Cisco LIC-CW-E - Cisco Wireless License - Essentials - 1 month

Software Licence Number: LIC-CW-E is a Cisco Wireless License - Essentials, 1 month

Cisco LIC-CW-E — Wireless Essentials

The LIC-CW-E (Cisco Wireless Essentials) license delivers the core software features required to operate and manage Cisco wireless infrastructure. It provides fundamental network management, basic automation, and monitoring capabilities for Catalyst wireless controllers and unified Cisco networking subscriptions — a practical, entry-level tier for organisations that need reliable Wi-Fi control without advanced analytics or AI-driven services.

Key benefits

• Essential feature set for centralised wireless management (provisioning, monitoring, firmware management).
• Compatibility with Catalyst 9800-series controllers and Cisco unified licensing models.
• Lower-cost entry point compared with the Advantage tier — suitable for small-to-medium deployments or sites that do not require advanced AI/RRM features.
• Available as a purchasable SKU for per-AP or per-controller subscription terms, fitting standard Cisco subscription durations.

Who should choose LIC-CW-E?

• SMBs and branch offices seeking dependable wireless control and basic automation.
• Environments that prioritise cost-efficiency over advanced analytics, location services or AI radio optimization.

LIC-CW-E is the recommended starting point if you need robust, centrally managed Wi-Fi functionality with predictable licensing and straightforward upgrade paths to higher tiers when advanced capabilities are later required.