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LIC-CT5508-50A-Cisco 5500 License LIC-CT5508-50A 50 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller is a software license designed specifically for enhancing the network management capabilities of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. Developed for enterprise and SMB network environments, this license falls under the Network Management category and is intended to add support for up to 50 additional access points. It is a perpetual (lifetime) license that is typically delivered as a digital key through electronic software delivery and is activated online, ensuring a seamless integration into existing Cisco controller infrastructures.
This product is ideally suited for IT administrators and network managers seeking to expand access point support without the complexities of recurring subscriptions or user-based limitations. Although it does not directly tie to traditional operating systems such as Windows, macOS, or Linux, its platform compatibility is centered on Cisco’s dedicated hardware environment. Use cases include enterprise network expansion, educational institution Wi-Fi infrastructure upgrades, and any specialized IT management scenario requiring enhanced wireless controller capacity.
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| LIC-CT5508-50A |  WCS-WLSE-APB-100 |  L-LIC-CT5508-50A |  LIC-WISM2-100A |  L-LIC-CT7500-1KA= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Other | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| License Type | Perpetual | Volume | Volume | Perpetual | Volume |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | 100+ Users | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | Unlimited |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | Windows | Cross-Platform | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Physical Media | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | N/A | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Physical | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | N/A | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | LIC-CT5508-50A-Cisco 5500 License LIC-CT5508-50A 50 AP Adder License for the 5508 Controller | WCS-WLSE-APB-100-Option WLSE To WCS 100 AP. License And CD. | L-LIC-CT5508-50A-50 AP ADDER LICS FOR 5508 CONTROLLER EDELIVERY | LIC-WISM2-100A-Cisco WiSM2 License LIC-WISM2-100A 100 AP Adder License for WiSM-2 | L-LIC-CT7500-1KA=-1K AP E-License for Cisco 7500 Wireless Controller |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | No | No | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
50 AP adder license for 5508 handled our growth well. APs joined quickly and client roaming remained stable.
Straightforward activation and immediate capacity increase. No issues observed.
Great for medium expansions. Licensing was clear and easy to track.
Worked smoothly without service interruption. Good upgrade for larger sites.
Predictable results and reliable controller scaling.
The Cisco 5500 License LIC-CT5508-50A is a perpetual 50-AP adder license designed exclusively for the Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller.
The LIC-CT5508-50A license supports the addition of up to 50 lightweight access points on a single Cisco 5508 controller.
The LIC-CT5508-50A license is compatible only with the Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller running supported software releases.
The LIC-CT5508-50A license is a perpetual license that does not require recurring renewal fees.
To activate the LIC-CT5508-50A license, register your PAK in Cisco Smart Software Manager, then sync the Cisco 5508 controller to retrieve and install the license file.
Yes, a valid Cisco 5508 base AP license is required on the controller before applying the LIC-CT5508-50A 50-AP adder license.
Yes, you can upgrade by purchasing the LIC-CT5508-50A license and applying it on the Cisco 5508 controller to expand capacity to 50 additional APs.
Your purchase includes a Product Authorization Key (PAK), the 50-AP adder license entitlement, and access to Cisco’s license management portal.
Yes, the LIC-CT5508-50A license must be managed and activated through Cisco Smart Licensing for compliance and reporting.
Provisioning is immediate once you register the PAK in Smart Software Manager and sync the Cisco 5508 controller to download the license.
No, the LIC-CT5508-50A license is globally valid and can be activated on any Cisco 5508 controller regardless of deployment region.
You can enroll in Cisco SMARTnet® or other Cisco service contracts for 24x7 hardware replacement, software updates, and technical support.
The Cisco 5508 controller must be running Cisco IOS/WLC software version 8.0.100.0 or later to support the LIC-CT5508-50A license.
Yes, you can transfer the license entitlement to another Cisco 5508 controller by deactivating it in Smart Software Manager and reassigning the PAK.
If you exceed the 50-AP limit, the controller will block new AP registrations until you purchase and apply an additional AP adder license.
Use the Cisco 5508 command ‘show license summary’ via CLI or review the licensing dashboard in Cisco Smart Software Manager to confirm status.