ExtremeWireless Reviews

ExtremeWireless is an on-premises solution. We offer the ExtremeWireless controller solution to customers who want an on-premises solution to do some configuration without much exposure to the cloud platform. With the solution, you can have the local controllers and APs on-premises and do stack configuration. Even if you have multiple branches where you can deploy APs only in FlexConnect mode, they will remotely connect to the controller. One of the branch APs will act as a controller or RF Domain manager and send all the information to the central controllers in a different location.

This process will reduce the cost a little bit for customers who can't afford all sites in each individual controller. The AP will act as a controller and connect to the central controller, providing all the controller functionalities for the local site. Even if the central controller is down, the local controller APs will be up and running. Compared with Cisco or Aruba, ExtremeWireless offers the best on-premises controller solutions we like.

ExtremeWireless has more compatibility with barcode scanners when compared to other solutions. The solution provides more flexibility and compatibility to organizations using warehouses.

ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags. The entire architecture is divided into multiple sections like tags, policies, and profiles. If I have two sites, and one site needs to be configured with different SSIDs and radio settings, it's completely different compared to the site. It's not a global configuration, and you can individually divide the sites with the profiles, policies and tags to assign the configurations to the tags of the respective sites.

When doing the upgrades, you can do the site-based or location-based things. So that's a very cool feature in ExtremeWireless, which has been running for a long time. Recently, Cisco 9800 models have been offering the same kind of features.

ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.

I have been working with ExtremeWireless for one year.

I rate ExtremeWireless ten out of ten for stability.

ExtremeWireless is a scalable solution, and I rate it an eight out of ten for scalability. A 1000 plus software networking employees are using the solution in our organization. We use the solution 24/7 in our organization.

The solution’s initial setup is easy and I rate ExtremeWireless an eight to nine out of ten for its ease of setup.

The solution's deployment was done through an in-house team, and two people were involved in the deployment process. The two people involved in the deployment had to collect some information related to the IP addresses for the APs, DNSS, DHCP, APs mounting, and WLCs or rack mounting. They also had to verify the configuration and cable connections.

The solution took 30 to 40 minutes to deploy. Before deploying the solution, we have to ensure the controller is running, controller configuration is completed, and all the WLANs, profiles and policies are configured on the controller. Then we can connect the AP with the DHCP option, where it can find the section controller and communicate with it. Once it is joined with the controller based on the policies that we have configured, it will automatically join that particular site and start downloading the firmware, and it will be joined to the controller. ExtremeWireless is following the same process as Cisco and Aruba.

One person is required for the maintenance of ExtremeWireless.

ExtremeWireless' pricing is medium, and I rate it a seven out of ten for pricing. The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support.

We can offer ExtremeWireless as a good solution for managing and maintaining endpoint compatibility devices to companies looking for an on-premise solution compatible with their equipment. The solution can benefit companies that use most warehouses or scanners, manufactured equipment, or goods.

Overall, I rate ExtremeWireless an eight out of ten.

We are a training company and supply wireless at venues for our customers and staff. It is used during meetings, trainings, and events. 

I think it's a good solution, it can scale and expand.

It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy. Just input serial numbers of the AP and you can easily connect to the PoE switch. You can configure many SID policies in the central method and deploy automatically to the AP. 

They should add more security. 

We have been using this solution for more than three years. 

The stability is great actually, I'd rate it an eight. 

Scalability is very easy and good. 

I think customer support is good. 

Positive

I used Aruba and Huawei Wireless but not on the same scale as our current needs. 

It doesn't take long. You just configure on the cloud and add a new AP with serial number when you install. It is not long at all, maybe a half day or one day. 

We did it ourselves, it was not complicated at all. 

It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs. 

It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey. Normally we have 200-300 users but sometimes up to 1,000.  Actually, I think it's good. In wireless, Cisco and Oracle are expensive tools.

We compare different solutions, the advantages and disadvantages. Maybe we can use Cisco Meraki or Cisco Wireless. We evaluate them because we know the solutions, the brands. We look at security, performance and scalability. The most important thing we look at is cost. Aruba is a no go for us.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

The product has a valuable Captive Portal or Guest Gateway Device solution.

ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging.

We have been using ExtremeWireless for three years.

We encounter a few stability-related issues; I rate it a seven out of ten.

I recommend ExtremeWireless for enterprises. It is a scalable platform. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.

The technical support services need improvement.

We use different products as per customer requirements. Cisco is more suitable for smaller businesses than ExtremWireless.

The initial setup process is simple. We can deploy it on the cloud and on-premises as well.

I rate ExtremeWireless a seven out of ten. It is a good product suitable for medium and enterprise companies. It might work out well for smaller companies. However, it works best for larger companies.

ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us. 

The solution needs to improve its portfolio. 

I have been using the solution for seven years. 

I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. 

The solution is scalable, and you don't need to do any extra configuration. I rate it a ten out of ten. My company has more than 1000 users for ExtremeWireless. 

The tool's support is good and can solve problems easily. 

ExtremeWireless' installation is easy. You can deploy 1000 access points in an hour. 

I rate the product a ten out of ten. 

I primarily deploy ExtremeWireless for hospitality customers like the hotel group Coral Sea Hotels. I focus on hospitality but also have some banking and retail customers. We have six hotels, two banks, and three retail customers. We're using Extreme's universal APs: AP305C, AP410C, and AP460C. We plan to expand our usage, but there are supply chain issues, so the delivery is taking time. 

I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network. 

The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless. 

