Product specifications

APPENDIX-C — CISCO 500 SERIES WIRELESS MOBILITY EXPRESS CONTROLLER
The Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Mobility Controller is designed to optimize the wireless networks of small and medium-sized
businesses (SMBs). As a core element of the Cisco Mobility Express Solution
, the mobility controller is built to specifically support
the Cisco 500 Series Wireless Express Access Points. Together, they provide IT Managers complete visibility of the wireless network.
The mobility controller automatically manages access points to reduce interference, avoid coverage gaps, maximize available
bandwidth to ensure overall optimal network performance, and support advanced mobility services such as guest Internet access and
voice over Wi-Fi.
Figure 4. 500 Series Controllers
The Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller can be used with up to six access points per controller and up to two controllers
per network. It harnesses the power of Cisco Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) technology-best-in-class automatic radio
optimization, mobility performance and multi-access-point management-at the capacity, simplicity, and price point appropriate for the
SMB. On top of the basic transport layer, this controller supports Cisco Secure Guest Access and voice-over-WLAN advanced
mobility services. Along with other products in the Smart Business Communications System, this controller uses the Cisco
Configuration Assistant software rather than a command-line interface, accelerating deployment and decreasing the cost of ongoing
maintenance.
Features and Benefits
Table 4 describes the features and benefits of the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller.
Table 4. Features and Benefits of the Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller
Features Benefits
Part of the Cisco Smart
Business Communications
System
Part of a portfolio of switching, routing, security, and voice products
designed to work both individually and together as a multiproduct system
to maximize the value of each product in the network.
Simplifies multi-access-
point networks
Addresses issues in multi-access-point infrastructures, including scalable
security, radio self-interference, and repetitive management tasks, to help
ensure that multi-access-point networks operate at peak efficiency.
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