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C1-AIR-CT5508-K9
ONE 5500 SERIES WLAN CONTROLLER W/ 0 AP LICS
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C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 is a high-performance wireless access point engineered to support both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands while leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Wi‑Fi 6 standard. It delivers data rates of up to 1Gbps with robust connectivity features such as MU-MIMO and beamforming, ensuring reliable, high-speed network performance for demanding environments.
Designed for versatile indoor deployments, the C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 offers flexible installation options including ceiling and wall mounts, making it ideal for large offices, campuses, and modern home networks covering up to 2,000 square feet. With integrated PoE power, an RJ‑45 connector, and comprehensive management features for both cloud and on‑premises setups, this access point meets the needs of secure and scalable enterprise networking.
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| C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 |  AIR-CT8540-K9 |  C1-AIR-CT5520-K9 |  WCS-NAV-20 |  AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Gain | 5dBi | N/A | 5dBi | 5dBi | N/A |
| Antenna Type | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Internal Omnidirectional |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes | Yes | 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 | 2000 sq feet | N/A | N/A | 2000 square feet | N/A |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps | 2.5Gbps | Up to 3Gbps |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Port | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit | 2x Gigabit | 1x Gigabit |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 inches | N/A |
| MIMO Technology | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO | MU-MIMO |
| Management Features | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management | Cloud Management / On-Premises | Cloud Management / On-Premises | On-Premises Management |
| Max Number of Devices Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | 256 | N/A |
| Max Range | 200 feet | N/A | N/A | 100 meters | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2GB | N/A |
| Mesh Networking | No | No | N/A | Yes | 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 | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | N/A |
| Product Name | C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 Wireless Access Point | AIR-CT8540-K9 Wireless Access Point | C1-AIR-CT5520-K9 | WCS-NAV-20 Wireless Access Point | AIR-CT8510-3K-K9 |
| Product Type | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Product | Wireless Access Point |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax / Ethernet | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Security Features | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X / VPN | WPA2 / WPA3 / 802.1X |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Type | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point | Access Point |
| Wi‑Fi Standard |
The Cisco ONE 5500 Series WLAN Controller provides stable wireless performance and dependable centralized management across our enterprise network.
Excellent reliability and smooth deployment. The 5508 controller handles high client density without performance issues.
Strong throughput and consistent uptime. Ideal for campus-wide wireless management.
Professional WLAN controller with intuitive configuration and scalable architecture.
Reliable enterprise solution delivering excellent WiFi stability and visibility.
Solid performance and easy AP integration. Great for growing infrastructures.
Centralized control and dependable performance make this controller a strong choice.
The Cisco ONE 5500 Series WLAN Controller C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 is a high-performance wireless LAN controller that centrally manages up to 250 Cisco access points, providing advanced security, policy enforcement, and scalable network operations. It ships without any AP licenses.
The Cisco 5508 WLAN controller supports up to 250 Cisco access points per unit, making it ideal for medium to large enterprise deployments.
No, the C1-AIR-CT5508-K9 is sold with zero AP licenses. You must purchase and install AP licenses separately to activate access points.
Purchase the required Cisco access-point licenses and upload them via the controller’s web GUI or Cisco Prime Infrastructure. The licenses automatically provision when you reboot the controller.
The Cisco 5508 supports stateful failover in an active/standby configuration, ensuring continuous wireless service in case of controller failure.
It provides integrated Layer 2–7 firewall, rogue AP detection, secure guest access, 802.1X authentication, wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS), and AES encryption.
The Cisco 5508 controller delivers up to 4 Gbps of wired throughput, supporting high-density traffic with low latency.
It supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 1, client roaming, spectral analysis with CleanAir®, Quality of Service (QoS), and client load balancing.
Yes. The controller offers a web-based GUI, a full-featured CLI, SNMP monitoring, and RESTful APIs for automation and integration.
Yes. It includes a customizable guest web portal, sponsor-based guest account management, and RADIUS-backed captive-portal authentication.
The controller is a 1 RU rack-mountable chassis with dual hot-swappable power supplies, supporting 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz operation.
It operates reliably from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) and stores between –40 °C and 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F).
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 90 days of complimentary technical support. Extended SMARTnet service contracts are available for 24×7 coverage and software updates.
Yes. The controller fully integrates with Cisco DNA Center for policy-based automation and with Cisco Prime Infrastructure for unified lifecycle management.
Yes. You can configure N+1 redundancy or stateful failover pairs to ensure seamless failover and scale-out capacity.
Software updates are provided under Cisco’s Smart Net Total Care (SMARTnet) contract. You must maintain an active SMARTnet subscription to receive all major and minor software releases.