Cisco wireless controller 5700: Scalable WLAN controllers for enterprise networks
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The Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 Series was developed for companies that want to centrally manage and secure large Wi-Fi environments. The Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 offers a powerful and scalable platform, particularly for networks with a high number of users, many access points, and increasing performance and security requirements. Typical applications include corporate campuses, educational institutions, hospitals, and manufacturing sites.
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What features does the Cisco 5700 Wireless Controller offer?
The Cisco 5700 Wireless Controller Series is based on a modular architecture and supports modern Wi-Fi standards for professional enterprise environments. The controller enables centralized management of access points, policies, security features, and network services.
Technical highlights of the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 Series:
- Support for several thousand Wi-Fi clients
- Centralized management of large access point infrastructures
- Support for current Cisco Aironet access points
- Integrated security and QoS features
- Scalable architecture for growing networks
- Support for redundant power supplies and high availability
- Management via Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Thanks to its high scalability, the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 is particularly well-suited for complex enterprise networks with high WLAN traffic.
Tip: A central wireless controller significantly reduces administrative overhead, as WLAN policies, firmware updates, and security features can be managed centrally.
What types of environments is the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 suitable for?
The Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 is particularly well-suited for businesses that require a stable and high-performance Wi-Fi network with centralized management.
Typical use cases:
- Campus networks with many access points Wi-Fi infrastructures in schools and universities Hospitals with security-critical Wi-Fi applications
- Manufacturing and logistics sites
- Large office buildings with high client density
- Guest networks and BYOD environments
Especially in high-density environments, centralized control ensures stable connections and optimized load balancing between access points.
Why is a central Wi-Fi controller beneficial?
Many companies rely on a centralized Wi-Fi architecture to improve administration, security, and scalability. The Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 handles key tasks within the Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Benefits at a glance:
- Consistent Wi-Fi configuration across all locations
- Simplified monitoring and troubleshooting
- Faster deployment of new access points
- Centralized security policies for employees and guests
- Optimization of radio channels and load balancing
- Reduced administrative burden for IT departments
Especially in networks with multiple locations or a high number of users, the Cisco 5700 Controller ensures a stable and efficiently manageable Wi-Fi environment.
What security features does the Cisco 5700 Series offer?
The Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controllers incorporate numerous security features to reliably protect enterprise networks. This allows for the secure management of both internal corporate devices and guest access.
Security features (depending on model and license):
- WPA2 Enterprise support Role-based access control
- Guest access with separate policies
- Rogue AP detection Intrusion detection and wireless security monitoring
- VLAN segmentation for different user groups
Centralized security policies make it easier for companies to meet compliance requirements and reduce security risks.
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What should IT buyers look for in the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700?
When selecting a Cisco Wireless Controller, organizations should consider various technical and economic factors.
Key criteria:
- Number of access points to be managed
- Expected client density and Wi-Fi utilization
- Compatibility with existing Cisco access points
- Licensing model and expansion options
- High-availability and redundancy requirements
- Power consumption and rack capacity
Refurbished models of the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 Series, in particular, offer an attractive price-performance ratio for companies looking to expand their enterprise Wi-Fi cost-effectively.
Cisco Wireless Controller 5700: new, used and refurbished
At IT Market, you will find the Cisco Wireless Controller 5700 series in new, used and refurbished condition. We also offer:
- 3 years warranty for companies
- up to 2,500 euros buyer protection
- short delivery times
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