Wireless LAN Controllers
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Benefits of Cisco wireless controllers
Secure
Secure your network with simplified segmentation, and detect encrypted threats.
Flexible
Deploy your wireless network on-premises or in the cloud. Manage it with Cisco DNA Center or programmable APIs.
Optimal user experience
Get contextual insights to troubleshoot faster and deliver personalized experiences.
Always on
Upgrade your network with no disruption.
Physical controllers
- Catalyst 9800-80 (new)
- Catalyst 9800-40 (new)
- 3504
Cloud controllers
- Public cloud (new)
- Private cloud (new)
Embedded wireless
Controller-less
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Solutions for your wireless and mobility needs
Cisco DNA Assurance
Gain visibility and insights, stop manual troubleshooting, and reduce time spent on issues.
Software-Defined Access
Provide network access within minutes to any user and any application without compromising security.
Cisco DNA Spaces
This next-generation indoor location services platform leverages existing Wi-Fi infrastructure to give actionable insights.
OpenRoaming
The OpenRoaming solution Cisco is helping to develop will allow for automatic, seamless connectivity on Wi-Fi 6 and 5G networks.
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Why upgrade your controllers
Wireless assurance
With Cisco DNA Assurance, Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers help provide deep visibility and insights into the wireless network.
Centralized management
Cisco DNA Center provides centralized management for not only the Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers but all Cisco DNA-ready wired and wireless solutions from Cisco.
Compatible with access points
Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers are compatible with Catalyst 9100 Wi-Fi 6 and Aironet 802.11ac access points.
Recommended resources
Resources
At-a-Glances
- Benefits of Upgrading to the Latest Cisco Wireless Controllers (PDF - 158 KB)
- Cisco Enterprise Wireless: Built for a Digital World (PDF - 521 KB)
- Cisco Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Points (PDF - 223 KB)
- Cisco Wireless Controllers (PDF - 70 KB)
Brochure
- Cisco DNA-Ready Infrastructure (PDF - 459 KB)
Infographic
Third-party reports
- IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN 2018 Vendor Assessment (PDF - 455 KB)
- Miercom Report: Wireless Controller Comparative Performance (PDF - 2.04 MB)
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure
- Miercom Performance Report: Campus Network Infrastructure vs. Huawei (PDF - 3.7 MB)
Videos
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