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Cisco Network Assurance Engine [EOL] vs iBwave Wi-Fi comparison

Cisco and iBwave are both solutions in the Network Modeling and Simulation category. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of iBwave users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between Cisco Network Assurance Engine [EOL] and iBwave Wi-Fi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Network Assurance Eng...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
iBwave Wi-Fi
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Network Modeling and Simulation (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2352375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to easily detect and resolve issues like security threats, bandwidth usage concerns, and performance bottlenecks
I use Cisco Network Assurance Engine to ensure the security, compliance, and smooth operation of my network infrastructure. With this tool, I can easily detect and resolve issues like security threats, bandwidth usage concerns, and performance bottlenecks across my hundreds of PCs and other ICT…
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Gopi R S - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced accuracy in design projects with advanced three-dimensional modeling and great support
I am using iBwave Wi-Fi for a project where we are designing on campus. It is used for large venue designs such as a university campus, and my work involves optimizing and validating the designs for accuracy before site surveys Using iBwave Wi-Fi, I am able to provide more accurate results for…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is scalable from the beginning. It is a product that you can scale upwards whenever you want."
"In a short amount of time, you can see what went wrong on a screen in a report."
"The standout feature of Cisco Network Assurance Engine is its ability to proactively detect and prevent network issues before they occur."
"It is easy to set up."
"It can speed up design."
"Compared to other tools, iBwave Wi-Fi provides 95% accuracy and generates heatmaps."
"The most valuable features of iBwave Wi-Fi include the critical three dimensional modeling capabilities, which are necessary for tasks like locating access points, determining their height, and cable routing."
"The 3D Coverage is a good feature that shows the signal propagation in three dimensions."
"The stability and feature set of the application are top notch and can't be matched."
"iBwave Wi-Fi's tech support is great. They pick up their phones. I have no complaints."
"I find the high-quality Heatmap generation, multi-floor, and wire mapping features to be most valuable."
"The solution's 3D imaging is amazing."
 

Cons

"To enhance Cisco Network Assurance Engine, simplifying its interface and making it more user-friendly would be beneficial."
"At the beginning, the setup was complex."
"It needs authentication beyond just local and LDAP. It should also have TACACS+ and RADIUS."
"The scalability is one of the biggest failures of the solution."
"iBwave Wi-Fi doesn't have a distributor feed platform."
"It would be good if we could involve a visual while designing the backhaul."
"The cost of the solution could be improved. It's extraordinarily expensive."
"iBwave Wi-Fi could be improved by adding a plot for overall improvement, allowing us to see where we are failing in design parameters, similar to features in Ekahau."
"Areas of improvement would include more functionality in the Mobile App, expanded reporting features, and some shortcut features."
"I am currently looking for an alternative due to my reluctance with the reliability of this product."
"It would do iBwave well to become more involved with their clients."
"I would like to be able to see two buildings at the same time so that you can create a campus view."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's pricing is cheap."
"I advise others to treat the cost as you would any tooling cost and use the monthly option as needed."
"iBwave Wi-Fi is an expensive solution, but it is worth the cost."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
13%
Construction Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco Network Assurance Engine?
The standout feature of Cisco Network Assurance Engine is its ability to proactively detect and prevent network issues before they occur.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Network Assurance Engine?
The product is on the expensive side.
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What needs improvement with Cisco Network Assurance Engine?
To enhance Cisco Network Assurance Engine, simplifying its interface and making it more user-friendly would be beneficial. This would enable a wider range of users, including those with basic techn...
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What do you like most about iBwave Wi-Fi?
Compared to other tools, iBwave Wi-Fi provides 95% accuracy and generates heatmaps.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iBwave Wi-Fi?
Both iBwave Wi-Fi and Ekahau are costly tools. They're considered high in cost because the license needs to be renewed yearly.
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What needs improvement with iBwave Wi-Fi?
iBwave Wi-Fi could be improved by adding a plot for overall improvement, allowing us to see where we are failing in design parameters, similar to features in Ekahau.
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Also Known As

Cisco NAE, Candid
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Overview

Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE) transforms operations in data center networks to a fundamentally more proactive model. Built on Cisco’s patented network verification technology, it is the most comprehensive assurance engine that mathematically verifies the entire network for correctness, giving operators confidence that their network is always operating consistent with intent.

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iBwave has been the industry standard software for designing indoor wireless network for over 13 years. Used by hundreds of operators, OEMs, enterprises and system integrators around the world. The iBwave Wi-Fi Suite is a powerful Wi-Fi network design solution that gives you a significantly more productive way to design carrier-grade indoor Wi-Fi networks. Consisting of a mobile app, a powerful PC based software and 10GB of cloud connectivity to easily share and synchronize project information.

Key Features include:

  • Advanced 3D Predictive design
  • Advanced capacity planning
  • Calibrated prediction for extremely accurate prediction results
  • Ability to model incline surfaces
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Cloud connectivity to easily share and access projects anytime
  • Free read-only project viewer for customers and project partners

iBwave
 

Sample Customers

West Corporation, Axians Nordic, Robert Bosch, DICTU, Tenaris
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