Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches Reviews

We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for basic wireless access for the building premises.

The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage.

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for approximately six years.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better.

The scalability of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is good.

We have approximately 400 users in my company using this solution. We do not plan to increase usage in the future.

I have not contacted the support from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

I have used other solutions previously, and I prefer Aruba Switches or Meraki MS Switches on top of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches' initial setup is straightforward and easy. The time it takes for the deployment depends on the number of devices you configure. It's very fast. The maximum time it would take to configure one device is half an hour.

We did the deployment of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in-house. The maintenance is outsourced to a company, we only need one mid to senior-level engineer for support.

The return on investment has been reasonably good for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a less expensive solution than other vendors.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a six out of ten.

The solution helps me do simple network functions, like packet distribution. The problem in my office is only the distribution network. We use many access points.

The version I'm using is LDS 24 or LDS 26.

The solution is deployed on-premise. 

My company is a health campus, polytechnic. We have a staff of 400 people, and there are 3,000 students.

I have been using Linksys since 2010.

The Linksys access point is what we use the most in my office. We have used 2000, from the N type to AC type. Last week, we installed the 2600 type packed AC. It's a good solution for our office.

It's scalable. It is cloud-based controlled. We don't need to buy a dedicated controller. It allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies. It's easy to connect.

I have contact with my Linksys distributor partner in Indonesia. I often ask him about the Linksys product and how to solve problems.

I used 3Com, which is now by HP.

Installation is very easy. We just pull the cable and then install the POA adapter. The access point is in the location, and we just enter the serial number and make the address in the cloud access in the black list, and we can control it everywhere. 

The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard. If we install in the high ceiling, we must provide a scaffolding for installation and it takes quite a long time.

We used the technician and admin for deployment and installation.

I planned the deployment, and we just paid for the technician to install the cable, and we control the process. It's not very hard. It's not necessary to use an integrator.

You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution.

I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.

I recommend this solution.

I have used it with multiple clients. I have used Linksys Switches for Ethernet in Hotel Regency located in Pakistan, which utilises Linksys switches across its three floors and approximately twenty rooms and Ramada Portal, a four-star hotel, which also employs Cisco switches. 
The Linksys Switches offer simplified network management and scalability. These switches can be easily managed with basic networking knowledge without requiring CCNA level expertise for Cisco.

In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco. For SMBs, Cisco and D-Link are a better option. In terms of enterprise-level companies, Cisco is preferred due to its optimisation quality during high traffic. There are many valuable features of Linksys Switches which include speed support and manageability. This makes them comparative with local brands and also much secure due to its security features. In terms of reliability and time, Cisco still ranks higher than its' competitors.

The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement the user friendly GUI for easier network management. It should also have the functions of automating the firmware upgrade process, thus eliminating the need for technical expertise. Apart from this, I cannot pinpoint any other features that I am missing in the current model.

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for the past 3 to 4 years.

For the price that we pay, it is a stable solution in terms of performance. 

It is a scalable solution.

We are offering the support ourselves because we have engineers at different levels for handling various tasks. Level 1 engineer handles simple installations and configurations on site. Level 2 engineers manage more complex setups. Level 3 engineers work on the issues involving routers, VLANs, and terminals. The support also depends on the client's needs. Enterprise level plans might need configuration assistance. We also arrange for parts locally, as well as through import whenever there is a need for one.

The setup process or configuring access points include two types of devices. One of them is a wireless LAN controller, and the other is a stand alone device. Setting up an access point with WLC is simpler because the controller handles the configurations. On the other hand, standalone devices require more manual configuration. 

It's our recommendation that training be provided by D-Link for engineers interested in deploying Linksys switches or routers. As for the overall rating, I would rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches a 9 out of 10.

We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for Wi-Fi connectivity.

The platform has not improved network performance enough. We encounter issues related to internet connectivity and random disconnection.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement.

It is a reliable product. However, after six months, we came across internet connectivity issues. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.

We have 60 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches users in our organization. It is a scalable platform.

The initial setup is easy. It takes around 15 minutes or a maximum of half an hour to complete.

I implement the product by referring to the documentation available on the internet in case of any technical errors.

The product is expensive.

I rate the product an eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for the WiFi and the wireless. We use it as a switch. It can help with encryption and networking.

Since I am a certified user, I find the solution to be very smooth. It works very well. The solution offers good training so that users can remain up-to-date with the product.

The product offers a very professional experience. 

It helps us ensure we have wireless access points. 

I'm able to easily manage the solution. I can configure and monitor everything very easily.

It's a well-recognized brand and is widely used.

The solution is stable.

It is scalable.

Cisco offers very good SLAs.

We've had some issues as we've increased usage. It might be the logic or maybe we just need more hardware. We're working on a fix to the problem.

