Perfect wireless solution for campus
December 17, 2020

Perfect wireless solution for campus

Christopher J Evans | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller

The Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller is one of the best for high-scale network deployments. We use the Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller on our company grounds for various needs as our enterprise network architecture involves both end-users (employees) and IoT devices. While employees need wireless access with their laptops, the logistics department requires wireless access for their handheld inventory devices to keep track of in and out inventory. Consequently, the Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller is used across the whole company.

The initial deployment process is quick and easily adaptable to current architecture with its programmability functions. Flexible on centralized architecture for defining guest access to temporary network members. Finally, Cisco name makes us feel more secure as it is the sector leader in the network infrastructure market.


  • Guest access deployment is useful--in particular, to keep non-members out of the main network backbone while you still give guests access flexibility.
  • Increased end-point visibility--It is vital for the cyber-sec team with its centralized rule pushing and log records across the whole wireless backbone.
  • Device classification and user groups. Company-owned desktops and laptops, handheld logistics devices (IoT), and employee-owned devices are all easily managed with specific network rules and policies.
  • Cisco DNA support--allows us to easily manage the network devices.
  • Scalable up to thousands of end-point devices with no performance lost.
  • Initial warranty term could be more extensive.
  • Easy adoptation to current network. Saves time.
  • Network security

Do you think Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller again?

Yes

Definetely for medium to large enterprises. If your company grounds are spread out on a large area or a campus, the Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller would be the proper wireless network solution. It provides lots of Cisco network and security capabilities. If you have fewer than 500 devices on your network, you could go for cheaper options.