Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller Data Sheet

The Cisco^® Virtual Wireless Controller is a virtual form-factor controller that enables flexible and cost-effective deployment for small, medium-sized, or large service provider deployments.

The Cisco Virtual Wireless LAN Controller (vWLC) is available with two types of software images: small scale image (supports up to 200 access points and 6000 clients) and large scale image (supports up to 3000 access points and 32000 clients). The Virtual Controller supports secure guest access, rogue detection for Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and in-branch (locally switched) Wi-Fi voice and video.

Features

The Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller provides centralized control, management, and troubleshooting. It supports the Cisco FlexConnect^™ solution. Data traffic from the access points are switched locally at the access point.

The Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller automates wireless configuration and management functions and allows network managers to have the visibility and control needed to cost-effectively manage, secure, and optimize the performance of their wireless networks. Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller in central switched mode supports Bonjour Services Directory to enable Bonjour Services to be advertised and utilized in a separate L3 network. Wireless Policy engine is a wireless profiler and policy feature on the wireless controller that enables profiling of wireless devices and enforcement of policies such as VLAN assignment, quality of service (QoS), ACL and time-of-day-based access. As a component of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA), this controller provides real-time communications between Cisco Aironet^® access points, the Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and the Cisco Mobility Services Engine, and is interoperable with other Cisco controllers. With integrated Cisco CleanAir^® technology, the Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller provides the industry’s only self-healing and self-optimizing wireless network for small and mid-sized businesses as well as large enterprises.

Table 1 lists the features of Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller.

Table 1.       Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller Features

Table 2 lists the product specifications for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller.

Table 2.       Product Specifications for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller

Licensing

Cisco Virtual Wireless Controllers provide right-to-use (with General Terms acceptance) license enablement for faster time to deployment, with flexibility to add additional access points as business needs grow.

●   Additional access point capacity licenses can be added over time.

●   Right-to-use licensing (with General Terms acceptance) for faster and easier license enablement.

●   Starting with the 8.2 release, Cisco Virtual Wireless Controllers also provide an option to enable licensing using Cisco Smart Software Licensing, designed for easy monitoring and consumption of licenses.

●   Manage license deployments with real-time visibility to ownership and consumption.

●   Pools license entitlements in a single account. Licenses can be moved freely through the network wherever they are needed.

Table 3 lists ordering and accessories information for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller. To place an order, visit the Cisco ordering website: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/index.shtml.

Table 3.       Ordering Information for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller

Additive Capacity Upgrade Licenses

Table 4 shows the additive capacity upgrade licenses that are available for the Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller.

Table 4.       Ordering Information for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller Additive Capacity Licenses (e-Delivery PAKs)

Service and Support

Realize the full business value of your wireless network and mobility services investments faster with intelligent, customized services from Cisco and our partners. Backed by deep networking expertise and a broad ecosystem of partners, Cisco professional and technical services enable you to successfully plan, build, and run your network as a powerful business platform. Our services can help you successfully deploy the Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller and integrate mobility solutions effectively to lower the total cost of ownership and secure your wireless network.

To learn more about Cisco Wireless LAN service offers, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/wirelesslanservices.

Summary

The Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller is designed to support large-scale branch wireless deployments. It simplifies deployment and operation of wireless networks, helping to ensure smooth performance, enhance security, and maximize network availability. The Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller manages all the Cisco access points, eliminating complexity and providing network administrators with visibility and control of their wireless LANs.

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For More Information

For more information about Cisco wireless controllers, contact your local account representative or visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6302/Products_Sub_Category_Home.html.

For more information about the Cisco Unified Wireless Network framework, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/unifiedwireless.

For more information about the Cisco Flex 7500 Series Cloud Controller, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11635/index.html.