Cisco CW9800L Wireless Controller for Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks

Cisco CW9800L Wireless Controller is a compact, enterprise-grade wireless LAN controller designed for small and medium-sized organizations.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, it supports up to 500 Cisco access points, 10,000 wireless clients, and 10 Gbps throughput, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance wireless connectivity.

The controller supports Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 access points, advanced security including WPA3, SD-Access integration, and centralized management with Cisco Catalyst Center.

Frequently Asked Questions For Cisco CW9800L Wireless Controller

1. What is the Cisco CW9800L Wireless Controller?

The Cisco CW9800L is an enterprise wireless LAN controller that centrally manages Cisco wireless access points and provides secure, scalable Wi-Fi connectivity for business networks.

2. How many access points and clients does it support?

It supports up to 500 Cisco access points and 10,000 wireless clients, making it suitable for growing enterprise and campus deployments.

3. What wireless standards are supported?

The controller supports Cisco access points based on Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2), Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technologies.

4. What are the uplink interfaces?

It includes 2 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, along with dedicated management and console interfaces for administration.

5. Does the controller support high availability?

Yes. The CW9800L supports an optional redundant power supply kit and high-availability features to help minimize downtime.