Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and Juniper WLC Series are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.4, while Juniper WLC Series is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points holds a 5.6% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper WLC Series’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper WLC Series users who would recommend it.
Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
Read 22 Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points reviews
  • 5,317 Views
  • 5,317 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
Juniper WLC Series
Read 14 Juniper WLC Series reviews
  • 837 Views
  • 829 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report
Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points compete in the enterprise wireless network solutions category. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points have the upper hand due to their AI-driven capabilities, centralized management, and innovative approach.

Features: Juniper WLC Series offers high-performance indoor deployment, RingMaster flexibility, and client load balancing. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points feature AI-driven capabilities, seamless automation, and a Virtual Network Assistant, focusing on advanced troubleshooting and reporting.

Room for Improvement: Juniper WLC Series lacks continued development, creating gaps in support and integration. Enhancements in security, monitoring, and cost efficiency are needed. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points face challenges with pricing, third-party integration, and market-specific availability, alongside AI enhancements for better security and interference management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper WLC Series is primarily on-premises with strong user satisfaction in technical support and templating. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points offer flexible deployment options in various cloud environments, receiving high praise for customer service and comprehensive documentation.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper WLC Series is expensive but offers strong ROI through cost savings. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points are noted for high pricing yet provide good value with advanced features. Mist's pricing flexibility includes multiple licensing options, though it may be a barrier for smaller enterprises.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE REPORT
To learn more, read our detailed Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series Report (Updated: July 2025).
Buyer's Guide
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
July 2025
Download the complete report
Helped 865,484 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper WLC Series
Ranking in Wireless LAN
17th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.6%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Raihan Hossain - PeerSpot reviewer
Consistently manages user capacity and satisfaction with ease
I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, and I continue to see exceptional performance in the areas of user capacity, user experience, and user satisfaction. This makes Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points highly recommended if the customer's budget allows, as the hardware performance is also very good. From my perspective, the Juniper reporting logs are clear and provide necessary data, which supports better management and diagnosis.
Read full review
Matilda Elwell - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers visibility and cost benefits
The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.
Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"For the most part, it does what it's supposed to do, and I like it. It's a great product."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, and I continue to see exceptional performance in the areas of user capacity, user experience, and user satisfaction."
More Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points pros
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"Juniper Wireless is reasonable, with a bit of complexity compared to Alibaba and SQL."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
More Juniper WLC Series pros
 

Cons

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences."
More Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points cons
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"There could be a high level of security."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."
"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare. Also, pricing is a big problem and a barrier to entry when selling Juniper against competitors."
"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."
More Juniper WLC Series cons
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing is fair."
"The pricing is too high."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
More Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points pricing and cost advice
"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."
"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
report
See which vendors are best for you
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Wireless LAN solutions are best for your needs.
See recommendations
865,484 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
The solution is very secure.
See all answers
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Regarding pricing, Juniper's cost rates as a seven on a scale where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.
See all answers
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper needs to improve the hardware quality of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points. Compared to Cisco, where faulty AP cases are rare, Juniper experiences some APs becoming faulty due to power is...
See all answers
What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
See all answers
What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...
See all answers
What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.
See all answers
 

Comparisons

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Logo
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
Compared 30% of the time
Aruba Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Logo
Aruba Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
Compared 22% of the time
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Logo
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
Compared 15% of the time
Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Logo
Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
Compared 10% of the time
Fortinet FortiAP vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Logo
Fortinet FortiAP vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
Compared 6% of the time
More Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Competitors
Cisco Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series Logo
Cisco Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series
Compared 39% of the time
Aruba Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series Logo
Aruba Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series
Compared 29% of the time
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series Logo
Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series
Compared 27% of the time
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper WLC Series Logo
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper WLC Series
Compared 5% of the time
More Juniper WLC Series Competitors
 

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
August 2025
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points reportDownload Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points product report
Buyer's Guide
Wireless LAN
July 2025
Juniper WLC Series reportDownload Juniper WLC Series product report
 

Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
Juniper WLAN
 

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.

Juniper
WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
Juniper
 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
Buyer's Guide
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
July 2025
Free Report: Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
Find out what your peers are saying about Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series and other solutions. Updated: July 2025.
DOWNLOAD NOW
865,484 professionals have used our research since 2012.
See our Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series report.
See our list of best Wireless LAN vendors.

We monitor all Wireless LAN reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.