Mist AI and Cloud vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
17
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Wireless LAN (9th)
Mist AI and Cloud
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
21
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Wireless LAN (7th)
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
45
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Wireless WAN (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 3.4%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Wireless WAN
32.4%
 

Featured Reviews

Mark Houtz - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 22, 2022
Useful reporting, integrates well, and highly superior support
We use Juniper Wireless AP in schools. We have one Juniper Wireless AP covering two classrooms. They are helping kids with their daily connectivity needs in the classroom, such as studying and homework Juniper Wireless AP has allowed my IT directors and other IT personnel to not have to focus on…
Chinedu Onwurah - PeerSpot reviewer
May 26, 2023
The solution's automation features enable faster troubleshooting, greater insight and ease of management
Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses to focus more on their core objective and less on IT. The solution automates everything from client to cloud Experts are no longer needed to manage…
Udit Narayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 31, 2023
Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement
In Cisco, there is a configuration where it automatically switches from the 2.4 GHz to 5.2 GHz frequency. But with Ruckus, usually, we need to manually define whether we want to use the 2.4 GHz or 5.2 GHz. Another point is that its penetration power is low when we are using it in any location with more walls, as the signal strength diminishes. So, the signal strength and the penetration power of the signal should be improved. It is not like Cisco. We are using Cisco APs also, but Cisco APs perform better when we compare them with Ruckus. In future releases, I would like to see automatic switching between 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz frequencies. We should not have to set it manually. It should automatically change its frequency based on the load. For example, if the number of users increases, then its frequency should change automatically, switching to the less congested band.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."
"The triangulation feature can be used to determine where a person is in relation to the access point."
"I have a very good experience with the solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"AI is the most valuable feature."
"Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses."
"The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system automatically adjusts channel selection and transmission power without any issues with stability or throughput. It has improved network performance."
"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."
"Ability to control the access points by groups."
"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."
"One of the standout features is the ease of installation and commissioning, making the whole process very straightforward."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment, the coverage that it offers, and the reliability."
"The initial setup of Ruckus Wireless WAN is very easy."
"The most valuable solution is its simplicity. The solution is simple and easy to use."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution."
"Provides great coverage and performance."
"The product is very user-friendly."
"There are numerous features, but what I like about Ruckus is that they have a good coverage range due to their BeamFlex technique."
 

Cons

"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"The price could be better."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"The solution is expensive."
"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The solution lacks documentation."
"The user experience should be improved. It's not user-friendly."
"There seems to be different versions of standards used in the wireless access points. In the future, it would be helpful if the solution could come up with some kind of universal standard for all devices and all access points."
"Mist AI and Cloud should improve its integrations."
"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."
"Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry."
"If there's one thing I'd like to change, it's the pricing. They are quite expensive, but honestly, it's justified by the value they provide. However, for a simple Wi-Fi connectivity with basic security needs, there are alternatives in the market that offer comparable features at a more budget-friendly price."
"There are some technical issues that may require attention"
"The stability of the solution could improve in an upcoming release."
"The product needs to improve its latency and performance."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN needs to improve its pricing."
"I would like to see IoT device support available with WiFi six. IoT is used by all businesses. They are now using IoT devices. It is required."
"The captive portal should be more customizable because right now, it is very limited."
"I would not consider this solution to be stable."
"This product needs a point-to-point, bridge solution."
"The solution could be more stable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"The pricing is too high."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"The solution is expensive."
"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."
"The annual cost is a significant issue for us, and it notably contributes to the overall price. We have a customer with nearly fifty-eight access points in a multifunctional building, and while the setup was relatively simple, the yearly licensing cost is substantial. For the specific features we utilize, the licensing amounts to about forty thousand euros annually. This is not a trivial expense and significantly impacts the overall cost, making it quite high."
"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."
"The solution is expensive in Brazil."
"I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."
"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."
"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."
"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."
"The cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"The cost of licensing varies."
"This is a wonderful product for the price."
"It's expensive but you get more coverage."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
"There is an annual license needed to use this solution. The pricing model is based on how many access points are used."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The product's pricing is aggressive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Educational Organization
25%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Retailer
5%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...
What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?
AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?
The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.
What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?
Most of our customers are global companies. There is no local support for Mist in Brazil. There is no equipment for t...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise fe...
What do you like most about Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Wireless WAN?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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Sample Customers

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Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta
American University of Sharjah, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
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