Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
Wireless network management made easy. Get ultra-reliable, super-secure wireless controllers that are IoT-ready and built for Wi-Fi 6/6E.
At a Glance (.PDF) >Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers
Cisco Catalyst 9800-40
For small to medium-sized campus deployments
- Up to 2000 APs, 32,000 clients, and 40-Gbps throughput
- Hot patching, time saving and hitless upgrades
- Advanced, on-demand telemetry
- Part of a strong first line of security with Cisco SD-Access
Cisco Catalyst 9800-80
For large campus and service provider deployments
- Up to 6000 APs, 64,000 clients, and 80-Gbps throughput
- Hot patching, time saving and hitless upgrades
- Advanced, on-demand telemetry
- Modular uplink chassis for additional connectivity options
Cisco Catalyst 9800-L
For small campus deployments, with the flexibility of copper or fiber uplinks
- Up to 250 APs, 5000 clients, and 5-Gbps throughput
- Hot patching, time saving, and hitless upgrades
- Advanced, on-demand telemetry
- Performance-license capable
Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL
For deployment in a private or public cloud
- Up to 6000 APs and 64,000 clients
- Hot patching, time saving and hitless upgrades
- Advanced, on-demand telemetry
- Part of a strong first line of security with SD-Access
Deploy anywhere, at any time
Enjoy seamless network management and deployment choice: on-premises, in the cloud, or both.
Maximize uptime and availability
When deploying network updates, there's no need to go offline.
A truly secure solution
Be prepared for the unexpected with secure boot, run-time defenses, image signing, and more.
Your network's full potential, realized
Unveil insights and network visibility with cutting-edge, programmable AI and automation software.
A healthier network
The Cisco DNA Center platform provides deep analytics and insights that help you improve performance and avoid issues.
Features and Benefits
Always On
Network outages are painful. Catalyst 9800 features such as high availability and seamless software updates keep your network running.
Secure
With secure boot, runtime defenses, image signing, and more, Catalyst 9800 secures your network.
Intelligent
Paired with Cisco DNA, your network works for you by providing you with enhanced analytics.
Powerful
Get the deep visibility and insights of wireless assurance, centralized management, and comprehensive security to help your network reach its potential.
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