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Cisco AIR-AP4800-B-K9 End of Life & End of Support

Cisco Aironet 4800 Access Point

Supported through Oct 31, 2027

The Aironet 4800 was Cisco's flagship 802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:3SS access point, adding CleanAir Analytics, mGig uplink, and location services for high density venues. Cisco's bulletin directs migration to the Catalyst 9130AX Wi-Fi 6 access point series, the same successor Cisco recommends for the 3800 series it sat above. Its last date of support runs through October 31, 2027.

Cisco AIR-AP4800-B-K9 lifecycle milestone dates

End-of-Sale Date
Oct 31, 2022
End of Software Maintenance
May 1, 2024
Last Date of Support (LDoS)
Oct 31, 2027

Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.

Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.

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Tell us what you run and a Cisco Solutions Specialist will map the replacement or support path with TAA-compliant, GPC-payable options. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Cisco AIR-AP4800-B-K9 end of life?

Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the AIR-AP4800-B-K9 effective Oct 31, 2022. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2027, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.

What replaces the Cisco AIR-AP4800-B-K9?

Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Access Point (Wi-Fi 6). Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.

Can I still get support for the AIR-AP4800-B-K9?

Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2027) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. After LDoS, independent third-party maintenance can extend hardware coverage. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.