Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches Reviews

We use the solution to add a node to network devices in the organization.

The solution is quite stable.

Integration is not easy since the device component is separate.

Integration with other solutions should be made easier.

I have been using the solution for around 30 years.

The product is stable. I would rate the stability a nine or ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable. It is quite easy. Less than 20 employees from the DevOps team use the solution. Cisco is not the only solution used in our organization. We also use Brocade switches. We might increase the number of users, but not more than 20 percent.

When we face issues with the solution, we connect with Cisco’s technical support. The engineers in the support team are quite qualified. They can resolve problems effectively.

The setup is quite complex. We need technical knowledge about the devices to set up a new device in the infrastructure.

The deployment of the solution is quite fast. It can be done in half an hour. To deploy the switch, we need to set up the switch IP and ensure the versions are right. Then we should set up the VLAN. We must also take care of the authentication method. Some users might need to authenticate themselves with certificates.

When we need to set up a device in a new building, we can copy the relevant configuration to speed up the setup.

The product is worth its money.

The solution has a yearly subscription fee. The license is not expensive.

I have used Cisco switches from various series, including 2900, 3700, 3800, 4500, and 6500. Nowadays, most solutions are cloud-based. Cisco switches are more suitable for someone like me who is quite familiar with traditional devices. I would recommend the solution to others. I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I work as a project manager for three companies who implement the solution for customers in Libya. Cisco is very popular because it is a household name that provides reliable switches for network infrastructures. 

More than 3,000 customers utilize the solution. 

Integration is much easier than with competitor products such as Ubiquiti because it allows for segmentation inside the network.  

The solution's life cycle is long at around ten years. 

It is very difficult to obtain certified switches with licenses in Libya because there is a four-month wait list for shipping from Dubai. 

The solution used to be available within two weeks by contacting one partner in Libya. 

In 2014, Cisco left Libya so it is hard to get the solution because it requires contacting a middleman and a shipping company. 

Green market options are available instantly but most top companies require the solution be licensed to them. 

I have been using the solution for five years.

The solution is 100% stable. 

The solution is 100% scalable. 

Support is advanced and reliable because they act quickly and are always available through email, phone, and LiveChat. 

Sometimes support works on your computer via AnyDesk or TeamViewer to resolve issues.  

I rate support an eight out of ten. 

Positive

Our client was using Ubiquiti before converting to the solution. 

Ubiquiti connects all switches to one controller on the UniFi axis so the entire network goes down if something happens to that main controller. With the solution, multiple controls are used so an issue on 40% of the network will still allow the other 60% to work. 

In addition, support for Ubiquiti is horrible and only available via email which wastes time trying to get help. 

The initial setup is straightforward, advanced, and only takes minutes with a certified engineer. 

A setup with issues or an inexperienced engineer might take an hour. 

Our company employs eight Cisco-certified engineers who implement the solution for customers. 

The solution is more expensive than competitors such as Ubiquiti, Huawei, and MikroTik but is reliable and worth the money. Heavy networks for big projects should use the solution. 

An Ubiquiti switch will cost $300 but they charge less for hardware because there are hidden fees for licensing, configurations, and opening ports.

 A Huawei switch is more expensive at $1,900-$2,100.  

Cisco is the Cadillac of switches and is the most expensive at $2,500-$5,000 but some of that cost is due to requiring a middleman and shipping to Libya. 

The solution provides a big network that can handle advanced, sophisticated projects and daily work routines. 

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. The solution did not receive a perfect score because of the local hassles in obtaining equipment. 

In my company, we use all the products from Cisco's umbrella, and we also use the routers, switches, and Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS).

The tool lacks automation features. If the tool automation features are added to the switch, it will be good for some of the enterprises considering using the automation switch.

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for years. My company is a partner in the solution.

The tool's stability depends on the devices, and if you are looking for a data center product or solution, the solution is not stable. When it comes to the enterprise version, the product is very stable. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten.

