The solution is used for public Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi solution provides internet connectivity in the public platform.
Professional Engineer at Telone Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
A robust solution that can help people to achieve their goals
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is used for public Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi solution provides internet connectivity in the public platform."
- "The tool needs to incorporate training. Also, it needs to improve the range of coverage."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The tool needs to incorporate training. Also, it needs to improve the range of coverage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five to seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We have over 300 users for the solution. We plan to increase the number of users.
How are customer service and support?
The tool’s technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The number of people required for the tool’s deployment depends on the circumstances.
What was our ROI?
The tool is a good investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool’s pricing is competitive with other alternative solutions’ pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. I would definitely recommend the solution. It's a robust solution that can help people to achieve their goals. You need to be properly trained to use it. The product brand can grow with online training and certification.
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Ingeniero de redes at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Provides a smart antenna that delivers good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The smart antenna is very good."
- "The cost could be improved."
What is most valuable?
The smart antenna is very good. The Ruckus equipment includes an array of antennas that move the radiation pattern in the direction that is more demanding of the service. Now, it's a standard in the new access points of almost all the vendors, but in some cases it's not enough. With Ruckus, you have very good performance, and the smart antennae is the key feature to deliver that kind of performance.
What needs improvement?
The cost could be improved.
How was the initial setup?
Ruckus is a little bit complicated. They weren't using the cloud at the beginning. Later, they included a cloud platform, so it became an easier deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ruckus is more expensive than Meraki, but the performance moves in parallel with the cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
If you want to deliver a very good and reliable network, don't introduce Meraki. I would go with Ruckus.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Ruckus as nine out of ten.
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Product Manager at voxtelecom
Analytics is the most valuable feature from my perspective
Pros and Cons
- "I'm not on the technical side, so I personally haven't configured Ruckus Wireless. We've got some staff that manages that for us. But if I had to say a most valuable feature from my perspective, it would maybe be Ruckus Analytics."
- "In the last year, there's been a significant price jump, but I think Ruckus Wireless is still a good value for the money."
What is most valuable?
I'm not on the technical side, I would say one of the most valuable features from my perspective is Ruckus Analytics.
What needs improvement?
Ruckus Wireless already has mesh networking. I look forward to see how stable the WiFi 6 mesh is compared to a cabling solution of access points.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Ruckus is the first high end enterprise grade Wi-Fi product I have been this actively involved with. Our company also engages with Aruba, however, we have not deployed as many Aruba solutions lately.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Ruckus Wireless is probably quite intuitive. I haven't set it up myself, but it looks forgiving from what I've seen.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In the last year, there's been a significant price jump, but I think Ruckus Wireless products are good value for the money. You get quality products at a reasonable price.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Ruckus Wireless 10 out of 10. Overall, we are very satisfied with Ruckus support and hardware.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Technical Support at MayaSoft
Good technical support, and reasonably priced, but Wi-Fi 6 should be included
Pros and Cons
- "Ruckus Wireless provides good coverage."
- "It is extremely difficult to send videos in Ruckus live sessions. Zoom streaming, or using Teams Streaming live sessions to send videos, for example, could be more effective."
What is most valuable?
Ruckus Wireless provides good coverage.
What needs improvement?
The delivery device, and the warranty, need improvement. They offer a three-year warranty.
It takes a long time to return the RMS delivery device.
It is extremely difficult to send videos in Ruckus live sessions. Zoom streaming, or using Teams Streaming live sessions to send videos, for example, could be more effective.
I would like to see Cloud Control, and Wi-Fi 6 added as new features in the next release.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ruckus Wireless is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ruckus Wireless is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Ruckus Wireless has very good technical support in Jordan.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When compared with Cisco, and Aruba, Ruckus Wireless is less expensive.
Cisco is expensive, and there is no support in Jordan.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is reasonably priced. I would rate the price a three out of five.
With Wi-Fi 6 the price is more expensive than Aruba Wireless.
What other advice do I have?
Wireless and Devices, use Wi-Fi 6. The 2.4 or the five is in the same range as Aruba.
I would rate Ruckus Wireless a six out of ten. It's a mid-ranged solution that is best suited for medium-sized companies.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Integration Manager at Newcom
Easy to set up with good reliability and responsive technical support
Pros and Cons
- "In general, all implementations are standard and pretty straightforward."
- "The solution could include more security features."
What is our primary use case?
We are an integrator; our function is to sell Ruckus solutions to our clients and to implement the solution for them. It's a good solution for wireless WiFi connectivity.
What is most valuable?
Our clients are in the hospitality industry and it's been very good at meeting their needs. The WiFi connections are good.
In general, all implementations are standard and pretty straightforward. These implementations typically cover the connection to the corporate network integrated with Microsoft's Active Directory and other services that bring network access to the clients so that it's easy to get onto the internet.
The stability has been good.
We find the solution to be scalable.
Technical support is responsive and knowledgeable.
What needs improvement?
The solution could include more security features. For example, with other solutions, there is a security feature added to connect to the internet. In the case of Ruckus, they don't have any security solution to connect to the internet. Clients want more security, which is why it's important Ruckus begins to think of ways to offer more robust connection options that will help customers feel safer.
For how long have I used the solution?
Just two weeks ago I implemented a Ruckus Wireless solution for our client. I deal with it regularly. In general, I have about three years of experience with the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is great. It's reliable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has scaled well. A customer shouldn't have any issues expanding the product.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been very good. In any situation where I have had to reach out, they have been quick to respond and my issues were resolved in a timely manner. We are quite satisfied with their level of attention and knowledge.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementations have been standard and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult.
