We use Cisco Wireless WAN to provide wireless WAN for our company.
Senior Technical Consultant at PROMOS consult
A very stable wireless LAN solution
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's a very stable solution."
- "The price could be better."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that it's a very stable solution.
What needs improvement?
The price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless WAN for more than four years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless WAN is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I think we used the smallest controller hardware solution, which was more than enough for us. But it's not scalable. It's okay because we don't have more access points.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The initial deployment takes me about a day. We have to first set up the controller because it's a controller-based solution and then add access points from them. This will be determined automatically. The configuration is based on the controller and will be pushed to the access points automatically after they have been recognized.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could be better, but it's been okay. You must pay license fees for each access point connected to the controller.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer the solution offered by Fortinet better.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users that it's a good solution if they plan to use more Cisco products. This is because it can be integrated into the entire network design.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Wireless WAN an eight.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Co-Founder and CTO at Praruh Pvt. Ltd.
Good performance, stability, and support
Pros and Cons
- "I give the scalability a nine out of ten."
- "The price has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is used for our network data centers.
What is most valuable?
The performance, stability, and support are the most valuable features.
What needs improvement?
The price has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I give the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution an eight out of ten.
Cisco Wireless WAN is not an affordable option, therefore I suggest making sure that the solution meets all the organization's requirements before making a purchase.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Snr Systems Engineer at Kenac Computer Systems
Good support and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless WAN is stable and scalable, and the support received is good."
- "It is expensive."
What is our primary use case?
It's for networking, specifically for network access to our Internet.
How has it helped my organization?
Around 50 people are using Cisco Wireless WAN in my company. They are mainly developers and the IT team.
What is most valuable?
One of the main advantages is the support Cisco offer. They provide good support, and it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in terms of pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for six years. We are not using the latest version; therefore, we are exploring other potential solutions before upgrading.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate stability a nine out of ten. It is quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate Cisco's scalability an eight out of ten. It is a scalable product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex, and installing the solution completely takes more than an hour.
What about the implementation team?
A third-party expert, a service provider, did the deployment for Cisco Wireless WAN.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is quite an expensive model.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely recommend using Cisco Wireless WAN.
Overall, I would rate Cisco a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Production of pharmaceutical products at khaled.miles@labosalem.com
It's a highly stable solution with wide coverage
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless access points are highly stable with a wide coverage area."
- "Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive."
What is most valuable?
Cisco Wireless access points are highly stable with a wide coverage area.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Cisco Wireless WAN for seven years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless WAN is highly scalable. We have around 200 users. If we need more Wi-Fi coverage, we can purchase more equipment and add another access point.
How are customer service and support?
Cisco support is fast and helpful.
How was the initial setup?
It isn't complex if you have experience with Cisco equipment. You have to make room on the access point and ensure it is controlled. It might be difficult for a new user. The setup is large, and there are a lot of configuration options. It takes about two days to configure all the access points. You need to set up the equipment, make the SSID, and configure the traffic settings for the access point.
What was our ROI?
Though Cisco Wireless is expensive, we don't need to purchase a lot of equipment. Two or three access points can cover an area of about 2,000 meters.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive. We have a three-year license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Cisco Wireless WAN nine out of 10. I recommend it if you're looking for a stable wireless solution with a wide coverage area.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technician at Government of Namibia
Integrates easily with other Cisco products but needs more traffic monitoring features
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless WAN's best feature is the integration with other Cisco products."
- "Cisco Wireless WAN would be improved with the ability to monitor new usernames, product registrations, and flow traffic."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Cisco Wireless WAN for meetings and to let mobile devices connect to WiFi.
What is most valuable?
Cisco Wireless WAN's best feature is the integration with other Cisco products.
What needs improvement?
Cisco Wireless WAN would be improved with the ability to monitor new usernames, product registrations, and flow traffic.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Cisco Wireless WAN for roughly two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless WAN is scalable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cisco Wireless WAN is fairly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would give Cisco Wireless WAN a rating of six 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.
Sales Engineer at Logicom
Excellent user and handling capacity with inbuilt intrusion prevention system
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are user and handling capacity, indoor and outdoor access points and antennas, and the inbuilt intrusion prevention system."
- "The most valuable features are user and handling capacity, indoor and outdoor access points and antennas, and the inbuilt intrusion prevention system."
- "The DNA space is a separate license cost, which should be included in the license."
- "Cisco's pricing is quite costly and should be cheaper for both licensing and hardware."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are user and handling capacity, indoor and outdoor access points and antennas, and the inbuilt intrusion prevention system.
What needs improvement?
The DNA space is a separate license cost, which should be included in the license.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Cisco Wireless WAN for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless WAN is quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable, but it's expensive to add licenses.
How are customer service and support?
I'm satisfied with Cisco's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The ease of the setup depends on the size and design of the network. If a lot of connection points are required, then the wider controller will be needed, and branches will be connected with VPN, which makes it more complicated.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cisco's pricing is quite costly and should be cheaper for both licensing and hardware. A license for one access point costs around $500 for three years. There are also separate charges for smart networking and support.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Cisco Wireless WAN as nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
IT Specialist at Icall LTD
Has a cellular module and is secure
Pros and Cons
- "I also like that now you can add a cellular connection to the Cisco router. So, if your operator is down, you can now still have one connection in the office with the cellular module."
- "You have set up Cisco Wireless WAN in the company, and you are using your laptop and are connected to the Wi-Fi, and if you go abroad to another branch of the same company and you use your laptop there, your device will still be connected to the Wi-Fi in your office in Mauritius without needing to type in the password again, and it's very secure."
- "The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices."
- "The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices."
What is most valuable?
Let's say you are in Mauritius right now and that you have a company here. You have set up Cisco Wireless WAN in the company, and you are using your laptop and are connected to the Wi-Fi. For instance, if you go abroad to another branch of the same company and you use your laptop there, your device will still be connected to the Wi-Fi in your office in Mauritius. You don't need to type in the password again.
It's very secure.
I also like that now you can add a cellular connection to the Cisco router. So, if your operator is down, you can now still have one connection in the office with the cellular module.
What needs improvement?
The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless WAN is a stable solution.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to deploy.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good solution, and I would rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Manager - IT at a aerospace/defense firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to set up and configure, and the technical support is nice
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."
- "Whatever they have in this product is already the best in the market, and I recommend it for people who can afford it."
- "The prices are high and should be reduced in order to be more competitive."
- "With the increase in the price of this product, we will instead be replacing it with another vendor."
What is our primary use case?
This product makes up part of our wireless network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration. Most of the questions one would have about setup are already identified in the troubleshooting guide.
The user interface is ok.
What needs improvement?
The prices are high and should be reduced in order to be more competitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless WAN for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In the five years that we have used it, we haven't had any problems. It has now reached end-of-life.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very nice and we don't have any issues with it. We have about 500 users across the entire staff. They work in HR, admin, production, operations, and other roles.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is very nice and we have no issues with it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have traditionally used Cisco and are finally now changing because of the price.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is okay. It takes about three months to implement.
What about the implementation team?
Our in-house team handled the deployment. No maintenance is required any longer, although we have two IT people who are able to manage it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
With the increase in the price of this product, we will instead be replacing it with another vendor. It was a one-time fee and there are no costs in addition to this.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are evaluating other solutions that are most cost-effective. Cisco is more expensive than either Aruba or SonicWall.
What other advice do I have?
Whatever they have in this product is already the best in the market, and I recommend it for people who can afford it.
I would rate this solution a nine 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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