Systems & Network Administrator At Tropical Financial Credit Union at a media company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
May 19, 2026
Since Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points integrates all components into one ecosystem, no handoff needs to occur, making the system more secure. Our most mission-critical items are hardwired, but we do have important items connected to the wireless network, such as tablets for checking in at the branch and screens displaying promotions. While not mission-critical, these devices are important for ensuring that people entering our branch can view everything. We have had no interruptions, making this capability important to our operations. My review rating for this product is not available.
Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points have not had much effect on my zero trust strategy. To improve interaction between my network, data center, and application teams, I already have the firewall, which provides security. All network devices have been configured with hardening, including AAA configuration to help with secure access and logging. There is not much maintenance required. If any device is out of warranty, I need to replace that device. The wireless controller needs to be upgraded if there is any vulnerability, and Cisco releases a new version accordingly. When upgrading, I need to check the compatibility of the access points before proceeding. For the number of users per site, if it is a small site, ten to fifty members will use the Wi-Fi, and if it is a large site, three hundred to four hundred users will use it. I recommend Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points to other users because they are more user-friendly, allowing for easy learning and troubleshooting. I rate this product a nine out of ten overall.
Network Team Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
May 14, 2026
After any upgrade patches come for a wireless controller or any bugs in the existing iOS, we require an iOS upgrade for the wireless controller and APs firmware upgrade. I have not worked with or experienced Wi-Fi 6, but for Wi-Fi 4, it is good and capable of handling a dense environment with Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. We have seen some rogue APs in the environment and some outside intruders attempting to access our network with Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. Our monitoring system provides alerts showing client MAC addresses attempting to reach this network. We automatically whitelist and prevent those IP addresses, MAC addresses, and devices from accessing our network. I am not more familiar with AI-driven insights or any technology introduced in the Cisco environment for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. If any new AI-based technology or services are introduced in the wireless network, I need to look and experience the feature. I am not certain about the pricing for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points, as I am not part of the product sales team, so I am not aware of the costs. I would rate this product seven out of ten.
In these last ten years, the projects I made were for customers, but right now, I am a client and a customer. Cisco Wireless support for IoT is good and effective. We do not use AI analytics in Cisco Wireless right now. We do not have that requirement. I do not have any experience with Bluetooth Low Energy. For the access points or the controller, I do not see any areas for improvement or any drawbacks. There is not much in terms of potential improvement for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. The product is good on wireless. When we connect the access points to the LAN and they are connected to the WLC, upgrading the WLC also upgrades the access points. We upgrade frequently for security. It is very hard to hack when the access points are coupled with ISE for authentication. Security depends on the implementation for security measures. I am satisfied with security measures. Aruba is less expensive, which could explain the migration. We have it on-premise now after migrating the WLC 9800 VM to 9800M. We have been using Azure for Teams and Umbrella solutions, and also depending on Office 365. I see two tendencies: installation complexity requires expertise and migration to Aruba is likely due to pricing. There are no other problems, only those issues. I would rate this review an eight overall.
Chief Technology Officer at Future Point Technologies
Reseller
Top 5
Nov 12, 2025
I am currently working with Fortinet, but frankly, I have a team which is more working on Fortinet and other products because I am managing them, so I am a little less hands-on right now. Basically, we are a system integrator company, and we provide solutions to customers regarding security, networking, virtualization, and storage. In security, we are working with Fortinet, Trend Micro, Palo Alto, and CrowdStrike, while in networking, we are more geared towards Cisco and also have a few other networking products, with Cisco being at the top. We have work experience with Palo Alto and Cisco, where we have deployed Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco firewalls, meaning we have worked with almost the majority of Cisco products, including Cisco EDR and routers. We work intensively with several vendors including Cisco, Huawei, H3C, and Fortinet, where we have made a lot of deployments for clients. In networking, we have also worked with Aruba and HP Aruba wireless, and when discussing the security side, we have worked with Citrix, Trend Micro, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco. Moreover, we have deployed BeyondTrust for PAM and Cisco email security, and for proxy and internet gateways, we have deployed Saintfort, Kaspersky, and Symantec. Catalyst 9100 Access Points are for indoor use. It shows us all client-related problems from onboarding to every stage, including authentication issues. Previously, there were many obstacles, but now we have given a customer Catalyst Center deployment for proof of concept, and they have agreed to buy it. It is a very effective solution because not many other solutions, including WLC, provide such detail, especially with thousands of clients connected. Additionally, we use Telegraf for telemetry, which extracts a lot of information from the WLC, allowing us to build detailed monitoring systems through Grafana visualization. We have not worked much with AI yet, although it is powerful. Cisco is focusing heavily on AI, particularly with Hypershields in security. However, until now, we have not explored their AI features deeply. We do use AI in security areas with EDRs such as Cisco Stealthwatch and NDR, but from an observability and analytics perspective, we have not delved into that much. My overall review rating for this solution is seven.
Network Design at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
MSP
Top 5
Oct 14, 2025
I am aware that Catalyst 9100 Access Points are used for IoT applications, but at the moment, we are not using it. We may implement this in the future. Regarding DNA software, now named Catalyst Center, we are using the assurance feature. The DNA Center provides wireless assurance, which we find useful. I have recently enabled AI-driven analytics in Cisco. I am aware of the Bluetooth Low Energy tracking capabilities feature. Cisco access points support all the standard security requirements which are applicable. We obtain Cisco access points through partners, as we are partners and we resell it to our customers. I rate Catalyst 9100 Access Points a nine out of ten.
