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AIR-CT8510-1K-K9
8500 SERIES WL CONTROLLER SUP 1000 ACCESS POINT
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AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 Overview
AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 is a high-performance wireless access point engineered for enterprise-grade environments. Designed to operate in dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks under the Wi‑Fi 5 standard, it delivers reliable connectivity with data rates up to 1Gbps. The device incorporates advanced features such as MU‑MIMO and beamforming to boost throughput and ensure consistent performance in high-density areas.
Optimized for indoor deployments across large offices and similar high-traffic venues, AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 supports both ceiling and wall mounting options to fit various installation requirements. It provides integrated connectivity via an RJ‑45 Ethernet port and is powered through PoE, delivering effortless management and robust security, including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X protocols, for a secure wireless network experience.
AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 price is $132,555.00, a 36.9% saving from the Cisco list price of $210,000.00. AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 Specifications
- Product Type
- Wireless Product
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- Max Range
- N/A
- Coverage Area
- N/A
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Antenna Type
- Omnidirectional
- Antenna Gain
- 5dBi
- 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
- Cloud Management / SNMP
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- N/A
- Memory
- N/A
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 Wireless Access Point
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 |  AIR-CT5508-100-K9 |  C9800-L-C-K9 |  AIR-CT5520-K9 |  AIR-CT2504-50-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Beamforming | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | N/A | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Coverage Area | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | N/A | 2x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1U | N/A |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / SNMP | On-Premises / SNMP | On-Premises / SNMP | CLI, SNMP, Web GUI | Cloud Management, On-Premises Management, SNMP |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | N/A | 100 | N/A | 6000 | 50 APs |
| Max Range | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8GB | N/A |
| Mesh Networking | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | N/A | N/A | Rack Mount | Rack Mount / Desktop |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Supply | PoE | AC Adapter | AC Adapter | AC Adapter | AC Adapter |
| Processor | N/A | N/A | N/A | Multi-core 2.4GHz | N/A |
| Product Name | AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 Wireless Access Point | AIR-CT5508-100-K9 | Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller (C9800-L-C-K9) | Cisco AIR-CT5520-K9 Wireless Controller | Cisco AIR-CT2504-50-K9 Wireless LAN Controller |
| Product Type | Wireless Product | Wireless Controller | Wireless LAN Controller | Wireless Controller | Wireless LAN Controller |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | N/A | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / VPN | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPN |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | Approx. 22 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | N/A | N/A | N/A | Wireless LAN Controller |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Dawson Prescott
4
Stable wireless management across high-density environments.
E
Elliott Wallace
5
Handles 1000 APs without performance issues.
F
Fletcher Caldwell
3
Reliable centralized wireless platform with strong uptime.
G
Gordon Whitmore
4
Excellent throughput and security integration.
H
Hendrix Mitchell
5
Smooth deployment for campus WiFi networks.
I
Irwin Avery
5
Professional solution for large-scale wireless environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 8500 Series Wireless Controller?
The AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 is Cisco’s 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller that centrally manages enterprise Wi-Fi networks, delivering high performance, advanced security, and support for up to 1,000 access points.
How many access points can the AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 support?
The AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 supports up to 1,000 Cisco access points, enabling scalable deployments for large campuses, data centers, and service provider environments.
What throughput does the 8500 Series Wireless Controller provide?
The 8500 Series Controller delivers up to 40 Gbps of wired throughput, ensuring low latency and high capacity for mission-critical WLAN applications.
Which Wi-Fi standards are supported by the Cisco 8500 Series?
The AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, providing backward compatibility and maximizing performance for current and future client devices.