Wireless LAN Controllers
Wireless LAN Controllers covers controllers that manage fleets of access points, mainly Aruba Mobility Controllers in the 7005, 7030 and 7205 lines (including FIPS/TAA models with 10Gb ports) and the Aruba 650. A controller handles AP configuration, roaming, security policy and guest access centrally. It needs the right ArubaOS version and capacity licenses for the access points it will run.
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Wireless LAN Controllers: 77 products
Buying guide
Sizing a controller
AP capacity
Each model supports a maximum number of APs and clients. The 7005 suits small branches; the 7205 handles large campus deployments.
Licensing
Aruba controllers need AP and feature licenses (such as PEF for firewall policy). Plan licenses alongside the hardware.
Region models
Controllers are sold in US and rest-of-world versions to meet radio regulations. Order the one for your country.
Wireless LAN Controllers
Frequently asked questions
What do the -US and -RW suffixes on Aruba controllers mean?
US units are for the United States; RW units are for the rest of the world. The suffix keeps the regulatory settings correct for the country.
Can one controller manage APs at several sites?
Yes, over the WAN with remote AP modes, though larger deployments often place controllers regionally for resilience.
