AIR-CT5508-250-K9

The AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is a Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller designed for managing and optimizing wireless LAN (WLAN) networks. Here's a breakdown of its key features and considerations:

Features:

• Centralized management: Allows for centralized configuration, monitoring, and security management of up to 250 Cisco access points (APs).
• Scalability: Supports expansion by adding additional licenses for managing up to 500 or even 1000 APs (additional licenses required).
• Performance optimization: Utilizes features like QoS (Quality of Service) prioritization and radio resource management to optimize network performance and manage high-density traffic environments effectively.
• Integrated Cisco CleanAir™ technology: Helps identify and mitigate radio frequency (RF) interference for improved wireless performance and reduced channel conflicts.
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC): Provides insight into network applications and allows for policy-based control to prioritize business-critical traffic (requires additional licenses).
• Management options: Offers various management options including:
  • Command-line interface (CLI): Provides granular control for experienced users.
  • Web-based interface: Simplifies configuration and monitoring for less technical users.