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LIC-CT5508-5A Overview

LIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLR is a digital software license designed as a network management add-on for wireless controller systems. It is classified under network management software, delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery, and provided under a volume license model with a lifetime duration.

This license is intended for enterprise and IT administration use within SMBs or large-scale deployments, enabling additional access point functionality on the 5508 controllers. The activation is performed online, supports English language, and is optimized for environments where device-based licensing isn’t applicable, ensuring streamlined integration with controller platforms.

LIC-CT5508-5A price is $1,133.00, a 61.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,944.00. LIC-CT5508-5A is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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LIC-CT5508-5A Specifications

Product Type
Software License
Software Category
Network Management
License Type
Volume
License Duration
Lifetime
Use Case
Enterprise
User Count
N/A
Device Count
N/A
Platform Compatibility
N/A
Delivery Method
Digital Key
Activation Type
Online Activation
Language Support
English
Bit Version
N/A
Cloud Integration
N/A
Software Format
Downloadable
Support Included
Yes
Product Name
LIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLR
License Key Included
Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
Yes
Renewable
No
Compliance Certifications
N/A
Product Region
Global

LIC-CT5508-5A Use Case

Enterprise Branch Wi-Fi Capacity Expansion

In a global enterprise rolling out new regional offices, IT teams leverage LIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLR to license five extra access points per Cisco 5508 controller. This enables scalable wireless growth and centralized policy enforcement, delivering rapid branch deployment, predictable licensing costs, and zero additional hardware investments.

University Campus High-Density Event Coverage

During high-attendance events on campus, network architects deploy LIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLR to activate five additional APs on each controller. This use case ensures seamless connectivity for thousands of students, optimizes RF load balancing, and guarantees peak performance under heavy concurrent usage.

Retail Chain Seamless Roaming and Analytics

A nationwide retail chain integrates LIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLR to add five more access points per site controller, supporting consistent Wi-Fi coverage across stores. The result is unified guest roaming, centralized client insights via Cisco Prime, and improved in-store engagement with no forklift upgrades.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLRLIC-CT5508-5ACisco WCS PLUS License for WLSE conversion,1000APs,Win/LinuxWCS-WLSE-PLUS-1000200 AP Adder License for Cisco 7500 Wireless ControllerLIC-CT7500-200A500 AP ADDER E-DELIVERY LICS FOR 8510 CONTROLLERL-LIC-CT8500-500AUPG WCS PLUS LICENSE FOR 50 APS WINOWS/LINUXWCS-PLUS-UPG-50
Activation TypeOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline ActivationOnline Activation
Bit VersionN/A64-bitN/AN/AN/A
Cloud IntegrationN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Compliance CertificationsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Delivery MethodDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital KeyDigital Key
Device CountN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)YesYesYesYesYes
Language SupportEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
License DurationLifetimeLifetimeLifetimeLifetimeLifetime
License Key IncludedYesYesYesYesYes
License TypeVolumeVolumeOEMVolumePerpetual
Platform CompatibilityN/ACross-PlatformN/ACross-PlatformCross-Platform
Product NameLIC-CT5508-5A-5 AP ADDER LICS FOR THE 5508 CTLRWCS-WLSE-PLUS-1000-Cisco WCS PLUS License for WLSE conversion,1000APs,Win/LinuxLIC-CT7500-200A-200 AP Adder License for Cisco 7500 Wireless ControllerL-LIC-CT8500-500A-500 AP ADDER E-DELIVERY LICS FOR 8510 CONTROLLERWCS-PLUS-UPG-50-UPG WCS PLUS LICENSE FOR 50 APS WINOWS/LINUX
Product RegionGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
Product TypeSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware LicenseSoftware License
RenewableNoN/ANoN/AN/A
Software CategoryNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork ManagementNetwork Management
Software FormatDownloadableDownloadableDownloadableDownloadableDownloadable
Support IncludedYesYesYesVendor Support RequiredVendor Support Required
Use CaseEnterpriseEnterpriseEnterpriseIT AdminEnterprise
User CountN/AN/AN/AN/A50 Users

Reviews & Ratings

E
Emmett Hawthorne
5

5 AP adder for 5508 controller activated cleanly. Easy expansion for a small wing and AP registrations were stable.

B
Beckett Sloan
4

Straightforward capacity bump. No impact to existing WLAN services.

R
Rhett Calloway
5

Good option for gradual growth. Licensing was quick to apply.

A
Asher Kingsley
3

AP onboarding remained smooth after adding capacity.

K
Kade Ellison
4

Reliable small upgrade for 5508 environments.

Questions & Answers

What is the LIC-CT5508-5A license?

The LIC-CT5508-5A is a Cisco 5 AP Adder license pack designed to add support for five additional access points on the Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller.

How many access points does the LIC-CT5508-5A support?

Each LIC-CT5508-5A license adds support for exactly five access points to your Cisco 5508 controller, allowing you to scale in increments of five APs.

Which controllers are compatible with the LIC-CT5508-5A license?

The LIC-CT5508-5A is compatible exclusively with the Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller running valid Cisco AireOS software.

How do I install the 5 AP Adder license on a Cisco 5508 controller?

Upload the LIC-CT5508-5A license file to the controller via the CLI or GUI, then execute the 'license install' command and reboot the Cisco 5508 to activate the five AP adder licenses.