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Dec 10, 2023
Offers good firewall and integration features
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server."
  • "Another area of improvement is scalability."

What is our primary use case?

It's a good network covering and security company for the internet. But I'm done with it. I don't want the security solution. 

Now, I try to learn about it. That's it. Not for long-term internet use.

What is most valuable?

I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server.

What needs improvement?

It should be cheaper. It is expensive. Another area of improvement is scalability. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. It is a very stable product. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable, but not great. It's not bad, but it could be better.

My company is small and I am the only user. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. The deployment takes about two days. 

What about the implementation team?

I deployed it myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing is expensive. It is a yearly license. 

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. However, I have not worked with it for a while. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Real User
Mar 24, 2023
They're highly reliable, so we've used the same ones for seven years
Pros and Cons
  • "Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch."
  • "Linksys switches are expensive but scalable."

What is our primary use case?

We use Linksys switches to connect PCs, laptops, printers and various other equipment.

What is most valuable?

Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Linksys switches for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cisco Linksys switches are stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Linksys switches are highly scalable. We have about 300 users on these switches. 

How was the initial setup?

Deploying Linksys switches was effortless. One person can hook everything up in about twenty minutes. 

What was our ROI?

Linksys switches are so stable that we haven't needed to buy new equipment in seven years.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Linksys switches are expensive but scalable.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches nine out of 10. I recommend them. They're highly stable. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT network engineer at CONCEPSYS
Real User
Mar 13, 2023
Great ability to expand connections
Pros and Cons
  • "Ability to expand connections."
  • "Endpoints need to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use Cisco Linksys switches with my infrastructure network. It covers the entire agency.

What is most valuable?

It's great that I'm able to expand connections. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see improvement in endpoints and to have the ability to change the technology for the new video manager so we can continue to deliver better services to all our clients.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 15 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward and we use an engineer for the deployment. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is an expensive solution for us. 

What other advice do I have?

We have 500 customers using this solution and I recommend it. Cisco is the number one product in this area. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Real User
Mar 11, 2022
Easy to install, but the stability and technical support could be improve
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall, they have a good quality product."
  • "It's no longer stable, the Wi-Fi on this device is no longer stable."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches as our WiFi access point.

What is most valuable?

Overall, they have a good quality product.

What needs improvement?

When we first installed it, it was very stable, and everything worked fine. After a few years, it begins to become unstable.

We started having problems with the access points after about five or six years.

Users are unable to connect to Wi-Fi and it must be restarted on a regular basis. Because the Wi-Fi occasionally goes out and then comes back on. There are several issues like this. It's no longer stable, the Wi-Fi on this device is no longer stable.

The technical support could be improved. They are not very responsive.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for four or five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

After a few years, it is no longer stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 10 to 15 users in our company.

How are customer service and support?

I contacted technical support, but they were unable to assist me.

I was talking to someone when help was suddenly disconnected. I attempted to connect again without any assistance.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. There are a few settings inside.

You don't require a technical team, you have to understand the basics, and the abbreviations to deal with it.

What about the implementation team?

You can do the installation yourself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is no license required.

What other advice do I have?

With what I have experienced in the last two months, I would not recommend using this solution.

It should be working, as a trend name that is well-known, it should be better. I would Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a four out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1704000 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Information technologies systems department at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Nov 22, 2021
Stable, scalable, and straightforward deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for the network in our stores. We don't need some specific management or monitoring. Only internet connections.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for approximately 10 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is scalable.

    We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    We have not used technical support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems.

    What about the implementation team?

    We did the implementation of the solution.

    We have approximately two engineers that do the maintenance of the solution.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet SwitchesRev Services should be less expensive.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We need more network solutions, and we have compared Cisco with other products.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    it_user938022 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Lead Presales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
    Real User
    Nov 6, 2021
    Stable with good pricing and a simple setup
    Pros and Cons
    • "The installation process is straightforward."
    • "The features have been done very well; there isn't any further development required at this time, it's a good solution and it's doing very well."
    • "The licensing could be simplified."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for switches.

    What is most valuable?

    Linksys is stable. 

    In SMB customers the price is good.

    With Cisco, clients have a lifetime warranty.

    The features have been done very well.

    There isn't any further development required at this time. It's a good solution and it's doing very well.

    The installation process is straightforward. 

    What needs improvement?

    The only thing is that the sizing is important in Linksys. If the sizing is wrong, you can run into issues.

    The licensing could be simplified.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've been using the solution for five years. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    With the solution, it's all about the sizing. the sizing for the client needs to be right.

    We have 15 to 20 customers on this solution currently.

    How are customer service and support?

    We've dealt with technical support in the past. Normally, if the access switch has some issues, we have to contact support. They give good support. We are quite satisfied with them.

    Even their hardware replacement is also good.

