TrustRadius Insights for Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Ease of Management: Users have praised the web management interface for its user-friendly design, making it effortless to navigate and configure settings. They appreciate the ability to have full control over access points in different locations, allowing for efficient management of a large number of APs.
Security Features: Users appreciate the authentication portal for guest users, enhancing security measures within the network. This feature provides a secure way to manage access for visitors, ensuring data protection.
Performance Optimization: Reviewers acknowledge the radio control frequency feature for optimizing signal quality and reducing interference. By prioritizing network traffic for VoIP communication, users ensure smooth connections essential for business operations.
Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller Reviews
3 Reviews
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This WLC has good software stability even in industrial environment and it's able to handle a lot of APs with good bandwidth: several features are available and high-availability works fine. The ugly thing is the AIR-OS that is now replaced with IOS-XE software used on new WLC9800 so I don't think it's still a good point selling this type of WLC.
Pros
High Availability
RADIUS authentication
Managing a lot of APs
FlexConnect
Cons
Stable GUI interface
API interface
CLI configuration
Likelihood to Recommend
I think this WLC is well suited in almost enterprise environment where a lot of APs and a lot of bandwidth is required. This WLC has also good compatibility with almost all APs; I would suggest this WLC if it's required to keep the compatibility of older APs but I would prefer using the new 9800 solutions.
VU
Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology (201-500 employees)
The main scope of this WLC in the topology of our data network is to centralize the management and control of a set of access points spread across some sites. With the Cisco WLC 5520, we have absolute control to replicate the WLAN, VLAN, and security settings for all devices and control the access of our users with 802.1x authentication and content filtering on the wifi network. This hardware is efficient and we decided to use two appliances to create a high availability environment to avoid failures.
Pros
Full control of access points installed in different locations.
Web management.
Authentication portal for guest users.
Priority network for voip traffic.
High availability.
Cons
It was possible to check some installabilities in the management interface.
It remains to create more customization possibilities in the captive portal.
Likelihood to Recommend
With the Cisco WLC 5520, access point control routines are reduced by 99% because these devices automatically manage access points from anywhere, as long as they are on the same network. The WLC creates the possibility of roaming L2 and configures power levels, radio frequency channels, and avoids interference from Bluetooth and in 2.4Ghz. This Cisco WLC is recommended for large scenarios with multiple access points installed from anywhere. The layer 7 traffic preview functionality is great for creating an extra layer of protection and preventing users from accessing inappropriate URLs and saving bandwidth.
VU
Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology (51-200 employees)
We use the [Cisco] 5520 [Wireless Controller] for the implementation of a complete metallurgy plant, with approximately 1,000 users and 100 access points.
Pros
High availability
Throughput too high
Integration with Cisco DNA Center
High user capacity
Cons
The graphic interface could be easier for the end-user since sometimes they see it as very abstract and complex.
Likelihood to Recommend
It is suitable for companies with a high number of users and wireless network equipment. It is also specifically well suited for locations where high availability is required. It is not suitable for small corporations or those with a low number of users that would not take advantage of the maximum performance of the device.
