Wireless Controller Cw9800l

Introduction

The Cisco CW9800L Wireless Controller brings advanced performance, security, and simplicity to small and medium-sized wireless networks. It supports up to 500 APs and 10,000 clients delivering robust, future-ready Wi-Fi for handling the latest devices, cloud-based applications, and IoT demands with ease. With enterprise-grade features in a compact form factor, it is ideal for growing businesses, educational campuses, or remote branches.

Powered by Cisco IOS® XE, the Cisco CW9800L enables seamless integration with Cisco Catalyst Center for AI-driven analytics, enhanced troubleshooting, and network automation. Security is built in, with support for WPA3, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and Software-Defined Access, helping to safeguard users and data.

Cloud monitoring, accessible via the Meraki dashboard, provides unified visibility for easy management and troubleshooting. With application hosting and modular design, it supports next-generation use cases while maximizing investment.

The Cisco CW9800L is the ideal choice for organizations seeking intelligent, secure, and future-proofed wireless connectivity delivering enterprise innovation at the right scale for your needs.

Design

Product colour

Silver

Rack capacity

1U

Mounting type

Rack mounting

LED indicators

Yes

Cable lock slot type

Kensington

Performance

Control display unit

No

Built-in processor

Yes

Processor manufacturer

Intel

Processor frequency

2000 MHz

Network

Networking standards

IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.1x

Wi-Fi

Yes

Data transfer rate

10 Gbit/s

Security

Security algorithms

AES-CCMP, 3DES, 128-bit RC4, 1024-bit RSA, 2048-bit RSA

VLAN support

Yes

Number of VLANs

4096

Ports & interfaces

Console port

Micro USB / RJ45

Number of console ports

2

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

2

DC-in jack

Yes

SFP+ ports quantity

2

Management features

Web-based management

Yes

Reset button

Yes

Syslog

Yes

Power

Power consumption (max)

90 W

Input voltage

100 - 240 V

Input frequency

50/60 Hz

Heat dissipation

307.2 BTU/h

Weight & dimensions

Width

216 mm

Depth

235 mm

Height

40 mm

Weight

2.1 kg

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-25 - 70 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 95%

Operating altitude

0 - 3048 m