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Penetration tester at KNBS (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics)
Real User
Aug 17, 2022
Good support, a straightforward setup, and offers the ability to expand
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "I'd advise potential users to just go for it, as they will not be disappointed in this product."
  • "The costs are a little bit high. They could work on the pricing and make it more affordable for everyone."

What is our primary use case?

The solution lets me connect to so many hosts and the downtime is very, very minimal.

What is most valuable?

What I like most about the product is basically the user support. Sometimes, I'd get stuck on something, and I could contact customer support. They're always there to assist me with my issues.

The initial setup was straightforward. 

Technical support is good.

The solution is stable.

You can scale the product as needed. 

What needs improvement?

The costs are a little bit high. 

They could work on the pricing and make it more affordable for everyone.

If possible, they could have a good customer care system. For example, on a website, I can see issues that have already been raised before. Sometimes I've had an issue, however, it's already been solved, yet I can't find the solution to my problem easily. It should be published and readily available to users. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with the solution for four months. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is okay. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product can be scalable. It's very, very scalable.

We have about 120 people using the solution right now.

We plan to increase usage as we add more employees. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support has been okay. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We've always used Cisco switches. We have not used anything else. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution's implementation is pretty straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex. 

Since we were doing it for an entire office, an entire building, it took us a whole week to get everything up and running.

I'd rate the entire process a four out of five in terms of ease of setup. 

We have ten technical people that can handle the deployment and maintenance of the solution. We have developers, engineers, and cyber security experts as well as regular IT experts available. 

What about the implementation team?

We handled the implementation ourselves in-house. We did not have the help of any consultants or integrators. 

What was our ROI?

We have witnessed an ROI with this solution. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is a little bit expensive. However, it does offer a good value for money. I'd rate it a three out of five in terms of affordability.

What other advice do I have?

I am an end-user. I'm using the latest version of the solution. 

I'd advise potential users to just go for it. They will not be disappointed in this product. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Jerry Oniye - PeerSpot reviewer
Group General Manager at Mandilas Toyota
Real User
Jul 31, 2022
Easy setup, good pricing, and offers a good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is great for networking."
  • "The product is great for networking; we can connect to the office remotely if we need to, connect on-premises and also on the cloud, and it’s reliable and offers good performance."
  • "We haven't had any issues with the solution."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for networking.

What is most valuable?

The product is great for networking.

We can connect to the office remotely if we need to. We can connect on-premises and also on the cloud.

The pricing is quite good.

It’s reliable and offers good performance.

The setup is very simple.

It’s a scalable solution.

What needs improvement?

We haven't had any issues with the solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I’ve used the solution for a long time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. 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?

It is a scalable product. We have about 500 people using the product and it works great.

We may increase usage. However, it depends on our future plans.

How are customer service and support?

The solution has online services you can access if you encounter any issues. We do have good local technical support. It’s okay.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is effortless and straightforward. If you run into any issues, you can access online services. We didn’t find it to be overly complex, however.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is reasonably priced. It’s not overly expensive. They could be cheaper. However, Cisco is a very respected brand and worth the money.

Where we are, the price will fluctuate due to the exchange, so it can go up and down. However, it’s mostly pretty good.

I’m not sure of the exact pricing of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I’m not sure which version of the solution we’re using.

I’d recommend the solution to others.

I’d rate the product nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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lecture at Poltekkes jakarta 2
Real User
Feb 17, 2022
Helps you to do simple network functions like packet distribution
Pros and Cons
  • "It's scalable, it is cloud-based controlled, we don't need to buy a dedicated controller, and it allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies."
  • "The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard."

What is our primary use case?

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Linksys since 2010.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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.

How are customer service and support?

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

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used 3Com, which is now by HP.

How was the initial setup?

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.

What about the implementation team?

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.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.

I recommend this solution.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 5
Mar 25, 2024
Offer simplified network management and scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco."
  • "The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement user friendly GUI for easier network management."

What is our primary use case?

I have used it with multiple clients. I have used Linksys Switches for Ethernet in Hotel Regency located in Pakistan, which utilises Linksys switches across its three floors and approximately twenty rooms and Ramada Portal, a four-star hotel, which also employs Cisco switches. 
The Linksys Switches offer simplified network management and scalability. These switches can be easily managed with basic networking knowledge without requiring CCNA level expertise for Cisco.

