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We performed a comparison between Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and Juniper WLC Series 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 Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The solution is stable.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The simplicity is great.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

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"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful.""There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do.""It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good.""It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices.""The installation process is very easy.""Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.""The installation process is nice and easy."

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Cons
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""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.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

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"The solution could offer more integration with other products.""We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive.""There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades.""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.""The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."

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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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  • "The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
  • "The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
  • "Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
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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 solutions for 70% less than Juniper's. They need to improve that if they want to… more »
    Top Answer:Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
    Top Answer:Juniper should provide us with timely assistance to team members. The solution should create configuration documentation.
    Top Answer:I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during the deployment phase. I have to collaborate closely with Juniper's support team… more »
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    13th
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
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    4,957
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    9
    Average Words per Review
    518
    Rating
    8.8
    22nd
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
    Views
    1,974
    Comparisons
    1,992
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    413
    Rating
    7.7
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    Juniper WLAN
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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.

    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.
    Sample Customers
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    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
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked 13th in Wireless LAN with 13 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 22nd in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is rated 8.8, while Juniper WLC Series is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points writes "Simple, easy to learn, and quick to deploy". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper WLC Series writes "A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation". Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless and Ubiquiti WLAN, whereas Juniper WLC Series is most compared with Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series report.

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