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 and iPad, 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 iOS, 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.
Fast lane
The Apple and Cisco partnership gives business apps the priority they deserve. It's easy to manage QoS settings, so that your most important iOS and macOS apps get the bandwidth they need and your users get a high-quality experience.
Faster troubleshooting
Connectivity issues aren't always network issues. Cisco Wi-Fi Analytics for iOS, powered by Cisco DNA Assurance, gives insight into how iPhone and iPad devices see your network. You get rich telemetry data from iOS, 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 the best in wireless with the following Cisco products.
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.
Partners in security and collaboration
Apple and Cisco do more than wireless together. We also make security and collaboration better.
Resources
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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
- Optimizing iOS and macOS Devices on Cisco Wireless Networks (PDF - 1.1 MB)
- Wireless Network Optimization in Cisco and Apple Deployments (PDF - 413 KB)