What is most valuable?

In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco. For SMBs, Cisco and D-Link are a better option. In terms of enterprise-level companies, Cisco is preferred due to its optimisation quality during high traffic. There are many valuable features of Linksys Switches which include speed support and manageability. This makes them comparative with local brands and also much secure due to its security features. In terms of reliability and time, Cisco still ranks higher than its' competitors.

What needs improvement?

The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement the user friendly GUI for easier network management. It should also have the functions of automating the firmware upgrade process, thus eliminating the need for technical expertise. Apart from this, I cannot pinpoint any other features that I am missing in the current model.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for the past 3 to 4 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

For the price that we pay, it is a stable solution in terms of performance. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

We are offering the support ourselves because we have engineers at different levels for handling various tasks. Level 1 engineer handles simple installations and configurations on site. Level 2 engineers manage more complex setups. Level 3 engineers work on the issues involving routers, VLANs, and terminals. The support also depends on the client's needs. Enterprise level plans might need configuration assistance. We also arrange for parts locally, as well as through import whenever there is a need for one.

How was the initial setup?

The setup process or configuring access points include two types of devices. One of them is a wireless LAN controller, and the other is a stand alone device. Setting up an access point with WLC is simpler because the controller handles the configurations. On the other hand, standalone devices require more manual configuration. 

What about the implementation team?


What other advice do I have?

It's our recommendation that training be provided by D-Link for engineers interested in deploying Linksys switches or routers. As for the overall rating, I would rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches a 9 out of 10.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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Mohammad Yasin - PeerSpot reviewer
IT and Procurement Executive at iris communications
Real User
Top 20
Feb 26, 2024
Reliable platform with easy setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is easy."
  • "Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

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

How has it helped my organization?

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

What needs improvement?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How was the initial setup?

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

What about the implementation team?

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IsmedZulkarnayn - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Huber+Suhner, Inc.
Real User
May 17, 2023
Has features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security."
  • "We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work."

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security. 

What needs improvement?

We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the tool for twenty years. 

How are customer service and support?

Compared to Huawei, Cisco's support is good. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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AbdullahAlhadhrami - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Administrator at a government with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 15, 2023
A popular brand that is easy to manage and offers good SLAs
Pros and Cons
  • "The product offers a very professional experience."
  • "They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for the WiFi and the wireless. We use it as a switch. It can help with encryption and networking.

How has it helped my organization?

Since I am a certified user, I find the solution to be very smooth. It works very well. The solution offers good training so that users can remain up-to-date with the product.

What is most valuable?

The product offers a very professional experience. 

It helps us ensure we have wireless access points. 

I'm able to easily manage the solution. I can configure and monitor everything very easily.

It's a well-recognized brand and is widely used.

The solution is stable.

It is scalable.

Cisco offers very good SLAs.

What needs improvement?

We've had some issues as we've increased usage. It might be the logic or maybe we just need more hardware. We're working on a fix to the problem.

The pricing is a bit high.

They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution over the last ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. We find the solution is also very secure. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution scales well. It's not a problem if you need to expand. 

How are customer service and support?

We have an SLA with Cisco, and they offer support and maintenance services. If you have a good SLA in place with Cisco, you get the help you need. Having the SLA helps cover the warranty or if something happens like a misconfiguration or a change. Overall, the support is good. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I'm also familiar with Aruba.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. We just follow the steps and handle the configuration. We also do any troubleshooting if there is any issue.

If the user wants another configuration, you adjust as needed. 

It is not difficult to maintain the product at all. If there are any urgent issues, we're on top of it. We make sure we can fix network issues quickly, should they happen, in order to maintain the business. 

I happen to have good SLAs for other problems and they cover things from the Cisco side.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution can be expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

We have plans to upgrade our switches and are moving everything over to Cisco.

We're using the latest version of the product.

I have a deep knowledge of Cisco and have worked with it for a while. It doesn't really give us any issues. It's easy to integrate with devices. Many companies tend to use Cisco.

I'd recommend the solution to others. 

I would rate the solution nine out of ten.

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Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 8, 2023
A stable solution with zero downtime
Pros and Cons
  • "I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use it for running our manufacturing operation.

How has it helped my organization?

