I primarily offer my clients solutions with managed services, the standard managed services. It is used for wireless connectivity.
Sales Leader - Data Center at YSSY & Co
Great technical support with a simple setup and a flexible design
Pros and Cons
- "Support is fantastic. They are helpful and responsive."
- "The pricing of Brazil is very expensive. When you look at other options, they are much cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Our team is able to design the solution with the necessary features. It's flexible.
The solution overall is quite good.
Support is fantastic. They are helpful and responsive.
It's a very simple solution to set up.
We find the solution to be scalable.
The stability on offer is great.
What needs improvement?
The pricing of Brazil is very expensive. When you look at other options, they are much cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Cisco since 2000. I've had well over a decade of experience with the product so far. I've used it for a long time.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been great. We haven't had any issues. It doesn't crash or freeze. There aren't bugs or glitches that you have to deal with. The performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We've found the solution to be quite scalable. If a company wants to expand it, it's not a problem.
We have about 200 people using Cisco Wireless right now.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support from Cisco is excellent. We are very satisfied with their level of attention. They have always been helpful and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have experience with both Meraki and Cisco.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple. A company shouldn't have any issues with it. It is not something that is too difficult or complex.
We have five engineers that can handle deployment for our clients.
What about the implementation team?
We've used both consultants and resellers when it comes to setting up the solution.
If our clients need assistance, we can help them set it up.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of the solution is quite high.
Clients can pay a licensing fee on a monthly basis.
Any extra fees would depend on the individual client projects.
What other advice do I have?
We're a Cisco partner.
I used various deployment models, including cloud and on-premises as well as hybrid.
I would rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been quite happy with its capabilities overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Lead Presales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Overall good features, highly stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Cisco Wireless is highly stable."
- "The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier."
What is our primary use case?
Cisco Wireless can be used for a wireless solution anywhere you require.
Cisco wireless plus, Cisco routers, or Cisco switches, when combining them together they work very well. Some of the controller features are available now in the Cisco switches and routers. Most companies have Cisco as their backbone infrastructure and if you have Cisco solutions already in place, you should continue with Cisco.
What is most valuable?
Overall good featured product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Wireless for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Cisco Wireless is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Cisco Wireless is good.
We have approximately 300 users using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier.
We have completed the installation of eight access point routers in three days, and this was because of some issues with the infrastructure. We had a customer that had 10 access points and the controller was there. It was simple, it was only a one-day process to put it in, connect with the controller, and it is configured.
Other solutions, such as Oracle and Aruba, tend to be less complicated.
What about the implementation team?
We have two people that are required at a minimum to do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are annual subscriptions to use this solution. I have not been able to understand the licensing of Cisco. Some of the Cisco executives were not able to understand them either. When you first start out the price is zero but when it comes to a time of renewal you have to pay.
I cannot say the solution should be cheaper because it has a good price point. It is not that they are very expensive, but compared to other solutions available in the market they are expensive. However, they are premium products that make the price suitable for what benefits you receive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Oracle and Aruba solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Cisco Wireless an eight out of ten.
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Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Easy to use and easy to deploy with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The product offers educational licenses that are priced very reasonably."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for networking; networking - for WiFi coverage. We don't use it for anything else.
What is most valuable?
So far, overall, it's been good.
The solution has been stable. The performance is good.
We find it easy to use.
The product offers educational licenses that are priced very reasonably.
The installation process is very easy. It's quick to deploy and you can do it in less than a day.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for more than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance of Cisco is very good. It's a stable product for the most part. That said, there is always room for improvement.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution seems to be scalable and meets our needs. We have about 150 people using the product in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support from Cisco is great. they are helpful and responsive and we are very satisfied with the level of support they offer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used to use HP. We've used them for over ten years and we are still using them.
How was the initial setup?
We have found the implementation to be simple and straightforward. It's not difficult or complex. It may take up to a day to deploy, however, usually, it takes less than that. the deployment is very fast.
You only need one person (or at a maximum, two) to handle deployment and maintenance. We have systems engineers that handle it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the product under an educational license, and therefore, we find the solution to be reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
While I cannot recall the exact version number we are on, we are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Adviser/Manager at CCSAUDE
Good manageability and stability; performance and connectivity could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "Good manageability, and stability."
- "There are performance issues, particularly with video calls where throughput is not great."
What is our primary use case?
We are customers of Cisco and I'm the company IT advisor and manager.
What is most valuable?
We find this solution very cost effective. We are using the WAP121 model which has good manageability, and stability.
What needs improvement?
We sometimes have issues with user load. We have close to 12 users and we have performance issues, especially when we are on video calls. There are lags and connectivity issues in those situations and the throughput is not that good. From our end, performance and connectivity could be improved.
I'd like to see features such as app control, access control, and some level of a firewall feature at the level of the access points, features that are available at the firewall level, so that we can have security and manageability at WiFi level.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for three years.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have a local support team and whenever we face issues they are very supportive.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Domain Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Scalable, great for large enterprises, and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The stability of the solution is good."
- "The new licensing model isn't as good as what they had before."
What is our primary use case?
