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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.9%
Luxul Switches1.0%
Other96.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.
PK
Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance
Greatly simplifies troubleshooting; remote access to the router is a huge time saver
The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents. I can always call technical support and ask them if I forget something and I'll get the support, but I shouldn't need to do that. Anything can be improved and unfortunately a good switch is not cheap but there's no choice if you need a special router.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Overall, we are very happy with Cisco products and I recommend these switches."
"Most of the time, people don't have to do anything to Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for them to work correctly, as they work right out of the box in their environment."
"The most valuable features are uptime and stability."
"Technical support from Cisco is the best."
"Cisco is absolutely the very best in its class."
"Cisco products are always stable."
"I find the security features of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches most valuable."
"Linksys switches are easy to use. You can pull the switch out of the box, plug it in, and it's going to work."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"All of my customers, including residential and commercial clients, are extremely happy with these switches."
"The solution is excellent for audio-video and multi-casting."
"It's a rock-solid connectivity and a rock-solid Wi-Fi coverage, which is what my customers love."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
 

Cons

"The user interface needs a lot of improvement."
"Make them tougher and more ruggedized for warmer and Industrial types of environments, and HumiSeal the main boards and internal components."
"Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system."
"The tool is only 75 percent efficient and not 100 percent as expected, making it an area where the tool can be improved."
"They are stable, but not as good as Juniper, they could be improved."
"The initial setup was complex."
"Linksys support is subpar."
"I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space; they don't have the management and capabilities of other switches."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"While the solution is good for the light commercial market or for the residential market, it's not ideal for the commercial market, for example, a big enterprise or data center."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than competitors."
"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"There is not a license to use the solution but we have a license for support."
"Licensing fees for this product are billed on a yearly basis."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"Cisco can be quite costly, especially if you're looking to implement more advanced or unique configurations. When keeping things relatively straightforward, they are positioned at the higher end of the pricing spectrum. However, it's worth noting that Cisco offers excellent support, a strong global presence, a robust operating system, and highly skilled professionals in the field of networking infrastructure. These advantages come at a premium, and there's a price associated with all these benefits."
"It is cheap."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Healthcare Company
10%
Retailer
10%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I am still working with Cisco products, but not exclusively. I also work with HP, Aruba, and other products like Mellanox and HP. I am a senior network engineer and architect for an integrator.
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