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LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller DTLS License
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LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9-Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller DTLS License is a network management and security software license designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers. This license provides DTLS-based secure communication capabilities for enterprise wireless networks, is a perpetual OEM license delivered as a digital key via online activation, and is intended for large-scale IT administration in enterprise environments.
LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9-Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller DTLS License is compatible with cross-platform deployments in Cisco’s proprietary operating environment and is engineered for professional IT management and security use cases, such as secure communications in education, government, and business campuses. It is designed for use on dedicated wireless controller hardware without restrictions on user or device count.
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| LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 |  L-NCS-1.0-1K-ADD |  WCS-PLUS-UPG-500 |  L-NCS-1.0-10K |  LIC-CT5508-50A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | OEM | Volume | Volume | Volume | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9-Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller DTLS License | L-NCS-1.0-1K-ADD-PRIME NETWORK CONTROL SYSTEM ADD-ON LICENSE FOR 1000DEVICE | WCS-PLUS-UPG-500-Cisco WCS PLUS Upgrade License for 500 APs, Windows/Linux | L-NCS-1.0-10K-Cisco Prime NCS SOFTWARE AND License to manage 10000 device | LIC-CT5508-50A-Cisco 5500 License LIC-CT5508-50A 50 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
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Catalyst 9800 DTLS license enabled secure connections smoothly. No performance impact observed and AP joins remained consistent.
Straightforward security licensing for the 9800. Worked as expected in production.
Helped meet compliance requirements for secure wireless. Activation was clean.
DTLS features enabled without downtime. Stable operation afterward.
Reliable addition for secure enterprise WLAN deployments.
The LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 is a perpetual license that enables Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) to encrypt and secure communications between Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and connected access points.
The DTLS license is supported on all Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series controllers, including 9800-40, 9800-80, 9800-L, and 9800-CL platforms.
The DTLS license unlocks hardware-accelerated encryption, ensuring secure, high-performance connectivity between access points and the controller for production-grade wireless deployments.
You can purchase the DTLS license through any authorized Cisco partner, reseller or via the Cisco Commerce Workspace using SKU LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9.
After purchase, register and assign the license in Cisco Smart Software Manager, then use the controller CLI command “license smart enable idtoken <token>” to activate DTLS.
Yes. DTLS licenses are transferable via Cisco Smart Licensing. Deactivate the license on the source device, then reassign it to the target controller in the Smart Software Manager portal.
The LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 is a perpetual license. It requires a valid Cisco SMARTnet or Cisco Catalyst Wireless subscription for ongoing support and software updates.
On the controller CLI, run “show license all” or “show license summary” to confirm DTLS activation status and expiration (if applicable).
Without the DTLS license, controller-to-access-point traffic will fall back to software encryption or remain unencrypted, reducing performance and security.
Yes. The DTLS license extends secure, encrypted DTLS tunnels across both active and standby controllers in HA pairs for uninterrupted failover.
DTLS provides end-to-end encryption, preventing eavesdropping and tampering on management and data frames exchanged between access points and the controller.
DTLS is a TLS-based protocol optimized for UDP, delivering low-latency encryption for control plane traffic between access points and the controller.
Yes. The LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 can be ordered directly from the Cisco online store or through the Cisco Commerce Workspace.
Ensure device connectivity to Cisco Smart Software Manager, verify token validity with “license smart summary”, and review “show logging” for license errors.
No. The LIC-C9800-DTLS-K9 provides only the DTLS capability; Cisco SMARTnet or wireless subscription must be purchased separately for maintenance and updates.
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