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We performed a comparison between ExtremeWireless and Ubiquiti WLAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The solution is stable.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

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"The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless.""In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well.""The most valuable feature is stability.""ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution.""The product's price is competitive. It is an impressive and reliable product.""The solution is easy to use and manage. Overall it is very simple to understand and users do not know it is a cloud solution.""It provides seamless connectivity if you move around.""The most useful feature is how the product integrates with the Microsoft directory in the cloud."

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"I have found Ubiquiti WLAN scalable. We have approximately 200 users using the solution in my organization and do not plan to increase usage.""Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution.""All of the interfacing is very good.""Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable.""Ubiquiti WLAN's most valuable features are that it works well in a hybrid environment and isn't heavy on resources.""You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want.""The pricing is very competitive and the feature sets are very good. It compares well against more expensive options.""The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."

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Cons
"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""The solution is expensive.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The price could be better."

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"The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility.""The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better.""Technical support is an area that needs to be improved.""The solution should offer better support.""They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices.""ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.""The management portal is in need of improvement.""The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses."

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"The coverage could be increased.""The room for improvement is in the controller levels.""The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world.""Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently.""Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better.""I have found they need to work on the stability of the solution.""The solution needs to improve robustness, security, and stability.""The support needs improvement. The official support is kind of complex. It's not that straightforward compared to Cisco and Aruba."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
  • "The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
  • "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 price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
  • "Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."
  • "I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
  • "It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
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  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
  • "It is a cost-effective solution."
  • "There is no licensing cost for this solution."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
  • "When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."
  • "Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
    Top Answer:ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the… more »
    Top Answer:We use the application to deploy a new setup and for the data migration.
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise… more »
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and… more »
    Top Answer:The management features are valuable.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    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.

    Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

    UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

    Sample Customers
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    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
    NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization27%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Educational Organization9%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise49%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ExtremeWireless is ranked 14th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 36 reviews. ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0, while Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Omada Access Points and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi. See our ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN report.

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