I’ve used both Cisco and Meraki extensively and have found Aerohive to offer the best mix between stable hardware and software and ease of setup, deployment, and management.
ExtremeCloud IQ offers app and firewall security at the access point level with integrated DPI, providing centralized management, reducing TCO costs, and enhancing Wi-Fi performance through automation. HiveManager facilitates access point and switch management. Client 360 and Network 360 deliver insights into application usage. Challenges include high pricing, switch management delays, and incomplete documentation. Mixed technical support and firewall configuration issues affect user satisfaction.
