I have been using Cisco Wireless for approximately 25 years.
Region Head - S1@Dimension Data India at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Scalable, simple installation, and wonderful technical support
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless is scalable."
- "The technical support is very good."
For how long have I used the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless is scalable.
We have approximately 2,500 people using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously using Linksys many years ago but they were acquired by Cisco, and we made the migration to Cisco.
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How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We have four engineers and one administrator that can do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are on an annual license. The license and the hardware are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others.
I rate Cisco Wireless an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead Presales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Overall good features, highly stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless is highly stable."
- "Most companies have Cisco as their backbone infrastructure and if you have Cisco solutions already in place, you should continue with Cisco."
- "The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier."
- "The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier."
What is our primary use case?
Cisco Wireless can be used for a wireless solution anywhere you require.
Cisco wireless plus, Cisco routers, or Cisco switches, when combining them together they work very well. Some of the controller features are available now in the Cisco switches and routers. Most companies have Cisco as their backbone infrastructure and if you have Cisco solutions already in place, you should continue with Cisco.
What is most valuable?
Overall good featured product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Cisco Wireless is good.
We have approximately 300 users using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier.
We have completed the installation of eight access point routers in three days, and this was because of some issues with the infrastructure. We had a customer that had 10 access points and the controller was there. It was simple, it was only a one-day process to put it in, connect with the controller, and it is configured.
Other solutions, such as Oracle and Aruba, tend to be less complicated.
What about the implementation team?
We have two people that are required at a minimum to do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are annual subscriptions to use this solution. I have not been able to understand the licensing of Cisco. Some of the Cisco executives were not able to understand them either. When you first start out the price is zero but when it comes to a time of renewal you have to pay.
I cannot say the solution should be cheaper because it has a good price point. It is not that they are very expensive, but compared to other solutions available in the market they are expensive. However, they are premium products that make the price suitable for what benefits you receive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Oracle and Aruba solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Cisco Wireless 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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Lead IT Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Reliable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless solutions are easy to use."
- "Cisco Wireless scalability is good."
- "In the future, I would like to have Cisco add video documentation on configuring and overall learning of how to use the solutions. For example, in such areas as, security, authentication, and load balancing."
- "In the future, I would like to have Cisco add video documentation on configuring and overall learning of how to use the solutions, for example in such areas as security, authentication, and load balancing."
What is our primary use case?
I use Cisco Wireless for wired and wireless networking.
What is most valuable?
Cisco Wireless solutions are easy to use.
What needs improvement?
In the future, I would like to have Cisco add video documentation on configuring and overall learning of how to use the solutions. For example, in such areas as, security, authentication, and load balancing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless within the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless scalability is good.
We have approximately 500 people using this solution in my organization.
We have plans to expand the use of this solution in the future.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not used Cisco's technical support but I have contacted the distributor for assistance.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Cisco Wireless is expensive and there is an additional cost for support.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Cisco Wireless a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
ICT Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Has good stability and scalability
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless is one of the more stable products so their products are scalable."
- "Cisco Wireless is one of the more stable products so their products are scalable."
- "Cisco is costlier relative to other solutions."
- "Cisco is costlier relative to other solutions."
What is our primary use case?
Cisco Wireless is for wireless networking. We use WLAN to connect endpoints wirelessly to mobile phones, tablets, and laptops that have WiFi protocol enabled. We have more than 50 employees using this solution.
What is most valuable?
Cisco Wireless is one of the more stable products so their products are scalable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Cisco Wireless for about six years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable.
How was the initial setup?
It's easy to set up if you have the technical knowledge. It's not a user-based deployment where you ask the user to go and deploy. You need to have some technical understanding of the solutions before you deploy them. On that level, it's easy to deploy.
Deployment requires network and hardware engineers but the number depends on the kind of deployment. It depends on the project server. Sometimes it's one or two. If it's a big project, I'll tend to use it more. But broadly speaking, in terms of domain, you need network engineers, hardware engineers, and network architects.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cisco is costlier relative to other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Cisco Wireless nine out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Easy to use and easy to deploy with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The product offers educational licenses that are priced very reasonably."
- "So far, overall, it's been good. The solution has been stable."
- "The solution could be more stable."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for networking; networking - for WiFi coverage. We don't use it for anything else.
What is most valuable?
So far, overall, it's been good.
The solution has been stable. The performance is good.
We find it easy to use.
The product offers educational licenses that are priced very reasonably.
The installation process is very easy. It's quick to deploy and you can do it in less than a day.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance of Cisco is very good. It's a stable product for the most part. That said, there is always room for improvement.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution seems to be scalable and meets our needs. We have about 150 people using the product in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support from Cisco is great. they are helpful and responsive and we are very satisfied with the level of support they offer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use HP. We've used them for over ten years and we are still using them.
