Juniper MX Series Routers Reviews

We have established a customer network using Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, specifically the EX4200 with 804 ports, and it includes several Cylance Wi-Fi access points.

In our company, we are integrators who create solutions for our customers. I find Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches to be suitable as it allows for easy configuration and offers features like SNMP. I find it convenient to switch from Cisco to Juniper EX because of my experience with various vendors like Huawei and Cisco. It's easy for me to read configurations from Cisco and transfer them to Juniper.

We mainly work with customers who want to change or upgrade their network infrastructure, moving from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, or Huawei to Juniper for modernization. Juniper's features are more advanced, and it helps us meet the diverse needs of our customers. My role involves helping with the deployment and configuration of switching, access points, and Wi-Fi, for building robust and modern networks.

There are areas for improvement in Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. One aspect that could be enhanced is the pricing; many clients acknowledge the quality of Juniper switches but find the pricing challenging, especially when compared to competitors like Huawei.

Additionally, from a feature perspective, there's a desire for improved clarity and ease of configuration in Juniper switches. Some users find it difficult to understand and configure certain aspects, necessitating the use of external tools. This complexity, especially for Internet service providers, can be a barrier. Addressing these concerns could further strengthen the position of Juniper switches in the market.

I have been using Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches for the past ten years.

I find Juniper switches to be stable and reliable. The stability is high, and it's easy for me to affirm the stability of Juniper switches.

In terms of scalability, it's excellent, especially for Ethernet providers in Ukraine where there has been significant growth. The switches have proven to be scalable for customers with varying network requirements.

Positive

Comparing Juniper with other vendors, especially competitors like Cisco, I prefer Juniper over Cisco. While I have experience with both, I find the command interface of Juniper preferable, and I believe it offers better overall performance.

The installemnet is easy to find on the portal. Joining the portal and navigating through it has become straightforward for me. When deploying Juniper switches for customers, the first step is to discuss their requirements and recommend any modernization or changes needed. The next steps involve addressing specific features, discussing network topology, and optimizing costs for the project. 

In terms of manpower for deployment, it can vary based on the complexity of the project and the current market conditions. In the current situation in Ukraine, finding new engineers for the team can be challenging due to the ongoing changes in the market and the need for maintenance.

My advice to others considering Juniper switches is that they are efficient and reliable. 

Overall, on a scale of one to ten, I would rate Juniper switches at around seven.

In a service provider environment, I rely on Juniper MX Series Routers to deliver high-performance networking solutions to our customers.

By using the product, our performance has increased by around 20%.

The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Routers is its exceptional policy management capabilities.

The product is solid in general. The only thing that might need improvement would be the occasional downtime.

I have been using Juniper MX Series Routers for over five years.

Juniper MX Series Routers have been mostly stable, but we have encountered occasional performance issues and downtime, mainly related to hardware issues. It is a common challenge faced by any vendor. I would rate the stability as an eight out of ten.

The product is fairly scalable.

The support team is quite good. They respond quickly and have been effective in fixing our issues. I would rate the support as a seven out of ten.

Neutral

Setting up Juniper MX Series Routers is generally straightforward. It takes a few hours to deploy it.

Overall, I would rate Juniper MX Series Routers as an eight out of ten.

We use it for routing, MPLS, and VPNs.

The most valuable features for us were related to our transition into MPLS technology, specifically for BPN and VPN services. Juniper's MPLS capabilities, including IS-IS and RSVP, were crucial in our decision because they aligned perfectly with our MPLS network requirements.

Identifying areas for improvement is tricky because Juniper's MX Series routers are a great fit for our needs. The Commit and Rollback feature, in particular, outshines what Cisco offers. While it is challenging to pinpoint specific areas for enhancement, there is room for better support and updates for Ansible. Having more up-to-date Ansible resources and open tools for independent use of telemetry data would be valuable, along with maintaining or improving support for integrating Juniper with external solutions.

I have been using Juniper MX Series Routers since 2008.

Juniper MX Series Routers is very stable.

