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We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and ExtremeWireless based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Cisco as a whole is flexible.""We have found it to be scalable. We have approximately three million subscribers.""The initial setup was for Cisco Ethernet Switches was straightforward.""The stability is 100%.""Cisco Ethernet Switches are pretty reliable, and I have rarely seen one of them break.""Multicast is a great feature of this product.""The features that I have found most valuable are the core reliability and the switching group. All the features are very generic switching features with high reliability. That is the main key point I can highlight.""I have found the solution to have good scalability. Cisco is the pioneers on switching technology, they are very good."

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"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution.""The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.""The solution is easy to use and manage. Overall it is very simple to understand and users do not know it is a cloud solution.""The cloud-based management system is valuable.""The most valuable feature is stability.""It provides seamless connectivity if you move around.""The initial setup process is simple.""In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."

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Cons
"The high price of the tool is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The management of the solution could improve.""Technical support for integrations with other network products is insufficient and should be improved.""It would be nice if they had higher wattage for PoE+.""The solution needs to work on lowering the amount of bugs. We find them quite regularly.""The quality of Cisco Ethernet Switches could be better.""The solution is expensive.""I would like to see this solution automatically store multiple versions of the configuration file."

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"The cost is a little high.""It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey.""The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful.""The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless.""The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses.""The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better.""The product must be provided at a cheaper price.""The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Not inexpensive. Price will vary widely depending on the chosen product and size of the deployment."
  • "Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
  • "The last time I bought a 24-port switch, which was a while ago, I paid about five or six thousand Euros. In this part of the world, that's quite expensive for us."
  • "These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
  • "We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
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  • "There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
  • "The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
  • "The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
  • "Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
  • "The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
  • "Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."
  • "I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
  • "It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
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    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
    Top Answer:ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging.
    Top Answer:We use the application to deploy a new setup and for the data migration.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    32,935
    Comparisons
    29,657
    Reviews
    32
    Average Words per Review
    388
    Rating
    8.9
    13th
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
    Views
    2,659
    Comparisons
    2,333
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    427
    Rating
    8.1
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    Also Known As
    Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.
    Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.
    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization27%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Educational Organization9%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Ethernet Switches
    April 2024
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while ExtremeWireless is ranked 13th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points.

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