Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers

Wireless LAN controllers

Wireless controllers that take care of business

Configure and manage all your access points in one interface. Maximize uptime, minimize security threats. Welcome to wireless that works for you.

Take control of your network

See exactly what's going on with your network with a simple interface that lets you know what's happening anywhere, at any time.

Get rock-solid security

Keep your network trustworthy with simplified segmentation that helps you detect and neutralize encrypted threats.

Create a world-class user experience

Get contextual insights to deliver targeted troubleshooting, supporting a more consistent network experience.

Deploy on-premises or in the cloud

Whatever works for your business, there's a wireless controller that works for you.

Maximize uptime and availability

When deploying network updates, there's no need to go offline.

Real-time, remote monitoring

Monitor your on-premises or hybrid network anywhere, anytime with the cloud-managed Meraki dashboard.

Wireless network management, scale, and roaming for any size network

Enjoy seamless network management and deployment choice: on-premises with controllers, in the cloud, or both. Explore our Cisco 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Campus Gateways 

CW9800H1-MCG

Cisco Campus Gateway for seamless roaming at scale in large campus networks. 

  • Scale up to 50,000 client devices and 5000 access points with a single device  

  • Achieve high availability stateful load balancing with clustered Campus Gateways

CW9800L-MCG

Cisco Campus Gateway for seamless roaming at scale in small to medium campus networks.

  • Scale up to 50,000 client devices and 5000 access points with a single device  

  • Achieve high availability stateful load balancing with clustered Campus Gateways

CW9800H2

For large campus deployments that require fast wireless connections

  • Up to 6000 access points, 64,000 clients, and up to 100 Gbps throughput using 1/10/40 Gbps uplinks 

  • 1RU design along with 10 Gbps HA port allows for more flexible data center deployments

  • Up to 36% increased performance and up to 40% less power consumption than the 9800-80 

CW9800H1

For large campus deployments that require fast wireless connections

  • Up to 6000 access points, 64,000 clients, and up to 100 Gbps throughput using 1/10/25 Gbps uplinks 

  • 1RU design along with 10 Gbps HA port allows for more flexible data center deployments

  • Up to 36% increased performance and up to 40% less power consumption than the 9800-80 

CW9800M

For midsize campus deployments that require fast wireless connections

  • Up to 3000 access points, 32,000 clients, and up to 50 Gbps throughput using 1/10/25 Gbps uplinks

  • 1RU design along with 10 Gbps HA port allows for more flexible data center deployments

  • Supports 1000 more APs with up to 53% increased performance and up to 18% less power consumption than the 9800-40 

CW9800L

Compact wireless controller for small to medium deployments

  • Up to 500 access points, 10,000 clients, and 10 Gbps throughput 

  • 1 RU design with dual-unit rack shelf option

  • Twice the capacity of the base Catalyst 9800-L controller and 10 dB quieter 

Catalyst 9800-CL

For deployment in a private or public cloud

  • Up to 6000 APs and 64,000 clients with multiple scaling options 

  • Hot patching, hitless upgrades with ISSU capabilities 

  • Advanced, on-demand telemetry 

  • Part of a strong first line of security with SD-Access

Catalyst 9800-L

For small campus deployments, with the flexibility of copper or fiber uplinks

  • Up to 250 access points, 5000 clients, and 5 Gbps throughput 

  • Hot patching, hitless upgrades with ISSU capabilities

  • Advanced, on-demand telemetry 

  • Performance-license capable

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