The scalability of the solution is excellent. I would rate it as a ten out of ten.

We switched from Cisco to Juniper's MX Series routers because of their innovative data and control plane separation. We had been using Cisco since 1999, but Juniper's approach caught our attention. In 2008, we considered different platforms, including Alcatel and Brocade. However, Juniper's competitive pricing and top-notch product quality made the decision easy. Moving to Juniper has been a great choice for our network team.

The initial setup for Juniper's MX Series routers can be straightforward if you prefer manual configuration. We typically connect via console, load our configuration files, and get our network up and running. We haven't used automated configuration tools because they might not have been available when we started. Sometimes, when you are used to a particular setup, it is challenging to switch to a new approach.

I'm not very satisfied with the current licensing model that mandates a license for adding a new interface, which wasn't the case initially. Our needs, particularly as an educational institution, are different. We believe that the product pricing and policies should be more adaptable to better serve clients like us.

Overall, I would rate Juniper MX Series Routers as a ten out of ten. It is an excellent solution.

We primarily use the solution as an execution router. 

We can use the router on IGP and EGP protocols. Our enterprise customers can connect in different ways. It usually depends on our enterprise customer department. If they are using two links or three links from the same handle of power, we can configure with EBDP, with our client. It offers good bandwidth support. The capacity of the routers is very good.

It is easy to initially set up.

The solution is stable.

It's scalable. 

We haven't had any issues with the routers. Everything has worked well. 

We'd appreciate it if they had a better GUI. It would be more flexible for the customers that way. For example, MicroTik is more popular with customers based on its better GUI.

I've used the solution for the last three years. 

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

We can scale the solution well. We have about 30 to 40 people on it currently. Mostly, they are engineers. 

Technical support is great. They are responsible and experienced. We have been satisfied with the level of support we get.

Positive

I've used Cisco routers as well. The price is a bit higher. We get higher capacity in Juniper for less cost.

I'm also familiar with MicroTik, which offers a better GUI than Juniper. 

The solution is simple to set up. it's not overly complex. 

I'd rate the process of implementing a five out of five in terms of ease of the process. 

We are using the latest version of the solution.

I'd recommend the solution to others. It's a very straightforward product. 

I would rate it nine out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for connection with the internet and with other organizations through Juniper. We use it for interconnectivity.

The product protects us from multiple threats from the internet. Juniper is the first layer of protection.

It's so simple to use and intuitive. It offers high protection and I like it. It's user-friendly and flexible.

It is easy to set up.

The solution can scale. 

The stability is good.

Technical support is helpful.

We've witnessed an ROI.

The integration could be better. It was a difficult configuration with integration with other systems. Others are more user-friendly when it comes to integration. 

I'd like to see more notifications available via both SMS and email. 

I've been using the solution for ten years. It's been a decade. 

The solution is stable. It's one f the most stable products on the market. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The product is scalable. It's not hard to expand as needed. 

We have around 300 users. 

We may increase usage in the future, however, I do not have exact details. 

Technical support is great. I'd put it at the same level as Sophos. They're great.

I work with FortiGate, Juniper, and Cisco. Fortigate may be a bit more flexible than Juniper. It does have a cloud sandbox we can use, for example.

Previously, we used ASA, Cisco ASA, and changed to Juniper, as it was really difficult and it is not as user-friendly. Juniper is more stable and easier.

The solution is simple and straightforward. It is not complex at all. I'd rate it a three out of five in terms of ease of setup. 

The last time we deployed Juniper was six months ago and we had a pretty good time. After six months, we replaced all the requirements with the latest version of Juniper and it took, with migration, maybe three hours. It was easy.

We have four people on staff that handle deployment and maintenance. These include an engineer, a specialist, and a person well versed in analysis. 

We handled the deployment in-house. We did not need outside assistance from integrators or consultants. 

We've seen an ROI of over $200,000 and maybe as much as $400,000.

We pay a yearly licensing fee. I can't speak to the exact price. There's only the licensing fee and not any extra ancillary fees.