I've worked with system integrators and I have deployed the product on multiple types of environments. I've worked at the corporate offices. I've worked on 3G, 4G offloading, public Wi-Fi networks, et cetera.
How has it helped my organization?
You don't have to manage or deploy multiple types of Wi-Fi networks for different use cases. With something like Cisco, your one Wi-Fi solution can cover most or all of your use cases.
What is most valuable?
It is a good fit for large enterprises or even service providers.
Overall, it's a good solution.
The product is very scalable.
It's configured well and it supports a lot of configuration options such as the proper corporate SSIDs, tunneling features, and integration with Cisco NACs, or other third-party NACs.
The stability of the solution is good.
The technical support has been helpful.
What needs improvement?
The third-party integration capabilities could be better. It still works within Cisco-related products, however, third-party integration is still something that needs some relaxing.
The new licensing model isn't as good as what they had before.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been dealing with the solution for more than a decade. It's been 10 or 11 years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It can scale into whatever level I want to go to. The actual wireless is quite scalable. Scalability is not any trouble.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've been satisfied with technical support. They are helpful and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've also used Aruba. I actually prefer Aruba to Cisco.
How was the initial setup?
The solution has a moderate level of complexity when it comes to the initial setup. It's not too difficult. However, it's not as straightforward as one would hope, either.
Depending on what type of network the customer wants, the deployment time varies. It can be either one SSID or a proper BYOD case with a corporate SSID, depending on the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
With the new licensing model, the DNA licensing model, it's a bit on the expensive side. It used to have an option for the perpetual and subscription-based models, however, now they've started pushing you to the subscription models.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a Cisco partner.
I'd rate the product at a nine out of ten. Overall, we've been happy with the capabilities of the product.
That said, if I had to choose between Cisco and Aruba, I'd probably choose Aruba.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
A wireless networking solution that's easy to install and control
Pros and Cons
- "The most important thing for me is that all the access points are in one group and use one access code. So, when you move from one area to another, you don't disconnect and reconnect again. The device is also very easy to install and control."
- "It would be better if some utility lets us know the best place to install the system. Every time we install it, we have to change it, and we have to add more access points. This is a problem we have all the time. It would be better if it integrated seamlessly with products from other vendors. It'll also help if they included a device diagnostics feature in the next release."
What is our primary use case?
I implement this solution in restaurants with an external aerial or near the beach. I also deployed this solution in big warehouses.
How has it helped my organization?
Managing a large warehouse requires the use of advanced technology that facilitates work in the warehouse, usually through tablets, laptops, and mobile phones, all of which are connected to the management system via the wireless network. Mobility in a large warehouse requires continuous connection to the computer system.
The CISCO wireless network allows all end units to be managed as a single network with a security code. The transition from one access point to another is done smoothly and according to the intensity of absorption.
What is most valuable?
The most important thing for me is 0 disconnections while working, and that all access points are in one group and will use one access code. The units are easy to install and set up
What needs improvement?
Guidelines and recommendations on where and how to install the units for perfect coverage.
Any utility to test the signal strength. Today every time we install equipment, certain times are forced to change its location due to poor reception.
And seamlessly integrate with products from other suppliers. It will also help if they include a device diagnostic feature in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been dealing with Cisco Wireless for three or four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have a problem with the small device. Product from Series 300. Sometimes you have to reset this device. Maybe the buffer is overflowing, But after I reset the devices, it's work okay.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used TP-Link Solution but the Devices hung every 1-2 days
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup and deployment for small businesses are very simple. But for the one with the controller, you have to set up a controller which is not a GUI utility. You have to type a lot in the command line. If you have this with GUIs instead, it will be better. The deployment time depends on the size of the customer's project. This product doesn't require maintenance, just updates to the firmware.
What about the implementation team?
I install this solution for my customers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think it's affordable. Maybe there are little differences, but it's not very expensive. But with all Cisco products, you have to pay more for the power supply. You'll have to pay for the PoE converter.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this product to new users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Wireless a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Application Security Architect at Kuehne & Nagel Inc.
Is tough, reliable, and has a nice speed
Pros and Cons
- "It is tough, has a nice speed, and is quite reliable."
- "Sometimes, in some rooms the signal could be a bit better, a little stronger."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for Wi-Fi at home. We'll have all devices connected to this Wi-Fi router.
What is most valuable?
As for valuable features, it is tough, has a nice speed, and is quite reliable.
What needs improvement?
I would improve the Wi-Fi range. Sometimes, in some rooms the signal could be a bit better, a little stronger.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Cisco Wireless for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have had no problems at all with stability.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy and straightforward. I did it myself.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good device, and I would recommend it. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate it at eight.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Department Leader: Project Leadership Production Compact at SKODA AUTO a.s.
Scalable, good support, but could be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "The LAN network conductivity is good."
- "The solution is stable but it could be improved. However, this could be because there are not enough APs."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution to provide network access and to manages wireless network devices.
What is most valuable?
The LAN network conductivity is good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable but it could be improved. However, this could be because there are not enough APs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and we have 1,000 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
The support is good.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation and maintenance are done by our five-person technical team.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Cisco Wireless seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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