Cisco Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module Data Sheet
Data Sheet
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Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Modules
Simple and secure wireless deployment and management for small and medium-sized businesses
(SMBs) and enterprise branch offices.
Product Overview
Cisco
®
Wireless LAN Controller Modules (WLCMs), shown in Figure 1, supported on the Cisco Integrated Services
Routers (ISR), provide an easy to deploy, cost-effective branch office or Small to Medium Business wireless solution.
As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the Cisco WLCMs give network administrators the visibility
and control necessary to effectively and securely manage business-class wireless LANs and mobility services, such
as enhanced security, voice, guest access, and context aware mobility or location services. WLCMs work in
conjunction with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide
centralized wireless LAN management and monitoring.
Cisco is delivering higher scalability for the WLCMs. The modules manage 6, 12 or 25 Cisco Aironet
®
lightweight
access points and are supported on Cisco 2800, 2900 and 3800, 3900 Series Integrated Services Routers.
Figure 1. Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
The Cisco WLCMs are models in the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller family, which includes standalone controllers,
integrated controllers, and modular wireless LAN controllers that work in conjunction with Cisco switches and
routers.
Because the Cisco Wireless LAN controller modules support 802.11a/b/g and the IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 standard,
organizations can deploy the solution that best meets their individual requirements. Organizations can offer robust
coverage with 802.11 a/b/g or deliver unprecedented reliability using 802.11n and Cisco’ Next-Generation Wireless
Solutions.
Features and Benefits
Table 1 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco WLCMs.