What is the Cisco Wireless Services Module (WiSM)?
A. Cisco WiSM is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. WiSM is the most innovative, unified, scalable wireless solution in the industry. The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series WiSM provides unparalleled security, mobility, redundancy, and ease of use for business-critical wireless LANs (WLANs). Cisco WiSM works in conjunction with Cisco Aironet® series lightweight access points, the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance to deliver a secure and unified wireless solution that supports mission-critical wireless data, voice, and video applications. The Cisco WiSM occupies one slot in a Catalyst 6500 series switch.
