campus networks, corporate offices, universities, hospitals, and industrial facilities. Network administrators and system integrators use this controller for centralized wireless management, network expansion, access point deployment, and replacement of legacy Cisco wireless controllers.

Applications:

The Cisco AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Wireless LAN Controller is commonly deployed in medium to large enterprise wireless environments where centralized management of multiple access points is required. It is used in corporate campuses, universities, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and manufacturing plants to manage wireless access point configurations, enforce network security policies, and maintain stable Wi-Fi connectivity for mobile devices, industrial wireless equipment, and enterprise applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: AIR-CT5508-250-K9
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Maximum Access Point Support: 250 access points
• Client Capacity: Up to approximately 7,000 wireless clients
• Ethernet Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Management Interfaces: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
• Wireless Standards Supported: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Controller Architecture: Centralized wireless LAN management
• Power Supply: Single AC power supply included
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable appliance
• Security Features: WPA, WPA2, 802.1X authentication, rogue AP detection
• Network Protocols: IPv4 and IPv6 support
• Operating System: Cisco AireOS

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9800-L-C-K9 Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller
• Cisco AIR-CT3504-K9 Wireless LAN Controller
• Cisco AIR-CT5520-K9 Wireless LAN Controller