Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller Review
July 24, 2024

Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller Review

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller

We use our Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller to implement a fully ubiquitous wireless network on our Main Campus, and multiple branch offices. The controller allows us to broadcast our corporate (private) network, secure guest network access, along with numerous other networks that allow separation of network traffic. We also use our controller to provide a more private method of access for field engineers in certain locations (as opposed to using hot spots or cellular connectivity).

Pros

  • AP management (SSIDs)
  • Device management (updates, power levels, etc.)
  • Security (traffic separation, VLAN implementation, etc.)

Cons

  • GUI -> CLI issues (specific command translations)
  • Maintenance (needs reboots/updates occasionally)
  • Power Modes (PoE requirements)
Very feature rich, easy enough for beginners to understand layout and initial setup. Need a good training (online, Cisco Leaning Network, etc.) to fully understand all features and product capabilities. Strict power requirements for APs are only major drawback for our specific implementation.
N/A -- Product was already selected for taking over current position with company.

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?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller again?

Yes

Very good internal organizational product. We use the controller for implementation for indoor APs, and other APs that are in less desirable locations and have a few issues with those as well.

Cisco 8540 Wireless Controller Feature Ratings

Wireless LAN
6.8
Zero-Touch Provisioning
7
WLAN Performance Monitoring
7
Topology Maps
7
Power over Ethernet Support
5
Wireless Security
8

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