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AIR-CT5508-500-K9
CISCO 5508 SERIES WIRELESS CONTROLLER FOR UP TO 500 APS
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AIR-CT5508-500-K9 Overview
AIR-CT5508-500-K9 is a high-performance wireless access point that operates in dual-band mode, supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands while adhering to the Wi‑Fi 5 standard. It delivers connection speeds up to 500Mbps, integrates MU‑MIMO and beamforming technologies, and is optimized for environments that demand reliable and expansive wireless coverage.
Designed for seamless installation, the AIR-CT5508-500-K9 offers flexible mounting options such as ceiling and wall mounting and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for a streamlined deployment. Its robust construction and security features—including WPA2 and WPA3 encryption—make it ideal for large offices, outdoor wireless networks, and enterprise-grade applications.
AIR-CT5508-500-K9 price is $61,367.00, a 46.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $115,495.00. AIR-CT5508-500-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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AIR-CT5508-500-K9 Specifications
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Memory
- N/A
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5
- Max Range
- N/A
- Coverage Area
- N/A
- Antenna Type
- Omnidirectional
- Antenna Gain
- N/A
- MIMO Technology
- MU-MIMO
- Beamforming
- Yes
- Power Supply
- PoE
- Ethernet Port
- 1x Gigabit
- Max Number of Devices Supported
- N/A
- Protocols Supported
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Processor
- N/A
- Outdoor Use
- Yes
- Product Type
- Wireless Access Point
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Mounting Options
- Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount
- Mesh Networking
- No
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3
- Connector Type
- N/A
- Management Features
- Cloud Management / On-Premises
- Data Rate
- 500Mbps
- Product Name
- AIR-CT5508-500-K9
AIR-CT5508-500-K9 Use Case
High-Density Campus Wi-Fi Management with AIR-CT5508-500-K9-CISCO Controller
In a tier-1 university campus deploying 450 APs across lecture halls, libraries and dorms, the AIR-CT5508-500-K9-CISCO 5508 Series Wireless Controller centralizes RF management, seamless roaming and adaptive load balancing. Outcome: Delivers consistent 802.11ac performance at peak usage, reduces dropped sessions by 35% and simplifies administration with automated RF optimization.
Secure Medical IoT for Healthcare Facilities with 5508 Series Wireless Controller
A 500-bed hospital integrates imaging devices, patient-monitoring sensors and mobile workstations over Wi-Fi secured by the AIR-CT5508-500-K9-CISCO 5508 Series Wireless Controller. Outcome: Achieves 99.99% network uptime, enforces HIPAA-compliant segmentation via dynamic VLAN tagging and accelerates incident response through real-time analytics.
Unified Branch Office Networking & BYOD Security using AIR-CT5508-500-K9
A global retail chain connects 3,500 users across 150 branch offices to cloud applications and guest Wi-Fi through the AIR-CT5508-500-K9-CISCO 5508 Series Wireless Controller. Outcome: Centralizes configuration, integrates with Cisco ISE for advanced threat defense, enforces granular BYOD policies, lowers deployment costs by 25% and delivers SLA-grade performance.
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Product Comparison Table
 AIR-CT5508-500-K9 |  AIR-CT8510-300-K9 |  WS-SVC-WISM2-5-K9 |  AIR-CT8510-500-K9 |  AIR-CT8510-HAK9-RF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11n | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Data Rate | 500Mbps | 300Mbps | 2.5Gbps | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Max Range | N/A | N/A | 100 meters | 150 meters | N/A |
| Coverage Area | N/A | N/A | 2000 square feet | 1500 square feet | N/A |
| Connector Type | N/A | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Antenna Gain | N/A | N/A | 5dBi | 5dBi | N/A |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | N/A | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Beamforming | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Mesh Networking | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | N/A | N/A | 128 | N/A | N/A |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / On-Premises | On-Premises | Cloud Management / SNMP | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management / SNMP |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 | WPA2 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Processor | N/A | N/A | Dual-core 1.2GHz | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | 512MB | N/A | N/A |
| Outdoor Use | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Product Name | AIR-CT5508-500-K9 | AIR-CT8510-300-K9 | WS-SVC-WISM2-5-K9 | AIR-CT8510-500-K9 | AIR-CT8510-HAK9-RF |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 3 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 9 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 9 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 2 lbs | N/A | N/A |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Sadia Parveen
4
Managed very large WLAN efficiently.
E
Erik Johansson
5
Solid long term investment.
N
Natalie Price
3
No performance bottlenecks.
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Arslan Sheikh
4
Very reliable.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller (AIR-CT5508-500-K9)?
The Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller (AIR-CT5508-500-K9) is an enterprise-grade appliance that centrally manages up to 500 lightweight access points, delivering scalable, high-performance wireless networks with advanced security and quality of service.
How many access points can the Cisco 5508 support?
The AIR-CT5508-500-K9 supports up to 500 Cisco lightweight access points, making it ideal for large campus, enterprise, and branch deployments.
What is the maximum throughput of the Cisco 5508 controller?
The Cisco 5508 delivers up to 20 Gbps of throughput for clean air performance, ensuring low latency and high capacity for voice, video, and data applications.
Which security features are included in the AIR-CT5508-500-K9?
Built-in security includes integrated Cisco CleanAir technology, rogue access point detection, port security, intrusion prevention (WIPS/WIDS), and support for 802.1X authentication with RF-based containment.