Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Juniper WLC Series

Ranking in Wireless LAN

18th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Raihan Hossain

Senior Network and Cyber Security Engineer (Team Lead) at Excel Technologies ltd

Consistently manages user capacity and satisfaction with ease

I have completed over twenty projects using Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points ( /products/juniper-mist-wireless-access-points-reviews ), 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.

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Matilda Elwell

Technical Team Leader - Network &Security at STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very secure."

"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."

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"For the most part, it does what it's supposed to do, and I like it. It's a great product."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

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"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

"The installation process is nice and easy."

"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

"The installation process is very easy."

"Juniper Wireless is reasonable, with a bit of complexity compared to Alibaba and SQL."

"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."

"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."

"It is a very stable solution."

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Cons

"The solution is expensive."

"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."

"They should include SD-WAN features to it."

"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."

"Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial."

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

"The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences."

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"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."

"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."

"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."

"There could be a high level of security."

"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."

"The solution could offer more integration with other products."

"The solution should create configuration documentation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

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"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."

"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."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The price is very high, which is why not all enterprises can purchase this product.

What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences.

What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.

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...

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.

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Comparisons

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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.

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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.

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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

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series