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Overall, it's a fair pricing and good in terms of cost-effectiveness or ROI.
I managed to support and deploy ExtremeCloud IQ and handle network management without requiring external staffing, thus saving on external hiring costs.
The technical support from Aruba is of high quality, and I would rate it a ten.
I rate Aruba TAC as a 9 out of 10.
I would rate Cisco support a 10, as the response time and process via the dashboard are easy, and response times are always within the SLA.
It would be better if the SLA of technical support was less than four hours.
There are some problems with their technical support when it comes to the whole Meraki system.
GTAC receives a score of ten out of ten.
I experienced effective help mainly remotely, though for some issues, a technical person had to assist on-site.
I find Aruba Instant to be highly scalable.
Meraki is not scalable enough since it straightforwardly maps its products to segmented specifications.
Aruba is a known name in the market providing sufficient support for all these products.
Stability is not an issue for me because it comes with Cisco's proven manufacturer quality.
We have experienced many instances where we have experienced a lag in our network, and I am not sure if it is due to their devices or our network.
It requires some time to update, which affects real-time management.
Some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us.
An important missing feature is the console port, which allows direct management without the cloud.
The most important improvement needed is to eliminate the limitation of uplinks.
Some of the newer models of the Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN access point have encompassed the new wireless protocols and increased the strength of their antennas.
The solution supports Wi-Fi 6.
I needed deep details and more thorough resources.
This integration aids in resolving problems and issues found in the network and enhances support with the GTAC team of Extreme Networks.
We do not sell very expensive devices as we move to other products.
However, when compared to entry-level market segments, the price is higher.
The pricing of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is not competitive enough for the SMB market compared to other brands.
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is on par with other devices in that category, offering competitive pricing.
My experience with the pricing of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is that it is competitive with other providers offering paid subscriptions.
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period.
The most beneficial features for network management are the price and the cloud console.
I highly value Aruba Instant for its ClearPass feature, which is an exceptional product for network access control and works as a NAC solution.
The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On is that it is cloud-managed, making it easy to manage multiple locations in a single dashboard.
It also manages security clients and switches, providing a single dashboard to manage multiple network infrastructures.
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN has helped optimize network traffic very effectively, as we do prioritization for streaming and web conferencing apps, resulting in a clear, visible improvement in performance.
The ability to program all access points from the Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN dashboard, view the status of all of them, and examine the individual devices connected to each access point is very valuable.
For networking and access points, it acts as a controller in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for an appliance controller or wireless LAN controller, thus saving on investment and reducing TCO costs.
The automation and information provided by ExtremeCloud IQ, such as connection status and logs, were very beneficial.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Aruba Instant | 2.3% |
| Aruba Wireless | 13.4% |
| Ruckus Wireless | 12.4% |
| Other | 71.9% |
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN | 10.3% |
| Aruba Wireless | 13.4% |
| Ruckus Wireless | 12.4% |
| Other | 63.9% |
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| ExtremeCloud IQ | 2.7% |
| Cisco DNA Center | 13.1% |
| Cisco Catalyst Center | 7.2% |
| Other | 77.0% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 31 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 7 |
| Large Enterprise | 14 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 69 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 27 |
| Large Enterprise | 31 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 45 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 14 |
| Large Enterprise | 24 |
Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.
ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.
The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.
