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D-Link Ethernet Switches vs ExtremeWireless comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
1.0
D-Link Ethernet Switches offer a cost-effective, comparable alternative to Cisco, achieving ROI in four years with 90% resource savings.
Sentiment score
8.5
ExtremeWireless provides scalable, cost-effective solutions with 30% ROI savings, easy deployment, and excellent support for long-term use.
The best ROI is achieved over a three-year term.
The monitoring access and excellent support provide significant value.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.7
Users generally manage issues independently due to reliable switches, though technical support could improve, especially regarding response speed.
Sentiment score
7.2
ExtremeWireless support is helpful but inconsistent, with slow response times and limited availability affecting user satisfaction. Ratings vary.
Whenever there is an issue, the local technical team supports us, whether through physical presence or remotely.
We have implemented these switches in 25 to 30 sites without significant problems.
I rate their support as a nine because they are very helpful when we need assistance and they strive to help, even if not the fastest.
The technical support sometimes closes cases without resolution.
I would rate the customer service as a ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.9
D-Link Ethernet Switches offer reliability, scalability, and affordability, appealing to medium and large enterprises for flexible network expansion.
Sentiment score
6.7
ExtremeWireless is scalable and adaptable for medium to large enterprises but may face stability issues at higher user thresholds.
The pricing is competitive in the market, making D-Link Ethernet switches a good option for both middle-end and high-end brands.
There is not much scalability.
The Extreme access points handle high-density connectivity needs very well, managing lots of traffic efficiently.
ExtremeWireless is suitable for companies with a user base below three hundred.
ExtremeWireless is quite scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
D-Link Ethernet Switches are reliable and stable, though some experience minor issues like heating and limited compatibility options.
Sentiment score
7.0
ExtremeWireless is praised for its stability and reliability, though some encounter challenges with firmware updates in high-density environments.
There are no stability issues with D-Link Ethernet switches.
The integration has been successful with no security breaches or network disturbances.
The stability of D-Link Ethernet Switches is good.
They work well without failures.
I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability.
The stability of ExtremeWireless is somewhat weaker compared to previous solutions, like Motorola before its acquisition.
 

Room For Improvement

D-Link Ethernet Switches need improved management, security features, broader product range, software integration, scalability, and industrial support.
ExtremeWireless must enhance affordability, integration, security, support, and performance to improve competitiveness and meet small business needs.
Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors.
Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability.
I wish for ExtremeWireless to optimize the roaming capability between access points, especially for IoT devices.
They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management.
There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points.
 

Setup Cost

D-Link Ethernet Switches offer cost-effective, license-free solutions ranging $65-$1000, appealing to budget-conscious enterprises over pricier Cisco options.
ExtremeWireless provides good value with both free and paid options, despite medium-high pricing and substantial hardware costs.
High-end switches should be slightly cheaper.
The pricing of D-Link Ethernet Switches is cost-effective.
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches.
Each customer typically buys around 100 APs, which makes it quite expensive.
The pricing is favorable due to its flexible licensing model.
The pricing is a weak point for Extreme; it is very high.
 

Valuable Features

D-Link Ethernet Switches are valued for affordability, stability, and features like VLAN, easy management, energy efficiency, and security.
ExtremeWireless offers cloud management, strong security, seamless integration, and stability, making it ideal for security-focused sectors.
It's especially valuable because Cisco and other products function similarly, but for smaller networks where high transfer rates aren't necessary.
The features of D-Link Ethernet Switches that have proven most beneficial in managing network traffic include their cost-effectiveness, which is suitable for small data centers.
With D-Link Ethernet Switches, I do not face any network load issues.
A single license can be used for on-premises, hybrid, or cloud, allowing for easy transition between solutions without losing investment.
The most valuable features of ExtremeWireless include the management through the one dashboard management with ActionCloud IQ, integrated with Site Engine.
The support from Extreme is very good and helpful.
 

Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (13th)
ExtremeWireless
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. D-Link Ethernet Switches is designed for Ethernet Switches and holds a mindshare of 5.1%, down 6.1% compared to last year.
ExtremeWireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 2.0% mindshare, up 1.4% since last year.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
D-Link Ethernet Switches5.1%
Cisco Ethernet Switches12.4%
Aruba Switches9.4%
Other73.1%
Ethernet Switches
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeWireless2.0%
Aruba Wireless15.7%
Ruckus Wireless14.0%
Other68.3%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Kivuthi - PeerSpot reviewer
Fits well in networks, integrate well but initial setup needs trained people
I did not face any major challenges, but the only thing is that D-Link has to invest in training technicians or engineers who install their products. They have to keep training them. D-Link can offer free training, or maybe even if they are charged, it's some fair charge. That way, D-Link encourages many technicians to take that training. And when the team has trained technicians or trained engineers, then it becomes very easy to install the devices and put them in the network. The solution integrates very well with our existing network infrastructure. The initial setup is straightforward. But, again, I will insist: If it is handled by trained personnel, then you find that the integration and installation are easy. But when people try to install the switches or the solutions and they do not have the technical know-how, then it becomes a challenge. People start saying that it's not a good solution, that they are not working. Yet, it is the technician who does not know how to handle them.
Seungho Yang - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming
Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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