Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
May 12, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Entity Registrant Name WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001002135    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 17
Class A Common Stock [Member]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   48,213,024  
Class B Common Stock [Member]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   13,937,151