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Our primary use case is to determine the correct AP placements and to verify that we have adequate coverage in our areas.

We reviewed the maps as a team and determined if any changes needed to be made or if we could just replace APs as they are. We got into this by upgrading our access points to Meraki, and we wanted to make sure that we weren't leaving trouble behind us as we were doing it.

We were able to recover some access points in some areas that were over-saturated. There were at least two areas where we had twice as many access points as we needed. We redesigned it and pulled some of those access points where there wasn't any proper planning done when they were initially deployed. It was before my time, but it just seemed over-saturated. Site wasn't helping. It was probably hurting, and we saved equipment that we could then deploy somewhere else.

This can be improved. 

I have been Ekahau Site Survey for five months. 

It is a stable solution. 

It is a scalable. 

They are proactive. 

The initial setup is straightforward. There was a try-before-you-buy offer through ECL. We got to try it for thirty days and realized we loved it and then officially acquired it. 

We pay a licensing fee. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

I use Cisco Network Assurance Engine to ensure the security, compliance, and smooth operation of my network infrastructure. With this tool, I can easily detect and resolve issues like security threats, bandwidth usage concerns, and performance bottlenecks across my hundreds of PCs and other ICT equipment. It gives me insights into network behavior, helps me enforce policies, and enables proactive monitoring.

The standout feature of Cisco Network Assurance Engine is its ability to proactively detect and prevent network issues before they occur. It goes beyond basic network management by providing deep insights and analytics.

To enhance Cisco Network Assurance Engine, simplifying its interface and making it more user-friendly would be beneficial. This would enable a wider range of users, including those with basic technical knowledge, to effectively manage their network infrastructure. 

Our clients have been working with Cisco Network Assurance Engine for almost four years.

Cisco Network Assurance Engine has been stable with no breakdowns or issues over the past few years.

I have contacted Cisco's technical support team before, and they have been helpful with no issues. Their response time is good, and I would rate them around an eight out of ten for their support.

Positive

Installing Cisco Network Assurance Engine might be straightforward for experienced ICT people, but ensuring user-friendliness would make it more accessible for a wider range of users.

The product is on the expensive side.

The predictive analysis feature of Cisco Network Assurance Engine provides valuable insights into network usage and performance. 

Overall, I would rate Cisco Network Assurance Engine as a seven out of ten. It is a great product, but not the best on the market.