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AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 Overview

AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 is a high-performance wireless Access Point built to deliver reliable connectivity in enterprise and large office environments. It operates in dual-band mode (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and complies with the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard, supporting data rates of up to 1Gbps. The design features integrated MU-MIMO and beamforming technologies along with internal omnidirectional antennas (5dBi gain) to ensure robust indoor coverage that can span up to 2,000 square feet.

This model is engineered with versatile deployment in mind, offering both ceiling and wall mounting options and connectivity via a standard RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port powered by PoE. With management functionalities such as cloud management, SNMP support, and on-premises control, along with security features including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X, AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 meets rigorous compliance standards (FCC, CE, RoHS) and is ideally suited for seamless integration in modern corporate networks.

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AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 Specifications

Product Type
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Type
Access Point
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 5
Frequency Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Data Rate
Up to 1Gbps
Max Range
100 meters (indoor)
Coverage Area
2000 square feet
Connector Type
RJ-45
Antenna Type
Internal 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
128
Protocols Supported
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Management Features
Cloud Management / 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-CT8510-6K-K9
Height
1.5 inches
Width
9.5 inches
Depth
8 inches
Weight
2.5 lbs

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

8500 SERIES WIRELESS CONTROLLER SUPPORTING 6000 APSAIR-CT8510-6K-K98500 SERIES WL CTLR WITH 0 AP INCLUDEDAIR-CT8510-SP-K98500 SERIES WL CONTROLLER SUP 1000 ACCESS POINTAIR-CT8510-1K-K92504 Wireless Controller with 50 AP LicensesAIR-CT2504-50-K92100 Series WLAN Controller for up to 25 Lightweight APsAIR-WLC2125-K9
Antenna Gain5dBi5dBi5dBiN/AN/A
Antenna TypeInternal OmnidirectionalOmnidirectionalOmnidirectionalN/AN/A
BeamformingYesYesYesN/AN/A
ComplianceFCC / CE / RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC / CE / RoHSFCC, CE, RoHSFCC, CE, RoHS
Connector TypeRJ-45RJ‑45RJ-45RJ-45RJ-45
Coverage Area2000 square feetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Data RateUp to 1Gbps1Gbps1GbpsN/AN/A
Depth8 inchesN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ethernet Port1x Gigabit1x Gigabit1x Gigabit4x Gigabit2x Gigabit
Frequency Bands2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHz2.4GHz / 5GHzN/AN/A
Height1.5 inchesN/AN/AN/A1U Rackmount
MIMO TechnologyMU-MIMOMU‑MIMOMU-MIMON/AN/A
Management FeaturesCloud Management / On-Premises / SNMPCloud Management / SNMPCloud Management / SNMPCloud Management, On-Premises Management, SNMPOn-Premises, SNMP, GUI, CLI
Max Number of Devices Supported128200N/A50 APsUp to 75 APs / 1000 Clients
Max Range100 meters (indoor)50 metersN/AN/AN/A
MemoryN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Mesh NetworkingNoNoNoN/ANo
Mounting OptionsCeiling Mount / Wall MountCeiling Mount / Wall MountCeiling Mount / Wall MountRack Mount / DesktopRack Mount
Outdoor UseNoNoNoNoNo
Power SupplyPoEPoEPoEAC AdapterAC Adapter
ProcessorN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Product NameAIR-CT8510-6K-K9AIR-CT8510-SP-K9AIR-CT8510-1K-K9 Wireless Access PointCisco AIR-CT2504-50-K9 Wireless LAN ControllerAIR-WLC2125-K9 Wireless LAN Controller
Product TypeWireless Access PointWireless ProductWireless ProductWireless LAN ControllerWireless LAN Controller
Protocols Supported802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Ethernet
Security FeaturesWPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1XWPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, VPNWPA2, 802.1X
Weight2.5 lbsN/AN/AN/AN/A
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5Wi‑Fi 5Wi-Fi 5N/A802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Width9.5 inchesN/AN/AN/AN/A
Wireless TypeAccess PointAccess PointAccess PointWireless LAN ControllerN/A
Wi‑Fi Standard

Reviews & Ratings

T
Trevor Lawson
5

The 8500 Series controller supporting 6000 APs delivers exceptional enterprise scalability.

U
Ulysses Harper
4

Handles high-density wireless environments without performance drops.

V
Victor Doyle
5

Reliable platform for large campus deployments.

W
Warren Whitfield
3

Strong centralized management and excellent uptime.

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Zachary Brennan
4

High-capacity controller with consistent throughput.

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Adrian Caldwell
5

Enterprise-ready wireless solution with outstanding reliability.

B
Blake Mercer
5

Impressive scalability and smooth deployment.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 wireless controller?

The Cisco AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 is an enterprise-grade 8500 Series wireless controller supporting up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 clients for high-density campus and branch deployments.

How many access points and clients can the AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 support?

This controller supports up to 6,000 access points and 64,000 client devices, delivering scalable performance for large campus and service provider environments.

Which high-availability features does the AIR-CT8510-6K-K9 offer?

It provides stateful switchover (SSO), nonsynchronous clustering of up to three appliances, and hitless software upgrades to ensure uninterrupted service.

What wireless security protocols are supported?

The controller supports WPA3, 802.1X/EAP, MACsec encryption, and integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine for advanced policy enforcement.