Wireless LAN controllers
Wireless controllers
that take care of
business
Configure and manage all your access points in one interface. Maximize uptime, minimize security threats. Welcome to wireless that works for you.
Explore wireless controllersYour network problems don't have to be your business problems.
See exactly what's happening across every access point — anywhere, anytime — through a single interface built to give you answers, not more questions.
Threats are hiding in your encrypted traffic
Attackers know most businesses can't see inside encrypted connections. Cisco controllers use simplified segmentation to detect and neutralize threats before they move laterally through your network.
Your users are suffering and you don't know why
When the Wi-Fi is slow or broken, IT gets the call — but tracking down the root cause takes hours. Get the contextual insights to pinpoint exactly where performance broke down and fix it fast.
Your environment doesn't fit one model
Some teams need an on-premises appliance. Others need a cloud-native controller. Whatever your infrastructure looks like, there's a Cisco controller built for your environment — not the other way around.
Every update puts you offline
Scheduled maintenance windows mean lost productivity and frustrated users. Cisco wireless controllers let you push network updates without taking wireless down — zero downtime, full control.
Your remote sites are a black box
If you can't see it, you can't manage it. Monitor every access point across every location — on-premises or hybrid — from anywhere, anytime through the cloud-managed Meraki dashboard.
Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controllers
Not sure which controller fits your environment? Every business has different scale, budget, and infrastructure requirements. Here's how to find the one that's right for you.
Catalyst CW9800H2
Scaling wireless across a large campus? This high-density physical controller handles large deployments without compromise.
View CW9800H2 ›Catalyst CW9800H1
Need enterprise-grade performance across a large, distributed network? Built for reliability and capacity at the enterprise scale.
View CW9800H1 ›Catalyst CW9800M
Growing fast and need to keep up? Purpose-built for midsize deployments that need enterprise features without enterprise complexity.
View CW9800M ›Cisco CW9800L
Managing multiple smaller locations? Keeps small to midsize deployments running smoothly without overspending on hardware.
View CW9800L ›Catalyst 9800-CL
Already living in the cloud? Deploy your controller in a public or private cloud environment — the same power, no physical hardware required.
View 9800-CL ›Catalyst 9800-L
Small site, big security needs? Enterprise-grade protection and management for small deployments — without the enterprise price tag.
View 9800-L ›