Cisco Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Information Guide
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The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules
Q.
What are the Cisco
®
Wireless LAN Controller Modules?
A.
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules are modules that are supported on the Cisco 2800, 2900, 3800 and 3900
Series Integrated Services Routers and Cisco 3700 Series routers. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules
(WLCM) work in conjunction with Cisco Aironet
®
Access Points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to
provide systemwide wireless LAN functions. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the WLCM
gives network administrators the visibility and control necessary to effectively and securely manage business-
class WLANs and mobility services, such as enhanced security, voice, guest access, and context-aware mobility
or location services. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules manage up to 6, 12, or 25 Cisco Aironet Access
Points.
Q.
Who is the ideal customer for the WLCM?
A.
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules allow small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise
branch offices to cost-effectively deploy and manage secure wireless LANs. With the Cisco Wireless LAN
Controller Modules, SMBs and enterprise branch offices can cost-effectively support their network requirements
with converged networks that integrate data, voice, video, and wireless.
Q.
What are the SKUs for Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules?
A.
The SKUs for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules are listed in Table 1.
Table 1.
Part Numbers for Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules
Part Number
Product Name
NME-AIR-WLC6-K9
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for managing up to 6 access points (when sold as part of ISR system)
NME-AIR-WLC6-K9=
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for up to 6 access points (spare, ordered as an individual unit)
NME-AIR-WLC12-K9
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for managing up to 12 access points (when sold as part of ISR
system)
system)
NME-AIR-WLC12-K9=
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for up to 12 access points (spare, ordered as an individual unit)
NME-AIR-WLC25-K9
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for managing up to 25 access points (when sold as part of ISR
system)
system)
NME-AIR-WLC25-K9=
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module for up to 25 access points (spare, ordered as an individual unit)
SM-NM-ADPTR
Network Module Adapter for SM Slot on Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series ISR
SM-NM-ADPTR=
Network Module Adapter for SM Slot on Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series ISR (spare)
Q.
Which Integrated Services Router models are supported?
A.
The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller modules support Cisco 2800, 2900, 3800 and 3900 Series Integrated
Services Routers, as well as Cisco 3700 Series routers. Cisco 2600 Series and 2600XM Series routers are not
supported, nor are Cisco 2801 routers, which do not have network module slots.
Note:
Support for the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller modules in the 2911, 2921, 2951, 3925, and 3945 will be via
the network module adapter card (SM-NM-ADPTR).