Regarding improving our organization's functioning, the security provided by the solution can be considered an example.

What is most valuable?

I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool.

What needs improvement?

Right now, there aren't any improvements needed in the solution.

Feature-wise, there are no features that I would like to see included in the tool.

For how long have I used the solution?

I would say it's been more than ten years that I've been dealing with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. It was version 9300, which I was using.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Speaking in terms of how it has improved the way our organization functions, we have experienced improved stability.

I have faced no issues with the stability of the solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, the solution is good. On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations. Also, around a thousand users use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had any need to escalate any questions to the technical support team recently.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of the tool was easy.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is the worst and ten is the easiest, I rate my experience with the initial setup as a nine.

When deploying the switches, the basic steps involved getting the architecture done and then deploying it. It was a lengthy process and took around three to six months.

We did not require a lot of staff members or resources for the deployment process. Also, the tool does not require any specific maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

We have Accenture as our global partner, who handles the deployment process for us. They are the ones who do it for us.

What was our ROI?

For ROI, we generally recover it in seven years.

What other advice do I have?

I cannot give any advice or recommendation for those who want to start working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. I also won't be able to recommend it to others. However, while I personally recommend this solution, I cannot publicly recommend it to anyone.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior service engineer at Panduit
Real User
Nov 3, 2022
Very reliable, great performance, but a high cost
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is performance."
  • "The stability should be fine because I'm using Cisco, and I think I have no problem with that."
  • "The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is used to connect to the local area network for the server room to connect our different floors, and levels, to interconnect all the users from different locations within the campus.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is performance.

What needs improvement?

The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up. A reduction in cost can improve the solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for over one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability should be fine because I'm using Cisco, and I think I have no problem with that.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Whenever we raise tickets we never receive further feedback or callbacks.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have always used Cisco products.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. 

Normally, we have a face-to-face implementation, so it could last three to six months for the implementation because there are a lot of teams involved, including security, and application.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment was completed in-house.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a seven out of ten.

We currently have 300 people using the solution and will probably be increasing that number in the near future.

We have 46 members on our technical team.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Technical Supervisor at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 7, 2022
Reliable, works for a long time, and can expand
Pros and Cons
  • "They are very reliable."
  • "They are very reliable, they do not break, and we have some old switches that are still working."
  • "The solution is costly."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Cisco switches for the moment, two backbone switches, and we also have firewalls from Cisco.

We use the solution for networking. We are a graphical company making many designs for Corrugated and Offset and so on, and use the solution for communications.

What is most valuable?

They are very reliable. They don't break. We have some old switches and they're still working. 

That's one of the things about Cisco - if you buy Cisco you have a good suite.

It's scalable.

The solution is stable. 

What needs improvement?

The solution is costly.

The interface is a bit difficult, and you need to have someone that is trained in Cisco on your team in order to take advantage of it properly.

The solution requires a lot of knowledge and training. 

It's hard to configure. You need to understand Command-Line.

The solution is stable.

It scales well. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for more than ten years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable, reliable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. the switches are very robust and last a long time. They do not break easily.

I'd rate the solution four out of five in terms of its stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution scales well. It's not a problem.

I'd rate the scalability four out of five in terms of how well it expands. 

There are about 80 people using the solution in Belgium and 20 in Holland.

How are customer service and support?

We do not use technical support. We have our own person we go to that can help us troubleshoot.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We are currently looking into Fortigate. We are investigating which would be a better switch for us. Cisco is becoming too expensive, and Fortigate is easier to configure. We may also move to Barracuda, which is also simpler.

How was the initial setup?

It was complex to set up. We also have some sites in Holland that we needed as well and then we had to make the VM, and so on. 

There was one person, knowledgeable in Cisco, that handled the deployment. He deployed the solution in about two days. He also maintains the product.

What about the implementation team?

We have an internal employee that knows a lot about Cisco and was able to help us with the setup and configuration.

What was our ROI?

We have not calculated an ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's an expensive product. Fortinet, for example, is a bit less. That's true for Barracuda as well.

You don't need to buy a license. If you buy a switch, it's your switch. However, the price to purchase just keeps going up and up.

What other advice do I have?

We're customers and end-users. 

We are not on the latest version of the solution. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. They are good, yet they are also expensive and difficult to configure.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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