Wireless LAN Controllers
The future is faster. The future is increased capacity. The future is Wi-Fi 6. Begin your transition to products that adhere to the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard.
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Features and benefits
Secure
Secure your network with simplified segmentation, and detect encrypted threats.
Intelligent
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.
Cloud controllers
Embedded wireless
Controller-less
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Get assured wireless performance with Cisco DNA software
Cisco DNA software subscriptions power analytics and assurance across your network. Choose from three subscription tiers--Cisco DNA Essentials, Cisco DNA Advantage, and Cisco DNA Premier--to address your pressing wireless requirements.
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.
Accelerate your success with services from Cisco Customer Experience
Confidently integrate wireless solutions into a secure, automated, intent-based network with expert guidance, proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools.
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)
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)
Infographic
Videos
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