Cisco WLC
October 23, 2025

Cisco WLC

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

5508 Wireless Controller

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

In our organization, the Wireless LAN Controllers is responsible for managing, configuring and securing all our wireless access points. We manage close to 800 access points across our office locations, including corporate headquarters and remote project sites. Our wireless networks support internal users, guest users and a growing number of IoT devices.

Pros

  • High Availability. We use redundant WLCs to ensure business continuity.
  • Apply strong authentication
  • Large scale rollouts. Firmware versions are consistent and we can avoid mistakes due to manual configuration.
  • Upgrade AP firmware with minimal downtime.

Cons

  • Some features may be restricted to certain models or OS versions.
  • Troubleshooting certain wireless client behaviour
  • AP controller overload
  • Client density
  • Improved productivity as users can access applications from anywhere in the office
  • Centralized management for administrators. It becomes easier to configure and manage.
  • Scalability. As business grows/expands, it scales fairly well.
WLC is web-based where it is easy to view APs, clients, SSIDs, configure settings. The centralized management has different level of access and it is easy for non-network administrators to check status.

More than that, handing many APs and clients especially in organization likes ours is something WLC is built for. It is scalable and support different topologies.

Do you think Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers again?

Yes

It works well on multi-building office where many access points are spread over several floors, and there are lots of users who move. I believe due to centralized RF management and roaming, it helps maintain coverage and capacity.

Another thing that works really well with us is defining multiple SSIDs with differing policies.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers Feature Ratings

Wireless LAN
8.7
Zero-Touch Provisioning
8
WLAN Performance Monitoring
9
Topology Maps
9
Layer 7 Visibility
8
Power over Ethernet Support
9
Wireless Security
9

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