We've been using ExtremeWireless for two years now.

I rate ExtremeWireless nine out of 10 for stability. 

I rate ExtremeWireless seven out of 10 for scalability. The switches are smooth and scalable.

I rate ExtremeWireless support seven out of 10. ExtremeWirelesstechnical support has been highly responsive, but the website is sometimes misleading, and the documentation is subpar. 

Neutral

We use Extreme and Ruckus Wireless. Ruckus has a bigger range and the on-premise configuration is much easier, but Extreme's cloud configuration is much more advanced than Ruckus Wireless Cloud. 

Setting up ExtremeWireless is straightforward, especially for the cloud. You just plug in the AP number and start the configuration. I rate ExtremeWireless eight out of 10 for ease of setup. The deployment time depends on the size of the project. Deploying a few APs takes about an hour at most. If it's a big hotel, it might take some days.

Deploying an AP involves connecting to the internet and the cloud, creating an account, activating the license, and unplugging the AP. We have a team of six people doing the installations. After deployment, it requires some regular maintenance, including updates, security patches, failure protection tests, etc. 

I rate ExtremeWireless eight out of 10 for affordability. Extreme has a broad selection of products at different price points. Overall, Ruckus is much more cost-effective than Extreme, but Extreme offers more products than Ruckus, so it's not fair to compare them on price because it's different flavors. It depends on the project. 

I rate ExtremeWireless nine out of 10. We only go with the universal APs. I wouldn't recommend any other APs or switches from Extreme because they are quickly phasing other models out and transitioning all their technologies to Universal APs.

ExtremeWireless is deployed in our staff quarters. It's a small building with three floors, and we have deployed eight ExtremeWireless access points. It is an appropriate solution for the moderate bandwidth needs in the staff quarters. However, we don't use ExtremeWireless for heavy video streaming and other activities that require high bandwidth. 

It is really hard to find locks or shed events in the controller, which makes troubleshooting difficult. When there are some issues, we need another login license to analyze this log. The controller has no log-based features.

ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF.

I have been using ExtremeWireless for about eight years.

ExtremeWireless is stable. 

ExtremeWireless isn't scalable. It's good for a medium-sized deployment. 

ExtremeWireless support isn't very good. 

We used Ubiquiti and Fortinet before. ExtremeWireless has some of the same issues as Ubiquity. We are looking for a better access point with more penetrating power indoors. Extreme is somewhat better.

Setting up ExtremeWireless is easy, and we can do it without any vendor help in less than a day. After deployment, we require three network engineers to manage and maintain the solution. 

ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller.

Our customers primarily use the solution for enterprise and corporate use in their main offices. We have clients in utility companies and retail sectors who use it across multiple branches.

One significant advantage of the solution is the ability to map the access point coverage accurately. It allows us to optimize the placement of access points effectively. When we do the mapping, we determine the required number of access points, and upon deployment, the initial mapping is usually accurate, requiring minimal adjustments. Although there may be instances where additional access points are needed, these are generally few.

The platform's most valuable feature is the ability of its access points to adapt and self-heal. If an access point fails, the remaining points adjust to cover the area, significantly enhancing network reliability. Additionally, the overall reliability of the wireless solution is a key benefit, as it performs well with minimal issues.

One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags. There is an application where Wi-Fi tags can be placed on equipment or people to monitor their location, such as tracking wheelchairs in a hospital. The current accuracy is approximately three meters, and improving this accuracy would be beneficial.

We have been working with ExtremeWireless for more than five years. 

We have several clients using the product. One is a utility company, primarily for corporate use in their main office. I believe they have some branches also using wireless. Another client is a Mac partner, selling Apple products, and they're using it in all their branches nationwide.

The technology is stable. I rate the stability an eight. 

The solution is very scalable, and it involves small to medium-sized deployments. I rate the scalability a nine.

The technical support services are good. 

Positive

The initial setup is easy, and the access points adapt well to the environment. If one access point goes down, the others effectively cover the area. I rate the setup process a nine. The deployment process is also fast. We typically begin with mapping to determine the optimal placement of access points, which makes the implementation phase quick and efficient. After setup, we validate the coverage against the initial design, which is usually accurate, ensuring a smooth process.

The pricing is reasonable. When comparing its features and reliability, it offers good value. While it may be more expensive than some alternatives from Chinese manufacturers, it provides greater value.

The security features of ExtremeWireless are effective, and our customers are happy with them. Our ability to accurately map coverage and deploy the optimal number of access points helps minimize unnecessary costs, reducing the need for additional access points and adjustments. 

The product is reliable, and we have encountered a few issues. It is a good alternative to consider before deciding on another solution. Overall, we are satisfied with the technology, support, and reliability.

I rate it a nine out of ten.

We are using the solution for large enterprises.

The cloud-based management system is valuable.

The product must be provided at a cheaper price.

I have been using the solution for ten years.

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten. We have so many access points, and there are rarely any failures.

The tool is very scalable. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten. I have different customers. Some customers have 100 users, while others have around 3000 to 4000 users. My customers are medium to enterprise-level businesses.

The technical support is very good. I rate support an eight or nine out of ten.

Positive

I rate the ease of setup an eight out of ten. The initial setup is more complex if we do not know the product. If we know it, it’s straightforward. The time taken for deployment depends on how large the deployment is. The configuration can be done in a couple of hours.

I rate the pricing a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

I am working with the cloud-based systems. If we want something that is really good and does not fail, we must use ExtremeWireless. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.