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Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points deliver cutting-edge performance and security for enterprises seeking reliable wireless connectivity. They cater to both large and small businesses aiming to optimize network infrastructure.These access points offer robust features tailored for today’s digital workplace. With advanced analytics, enhanced security protocols, and support for high-density environments, Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points provide seamless connectivity across different sectors....
Since Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points integrates all components into one ecosystem, no handoff needs to occur, making the system more secure. Our most mission-critical items are hardwired, but we do have important items connected to the wireless network, such as tablets for checking in at the branch and screens displaying promotions. While not mission-critical, these devices are important for ensuring that people entering our branch can view everything. We have had no interruptions, making this capability important to our operations. My review rating for this product is not available.
Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points have not had much effect on my zero trust strategy. To improve interaction between my network, data center, and application teams, I already have the firewall, which provides security. All network devices have been configured with hardening, including AAA configuration to help with secure access and logging. There is not much maintenance required. If any device is out of warranty, I need to replace that device. The wireless controller needs to be upgraded if there is any vulnerability, and Cisco releases a new version accordingly. When upgrading, I need to check the compatibility of the access points before proceeding. For the number of users per site, if it is a small site, ten to fifty members will use the Wi-Fi, and if it is a large site, three hundred to four hundred users will use it. I recommend Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points to other users because they are more user-friendly, allowing for easy learning and troubleshooting. I rate this product a nine out of ten overall.
After any upgrade patches come for a wireless controller or any bugs in the existing iOS, we require an iOS upgrade for the wireless controller and APs firmware upgrade. I have not worked with or experienced Wi-Fi 6, but for Wi-Fi 4, it is good and capable of handling a dense environment with Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. We have seen some rogue APs in the environment and some outside intruders attempting to access our network with Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. Our monitoring system provides alerts showing client MAC addresses attempting to reach this network. We automatically whitelist and prevent those IP addresses, MAC addresses, and devices from accessing our network. I am not more familiar with AI-driven insights or any technology introduced in the Cisco environment for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. If any new AI-based technology or services are introduced in the wireless network, I need to look and experience the feature. I am not certain about the pricing for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points, as I am not part of the product sales team, so I am not aware of the costs. I would rate this product seven out of ten.
In these last ten years, the projects I made were for customers, but right now, I am a client and a customer. Cisco Wireless support for IoT is good and effective. We do not use AI analytics in Cisco Wireless right now. We do not have that requirement. I do not have any experience with Bluetooth Low Energy. For the access points or the controller, I do not see any areas for improvement or any drawbacks. There is not much in terms of potential improvement for Cisco Wireless 9100 Access Points. The product is good on wireless. When we connect the access points to the LAN and they are connected to the WLC, upgrading the WLC also upgrades the access points. We upgrade frequently for security. It is very hard to hack when the access points are coupled with ISE for authentication. Security depends on the implementation for security measures. I am satisfied with security measures. Aruba is less expensive, which could explain the migration. We have it on-premise now after migrating the WLC 9800 VM to 9800M. We have been using Azure for Teams and Umbrella solutions, and also depending on Office 365. I see two tendencies: installation complexity requires expertise and migration to Aruba is likely due to pricing. There are no other problems, only those issues. I would rate this review an eight overall.
I am currently working with Fortinet, but frankly, I have a team which is more working on Fortinet and other products because I am managing them, so I am a little less hands-on right now. Basically, we are a system integrator company, and we provide solutions to customers regarding security, networking, virtualization, and storage. In security, we are working with Fortinet, Trend Micro, Palo Alto, and CrowdStrike, while in networking, we are more geared towards Cisco and also have a few other networking products, with Cisco being at the top. We have work experience with Palo Alto and Cisco, where we have deployed Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco firewalls, meaning we have worked with almost the majority of Cisco products, including Cisco EDR and routers. We work intensively with several vendors including Cisco, Huawei, H3C, and Fortinet, where we have made a lot of deployments for clients. In networking, we have also worked with Aruba and HP Aruba wireless, and when discussing the security side, we have worked with Citrix, Trend Micro, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco. Moreover, we have deployed BeyondTrust for PAM and Cisco email security, and for proxy and internet gateways, we have deployed Saintfort, Kaspersky, and Symantec. Catalyst 9100 Access Points are for indoor use. It shows us all client-related problems from onboarding to every stage, including authentication issues. Previously, there were many obstacles, but now we have given a customer Catalyst Center deployment for proof of concept, and they have agreed to buy it. It is a very effective solution because not many other solutions, including WLC, provide such detail, especially with thousands of clients connected. Additionally, we use Telegraf for telemetry, which extracts a lot of information from the WLC, allowing us to build detailed monitoring systems through Grafana visualization. We have not worked much with AI yet, although it is powerful. Cisco is focusing heavily on AI, particularly with Hypershields in security. However, until now, we have not explored their AI features deeply. We do use AI in security areas with EDRs such as Cisco Stealthwatch and NDR, but from an observability and analytics perspective, we have not delved into that much. My overall review rating for this solution is seven.
I am aware that Catalyst 9100 Access Points are used for IoT applications, but at the moment, we are not using it. We may implement this in the future. Regarding DNA software, now named Catalyst Center, we are using the assurance feature. The DNA Center provides wireless assurance, which we find useful. I have recently enabled AI-driven analytics in Cisco. I am aware of the Bluetooth Low Energy tracking capabilities feature. Cisco access points support all the standard security requirements which are applicable. We obtain Cisco access points through partners, as we are partners and we resell it to our customers. I rate Catalyst 9100 Access Points a nine out of ten.