The pricing is a bit high.

They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.

I've used the solution over the last ten years.

This is a stable solution. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. We find the solution is also very secure. 

The solution scales well. It's not a problem if you need to expand. 

We have an SLA with Cisco, and they offer support and maintenance services. If you have a good SLA in place with Cisco, you get the help you need. Having the SLA helps cover the warranty or if something happens like a misconfiguration or a change. Overall, the support is good. 

I'm also familiar with Aruba.

The initial setup is very easy. We just follow the steps and handle the configuration. We also do any troubleshooting if there is any issue.

If the user wants another configuration, you adjust as needed. 

It is not difficult to maintain the product at all. If there are any urgent issues, we're on top of it. We make sure we can fix network issues quickly, should they happen, in order to maintain the business. 

I happen to have good SLAs for other problems and they cover things from the Cisco side.

The solution can be expensive. 

We have plans to upgrade our switches and are moving everything over to Cisco.

We're using the latest version of the product.

I have a deep knowledge of Cisco and have worked with it for a while. It doesn't really give us any issues. It's easy to integrate with devices. Many companies tend to use Cisco.

I'd recommend the solution to others. 

I would rate the solution nine out of ten.

We primarily use it for running our manufacturing operation.

Regarding improving our organization's functioning, the security provided by the solution can be considered an example.

I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool.

Right now, there aren't any improvements needed in the solution.

Feature-wise, there are no features that I would like to see included in the tool.

I would say it's been more than ten years that I've been dealing with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. It was version 9300, which I was using.

Speaking in terms of how it has improved the way our organization functions, we have experienced improved stability.

I have faced no issues with the stability of the solution.

Scalability-wise, the solution is good. On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations. Also, around a thousand users use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in our organization.

I haven't had any need to escalate any questions to the technical support team recently.

The initial setup of the tool was easy.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is the worst and ten is the easiest, I rate my experience with the initial setup as a nine.

When deploying the switches, the basic steps involved getting the architecture done and then deploying it. It was a lengthy process and took around three to six months.

We did not require a lot of staff members or resources for the deployment process. Also, the tool does not require any specific maintenance.

We have Accenture as our global partner, who handles the deployment process for us. They are the ones who do it for us.

For ROI, we generally recover it in seven years.

I cannot give any advice or recommendation for those who want to start working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. I also won't be able to recommend it to others. However, while I personally recommend this solution, I cannot publicly recommend it to anyone.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

We are using Cisco switches for the moment, two backbone switches, and we also have firewalls from Cisco.

We use the solution for networking. We are a graphical company making many designs for Corrugated and Offset and so on, and use the solution for communications.

They are very reliable. They don't break. We have some old switches and they're still working. 

That's one of the things about Cisco - if you buy Cisco you have a good suite.

It's scalable.

The solution is stable. 

The solution is costly.

The interface is a bit difficult, and you need to have someone that is trained in Cisco on your team in order to take advantage of it properly.

The solution requires a lot of knowledge and training. 

It's hard to configure. You need to understand Command-Line.

The solution is stable.

It scales well. 

We've used the solution for more than ten years. 

It is a stable, reliable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. the switches are very robust and last a long time. They do not break easily.

I'd rate the solution four out of five in terms of its stability.

The solution scales well. It's not a problem.

I'd rate the scalability four out of five in terms of how well it expands. 

There are about 80 people using the solution in Belgium and 20 in Holland.

We do not use technical support. We have our own person we go to that can help us troubleshoot.

We are currently looking into Fortigate. We are investigating which would be a better switch for us. Cisco is becoming too expensive, and Fortigate is easier to configure. We may also move to Barracuda, which is also simpler.

It was complex to set up. We also have some sites in Holland that we needed as well and then we had to make the VM, and so on. 

There was one person, knowledgeable in Cisco, that handled the deployment. He deployed the solution in about two days. He also maintains the product.

We have an internal employee that knows a lot about Cisco and was able to help us with the setup and configuration.

We have not calculated an ROI.

It's an expensive product. Fortinet, for example, is a bit less. That's true for Barracuda as well.

You don't need to buy a license. If you buy a switch, it's your switch. However, the price to purchase just keeps going up and up.

We're customers and end-users. 

We are not on the latest version of the solution. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. They are good, yet they are also expensive and difficult to configure.

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for approximately seven years.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.

The Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are scalable.

We have approximately six people using the solution.

The support from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches was not very good prior to 2019. However, the support has improved and is not a problem anymore.

The sales support could improve, they are not supplying the solution on time. For some projects, we have had to wait many months.

The deployment difficulty level of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches depends on the requirements of the client. If the IT person from the client's side is good the implementation will be fine. If not the implementation will be difficult.

The price of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is higher than competitors, such as Huawei.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.