Item: Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This WLC has good software stability even in industrial environment and it's able to handle a lot of APs with good bandwidth: several features are available and high-availability works fine. The ugly thing is the AIR-OS that is now replaced with IOS-XE software used on new WLC9800 so I don't think it's still a good point selling this type of WLC.

Pros and Cons

High Availability
RADIUS authentication
Managing a lot of APs
FlexConnect

Stable GUI interface
API interface
CLI configuration

Return on Investment

Good ROI
Good AP compatibility

Key Insights

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

Not sure

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?

Likelihood to Recommend

I think this WLC is well suited in almost enterprise environment where a lot of APs and a lot of bandwidth is required. This WLC has also good compatibility with almost all APs; I would suggest this WLC if it's required to keep the compatibility of older APs but I would prefer using the new 9800 solutions.

Good product but with old stable software

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller