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RobinW
Nov 09, 2018Aspirant
Deployment Scenario WAC510
Hi
I have a deployment scenario where I need to deploy 4 wireless access points, I'm considering WAC510. In our building we have a lot of users who moves around the premises and therefore want the ...
- Nov 09, 2018
Of course, all Insight managed switches GCxxxP/PP and the WAC505/WAC510 are compatible. To gain the integrated management capabilities, using Insight devices is mandatory.
To get the fast seamless roaming with 802.11k ff. you need to subscribe to Insight Premium (per managed device 0.99 USD/month or 9.99 USD/year).
As you need wireless access points, curious what does bring the idea towards the WAC510 (technically a router) where the WAC505 would be available for even less money.
schumaku
Nov 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Of course, all Insight managed switches GCxxxP/PP and the WAC505/WAC510 are compatible. To gain the integrated management capabilities, using Insight devices is mandatory.
To get the fast seamless roaming with 802.11k ff. you need to subscribe to Insight Premium (per managed device 0.99 USD/month or 9.99 USD/year).
As you need wireless access points, curious what does bring the idea towards the WAC510 (technically a router) where the WAC505 would be available for even less money.
- RobinWNov 09, 2018Aspirant
Hi thanks for your quick response we are currently reviewing our alternatives and we are going to purchase the products after the weekend. Our product provider had the WAC510 available for a discouted price of 100$, but i'm going to look into his price for the 505 model as well. Is routing the only feature i lose when switching between the wac510 to the wac505?
- schumakuNov 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
The WAC505 are available in packs of three or five units, too.The price for five is about the same as for a pack of three WAC510. Really inexpensive anyway.
Same feature set when it comes to the AP usage. The additional Ethernet port on the WAC510 is of no use in AP mode, only of there is (one) unit deployed as a router.
- RobinWNov 09, 2018Aspirant
Perfect I might get a 5-pack and keep one in reserve.
Thanks for your responses I now have a better understanding about the products in question.
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