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LIC-CT5520-1A Overview
LIC-CT5520-1A-Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder License enhances your Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller by enabling one additional access point management capability. This network management software license is designed for enterprise IT environments and falls under a perpetual category that offers a lifetime license, ensuring that businesses or educational institutions can scale their wireless infrastructure without recurring renewal fees.
Engineered for seamless integration with Cisco hardware, this license is delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery and activated online for immediate use. It is specifically tailored for enterprise use cases where IT administrators and network managers require reliable, web-based control over their wireless networks without any compatibility issues across supported environments.
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LIC-CT5520-1A Specifications
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Network Management
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- User Count
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- No
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Language Support
- English
- License Type
- Perpetual
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- Web-Based
- Product Name
- Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder License
LIC-CT5520-1A Use Case
Enterprise Campus Wi-Fi Expansion with Granular AP Scaling
IT teams on a large university campus deploy the Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller and apply the LIC-CT5520-1A adder license to add individual access points in new buildings. This approach delivers phased coverage expansion, enforces uniform security policies, and optimizes CapEx by licensing only required APs. Benefit: Cost-effective, incremental Wi-Fi growth with consistent management and seamless mobility for students and staff.
Secure Guest and Retail Network Rollout at Remote Branches
A national retailer centralizes wireless security on a Cisco 5520 controller and uses LIC-CT5520-1A licenses to bring up single APs in each new store. Each AP inherits PCI-compliant guest-access profiles and is monitored centrally, eliminating the need for local controllers. Outcome: Rapid branch onboarding, unified security posture, reduced hardware footprint, and enhanced customer experience.
Scalable IoT and Industrial Sensor Connectivity in Manufacturing
A smart-factory deployment adds critical IoT sensors and automation devices by licensing extra APs on the Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller with LIC-CT5520-1A. This ensures dedicated, low-latency wireless channels for machine-to-machine traffic under centralized QoS and security policies. Benefit: Real-time process visibility, higher equipment uptime, and flexible, secure IoT scaling without overprovisioning hardware.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| LIC-CT5520-1A |  WCS-ENT-PLUS-2500 |  L-NCS-1.0-5K |  LIC-WISM2-100A |  LIC-WISM2-200A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Perpetual | Volume | Volume | Perpetual | Volume |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Web-Based | Windows, Linux | Cross-Platform | N/A | Windows / macOS / Linux |
| 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 | Multilingual | N/A | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | 64-bit | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | N/A | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder License | WCS-ENT-PLUS-2500-Cisco WCS Enterprise PLUS License for 2500 APs,Windows/Linux | L-NCS-1.0-5K-PRIME NETWORK CONTROL SYSTEM SW AND LICENSE TO MANAGE 5000DEVICE | LIC-WISM2-100A-Cisco WiSM2 License LIC-WISM2-100A 100 AP Adder License for WiSM-2 | LIC-WISM2-200A-200 AP Adder License for WiSM-2 |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saba Qureshi
5
Easy way to scale AP count.
M
Marco Silva
4
Straightforward Cisco licensing.
H
Helen Brooks
5
No activation issues.
N
Noman Ashraf
5
Worked as intended.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 1 AP Adder License (SKU: LIC-CT5520-1A)?
The 1 AP Adder License is a perpetual software license that enables one additional access point on a Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller.
How does the 1 AP Adder License work on my 5520 controller?
Upon activation, the license increments the controller’s managed access point capacity by exactly one additional AP.
Which controllers are compatible with the 1 AP Adder License?
This license is valid exclusively for Cisco 5520 Wireless Controllers running a supported AireOS or IOS-XE version.
Can I stack multiple 1 AP Adder Licenses on a single controller?
Yes, you can apply multiple 1 AP Adder Licenses sequentially to increase your controller’s AP count by one per license.
How do I install the 1 AP Adder License on my Cisco 5520?
Log into the controller’s GUI or CLI, navigate to the License Management section, and upload the license file provided by Cisco Smart Software Manager.
Is a Cisco support contract required to purchase the AP Adder License?
No, you do not need an active support contract to purchase, but a valid Cisco Smart Account is required for license registration.
Does the 1 AP Adder License include software updates and support?
The license itself does not include updates; you must maintain a valid Cisco Smart Net Total Care (or equivalent) contract for software releases and TAC support.
How do I verify that my AP Adder License is active?
In the controller’s CLI, enter 'show license summary' or in the GUI check the License Dashboard to confirm the active AP count increment.
Can I transfer the AP Adder License to another Cisco 5520 controller?
Yes, licenses can be deregistered from one controller and re-registered on another via the Cisco Smart Software Manager portal.
What happens if I exceed the licensed AP count?
Additional access points will be prevented from joining the controller until you apply sufficient AP Adder Licenses to cover the excess devices.
Is the AP Adder License term-based or perpetual?
The 1 AP Adder License is perpetual, granting indefinite usage rights for the licensed access point.
How long does it take to activate the AP Adder License?
Activation is typically instantaneous once the license file is uploaded and validated against your Cisco Smart Account.
Are there prerequisites for installing the AP Adder License?
Ensure your controller firmware is on a Cisco-supported version and that it is registered in Cisco Smart Software Manager before installation.
What are the benefits of adding a single AP license instead of bulk licenses?
The 1 AP Adder License provides granular scalability and cost efficiency by allowing you to pay only for the exact AP capacity you need.
How do I purchase the Cisco 5520 1 AP Adder License?
Order the SKU LIC-CT5520-1A through an authorized Cisco reseller or via the Cisco Commerce Workspace for immediate license entitlement.
Where can I find documentation for licensing the Cisco 5520 controller?
Refer to the Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller Licensing Guide available on Cisco’s official website under the product support section.