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AIR-CT8510-500-K9
8500 SERIES WL CTLR SUPPORTING 500 APS
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AIR-CT8510-500-K9 Overview
AIR-CT8510-500-K9 is a high-performance wireless access point designed for enterprise environments that demand robust and seamless connectivity. This unit supports dual-band operation on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands while adhering to the Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard, ensuring reliable data rates of up to 1Gbps. Its integrated design features advanced MU‑MIMO and beamforming capabilities to enhance multi-device performance and extend wireless coverage in large offices, data centers, or high‐density work areas.
AIR-CT8510-500-K9 offers versatile installation options with both ceiling and wall mount configurations, making it suitable for a range of indoor deployments. It comes with built-in omnidirectional antennas providing a balanced gain, ensuring effective coverage over expansive areas. With PoE power supply and an RJ‑45 connector for streamlined network integration, this access point is optimized for efficient management and secure wireless communications in mission‑critical enterprise applications.
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AIR-CT8510-500-K9 Specifications
- Product Type
- Wireless Access Point
- Wireless Type
- Access Point
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5
- Frequency Bands
- 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- Max Range
- 150 meters
- Coverage Area
- 1500 square feet
- 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 / On-Premises
- Security Features
- WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X
- Compliance
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Processor
- N/A
- Memory
- N/A
- Outdoor Use
- No
- Product Name
- AIR-CT8510-500-K9
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 AIR-CT8510-500-K9 |  AIR-CT8510-HAK9-RF |  AIR-CT8510-300-K9 |  C1-AIR-CT7510-K9 |  AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | N/A | N/A | 5dBi | 3dBi |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Coverage Area | 1500 square feet | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps | 300Mbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | N/A | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management / SNMP | On-Premises | Cloud Management / On-Premises / SNMP | On-Premises / SNMP |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max Range | 150 meters | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100 meters |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mesh Networking | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount / Wall Mount |
| Outdoor Use | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Supply | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE | PoE |
| Processor | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | AIR-CT8510-500-K9 | AIR-CT8510-HAK9-RF | AIR-CT8510-300-K9 | Cisco C1-AIR-CT7510-K9 | AIR-CT8540-1K-K9 |
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Access Point | Wireless Access Point |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11n | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
Reviews & Ratings
X
Xavier Porter
4
Excellent scalability for mid-size enterprise deployments.
Y
Yale Donovan
5
Strong throughput and centralized AP management.
Z
Zane Whitaker
3
Reliable wireless controller with consistent uptime.
A
Aaron Fletcher
4
Smooth deployment and dependable wireless coverage.
B
Brent Holloway
5
Efficient platform for managing 500 access points.
C
Caleb Lawson
5
Professional enterprise solution with stable performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the AIR-CT8510-500-K9 Wireless LAN Controller?
The AIR-CT8510-500-K9 is a high-performance Cisco 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller designed to centrally manage up to 500 Cisco Aironet access points with enterprise-grade reliability and security.
How many access points does the Cisco 8500 Series controller support?
The AIR-CT8510-500-K9 supports up to 500 wireless access points, enabling scalable network expansion for medium to large enterprise deployments.
What throughput can I expect from the AIR-CT8510-500-K9?
The Cisco 8500 Series controller delivers up to 20 Gbps of AP throughput, ensuring low-latency, high-bandwidth performance for mission-critical applications.
Which security features are included with the AIR-CT8510-500-K9?
Built-in security features include Cisco TrustSec, rogue AP detection and containment, 802.1X authentication, and integrated Threat Defense with real-time malware and intrusion detection.