Description:

The Cisco AIR-CT2504-50-K9 Wireless LAN Controller is used in enterprise wireless network systems to centrally manage and control Cisco wireless access points. Commonly installed in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and hospitality networks requiring centralized wireless management and scalable access point deployment. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this controller for wireless infrastructure deployment, network expansion, system upgrades, or replacement of existing wireless LAN controllers.

Applications:

The Cisco AIR-CT2504-50-K9 Wireless Controller is deployed in enterprise and institutional wireless networks to provide centralized configuration, security enforcement, and management of multiple Cisco wireless access points. It is commonly used in office environments, universities, hospitals, hotels, and retail locations where reliable wireless connectivity and seamless roaming are required. Network administrators and system integrators implement this controller to simplify wireless network administration, support secure wireless access, and maintain consistent performance across large wireless LAN deployments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AIR-CT2504-50-K9
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Wireless LAN Controller
• Series: Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers
• Access Point Capacity: Supports up to 50 access points
• Client Capacity: Up to 1,000 wireless clients
• Ethernet Interfaces: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Wireless Standards Supported: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dependent on connected AP models)
• Management Interface: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
• Security Features: WPA, WPA2, 802.1X authentication, RADIUS support
• Power Supply: External AC power adapter
• Form Factor: Desktop or rack-mountable with optional kit
• Mobility Support: Seamless roaming and centralized AP management
• Deployment Type: Enterprise and campus wireless LAN management

Common Replacements:

• Cisco AIR-CT3504-K9 Wireless Controller
• Cisco AIR-CT5520-K9 Wireless Controller
• Cisco C9800-L-F-K9 Wireless Controller