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The Importance of [a] Wireless LAN Controller
December 17, 2019

The Importance of [a] Wireless LAN Controller

Girgis Hady | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller

We are using Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller to manage all our access points in many branches across the whole organization, to handle more than 60 access points with more than 30 SSID for different locations and services. With many authentication methods, like a pre-shared key, guest access, certificate authentication.
  • Enable roaming between APs
  • Centralize APs management
  • Compatibility with newer AP models
  • Advanced monitoring for clients
  • Enhance wireless coverage and stability.
  • Seamless roaming between locations and different APs
  • Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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.

Do you think Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller again?

Yes

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller is well suited [for] large companies that will use multiple APs in many different groups with advanced authentication methods to enhance the performance and ease of management and operations. It will be less appropriate when you have just a few APs in a small company or office.

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller Support

Cisco support is always ready to support and engage in any problem or issue. Starting from the implementation support, troubleshooting any software issue or hardware. Their engineers are engaging whenever we ask for support, keep following up with us, and troubleshoot any problem till we find a solution and be satisfied [with] the service.