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Cisco Wireless pros and cons

Vendor: Cisco
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Cisco Wireless enhances mobility and productivity by providing seamless connectivity across different locations and devices.
The security features, including identity PSK and policy enforcement, offer high levels of protection and integration capabilities.
Cisco Wireless is known for its reliability and stability, ensuring consistent performance and reducing downtime.
The technical support from Cisco is responsive and knowledgeable, providing valuable assistance and resources.
The implementation of Cisco Wireless is straightforward, with ample documentation and a supportive partner network.

CONS

Cost of Cisco Wireless is significantly high compared to competitors.
Licensing is complex and requires additional purchases, adding to the expense.
Configuration and management are challenging and require expertise.
Stability issues arise, particularly in environments with multiple WAP types.
Interference and signal strength issues are prevalent, causing operational challenges.
 

Cisco Wireless Pros review quotes

it_user172002 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist IT Consultant with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 14, 2014
There are many valuable features including security, availability, scalability, integration With Cisco products, WEB Portal for guest users, and Cleanair.
it_user172665 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer with 51-200 employees
Dec 16, 2014
Unified management, reporting, stability, and most importantly seamless roaming.
it_user170043 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Network at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 16, 2014
We have been deploying in different companies and their wireless communication has improved.
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it_user172686 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator & Information at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 16, 2014
The easy way to integrate it with the existing network, and the simple management of the access points in a central console, have made administration far easier than before.
it_user173814 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, IT Infrastructure at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 18, 2014
The increased productivity and low downtime from the wireless network is worth every cent spent.
it_user170466 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Dec 22, 2014
It has enabled the organization to become cable-free.
it_user174498 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Networks and Security Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 31, 2014
Fantastic product for an indoor wireless solution.
it_user174588 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Jan 6, 2015
Cisco is more scalable and actually less costly over time.
it_user184644 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 22, 2015
Introducing a wireless infrastructure is probably the biggest single improvement in the network area we have had over the last few years.
it_user195360 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 17, 2015
We can deploy a simple guest captive portal to allow guests to connect to the internet.
 

Cisco Wireless Cons review quotes

it_user172002 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist IT Consultant with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 14, 2014
Management and monitoring features need to be improved and the inclusion of a cloud-based solution.
it_user172665 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer with 51-200 employees
Dec 16, 2014
The smaller WLAN controllers don’t grow well.
it_user170043 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager of Network at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 16, 2014
Access Points are unable to handle huge traffic and if one user start downloading other user bandwidth speed is affected.
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it_user172686 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator & Information at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 16, 2014
As in the majority of new implementations there is a lack of knowledge of the products, but with some time and a lot readings at the end was easily.
it_user173814 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, IT Infrastructure at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Dec 18, 2014
Overall I haven't had any major complaints. I have noticed though when grouping interfaces, sometimes if you need to delete a previously created interface group there can be glitches.
it_user170466 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Dec 22, 2014
Training support for clients is needed.
it_user174498 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Networks and Security Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Dec 31, 2014
Initial setup was, of course, challenging. For example, redundancy during controller failover was very challenging as the AP was taking a long time to join with the controller.
it_user174588 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Jan 6, 2015
Older WAP's can be an issue as the firmware makes them problematic.
it_user184644 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 22, 2015
The monitoring system has room for improvement. All the pieces of data are collected but it is not always easy or possible to present it the way you like it.
it_user195360 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 17, 2015
I had to reboot the controller a couple of times to force correct EAP key exchange.