Key performance metrics for wireless controllers include maximum managed AP count, maximum concurrent users, throughput, interface type and number, VLAN support, power supply and consumption, and form factor. The maximum managed AP count can range from dozens to tens of thousands, the maximum concurrent users can reach tens of thousands, and the throughput can reach tens of Gb. Interfaces typically include Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and VLAN support can exceed 4094. Power configurations include single or redundant power supplies, and power consumption varies depending on the model. Form factor includes rack-mount units and other specifications.
TP-LINK's wireless controllers are geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises and commercial scenarios, emphasizing easy deployment and cloud management. The TL-AC200 can manage up to 200 APs; the TL-AC300 can manage up to 300 APs, and its processor is a 64-bit MIPS network-specific processor. The AC6003 manages 48 APs and has a forwarding capacity of 2 Gbit/s. The Sundray NAC-6300 has a default management capacity of 32 APs, a maximum concurrent online user count of ≥15000, and 4094 VLANs.