We did look at pfSense and Sophos, however, we decided on Fortinet and Juniper. 

I'm a customer and end-user.

We always download the last update for this project, however, I don't remember the number of the update.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. It's easy to use, stable, and continuously improving. 

We're using them for our ISP backbone routers and for home networks. We're getting services as an ISP.

They have great capacities and are very reliable routers.

There is room for improvement in the pricing, as they are quite expensive, but they are very good routers.

I worked with this solution for a couple of years. I've worked with up to the MX960.

It is a very stable product. 

The product offers good scalability. This was for a country-wide setup, so we were handling traffic for millions of users.

We had local support. 

The setup was also a bit complex, but we received good training for it.

We deployed it for quite a big project, so it took some time to set up, especially for a nationwide ISP.

We needed a good plan, the right environment for the devices, and then we proceeded with the deployment.

We had about 14 staff members for for the deployment and maintenance, mostly engineers, and a couple of managers.

The ROI is great. It is worth the investment. 

I would rate Juniper MX Series Routers a ten out of ten, they're first-class.

We use Juniper Enterprise Routers in our network. For example, we use it for VNG, our distribution portal, and our botnet. W have many different Juniper for different functions.

Juniper Enterprise Routers has a CLR and it's more reliable and faster than others.  

Juniper Enterprise Routers could improve by adding a graphical user interface(GUI). They do not have one. Most of our team has to have a background or expertise in Juniper. When compared to other solutions, they have a GUI. It will be easier for new team members to get familiar with, configure, or set up the router. Additionally, adding some monitoring tools would help us.

I have been using Juniper Enterprise Routers for approximately five years.

Juniper Enterprise Routers we have not had any major problems. However, we did have some problems but it has a backup router engine, and it did not affect our traffic and service.

Juniper Enterprise Routers is a scalable solution. The version of the solution we have is highly scalable which are the MX960 and MX480. We have some less advanced versions of the solution that are not as scalable.

I rate the technical support of Juniper Enterprise Routers a five out of five.

The support is helpful. The last time when we had to do some troubleshooting, they supported us and stayed up all night to help us troubleshoot.  

I have not used any other solution.

The initial setup of Juniper Enterprise Routers is complicated.

We had some help from the Juniper engineers in setting Juniper Enterprise Routers up. Our implementation expert moved to another company and we are having a difficult time finding a replacement.

We have four to six engineers that are experts and they are supporting this solution.

I rate Juniper Enterprise Routers a nine out of ten.

We use the solution primarily with all of our customers. I work for a Telecommunication provider, and therefore we have a lot of customers that we support. We implement this product according to our customer's requirements. 

It's a good product.

The solution should be a little bit better at VPN items. It should be improved for end users.

The solution needs to offer SDN features.

The solution needs to figure out how to integrate the cloud in the future.

I've been using the solution for five or six years now. It's been a while.

The solution is quite stable. We've found it to be very good. There aren't bugs, glitches, or crashes.

The solution is scalable. It's very flexible. It's worked well for us over the years.

The amount of users varies from customer to customer. Their sizes vary from ten locations to more than one thousand. Each client is unique and has different scaling needs.

We've been in touch with technical support over the years. We're very happy with their level of support. I always talk directly to them or I send emails via the collection site platform. They've been great.

We use both Juniper and Cisco switches.

The initial setup is not too complex. It's actually pretty straightforward. However, the level of difficulty of the implementation depends on the complexity of the customer. Deployment could take anywhere from a week to two weeks depending on the client's requirements and their company's own complexity levels.

I'm from the technical department, so I don't handle billing or licensing. I wouldn't know what the exact costs are for the solution.

I'm not sure which version of the solution we are using.

It's not that I don't like the product, but I prefer the SDN solutions. It's a good product. My personal preference is for direct, however.

Juniper solutions are very flexible and very good. They offer very good performance. I have no problems with them. I'd feel comfortable recommending the solution. Other companies should try it out.  

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.