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AIR-CT5508-25-K9, Cisco 5500 Wireless Controller, Supports 25 APs/5508 Series/Controller

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    AIR-CT5508-25-K9, Cisco 5500 Wireless Controller, Supports 25 APs/5508 Series/Controller

    AIR-CT5508-25-K9, Cisco 5500 Wireless Controller, Supports 25 APs/5508 Series/Controller

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    End-of-Life Notice
    End-of-Life Notice
    AIR-CT5508-25-K9 is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2023-07-31.
    For full lifecycle details, see AIR-CT5508-25-K9 EOL.
    Recommended Replacement
    Recommended Replacement
    Official replacement model. Aligned with current deployment environments.
    AIR-CT3504-K9

    Cisco AIR-CT5508-25-K9 Overview

    The Cisco AIR-CT5508-25-K9 is an enterprise-grade wireless controller designed to centralize WLAN management for medium and large networks. Supporting 25 access points by default and scalable up to 500 AP licenses, this Cisco wireless controller delivers resilient connectivity over 8 × SFP uplinks and a Gigabit RJ-45 console for flexible deployment. With comprehensive 802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac wireless standards plus advanced WPA/WPA2, IPsec, and DTLS security, it is ideal for distributors, integrators, and end users building secure campus Wi‑Fi.

    Product Highlights

    25 / 500
    AP Scale
    8 SFP
    Uplink Opt
    802.11ac
    WiFi Std

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Enterprise Network
    Centralizes control of up to 500 APs, simplifying multi-site Wi‑Fi, cutting configuration effort and reducing ongoing support costs.
    Cloud Services
    Secure tunneling, rich AAA and encryption enable reliable WLAN backhaul for cloud apps, improving uptime and user experience.
    Security & Privacy
    Comprehensive WPA2, IPsec, DTLS and RADIUS support help protect sensitive traffic and simplify compliance-driven WLAN deployments.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model AIR-CT5508-25-K9, Cisco 5500 Wireless Controller, Supports 25 APs/5508 Series/Controller AIR-CT5508-50-K9, Cisco 5500 Controller, up to 50 APs/8Gbps throughput/2x10GE SFP+ AIR-CT5508FIPSKIT, Cisco 5500 Controller, FIPS Kit AIR-ANT1949, Cisco AIR-ANT1949 Antenna, 2.4GHz/13.5dBi/ RP-TNC Connector
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Compatible Models n/a n/a n/a Cisco Aironet 1200, 1220, 1230, 1230AG, 1231, 1231G, 1232AG, 1242AG, 1242G, 1250 Modular Unified Access Point Platform, 1252AG, 1252AG Standalone Access Point, 1252AG Unified Access Point, 1252G, 1252G Unfied Access Point, 1260 Series Access Point (Controller-based)
    Accessory Type Wireless controller Wireless controller Wireless LAN Controller Network adapter antenna
    Connector Type 8 × SFP uplinks; 10/100/1000 RJ-45 console 8 × SFP uplinks; 10/100/1000 RJ-45 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports; RJ-45 console RP-TNC
    Mounting Method n/a n/a Rack-mountable Standard mounting kit
    Certification n/a n/a UL, CSA, CE, FCC; FIPS 140-2 Level 2 n/a

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    L-LIC-CT5508-5A Cisco 5 AP license for Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller scalability
    L-LIC-CT5508-25A Cisco 25 AP license upgrade pack for AIR-CT5508 series controllers
    L-LIC-CT5508-50A Cisco 50 AP license enabling mid-scale deployments on 5508 WLC
    L-LIC-CT5508-100A Cisco 100 AP license expansion for large enterprise WLANs
    L-LIC-CT5508-250A Cisco 250 AP license for very high-density 5508 controller networks
    L-LIC-CT55-LPE-K9 Cisco DTLS encryption license for secure CAPWAP tunnels on 5508

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    Specification

    Cisco AIR-CT5508-25-K9 Specification

    Model
    AIR-CT5508-25-K9
    Brand
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    Device Type
    Wireless controller
    Access Points
    25 licenses included (500 licenses max)
    Ports
    8 × SFP uplinks
    Console Ports
    10/100/1000 RJ-45
    Wireless Standards
    802.11a/b/g/d/e/h/k/n/r/u/w/ac
    License Options
    5 AP license: L-LIC-CT5508-5A; 25 AP license: L-LIC-CT5508-25A; 50 AP license: L-LIC-CT5508-50A; 100 AP license: L-LIC-CT5508-100A; 250 AP license: L-LIC-CT5508-250A; DTLS license: L-LIC-CT55-LPE-K9
    Security Standards (1)
    Wi‑Fi Protected Access (WPA); IEEE 802.11i (WPA2, RSN); RFC 1321 MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm; RFC 1851 The ESP Triple DES Transform; RFC 2104 HMAC: Keyed Hashing for Message Authentication; RFC 2246 TLS Protocol Version 1.0; RFC 2401 Security Architecture for the Internet Protocol
    Security Standards (2)
    RFC 2403 HMAC-MD5-96 within ESP and AH; RFC 2404 HMAC-SHA-1-96 within ESP and AH; RFC 2405 ESP DES-CBC Cipher Algorithm with Explicit IV; RFC 2406 IP Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP); RFC 2407 Interpretation for ISAKMP; RFC 2408 ISAKMP
    Security Standards (3)
    RFC 2409 IKE; RFC 2451 ESP CBC-Mode Cipher Algorithms; RFC 3280 Internet X.509 PKI Certificate and CRL Profile; RFC 3602 The AES-CBC Cipher Algorithm and Its Use with IPsec; RFC 3686 Using AES Counter Mode with IPsec ESP; RFC 4347 Datagram Transport Layer Security; RFC 4346 TLS Protocol Version 1.1
    Encryption (1)
    WEP and TKIP-MIC: RC4 40, 104 and 128 bits (static and shared keys); Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): CBC, CCM, CCMP
    Encryption (2)
    DES: DES-CBC, 3DES; SSL and TLS: RC4 128-bit and RSA 1024- and 2048-bit; DTLS: AES-CBC; IPsec: DES-CBC, 3DES, AES-CBC
    AAA (1)
    IEEE 802.1X; RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor-Specific RADIUS Attributes; RFC 2716 PPP EAP-TLS; RFC 2865 RADIUS Authentication; RFC 2866 RADIUS Accounting; RFC 2867 RADIUS Tunnel Accounting
    AAA (2)
    RFC 3576 Dynamic Authorization Extensions to RADIUS; RFC 3579 RADIUS Support for EAP; RFC 3580 IEEE 802.1X RADIUS Guidelines; RFC 3748 Extensible Authentication Protocol; Web-based authentication; TACACS support for management users
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    How does the AIR-CT5508-25-K9 compare to other WLAN controllers?

    Compared to others, the AIR-CT5508-25-K9 is more suitable for medium deployments with a focus on scalability and security.

    What common troubleshooting steps are there for AIR-CT5508-25-K9?

    Common steps include resetting the controller, updating firmware, and checking network configurations and connections.

    What are the characteristics of AIR-CT5508-25-K9?

    The AIR-CT5508-25-K9 is characterized by its ability to manage 25 APs, superior security features, and ease of deployment.

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