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Small rectangular network controller unit, matte finish, front status LEDs, rear port array

TRENDnet

TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 Wireless LAN Controller 128 AP

SKU CH-K5HH-SEF13 MPN TEW-WLC100

Centralised controller manages up to 128 compatible access points with fast roaming and bandwidth control

  • Key features• Centralized AP management • Manages up to 128 wireless acc
  • Product weight3.41
  • Centralised control simplifies setup for up to 128 access points
  • Fast roaming with 802.11r and OKC keeps mobile clients connected
  • Bandwidth management per client and SSID optimises network performance
  • Batch firmware upgrades reduce maintenance effort across many devices
  • Compatible with TEW-755AP, TEW-821DAP and TEW-825DAP models

Centralised AP Controller

The TEW-WLC100 is a Wireless LAN Controller built to simplify deployment and ongoing management of compatible TRENDnet access points. It targets network administrators who need a single interface to configure, monitor and maintain multiple APs across a site without logging into each device individually.

Management Scale and Compatibility

The unit manages up to 128 wireless access points and supports batch firmware upgrades and connection-status monitoring from one console. It works specifically with TEW-755AP, TEW-821DAP and TEW-825DAP models, so networks built around other APs cannot use this controller.

Roaming Standards and Practical Limits

The controller implements IEEE 802.11k radio resource management, 802.11r fast roaming and Opportunistic Key Caching to reduce handover latency for mobile clients. Roaming benefits only apply when client devices also support these standards, and the 128-AP ceiling caps the maximum managed network size.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTRENDnet
Model nameTEW-WLC100
Size & build
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size251 × 234 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

How many access points can the TEW-WLC100 manage simultaneously?

The TEW-WLC100 centrally manages up to 128 compatible wireless access points, allowing batch firmware upgrades and network status monitoring from a single interface.

Which TRENDnet access point models are compatible with the TEW-WLC100 controller?

The controller works with TEW-755AP, TEW-821DAP and TEW-825DAP access points for centralized management and roaming features.

How is the TEW-WLC100 deployed in an existing network to manage access points?

Connect the controller to your network switch, then adopt compatible APs through the web interface; the step often missed is ensuring all APs run firmware versions supported by the controller before adoption.

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