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Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers
The Cisco
®
5500 Series Wireless Controller is a
highly scalable and flexible platform that enables
systemwide services for mission-critical wireless in
medium to large-sized enterprises and campus
environments. Designed for 802.11n performance
and maximum scalability, the 5500 Series offers
enhanced uptime with the ability to simultaneously
manage 250 access points; superior performance
for reliable streaming video and toll quality voice;
and improved fault recovery for a consistent
mobility experience in the most demanding
environments.
Features
Optimized for
next-generation wireless networking,
the 5500 Series offers improved mobility and
prepares the business for the next wave of mobile
devices and applications. The 5500 Series supports
a higher density of clients and delivers more
efficient roaming, with at least nine times the
throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks.
The 5500 Series automates wireless configuration
and management functions and allows network
managers to have the visibility and control needed
to cost-effectively manage and secure their wireless
networks. As a component of the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network, this controller provides real-time
communication between
Cisco Aironet
®
access
points, the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS),
and the
Cisco Mobility Services Engine to deliver
centralized security policies, wireless intrusion
prevention system (IPS) capabilities, award-winning
RF management, and quality of service (QoS).
Maximum Performance and Scalability
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Support for up to 250 access points and
7000 clients.
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802.11n optimized for up to nine times the
performance of 802.11a/g networks.
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Enhanced uptime with the ability to
simultaneously configure and manage 250 access
points per controller
Improved Mobility and Services
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Larger mobility domain for more simultaneous
client associations.
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Faster RRM updates for uninterrupted network
access when roaming.
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Intelligent RF control plane for self-configuration,
self-healing, and self-optimization.
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Efficient roaming improves application
performance such as toll quality, voice, and
consistent streaming video and data backup.
Licensing Flexibility and Investment Protection
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Additional access point and feature licenses may
be added over time.
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Optional WPLUS software supports a variety of
business mobility scenarios:
OfficeExtend solution for mobile teleworkers
with full hardware encryption for added security
across remote WAN/LAN links
Enterprise Wireless Mesh
OfficeExtend Solution
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Secure, simple, cost-effective mobile teleworker
solution.
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Up to 250 remote access points per controller.
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Supports Unified Communications wireless
phones for reduced cell phone charges.
Comprehensive Wired/Wireless Security
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Full CAPWAP access point to controller
encryption with WPLUS license.
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Supports rogue access point detection and
denial-of-service attacks.
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Management frame protection detects malicious
users and alerts network administrators.
Enterprise Wireless Mesh
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Dynamic wireless mesh networks support indoor
and outdoor connectivity for areas that are difficult
to wire.
Environmentally Responsible
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Support for adaptive power management to turn
off access point radios during off-peak hours to
reduce power consumption.
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OfficeExtend solution reduces costs and supports
green best practices by reducing commuting time
and saving on gas, vehicle mileage, and
insurance costs.
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