How was the initial setup?
We have found the implementation to be simple and straightforward. It's not difficult or complex. It may take up to a day to deploy, however, usually, it takes less than that. the deployment is very fast.
You only need one person (or at a maximum, two) to handle deployment and maintenance. We have systems engineers that handle it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the product under an educational license, and therefore, we find the solution to be reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
While I cannot recall the exact version number we are on, we are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
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.
DevOps System Engineer at Monash University
A fast, easy to use, scalable and stable solution with easy installation and good customer support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and its stable."
- "The solution is easy to use and its stable."
- "The price could be better."
- "The price could be better."
What is our primary use case?
I utilize it as a Wi-Fi solution for personal use.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and its stable. I like its quality.
What needs improvement?
The price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless for two or three 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 certainly scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Cisco support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to using the solution, I used Aruba.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy. It took around ten minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the installion on our own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution does not come with a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
There are many users making use of the solution in Taiwan.
The solution offers fast response time.
I rate Cisco Wireless as 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.
Network Support Engineer at Nigeria LNG Limited
Good performance, stable, scalable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It integrates with Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)."
- "The performance is fantastic."
- "The pricing could be reduced."
- "The pricing could be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution to connect to the access point and link users wirelessly to the network, and centrally manage the APs.
What is most valuable?
The performance is fantastic.
It integrates with Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
What needs improvement?
The pricing could be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless is scalable. We have many users. We have guests that come in who have contractors, which brings our user amount to approximately 5,000.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we have not used any other solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is easy. The installation takes two or three days.
When you compare it toith standalone APs, with the introduction of the controllers, it's deployed in a split second and up and running.
Because it is integrated with Cisco ASA, we have two teams of eight people to maintain this solution.
What about the implementation team?
We installed and deployed this solution ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's expensive. The price could be cheaper.
The license is a one-time purchase.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Cisco Wireless 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.
IT Adviser/Manager at CCSAUDE
Good manageability and stability; performance and connectivity could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "Good manageability, and stability."
- "We find this solution very cost effective, and we are using the WAP121 model which has good manageability and stability."
- "There are performance issues, particularly with video calls where throughput is not great."
- "We sometimes have issues with user load; we have close to 12 users and we have performance issues, especially when we are on video calls, with lags and connectivity issues and the throughput is not that good."
What is our primary use case?
We are customers of Cisco and I'm the company IT advisor and manager.
What is most valuable?
We find this solution very cost effective. We are using the WAP121 model which has good manageability, and stability.
What needs improvement?
We sometimes have issues with user load. We have close to 12 users and we have performance issues, especially when we are on video calls. There are lags and connectivity issues in those situations and the throughput is not that good. From our end, performance and connectivity could be improved.
I'd like to see features such as app control, access control, and some level of a firewall feature at the level of the access points, features that are available at the firewall level, so that we can have security and manageability at WiFi level.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for three years.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have a local support team and whenever we face issues they are very supportive.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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In today's digital age, a stable and reliable Wi-Fi connection is paramount for businesses, institutions, and organizations. The demand for seamless connectivity has never been higher, and addressing this need is a top priority for many IT management teams. At our organization, providing a stable Wi-Fi experience to a user base of around 4000 individuals is a key objective. To meet this challenge, we turned to Cisco's wireless solution, and the results have been nothing short of impressive.
Our journey with Cisco's wireless technology began four years ago when we initially deployed the solution. It didn't take long for us to realize the inherent stability and reliability it offered. The network was robust and dependable, ensuring that our users had consistent and uninterrupted access to the internet and our internal resources. This stable foundation allowed our organization to flourish in an increasingly digital world.
Recently, we took our commitment to providing an exceptional Wi-Fi experience to the next level by integrating our Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) with Cisco's DNA Connector and Cisco Space. This strategic move was motivated by our desire to unlock new features and capabilities for our network. While these modules come with different licenses and price tags, the investment has been justified by the significant value they bring.
One of the standout advantages of our Cisco wireless network is its scalability. As our organization grows, our network can easily expand to accommodate increased demand without compromising on performance or security. This ability to adapt and scale seamlessly is invaluable in today's dynamic business landscape.
In conclusion, our organization's objective of providing stable Wi-Fi connectivity to a user base of 4000 individuals has been made possible through the deployment of Cisco's wireless solution. The recent integration of Cisco DNA Connector and Cisco Space has further enhanced our capabilities, even though it required investments in licenses and modules. The advantages of scalability and security that come with our Cisco wireless network have proven to be invaluable, allowing us to meet the growing demands of our digital landscape and ensuring a seamless Wi-Fi experience for all our users. As we continue to evolve, Cisco remains a trusted partner on our journey towards a more connected and secure future.