How many access points does a 5508 support?

How many access points does a 5508 support?

Cisco 5508 Series Wireless LAN Controller for up to 500 AP – AIR-CT5508-K9.

What is the function of a WLAN controller?

A wireless LAN controller, or WLAN controller, monitors and manages wireless access points in bulk and allows wireless devices to connect to WLAN, a wireless network architecture.

What is standalone AP?

A standalone access point provides the same functionality in wireless network which a switch or hub provides in the wired network. It provides connectivity between the different wireless devices. It accepts frame from the connected device and, based on its physical address, forwards it to the destination device.

What is WLAN and how it works?

A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a wireless computer network that links two or more devices using wireless communication to form a local area network (LAN) within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, campus, or office building.

What is RTU license?

The introduction of right-to-use (RTU) licensing allows you to order and activate a specific license type and level via command line. The default license is a lanbase RTU permanent license.

How do I add license to WLC 5508?

Note For information about obtaining an upgrade license, see the Obtaining an Upgrade License topic.

  1. From the Action drop-down list, choose Install License.
  2. In the File Name to Install text box, enter the path to the license (*.lic) on the TFTP server.
  3. Click Install License.

What is the difference between autonomous and lightweight AP?

Autonomous access points are far and away more common than their lightweight counterparts. The controller in the WLAN is what distinguishes it from lightweight access points. As the name autonomous implies, the controller allows the single device to manage traffic independently from any additional support.

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