In terms of the tool's scalability, we have not used the switch recently. Everything has recently been migrated to the routing from the previous devices because of the network loop. Now, we are migrating to the layer-three networks. From a scalability point of view, if we use the switch in the network only, I don't think it will be able to offer any scalability features.

Recently, our company has been using the products under Cisco's umbrella, but we are also considering using another feature from tools like Prisma or Cato Networks. At the moment, I want to compare each product to find out what the advantage is and compare the pros and cons of the tool.

I have worked with Juniper. Recently, my company compared the prices of the tools on the market with those of Cisco. If we thought the price was cheap, we chose Cisco, but if the price was high, we chose another device.

The tool is expensive. The tool's price depends on the sizing. There is no need for my company to pay for additional support. My company manages the support area since we do the tool's configuration by our own team. Only if the device fails, we need to contact Cisco so that we can get Cisco Remote Management Services (RMS) to check the failed devices.

I have not decided yet to switch from Cisco to some other tools.

I rate the tool an eight to nine out of ten.

We use the solution to establish a network infrastructure for the customers.

The solution has the best uplink features in terms of speed.

The solution's price could be better. It is a significant concern for most of the end users.

I have been using the solution for more than 20 years. I have worked with different series, including the 2900, 3900, and 9000 series.

I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the solution's scalability a ten out of ten.

Customers with an SLA license contact us for technical support. The queries are related to collaboration or security.

The solution's initial setup is straightforward. The time taken for deployment depends on the requirement. For an access switch, it takes a day. For a core switch, it may take a couple of hours.

The process includes submitting design documentation and a network implementation plan to the customers. After approval, we provide templates and configuration guidelines to them. Later, we conduct a network readiness test to ensure its successful implementation. It requires two technicians to execute the process for extensive networks.

We implement the solution with the help of Cisco partners.

The solution's price is high. Although, they offer around 50% or above discount on some of their products. So, it is manageable.

I have experience working with the solution's core switches, distribution series, and regular access switches. I recommend it and advise others to have a CCNA level of knowledge to administer and support their end users. I rate it a nine out of ten.

We connect our Ethernet switches directly via LAN or with printers at every endpoint for user connectivity.

We are satisfied with the Cisco devices' scalability, and the integration and replacement are very easy. Their support is available online.

Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities. So that could be improved.

In the next release, Cisco switches can have built-in two or four fiber ports available for fiber connectivity.

I have been using it for 20 years.

It is very stable. Performance is very good.

It is a scalable solution. I would rate it an eight out of ten.

The customer support team is good.

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate the setup an eight out of ten.

When we deploy anything, we rely on support from the product vendor or partner who sold them the product. The support available from the vendor or partner made it easy to deploy anything. They provided assistance with configuration and deployment.

Cisco's pricing is very high compared to other products on the market, such as Ruckus and Aruba.

I would give the pricing a rating of nine out of ten. Cisco's pricing is relatively high but still somewhat reasonable.

If someone wants long-term performance or relief in terms of connectivity or stability, they must use Cisco.

I would rate it an eight out of ten.

Linksys switches are usually at the edge. People usually go with other switches for the core, but this is the switch that all the desktops connect to. It's primarily used in small offices. Once you're in a position where you really need a ton of bandwidth, companies tend to move away from Linksys to Cisco, Brocade, or another enterprise switch.  Most of the companies that use Linksys have fewer than 200 or 300 users. 

Linksys switches are easy to use. You can pull the switch out of the box, plug it in, and it's going to work. 

I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space. They don't have the management and capabilities of other switches.

I have been using Linksys Ethernet switches for 10-15 years.

I haven't seen issues with them. On occasion, they'll have a bad port come up, but that's just about any switch.

I don't consider them to be scalable. As far as I know, they don't talk to each other at all. You can't put three of them together as a stack and then work off that. 

It's straightforward to set up and maintain Linksys switches. One network engineer is enough to handle it. 

