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Cisco Meraki MR Wireless vs ExtremeWireless comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki MR Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is 1.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless1.6%
ExtremeWireless2.3%
Other96.1%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Michel Ned - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Product Manager at Packet Clouds
Cloud-managed wireless has unified multi-floor offices and has improved application visibility
The central provisioning capability is a major strength, combined with the cloud-based nature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. Everything can be done remotely, including deployment, provisioning, and troubleshooting from the cloud. The hardware requirement on-premises is significantly reduced, with only access points needed on-site while the controller sits in the cloud. This represents the major selling point. Many enterprise environments now require application steering and the ability to control traffic through their WAN or SD-WAN, ensuring they can tag applications and enforce policies from a Layer 7 perspective. From the wireless perspective, being able to begin that Layer 7 tracking or Layer 7 enforcement all the way down to the core and to the WAN is valuable. The ability to see through packets at Layer 7 is a good advantage for enterprises that are very security-focused and optimization-focused, making application steering a very important feature. Cloud provisioning is beneficial not only for initial setup but also for troubleshooting and issue resolution. The advantage is that one does not have to deal with the issues of on-premises accessibility, and network issues can be isolated from the cloud. Since Cisco Meraki MR Wireless controller itself is in the cloud, it makes operations easier. The visibility on-premises combined with the ability to control and troubleshoot multiple locations and branch offices from a single pane of glass is very useful. Visibility into the type of traffic passing through at a given point in time is important. If that information can be passed through a SIEM or integrated with a security operations center or incident and event management tool within Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, it provides deeper visibility. The fact that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless can log traffic data for analysis is a very good and frequently used feature.
KO
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd
We manage complex networks with seamless guest and user access while ensuring device authorization
I use enterprise connections where users need to be authorized against radius servers. This feature is common across various products, including ExtremeWireless. Generally, the network management is valuable to me. However, I am unsure how the security architecture enhances our network protection as we typically use the latest firmware for access points. Nonetheless, we had some troubles with roaming, requiring me to install specific firmware to avoid issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most useful feature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is its cloud-based management."
"As a user of the product, the biggest advantage for me is that it works seamlessly; users can switch between access points, and it works great."
"We benefit from using Cisco Meraki cloud as it makes manageability easier—two people can manage 200 locations efficiently."
"The Meraki controller, which is a cloud-based controller, allows us to manage multiple Cisco Meraki MR Wireless APs and monitor their performance, user connectivity, signal, and the AP performance itself."
"Troubleshooting with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is really great; it is feasible via the Meraki dashboard, plus I have a really low number of users complaining at the moment for the past one and a half years since the solution has been implemented, and I have hardly received any problem tickets or incidents yet on my ticketing platforms for the implemented solution, so it seems that the customer is really happy so far."
"Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is mainly used in commercial or business environments and is very suitable for marketing or announcing."
"Some of the best features with the wireless solution are that you have a cloud console, so you don't have to create or manage your own instance of a controller."
"Even though Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is expensive, there are several advantages, and one of the biggest advantages is that the implementation of this device is so easy, which is the main reason why we prefer Cisco devices, even if they are expensive."
"Extreme access points perform very well in high-density environments, and we use them at sites with our customers."
"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."
"The cloud-based management system is valuable."
"ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF."
"The solution doesn't have any issues."
"ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags."
"The central control is valuable."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
 

Cons

"However, the access point configuration differs in that it is not divided into options for embedded wireless controller or centralized wireless controller management."
"Overall, Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is a bit pricey; that's the main and probably only disadvantage."
"Regarding service support, Cisco Meraki does not provide direct support. When raising incidents or support tickets, the support is not always effective."
"The licensing cost should be reduced to make long-term plans more flexible and affordable."
"My main concern is that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is overpriced, has limited functionality, and the hardware is not prepared for any further improvements in terms of features."
"I think the accuracy of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is almost accurate, but in my opinion, there is a lot of improvisation needed on that side."
"The challenge with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that for any Meraki device, you require internet connectivity to get it registered on the cloud."
"To do that effectively, I really need accurate floor plans, which I don't yet have. Without having the full picture, I'm operating somewhat blind and have to be careful."
"The solution needs to improve its portfolio."
"They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management. Additional troubleshooting tools should be created by the engineers."
"The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better."
"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."
"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."
"Many companies prefer Aruba over ExtremeWireless, possibly due to Aruba's broader range of products or their thorough approach to understanding customer needs."
"The cost of this product is also somewhat on the higher side as compared to the other devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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 license cost per AP is about $150 USD."
"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
"I rate the product's pricing a three or four out of ten."
"The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support."
"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very straightforward with no complex licensing requirements; just one single subscription based license on the APs is what is outstanding, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
I cannot think of any at the moment because the only possible solution we are right now using is HP Aruba, the other competition, and in my opinion, both solutions offer a similar feature set; it i...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is to provide wireless LAN access for campus network solutions, and my current customers are primarily from the ATI industry, specifically airports ...
What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.
What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeWireless?
Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not hand...
 

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Sample Customers

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St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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