Cisco 2106 WLAN Controller. Switch type: Managed. Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity: 8. Networking standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3u. Power over Ethernet (PoE). Form factor: 1U

The Cisco 2106 Wireless LAN Controller works in conjunction with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, the Cisco 2106 Wireless LAN Controller presents network administrators with the visibility and control necessary to effectively and securely manage business-class WLANs and mobility services, such as voice, guest access, and location services. The Cisco 2106 Wireless LAN Controller supports lightweight access points, making it a cost-effective solution for multi-controller architectures typical of enterprise branch deployments. It may also be used for single controller deployments for small and medium-sized business environments. Eight 10/100 Ethernet Ports Provides eight 10/100 Ethernet ports, intended to support a combination of access points and redundant LAN uplinks Power-over-Ethernet-Enabled Ports Two of the eight 10/100 Ethernet ports are 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Cisco PoE enabled, rated for use with Cisco Aironet® lightweight access points Small Form Factor Allows for convenient desktop mounting or rack mounting, with optional rack mount kit for flexible deployment Extended Secure Coverage Extended secure coverage for larger stores and warehouses PCI Integration Supports a PCI-certified architecture for retail customers Support for 802.11n Offers robust coverage with 802.11 a/b/g or delivers unprecedented reliability using 802.11n and Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Solutions and Cisco Enterprise Wireless Mesh.