The Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables system wide services for mission-critical wireless in medium to large-sized enterprises and campus environments. Designed for 802.11n performance and maximum scalability, it offers enhanced uptime with the ability to simultaneously manage 50 access points; superior performance for reliable streaming video and toll quality voice; and improved fault recovery for a consistent mobility experience in the most demanding environments.Optimized for next-generation wireless networking, the 5508 offers improved mobility and prepares the business for the next wave of mobile devices and applications. It supports a higher density of clients and delivers more efficient roaming, with at least nine times the throughput of existing 802.11a/g networks.