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BIG-IP Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) vs Juniper MX Series Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

BIG-IP Carrier-Grade Networ...
Ranking in Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT)
3rd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper MX Series Routers
Ranking in Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT)
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Routers (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) category, the mindshare of BIG-IP Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) is 21.8%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 21.3%, down from 37.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Juniper MX Series Routers21.3%
BIG-IP Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT)21.8%
Other56.9%
Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT)
 

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Patrick Anaku - PeerSpot reviewer
Performance excels with reliable uptime and robust features
The best features of Juniper MX Series Routers include their performance, which is quite good for us in terms of hardware performance. The Junos OS, the software, is stable, and we don't have many issues with the Juniper system itself. They have numerous features that allow us to deliver services, be it Layer 2 connectivity to customers, Layer 3 connectivity, data center connectivity, or even security features. Hardware performance has been a top-notch reason why we chose Juniper in the beginning, especially the MX series, which performs well in terms of network uptime and we don't encounter many failures. We have had a bad experience here and there with the ACX series, and their network performance is not so great compared to MX, so we have mostly done away with the ACX and only use MX at some of the core sites. I have seen a return on investment from the solution. Initially, we deployed MX80s on the network, and since our company has been in operation since 2006, from that point we used MX80s until around 2016 when we upgraded most of them to MX204s. From our experience, once we buy an MX204, we don't have issues with it; we have never had to replace an MX204 on the network. Once we deploy it, it works until we decide to upgrade the capacity. The return on investment is significant, as once we buy it, we have no worries about performance.
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Top Industries

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University
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise8
 

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What do you like most about Juniper MX Series Routers?
For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?
I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?
The areas of Juniper MX Series Routers that have room for improvement include the port count; for instance, the MX204 has only four 40G or 100G ports, which is quite limited. While I know there are...
 

Also Known As

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Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series, Junos Address Aware
 

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Sample Customers

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AARNet Pty Ltd, Allegro Networks, Atlantech Online, Availity, Baloise Insurance, Black Lotus, CATV, Blue Box