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Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.6%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless is 13.8%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless13.8%
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points5.6%
Other80.6%
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.
Xander Janse Van Rensburg - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable and high-performance wireless networking with exceptional stability, scalability, and robust feature set
One of the most valuable features I appreciate is auto channelization, facilitated by a proprietary product called ChannelFly. This feature enables APs in a specific zone to automatically adjust their channels, optimizing performance. Additionally, Ruckus Wireless stands out for its ability to reuse certain beams, resulting in smaller data spots. In my experience with various products, Ruckus Wireless consistently delivers unparalleled throughput, coverage, and reliability in wireless networking across different environments. As a noteworthy point, the newly launched WiFi 7 standard is measured against Ruckus's WiFi 7 AP, establishing it as the global benchmark. When it comes to WiFi, Ruckus sets the standard, outperforming competitors with its superior performance and capabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The simplicity is great."
"The solution is very secure."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."
"Ruckus Wireless provides good coverage."
"I find signal combining and team forming in Ruckus Wireless most valuable."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Valuable features include Bonjour Gateway and the hardware antenna array."
"I'm not on the technical side, so I personally haven't configured Ruckus Wireless. We've got some staff that manages that for us. But if I had to say a most valuable feature from my perspective, it would maybe be Ruckus Analytics."
"Ruckus features a centralized architecture solution with ultrasound technology, which helps us with communication and roaming."
"The solution enhances the user experience."
"Key features are integrated WiFi client performance tools, sophisticated user access controls, and easy and understandable controls and interfaces."
 

Cons

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"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."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"I suggest that the AI tool in the Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points needs to be a little bit more ChatGPT-like, allowing easier communication in normal language instead of requiring specific prompts."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"We use this solution in a certain way, and it works very well. So, I don't expect it to do a lot more, but to do what it's doing probably better or faster. But it's not a problem with the features; it's more the operations."
"The solution isn't the cheapest option. However, you are getting a quality product."
"There is some strain with Ruckus because of various buyouts involving the company used for data centers and the cluster."
"Sometimes doing mass changes on their products can be challenging."
"The product is very expensive."
"The delivery time of the hardware needs to be improved."
"The solution currently lacks the integration of security services."
"It would be nice if there was a way to compare access points and hardware so you can always get the same level of performance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing is fair."
"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."
"The pricing is too high."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"It's quite expensive, but that is what you get with these types of solutions."
"We found it a little more expensive than the other competitors on the market."
"We don't pay any licensing fees, we purchase them."
"I rate the product price as six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"​The cost can be prohibitive for many as it is a high-end product in the WiFi market.​"
"I would rate their pricing 3 out of 5. There is no annual licensing cost."
"The pricing is the biggest issue with Ruckus wireless. It's so expensive, but Ruckus are just the best."
"We also looked at Cisco and Aruba but Ruckus pricing was better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Since Juniper was taken over by HPE, we are waiting to understand HP's policies. While Juniper products are still coming to market, HP offers its own access point range, which competes with Juniper...
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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
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Also Known As

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

 

Sample Customers

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