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Updated on Mar 6, 2024

We compared Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points based on our user's reviews in several parameters.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is praised for its stability, performance, and visibility, with positive reviews on customer service and ROI. In contrast, Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points are highlighted for reliability, performance, and security, with positive feedback on customer service and ROI. Areas for improvement vary, with Meraki users focusing on signal strength and support, while Mist users mention reliability and performance enhancements.

Features: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is praised for stability, good performance, complete visibility, IoT integration, cloud management, and granular device control. Juniper Mist emphasizes reliability, performance, advanced security, seamless integration, and robust coverage.

Pricing and ROI: The setup cost difference between Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is minimal. Both products have been praised for their affordability and straightforward setup process. Customers have reported that there are no additional expenses or complex procedures involved in setting up either system., Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN has a positive ROI, with improved network performance and enhanced security. It offers ease of deployment and management, reducing operational costs. Users consider it reliable and scalable. On the other hand, Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points provide significant value and benefits, including increased connectivity and network reliability. It offers improved user experiences and seamless connectivity for employees and visitors. Users appreciate the ease of management and configuration, saving time and resources. Overall, it has proven to be a worthwhile investment.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN has room for improvement in enhancing signal strength and coverage, improving network stability and reliability, enhancing user interface and management features, increasing compatibility with third-party devices, addressing firmware update issues, and providing better customer support. On the other hand, Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points require enhancements in reliability and stability, speed and coverage, setup and configuration processes, and compatibility with various devices and operating systems.

Deployment and customer support: Based on user feedback, the duration required for establishing a new tech solution with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN varied among users, with some taking a week and others taking three months for both deployment and setup. For Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, users also reported varying timeframes, with some taking a week for deployment and setup, while others took three months., Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is known for its exceptional customer service, with prompt and effective assistance from knowledgeable and friendly staff. Users appreciate their efficient issue resolution. On the other hand, Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points also provides highly regarded customer service, offering prompt and effective solutions with a knowledgeable and responsive support team. Users highlight the level of attention and support provided by Juniper Mist.

The summary above is based on 59 interviews we conducted recently with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.

To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It makes the process much easier by providing visibility and centralized control over the network.""The most valuable feature is the ease of deployment.""Multiple access ID capabilities, meshing, and the quality of the product itself are all valuable features.""The most valuable features include key elements like creating SSIDs, networking configurations, and the ability to manage all devices through a single console.""Meraki is a decent solution for a small company, and we use it in a pretty typical way. We need Teams and Zoom to work, and we need a high level of security because we want our business to remain confidential.""The graphic user interface is very nice.""It enables quick deployment within all branches for the users.""The management and upgrades are very simple and straightforward."

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"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The solution is stable.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The simplicity is great."

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Cons
"Licensing is, in my opinion, the least appealing component. It can be difficult to keep licenses up to date in order for the system to function properly.""Meraki leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the technical capabilities in terms of throughput, spectrum, management, higher-level functions, etc""The licensing isn't very customer-centric. They may have improved it, but previously, if you forgot to pay on a certain day, your service would be shut off.""We would like to see Wi-Fi 6 support for devices sold in the Middle East.""The error logs need to be much more comprehensive.""Quality of technical support varies.""I would like to see integration with sensors.""The only thing that always causes problems with Meraki is the license. It's a bit of a bugbear with Meraki, and it remains today. So it's an unusual concept compared to the other products in the marketplace, but then it does cause a bit of a nuisance from time to time."

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"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""The solution is expensive.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""The price could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Negotiate the deal put in front of you!"
  • "At this price point, I would not mind seeing a four-way channel, instead of a 3x3 or a 4x4, like they do in the Cisco Aironet system with their other brand. For the same price point in this other Cisco brand, it is a lot cheaper, and you can get a slightly better throughput than you can with these."
  • "​If you are wondering if Meraki can work for you, contact one of their representatives because they will do onsite trials where you can set up their system. If it does not work, you can send it back to them for no charge.​​"
  • "The price is negotiable."
  • "It's a pretty good value, but not great. Pricing is on a yearly basis for the Meraki solution."
  • "The price is good, but it could be improved."
  • "You have to renew your contract every year, or for three or for five years. If you do not pay right away they will suspend your subscription."
  • "The pricing is based on a subscription and is a bit high at the moment."
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  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
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    Also Known As
    MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview
    Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    Sample Customers
    Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider19%
    Educational Organization10%
    Non Profit8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
    March 2024
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    Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is ranked 4th in Wireless LAN with 114 reviews while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked 13th in Wireless LAN with 12 reviews. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is rated 8.2, while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN writes "Offers good mobility, stability and scalability ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points writes "Simple, easy to learn, and quick to deploy". Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Ruckus Wireless and Cisco Wireless, whereas Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Ubiquiti WLAN. See our Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points report.

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