    Even in RMA, they can give you delivery within two or three days, and sometimes on the same day.

    They are very fast and quite knowledgeable.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    All of our SMB customers are using only SG switches, such as Cisco SG switches or Linksys switches. Those switches are running products in the market. It is a stock-and-sell solution. In the last five or six years, we have started a networking business, and from that day we have been working with SG. We've been working with Catalyst and Cisco Nexus for three years and Huawei and other Enterprise solutions, five or six years.

    How was the initial setup?

    We find the implementation to be very straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex or difficult. 

    Clients are using it as an access switch and it doesn't take much time. You need to just connect to the network and put in a few commands to VLAN or use VLAN tagging. One day is more than enough for implementation. It's very fast.

    One engineer is enough for deployment and maintenance.

    What about the implementation team?

    As integrators, we can handle the implementation process for clients. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing is very reasonable. We have no complaints. 

    The licensing is subscription-based. The renewal can be a little bit tricky. That said, it is industry standard practice.

    What other advice do I have?

    We're an integrator of Linksys.

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

    I would definitely recommend this product to other companies or end-users. 

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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    it_user1689987 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Network Operations Center Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Oct 21, 2021
    Easy configuration and good stability
    Pros and Cons
    • "Linksys Switches are stable."
    • "We use only Cisco Catalyst Switches and also Linksys Switches, which are the best kind."
    • "Linksys support is subpar."

    What is our primary use case?

    Linksys Switches are network devices.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been working with Linksys Ethernet Switches for about a year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Linksys Switches are stable. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Linksys switches are scalable too. We have more than 1,000 users.

    How are customer service and support?

    Linksys support is subpar. 

    How was the initial setup?

    Deploying Linksys Switches is not a concern. Configuration is easy.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We have a monthly subscription.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Linksys Ethernet Switches eight out of 10. We use only Cisco Catalyst Switches and also Linksys Switches, which are the best kind.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    it_user1646865 - PeerSpot reviewer
    ICT Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Sep 22, 2021
    Quite stable and robust
    Pros and Cons
    • "Cisco Linksys is scalable. You can use it as an extender, too."
    • "Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Cisco Linksys to deploy wireless networking. It can act as a router and an access point depending on your configuration. We use it in three locations, serving up to 60 people.

    What needs improvement?

    Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using Cisco Linksys Switches for four years, actively.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

     Cisco Linksys is quite stable and robust.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Cisco Linksys is scalable. You can use it as an extender, too.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I've not had any issues that required me to contact technical support.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate it nine out 10.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1650075 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Operations Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Real User
    Sep 2, 2021
    Straightforward installation and the technical support is good
    Pros and Cons
    • "The installation is easy."
    • "The technical support has been good, we have a dedicated team."
    • "We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for other devices to connect to our network.

    For how long have I used the solution?

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

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We only have a few people using this solution.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The technical support has been good, we have a dedicated team.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is easy.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    There is not a license to use the solution but we have a license for support.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would not recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1500141 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Specialist ICT/ISP Services at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Jul 5, 2021
    Inexpensive and easy to use with excellent stability
    Pros and Cons
    • "The scalability is great."
    • "Linksys is quite cheap for private use, the stability is very good, I like the excellent performance, the solution is easy to use, and the scalability is great."
    • "It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper."

    What is our primary use case?

    I primarily use the solution for my personal equipment.

    What is most valuable?

    Linksys is quite cheap for private use. Usually people use it in homes or other, for example, in-home setups.

    The stability is very good. I like the excellent performance. 

    The solution is easy to use. 

    The scalability is great.

    What needs improvement?

    It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've used the solution for a few years now. I tend to use solutions until they reach end-of-life.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is quite good. That said, a few times, if my computer has some problems with internet connection, I'll restart the modem and restart the router and everything will be up. It's quite good in terms of performance.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution can scale well. For me, it works well and I have no complaints.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I haven't had any issues with the solution and therefore have never had the need to reach out to technical support. I cannot speak to thier level of helpfulness or responsiveness.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    My Lynksys router is pretty old. I can't recall what I had before, however, if I do need to replace it, I may look to see what else is on the market.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is pretty straightforward. i'm a network engineer, and therefore, I don't face any issues. It's not complex at all.

    What about the implementation team?

    I'm able to set up the solution on my own. I don't need any integrators or consultants to help me.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The solution is extremely inexpensive. It's great for small setups as it doesn't cost too much.

    As I just use it for personal use, I do not pay for a commercial license. 

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Typically, when I need to replace my equipment, I will do some research to find the best technology and rates. My router is now pretty old and I will be looking to evaluate new solutions in the near future.

    What other advice do I have?

    I'm a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with the company.

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. I've been quite happy with its capabilities.

    I'd recommend the solution to other users.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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