Cisco 500 AP Adder License for Cisco 8500 Wireless Controllers
This Cisco 500 AP adder license subscription unlocks expanded wireless capacity for your Cisco 8500 Wireless Controllers, enabling more devices and users to connect securely.
- Expanded Capacity: Gain the ability to manage an additional 500 Access Points, supporting growth and increased device density.
- Feature Access: Unlock the full suite of advanced wireless features and functionalities available on the Cisco 8500 platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's official software entitlements, avoiding operational disruptions.
- Subscription Value: Benefit from a predictable billing model that aligns with your ongoing operational needs and technology lifecycle.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco 500 AP adder license subscription for Cisco 8500 Wireless Controllers. It provides the entitlement to manage an additional 500 Access Points, significantly increasing the wireless network's capacity and enabling access to advanced features.
Businesses with growing wireless demands, such as mid-market companies or enterprise branches, utilize this license to scale their Wi-Fi infrastructure. It integrates directly with existing Cisco 8500 Wireless Controllers, ensuring a unified and manageable wireless environment for their own operations.
- Increased AP Count: Supports up to 500 additional Access Points per license.
- Platform Integration: Designed specifically for Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a flexible, recurring billing model for predictable budgeting.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to the full feature set of the Cisco wireless platform.
- Scalability: Allows businesses to easily scale their wireless network as user and device needs grow.
This license is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to expand their wireless footprint without the overhead of new controller hardware.
What This Enables
Expand Wireless Network Capacity
Enable teams to support a larger number of Access Points and connected devices, accommodating business growth and increased user density. Streamline the process of scaling wireless infrastructure to meet evolving operational demands.
growing businesses, multi-site organizations, increasing device density, BYOD policies
Unlock Advanced Wireless Features
Grant access to the full suite of advanced wireless features and functionalities available on the Cisco 8500 platform. Automate complex network configurations and optimize performance for critical business applications.
performance-sensitive environments, security-focused deployments, unified network management, advanced analytics needs
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Maintain up-to-date licensing with Cisco, preventing potential service disruptions or compliance issues. Streamline software entitlement management for your core wireless infrastructure.
regulated industries, IT audit requirements, risk-averse IT operations, long-term technology planning
Key Features
500 AP Capacity Increase
Significantly expands the number of wireless devices and users your network can support, facilitating business growth.
Cisco 8500 Controller Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco 8500 Wireless Controller hardware and management platform.
Subscription Licensing
Provides a predictable operational expense model for managing wireless capacity, aligning costs with usage.
Full Feature Set Access
Unlocks all advanced wireless capabilities, enhancing network performance, security, and management.
Cisco Software Entitlement
Guarantees legitimate access to Cisco software, ensuring compliance and support eligibility.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses require robust Wi-Fi to support guest networks, point-of-sale systems, and inventory management across numerous devices and locations.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to provide high-density Wi-Fi for students, faculty, and staff across campuses, supporting a large number of devices and diverse applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on reliable wireless connectivity for medical devices, patient monitoring, and staff communication, often requiring high availability and security.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing facilities are increasingly deploying wireless for IoT devices, automated systems, and real-time data collection, demanding scalable and secure network solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco AP Adder License?
An AP Adder License from Cisco increases the number of Access Points (APs) that a wireless controller can manage. This specific license adds capacity for 500 APs to a Cisco 8500 Wireless Controller.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term, typically one year or longer, with recurring billing. The exact term is specified at the time of purchase.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license only. It provides the entitlement to manage more Access Points on your existing Cisco 8500 Wireless Controller hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.