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PROS

ExtremeWireless offers robust security features, including enterprise-level authentication and a strong security engine, Air Defense.
Integration with network fabric and Microsoft directory in the cloud is seamless.
The stability and reliability of ExtremeWireless are highly valued.
Cloud-based management and deployment are simple and efficient.
Customer service and technical support from Extreme Networks are excellent.

CONS

ExtremeWireless needs a more cost-effective option for smaller businesses.
Integration with network devices from other vendors would be beneficial.
ExtremeWireless support requires improvement.
The signal strength of the APs is lower compared to other brands.
Performance and stability of access points need enhancement.
 

ExtremeWireless Pros review quotes

ZQ
IT executive at a agriculture with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 6, 2025
One of the most valuable features of ExtremeWireless is its centralized control, which influenced our choice.
KO
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd
Mar 14, 2025
The initial setup was easy.
MS
Wireless Network Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Feb 26, 2025
Extreme access points perform very well in high-density environments, and we use them at sites with our customers.
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HK
Systems Engineer at LinkAxia Networks Sdn Bhd
Dec 2, 2024
The most valuable features of ExtremeWireless include the management through the one dashboard management with ActionCloud IQ, integrated with Site Engine.
Seungho Yang - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR
Oct 29, 2024
The monitoring system is integrated with AI features.
WA
Engineer at NewLogics
Nov 25, 2024
ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers.
NF
field service manager at Saudi Business Machines - SBM
Aug 14, 2024
The cloud-based solution allows for easy management and monitoring of traffic and congestion.
BZ
Network Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Jan 10, 2025
The central control is valuable.
Sriman L - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Nipun Net Solutions
Jun 22, 2023
ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags.
Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 8, 2022
ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF.
 

ExtremeWireless Cons review quotes

ZQ
IT executive at a agriculture with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 6, 2025
There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition.
KO
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd
Mar 14, 2025
I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability.
MS
Wireless Network Analyst at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Feb 26, 2025
There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late.
Learn what your peers think about ExtremeWireless. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: May 2026.
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HK
Systems Engineer at LinkAxia Networks Sdn Bhd
Dec 2, 2024
The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands.
Seungho Yang - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR
Oct 29, 2024
Wireless products, in general, have room for improvement compared to wired ones, which are more stable.
WA
Engineer at NewLogics
Nov 25, 2024
The performance of the access points could be improved.
NF
field service manager at Saudi Business Machines - SBM
Aug 14, 2024
Many companies prefer Aruba over ExtremeWireless, possibly due to Aruba's broader range of products or their thorough approach to understanding customer needs.
BZ
Network Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Jan 10, 2025
They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management.
Sriman L - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Nipun Net Solutions
Jun 22, 2023
ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.
Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 8, 2022
ExtremeWireless support isn't very good.