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AIR-CT5508-50-K9
5508 Series Controller for up to 50 APs
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AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Overview
AIR-CT5508-50-K9 is a high-performance wireless controller designed to manage up to 50 access points in demanding enterprise environments. Engineered for precision and reliability, this controller supports modern Wi‑Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and works with dual frequency bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) to ensure smooth, secure connectivity while optimizing network performance in large-scale deployments.
Specifically built for indoor use in settings such as large offices, educational campuses, and data centers, the AIR-CT5508-50-K9 delivers robust management features and resilient security protocols like WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X. With connectivity via RJ‑45 and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, this appliance-style controller provides streamlined on‑premises and SNMP-based management, making it an ideal backbone for modern, high-density wireless networks.
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AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Specifications
- Product Type
- Wireless Controller
- Wireless Type
- N/A
- Wi-Fi Standard
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- N/A
- Max Range
- N/A
- Coverage Area
- N/A
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Antenna Type
- N/A
- Antenna Gain
- N/A
- MIMO Technology
- N/A
- Beamforming
- N/A
- Mounting Options
- N/A
- Power Supply
- AC Adapter
- Mesh Networking
- N/A
- Ethernet Port
- 2x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- 50
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac / Ethernet
- Management Features
- On-Premises / SNMP
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- N/A
- Memory
- N/A
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- AIR-CT5508-50-K9
- Height
- 1.7 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 13.8 inches
- Weight
- 14 lbs
AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Use Case
Centralized Wireless Network Management for Mid-Sized Enterprises
In a 200-user corporate office with 30 access points, the AIR-CT5508-50-K9-5508 provides unified configuration, monitoring and firmware updates across up to 50 APs. Benefit: IT teams gain one-pane visibility and automated policy enforcement to reduce deployment time by 40% and ensure consistent Wi-Fi performance.
Secure BYOD and Guest Access in Corporate Campuses
A professional services firm deploys the AIR-CT5508-50-K9-5508 to segment employee, contractor and guest traffic across 45 APs. Outcome: Role-based authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment and integrated Cisco ISE guest portals bolster security posture and streamline onboarding, cutting help-desk support calls by 60%.
High-Density Wi-Fi for Education and Training Centers
An educational campus uses the AIR-CT5508-50-K9-5508 to manage 50 APs serving 1,000 concurrent devices in lecture halls and libraries. Benefit: Advanced RF optimization, load balancing and client roaming deliver seamless connectivity and 99.9% uptime, enhancing student engagement and maximizing classroom productivity.
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Product Comparison Table
 AIR-CT5508-50-K9 |  AIR-CT7510-500-K9 |  C9800-L-C-K9 |  AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 |  C1-AIR-CT3504-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Controller | Wireless Access Point | Wireless LAN Controller | Wireless Access Point | Wireless LAN Controller |
| Wireless Type | N/A | Access Point | N/A | Access Point | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 | N/A | Wi-Fi 5 | N/A |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | N/A | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | N/A |
| Data Rate | N/A | 500Mbps | N/A | 1Gbps | N/A |
| Max Range | N/A | N/A | N/A | 120 meters | N/A |
| Coverage Area | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | N/A | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Antenna Type | N/A | Omnidirectional | N/A | Internal Omnidirectional | N/A |
| Antenna Gain | N/A | 5dBi | N/A | 5dBi | N/A |
| MIMO Technology | N/A | MU-MIMO | N/A | MU-MIMO | N/A |
| Beamforming | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Mounting Options | N/A | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | N/A | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Rack Mount |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter | PoE | AC Adapter | PoE | AC Adapter |
| Mesh Networking | N/A | No | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Ethernet Port | 2x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | 50 | N/A | N/A | 250 | 500 |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | TCP/IP, SNMP, SSH |
| Management Features | On-Premises / SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises | On-Premises / SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Centralized management, Web-based interface, CLI, SNMP |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / VPN | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Processor | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | AIR-CT5508-50-K9 | AIR-CT7510-500-K9 | Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller (C9800-L-C-K9) | AIR-CT8510-HA-K9 Wireless Access Point | Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller |
| Height | 1.7 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.3 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 13.8 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 14 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bushra Khan
4
Centralized management worked perfectly.
R
Rene Hoffmann
5
Reliable controller with predictable performance.
I
Imran Latif
3
Good balance of capacity and cost.
C
Claire Martin
4
Satisfied with stability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 Wireless Controller?
The Cisco AIR-CT5508-50-K9 is a high-performance 5508 Series Controller designed to manage up to 50 Cisco access points for secure, scalable wireless networks.
How many access points can the 5508 Series Controller support?
The 5508 Series Controller supports up to 50 Cisco access points, delivering centralized management and policy enforcement for medium-sized deployments.
What throughput does the AIR-CT5508-50-K9 deliver?
The controller delivers up to 20 Gbps of total throughput, ensuring reliable performance for high-density and bandwidth-intensive applications.
Which Cisco software release runs on the 5508 Series Controller?
The AIR-CT5508-50-K9 runs Cisco’s Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) software, supporting features through code image 8.x for advanced security, analytics, and programmability.