Apple and Cisco: Wireless Partnership
Leading wireless performance
What happens when the leader in mobile devices partners with the leader in wireless networks? You win. You get a better Wi-Fi experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including improved access to critical apps and troubleshooting. The wireless experience, even Wi-Fi 6, is better with Apple and Cisco.
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Features and benefits
Seamless roaming
With Cisco Wi-Fi Optimization for iPhone and iPad, devices quickly connect to Cisco access points. You get optimized wireless performance, with less lag time when roaming, fewer dropped connections, and improved app experiences.
Fastlane+
Fastlane QoS settings give iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps bandwidth and prioritization for optimized performance on Cisco networks. Fastlane+ adds Advanced Scheduling Request, which dynamically carves out airtime for voice and video applications on iPhone and iPad devices.
Faster troubleshooting
Connectivity issues aren't always network issues. Cisco Wi-Fi Analytics for iPhone and iPad, powered by Cisco DNA Assurance, gives insight into how iPhone and iPad devices see your network. You get rich telemetry data, so you can troubleshoot faster and more thoroughly.
How to get exceptional wireless
Here's the best part of the partnership: If you're running the latest hardware and software from Apple and Cisco, you can enjoy our partnership innovations today. Experience exceptional wireless with the following Cisco products.
Get assured wireless performance and location services
Cisco DNA software subscriptions provide analytics and assurance powered by AI/ML, for easy troubleshooting and management of your wireless network. Cisco DNA Spaces provides insights about people and assets on your premises and can help inform business decisions.
Transform how you work and support remote users
Develop a highly secure mobile strategy and infrastructure with our services support. Speed time to market while reducing costs and accelerating ROI.
Partners in security and collaboration
Apple and Cisco do more than wireless together. We also make security and collaboration better.
Resources
FAQ
For developers
White papers
- Conduct a Proof of Concept to Demonstrate the Benefits of Cisco Wi-Fi Optimization for iOS Devices (PDF - 1.2 MB)
- Enterprise Best Practices for iOS Devices and Mac Computers on a Cisco Wireless LAN (PDF - 11.35 MB)
- Fastlane+ White Paper
- Optimizing iOS and macOS Devices on Cisco Wireless Networks (PDF - 1.1 MB)
- Wireless Network Optimization in Cisco and Apple Deployments (PDF - 413 KB)
