Manage the Smaller-Scale Wireless Network

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See how Cisco Wireless Controllers simplify network deployment, operations and management. (5:32 min)

Wireless Controller Fundamentals

Learn about technology, deployment, and protocols for controller-based networks.
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Deploy the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller to manage wireless functions in your small to medium-sized business. The Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller helps Cisco Aironet access points communicate in real time to simplify the deployment and operation of wireless networks.

Delivering 802.11n reliability, this wireless controller lowers total cost of ownership and gives you the flexibility to scale as your business network requirements grow. Additional benefits of the Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controller include:

• Connections for up to 75 access points and 1000 clients
• Designed to support both 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless up to 500 Mbps
• Centralized security policies to detect rogue access points and protect against denial-of-service attacks
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 mobility and quality of service for voice and video, highly secure wireless guest access
• Integrated Cisco CleanAir technology for a self-healing, self-optimizing network that avoids RF interference

Licensing and Advanced Services for Productivity

Base access-point licensing starts with 5, 15, 25, or 50 access points. Advanced services include:

• OfficeExtend for highly secure mobile teleworking
• Enterprise Wireless Mesh solutions for wireless dynamic access-point connections in hard-to-connect locations