Linksys switches are at the low end of the price range, but that's partly because of where they fit in the whole scheme of things. They're definitely a lower-price option.

I rate Cisco Linksys ethernet switches five out of 10. They're not very feature-rich, but they have sufficient features for the market segment they occupy. Don't expect a ton out of them. They're good for what they're designed for, but if you try to stretch them, they're just not going to perform the way you want.

We use the solution as a switch. 

Ciscos Switches are one of the best switches in the industry.

Big players are using the product, including banks and companies in the financial sector.

Cisco is ubiquitous. It's used everywhere. 

They have many product lines. They have so many series that can cater to SMBs, banks, or telcos. They have a wide range of options. 

The setup is simple and straightforward. 

Techical support is helpful.

The stability has been good. 

Their price is quite high compared to their competitors. This should be less.

I've been using the solution for more than 15 years, or maybe for as much as 20 years. 

The solution has been quite stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. Both hardware and software wise it's stable. 

The product is scalable. They have a wide range of product lines for small to medium enterprises to banks. They cover every area. For every customer, they have a solution.

We have 70 or more companies using the solution right now. 

We do have plans to increase usage at this point. 

Support is very good. They offer very helpful assistance. 

Positive

I'm also aware of Juniper Switches and Brocade solutions. People are also beginning to use Huawei products. Huawei is much cheaper in terms of routing and switching.

It's a simple setup. Cisco is simple plug-and-play. Starting is easy. If you don't want any complexity, then you can simply opt for plug and play. 

If you want more complexity or more security, that's still quite simple. They have spent so much time and expertise in education. Cisco education is everywhere. It makes it so that people are aware of Cisco Control and Cisco Command Line. Many users feel comfortable with it. 

The price of Cisco options is quite high.

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using. It might be version 10 or 11. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The solution helps me do simple network functions, like packet distribution. The problem in my office is only the distribution network. We use many access points.

The version I'm using is LDS 24 or LDS 26.

The solution is deployed on-premise. 

My company is a health campus, polytechnic. We have a staff of 400 people, and there are 3,000 students.

I have been using Linksys since 2010.

The Linksys access point is what we use the most in my office. We have used 2000, from the N type to AC type. Last week, we installed the 2600 type packed AC. It's a good solution for our office.

It's scalable. It is cloud-based controlled. We don't need to buy a dedicated controller. It allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies. It's easy to connect.

I have contact with my Linksys distributor partner in Indonesia. I often ask him about the Linksys product and how to solve problems.

I used 3Com, which is now by HP.

Installation is very easy. We just pull the cable and then install the POA adapter. The access point is in the location, and we just enter the serial number and make the address in the cloud access in the black list, and we can control it everywhere. 

The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard. If we install in the high ceiling, we must provide a scaffolding for installation and it takes quite a long time.

We used the technician and admin for deployment and installation.

I planned the deployment, and we just paid for the technician to install the cable, and we control the process. It's not very hard. It's not necessary to use an integrator.

You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution.

I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.

I recommend this solution.

We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in network integration. 

The solution's efficiency is good compared to other alternatives. It supports both layer 2 and layer 3. The tool's bandwidth management and reliability are also good. 

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are expensive. 

I have been using the product for 14-15 years. 

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches' stability is good, and it has high uptime. I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten. 

The solution's capacity is high. 

I haven't contacted the vendor. 

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches' deployment is easy and can be done in ten minutes. 

The solution can be deployed in-house. 

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. The solution is suitable for enterprise-level offices and not homes. 

We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for Wi-Fi connectivity.

The platform has not improved network performance enough. We encounter issues related to internet connectivity and random disconnection.

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement.

It is a reliable product. However, after six months, we came across internet connectivity issues. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.

We have 60 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches users in our organization. It is a scalable platform.

The initial setup is easy. It takes around 15 minutes or a maximum of half an hour to complete.

I implement the product by referring to the documentation available on the internet in case of any technical errors.

The product is expensive.

I rate the product an eight out of ten.