We compared ExtremeRouting and Juniper MX Series Routers across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Comparison Results: ExtremeRouting is praised for its simple and easy setup process, while the initial setup for Juniper MX Series Routers can vary. ExtremeRouting offers valuable features like extreme stacking and FabricOS, whereas Juniper MX Series Routers are highly regarded for their security, ease of use, flexibility, reliability, and performance. ExtremeRouting could benefit from incorporating the latest protocols and has subpar customer service. On the other hand, Juniper MX Series Routers could improve through better training and enhancements in reliability and functionality. Both products have reasonable pricing, with Juniper MX Series Routers being considered less expensive than some competitors.
"The solution has good performance."
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."
"Looking at the robustness, I do not know whether it would be carrier grade – let's say for hundreds of thousands of users – but it certainly doesn't balk at 10,000 users or less."
"The routing protocol is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"Provides a good redundancy technique."
"What I like about Extreme Routing is its impressive performance."
"It is very easy to set up."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Juniper's custom Trio chipset drives their MX routers, offering superior performance. Juniper's design separates the control plane and the forwarding plane, which is a key aspect of their architecture. This separation provides high throughput, maintaining line-rate performance across the MX platform."
"It is a very stable product."
"On the SRX, the firewall is very easy to configure, especially when you want to filter out traffic."
"I think that the extensions are very valuable. The way you can test the configuration before applying that configuration permanently is very helpful. The rollback configuration is also very useful."
"The solution is pretty easy to set up after a bit of training."
"For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage the number of switched fabric codes and process features based on the specific switch requirements. Previously, I utilized them for processing and addressing customer-side concerns. The routers have excellent documentation, making it easy to resolve any issues that may arise. It's excellent for customization, especially in tailoring the Windows configuration environment. Overall, dealing with this solution has been straightforward and efficient."
"Users are able to easily configure the whole solution via simple data."
"The most valuable feature is the standard routing protocol."
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."
"It's not evolving as quickly as we would like it to."
"The solution is far too unstable. It's completely unreliable."
"My advice for those looking into ExtremeRouting is: right now all switch manufacturers are backed up for months. If you're looking to implement quickly, I would say shop around a bit because it might be difficult."
"Some of the latest protocols are unavailable."
"One area for improvement with Extreme Routing is the need for more accessible and comprehensive training."
"The support, software resiliency, and software stability are areas of concern where improvements are required."
"There are areas for improvement in Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. One aspect that could be enhanced is the pricing; many clients acknowledge the quality of Juniper switches but find the pricing challenging, especially when compared to competitors like Huawei. Additionally, from a feature perspective, there's a desire for improved clarity and ease of configuration in Juniper switches. Some users find it difficult to understand and configure certain aspects, necessitating the use of external tools. This complexity, especially for Internet service providers, can be a barrier. Addressing these concerns could further strengthen the position of Juniper switches in the market."
"The documentation needs to be updated to reflect the changes made in the latest update."
"Enhancing the capacity would be a welcome improvement."
"The setup was a bit complex."
"In terms of what could be improved, they could extend the software warranty to be for its lifetime, as well. At the moment, the software warranty is limited, I think to one year."
"Juniper Enterprise Routers could improve by adding a graphical user interface(GUI). They do not have one. Most of our team has to have a background or expertise in Juniper. When compared to other solutions, they have a GUI. It will be easier for new team members to get familiar with, configure, or set up the router. Additionally, adding some monitoring tools would help us."
"Currently, I don't have specific concerns or ideas for improvement. Regarding functionalities, I appreciate the user interface of Juniper Elite. Additionally, I'm exploring the use of Juniper Routers in a Parliament environment, particularly with Baragon, and so far, I find it to be a valuable feature. We're currently facing an issue as we're in the process of building and dealing with the software, specifically transitioning from R2 to RC. It's like when there is an update in the routers, and in the process, there are chances to end up losing some of your settings. The challenge arises because the recommended configurations for RC do not align with our features, necessitating a reevaluation of many features. It would have been more efficient if the initial recommendation had been for RC, avoiding the need to redo our research. This has resulted in a loss of time for us, and we've encountered this situation multiple times."
"Juniper have addressed issues with the MX204, but it still has a limited number of interfaces. Ideally, it should support up to twenty or twenty-four interfaces to better serve smaller service providers. Additionally, the MX304 doesn't support subscriber management, also known as BNG, which I believe should be included."
ExtremeRouting is ranked 10th in Routers with 6 reviews while Juniper MX Series Routers is ranked 3rd in Routers with 33 reviews. ExtremeRouting is rated 7.6, while Juniper MX Series Routers is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of ExtremeRouting writes "Efficient routing; good pricing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper MX Series Routers writes "Good performance, long life span, and easy to set up". ExtremeRouting is most compared with , whereas Juniper MX Series Routers is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Cisco Enterprise Routers, Huawei Enterprise Routers and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. See our ExtremeRouting vs. Juniper MX Series Routers report.
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