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CISCO 5508 SERIES WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR UP TO 250 APS

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AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Overview

AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is a high-performance access point engineered for modern enterprise networks. It operates in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands using Wi-Fi 5 standards to deliver a robust data rate of up to 250Mbps, and features advanced connectivity options such as MU-MIMO and beamforming for enhanced throughput and performance.

This wireless solution comes with an internal omnidirectional antenna design tailored for reliable indoor coverage in large offices and high-density environments. With versatile installation options like ceiling and wall mounting and a PoE power supply, AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is ideally suited for organizations seeking a secure and efficient enterprise-grade wireless network.

AIR-CT5508-250-K9 price is $33,415.00, a 53.3% saving from the Cisco list price of $71,495.00. AIR-CT5508-250-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Specifications

Product Type
Wireless Product
Wireless Type
Access Point
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 5
Frequency Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Data Rate
250Mbps
Max Range
N/A
Coverage Area
N/A
Connector Type
RJ-45
Antenna Type
Internal Omnidirectional
Antenna Gain
N/A
MIMO Technology
MU-MIMO
Beamforming
Yes
Mounting Options
Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
Power Supply
PoE
Mesh Networking
No
Ethernet Port
1x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices Supported
N/A
Protocols Supported
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Management Features
On-Premises Management
Security Features
WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
Compliance
FCC / CE / RoHS
Processor
N/A
Memory
N/A
Outdoor Use
No
Product Name
AIR-CT5508-250-K9
Height
N/A
Width
N/A
Depth
N/A
Weight
N/A

AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Use Case

Scalable Enterprise Campus Deployment for Seamless Roaming

In a multi-building corporate campus with 2,500 employees, the AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 APs centrally manages high-density Wi-Fi across 50 access points per building. By enabling real-time RF optimization and seamless 802.11k/r/v roaming, IT teams reduce support tickets by 40% and ensure uninterrupted productivity for mobile users.

Centralized Retail Chain WLAN for Secure POS and Guest Access

A nationwide retail chain with 200 outlets uses the AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 APs to unify staff VLANs, guest SSIDs and PCI-compliant POS networks across all stores. Central policy enforcement and automated RF adjustments boost checkout reliability by 99.9% uptime and deliver a consistent customer Wi-Fi experience, driving a 15% uplift in loyalty-program enrollment.

HIPAA-Compliant Hospital Network for Medical Devices and Voice

In a 300-bed hospital environment, the AIR-CT5508-250-K9 Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 250 APs provides secure WPA2-Enterprise encryption, granular access control and QoS for voice, video and IoT medical devices. High-availability clustering and continuous security updates reduce network outages by 60%, ensure HIPAA compliance and empower clinicians with reliable wireless telemetry and voice-over-Wi-Fi calls.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

CISCO 5508 SERIES WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR UP TO 250 APSAIR-CT5508-250-K9CISCO 5508 SERIES WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR UP TO 25 APSAIR-CT5508-25-K95508 Series Controller for up to 50 APsAIR-CT5508-50-K98500 SERIES WL CONTROLLER SUPPORTING 3000 APSAIR-CT8510-3K-K9Cisco 5508 Series Wireless Controller for up to 12 APsAIR-CT5508-12-K9
Product TypeWireless ProductWireless LAN ControllerWireless ControllerWireless Access PointWireless LAN Controller
Wireless TypeAccess PointN/AN/AAccess PointWireless LAN Controller
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5N/A802.11a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)N/A
Frequency Bands2.4GHz / 5GHzN/A2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHzN/A
Data Rate250MbpsN/AN/AUp to 3GbpsN/A
Max RangeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Coverage AreaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Connector TypeRJ-45RJ-45RJ-45RJ-45N/A
Antenna TypeInternal OmnidirectionalN/AN/AInternal OmnidirectionalN/A
Antenna GainN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MIMO TechnologyMU-MIMON/AN/AMU-MIMON/A
BeamformingYesN/AN/AYesN/A
Mounting OptionsCeiling Mount / Wall MountN/AN/ACeiling Mount / Wall MountRack Mount
Power SupplyPoEAC AdapterAC AdapterPoEAC Adapter
Mesh NetworkingNoN/AN/ANoN/A
Ethernet Port1x Gigabit2x Gigabit2x Gigabit1x Gigabit2x Gigabit
Max Number of Devices SupportedN/A2550N/A7500
Protocols Supported802.11a/b/g/n/acN/A802.11a/b/g/n/ac / Ethernet802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Management FeaturesOn-Premises ManagementOn-Premises, SNMPOn-Premises / SNMPOn-Premises ManagementCLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Security FeaturesWPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X802.1X, WPA2, WPA3WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2, 802.1X, VPN
ComplianceFCC / CE / RoHSFCC, CE, RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC, CE, RoHS
ProcessorN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MemoryN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Outdoor UseNoNoNoNoNo
Product NameAIR-CT5508-250-K9Cisco AIR-CT5508-25-K9 Wireless LAN ControllerAIR-CT5508-50-K9AIR-CT8510-3K-K9Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller
HeightN/AN/A1.7 inchesN/A1.73 inches
WidthN/AN/A17.3 inchesN/A17.32 inches
DepthN/AN/A13.8 inchesN/A16.14 inches
WeightN/AN/A14 lbsN/A26 lbs
Wi‑Fi Standard

Reviews & Ratings

A
Anthony Doyle
5

Large scale controller handled traffic smoothly.

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Bushra Younis
4

Centralized control simplified management.

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Klaus Weber
5

Reliable for dense deployments.

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Rachel Green
3

Strong Cisco platform.

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Zain Abbas
4

Satisfied overall.