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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
97%
11 Ratings
8.7
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
87%
7 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
91%
1 Rating
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
90%
7 Ratings
Support Rating
9.2
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
92%
8 Ratings
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
89%
7 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
I consider that its implementation is recommended for configurations where the amount of access points exceeds 50 devices and the performance exceeds 4 Gbps. In environments where the access point density is less than 10 units, we can use the option of Express Mobility.
Network Engineer
Cardon IVOil & Energy, 501-1000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Within our ever-changing environment, we have found the [Cisco] Catalyst 9100 Access Points to be a great fit for all situations we have thrown in them. Our locations that have upgraded to the [Cisco] Catalyst 9100 Access Points have also been pleasantly surprised by the additional coverage they provide, compared to previous access point models.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 10,001+ employeesPros
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
- It has the ability to manage all Cisco access points that we have, regardless of the model. The limit is 1500 pieces of equipment.
- The WLC enables roaming functionality in the localities, this helps with collections, wireless IP phones, and access with notebooks.
- The WLC manages the quality of the "air" and "signal" of the 2.4ghz frequency, avoiding noise and interference.
- The WLC has an interesting feature of visibility of the traffic of the internal network.
Analista de sistema
NaturaChemicals, 201-500 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- High bandwidth speed
- Coverage for wireless connectivity
- Adherence to Industry and Security standards
- Integration to other Cisco product suites
- Top tier technical support
- Vast worldwide support from other business users
Network Architect
BSSTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
- We have had some issues with access points losing their configurations and going offline. This is not a common issue and we are not entirely certain if it is a fault of the controller or the individual APs. That said, the controller does not appear to retain the knowledge of the offline AP which can be a management headache.
Network Systems Administrator
Foremost Farms USADairy, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- more customizable options for coverage area configurations
- more inbuild advanced features to use as standalone device
- features such as locations tracking without advanced modules

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 9.1
Based on 1 answer
It works great and [we] will definitely renew.

Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points 9.0
Based on 7 answers
Performance is an important requirement in the wireless network and the [Cisco] Catalyst 9105 [Access Point] manages to deliver great throughput as it is a WIFI 6 device with MU-MIMO 2X2 and beamforming technology. [It also] supports a medium density of users without experiencing internet downtime issues.
IT Analyst
Rede de Comunicação InterativaTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
Support Rating
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller 9.2
Based on 8 answers
Cisco is always available if we need support. If they are unable to solve the problem right away, they will reach back to us in a timely manner and advise what we need to do. Their team provides additional guidance as well if we hit any stumbling blocks. Their service has been great.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Retail Company, 201-500 employeesCisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
Cisco is the most stable company in switching parts including wireless, and it has the most powerful support team with a lot of online documents, community, and market share so when you get stuck, you can find support from anywhere. And usually, you won't need it as its product is very stable and reliable.
IT Network Manager
WadiDeglaSports, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Although the Cisco pricing within all the units I test is the most expensive one, I can satisfied with its performance.

Verified User
Consultant in Sales
Business Supplies & Equipment Company, 201-500 employeesScalability
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points 8.9
Based on 7 answers
Scalability is not a concern for this product. We can readily add or remove access points as needed, depending on the requirement or the performance recorded - but so far everything has been smooth!
Unified Communications Engineer
VisionsConnectedTelecommunications, 501-1000 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
- [It provides] centralized management.
- Implementing the [Cisco] 5520 [Wireless] Controllers offered us a huge improvement in administrative time over our previous Cisco 3850 deployment. Being able to see all of our APs on a single controller as well as centrally manage them is a great benefit. This also removed the need to deploy specific equipment in different IDFs throughout our Industrial locations and instead only requiring switches with Power Over Ethernet (POE) capability.
- Wireless performance has improved with the deployment of our 5520s, which allows our plant operators to do their jobs more efficiently while on the move.
- Having three Cisco 5520 Wireless Controllers provides tertiary redundancy for our wireless networks. The solution is elegantly simple. Preventing downtime is, obviously, a profound part of our supply chain capabilities.
Network Systems Administrator
Foremost Farms USADairy, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- Valuable solution with vast WiFi and security options
- Users happy with excellent bandwidth and data handling
- Higher initial costs, longer ROI than other solutions
- Less support issues, return on support costs is lower
Network Architect
BSSTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees