About Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switces

Next-Generation Switch-Based Wireless LAN

The Symbol WS 5100 simplifies day-to-day operations with unified management of hardware, software configuration, and network policies. Centralized management also enables the automatic distribution of configurations to all Access Ports - eliminating the need and the associated costs to configure and manage each access point. Adding capacity and new functionality is easier and less expensive than an access point-based wireless LAN. The Symbol WS 5100 enables your wireless network to scale easily as your company grows, with a slim 1RU form factor that fits easily into any standard network equipment rack. Each WS 5100 supports up to 48 Access Ports and 32 WLANs.


The Symbol WS 5100 Wireless Switch redefines the standard for enterprise class wireless networks, delivering extensive functionality, security, scalability and management at a much lower total cost of ownership than first-generation access point-based networks. By centralizing intelligence that was previously distributed throughout a wireless network via access points, the WS 5100 wireless switch architecture delivers an unparalleled level of wireless LAN control, performance and management simplicity.