What about the implementation team?
As integrators, we are able to assist our clients in the initial setup process.
What other advice do I have?
We are integrator of Ruckus. We offer Ruckus solutions to our clients.
I'm not sure of the exact version number I last installed, however, it was the latest solution that covers smartphones. It had the wireless controller of Ruckus and different equipment covering WiFi 5 and WiFi 6.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I'd give it a rating of nine out of ten. We've been very pleased with it overall.
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.
Infrastructure Manager at HIT
Allows us to have the same SSID for several devices and is straightforward to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "There can be the same SSID for several devices."
- "The software should be made more stable."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for WiFi in our company.
What is most valuable?
There can be the same SSID for several devices.
What needs improvement?
The software should be made more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for three or four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is better than before.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Its scalability is enough. There are 10 to 20 users per device.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is enough for us.
How was the initial setup?
It was straightforward. The deployment took one week or two weeks.
What about the implementation team?
It was done in-house. We have two people for its maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a nine out of 10.
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.
Managing Director at Evenor Info Solutions Pvt Ltd
Stable, great in interior and exterior environments, and offers a strong signal
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is very simple."
- "The pricing of the product can be a bit expensive. They should work on making pricing more competitive."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution internally and also help clients set up the product for their companies.
It's a frequency. They will provide the tool and stable wireless frequencies.
How has it helped my organization?
The throughput has been excellent.
What is most valuable?
The solution does not disconnect, which is extremely helpful, especially when you are working from home.
The signal, strength-wise, is its most valuable aspect. These frequencies pass through touch one to 200 voltage. The distortion will not affect this product. That's why we suggest it to our clients.
The initial setup is very simple.
We have found the solution to be very stable. It's great in interior and exterior environments.
The scalability is great.
What needs improvement?
The pricing of the product can be a bit expensive. They should work on making pricing more competitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution since 2015.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product. The product is very good and very reliable and functions well in indoor and outdoor settings.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the product is quite good.
In my organization, right now, we have 35 workers and we are planning to move our office. There will be 5,200 people there.
We do plan to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support could be better. They should also have it so that it's included and you should not have to pay extra for it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also familiar with Aruba. Compared to Aruba, the frequency will not disconnect.
We tried Cisco, also, however, we heard that it's not a good product. Price-wise, they're really cheap, however, they are not a better product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is extremely simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. Typically, one access point can be deployed in 15 minutes.
The solution doesn't really need much maintenance. We have used it for seven or eight years without incident.
What about the implementation team?
Our engineers are able to implement the solution for our clients. We can implement it for ourselves in-house using our team. We can easily mount the materials.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is very expensive. Technical support should also be included in the pricing.
We tend to deal with yearly licensing renewal fees. We buy packages in bundles and then, every year, we need to pay to renew.
What other advice do I have?
We are Ruckus partners. We are systems integrators.
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using at this time.
I'd rate the solution at 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.
Founder, Director at Tres Infosol Pvt. Ltd.
Easy to use, overall good functionality, and simple to manage
Pros and Cons
- "Ruckus Wireless is more of a plain Wi-Fi solution where it does the basic job well. Additionally, it has good conductivity, easy to use, simple to manage, and its access points can be used as standalone devices which gives flexibility in the SMB market."
- "The solution lacks a lot of features other solutions provide. If you are an organization that is more focused on security or you need a lot of other features, such as location tracking then Ruckus Wireless may not be the right choice. If you want a solution with more than basic security I would choose Arista or Aruba."
What is our primary use case?
Ruckus Wireless is used for networking and security. They have both cloud-based and on-premise controllers available. You often see this solution in the hospitality sector.
What is most valuable?
Ruckus Wireless is more of a plain Wi-Fi solution where it does the basic job well. Additionally, it has good conductivity, easy to use, simple to manage, and its access points can be used as standalone devices which gives flexibility in the SMB market.
What needs improvement?
The solution lacks a lot of features other solutions provide. If you are an organization that is more focused on security or you need a lot of other features, such as location tracking then Ruckus Wireless may not be the right choice. If you want a solution with more than basic security I would choose Arista or Aruba.
Ruckus has gone through too many changes in their management, and in the last four or five years, they have been lacking feature sets that others provide. Additionally, the integration, network security, and BLE features need to be improved. There are key features they are still lacking.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used Ruckus Wireless within the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ruckus Wireless is scalable. However, in terms of the scalability of the controller, there is always a limit on the number of access points or clients the hardware can support. If the access points are placed in a decent place with multiple options of controllers everything works well.
Ruckus Wireless is the best fit for the SMB market which they have a dominant presence.
We have deployed the solution in an educational institute and in a restaurant that has a lodging segment and a coworking space.
How are customer service and support?
I have not faced any problems with the solution to need to contact the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is straightforward. It can be done in a short period of time.
What about the implementation team?
Once you deploy Ruckus Wireless correctly, there is no maintenance required. It is close to maintenance-free, except for some operational jobs which depend upon what the customer may want and that is where you need human intervention.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you walk into any restaurant or hotel you will find Ruckus Wireless solutions because it is economical when it comes to pricing. There is a basic subscription for the license and support.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Arista and Aruba.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Ruckus Wireless to anyone who is looking for a plain Wi-Fi solution. If you want Wi-Fi that will provide wireless connectivity that is good and stable, this is the solution to pick. If you need a solution with a lot of features for the network, such as wireless intrusion prevention or internal location tracking, there are other solutions that you should look for.
I rate Ruckus Wireless an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator

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