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Anders Wall - PeerSpot reviewer
CIO at Vätterleden Invest AB
Real User
Top 20
Easy to manage, with a portal that makes it easy to find access points and clients
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the portal."
  • "It would be helpful to have a wizard when you are setting up a new access point or a wireless guest network."

What is our primary use case?

This product provides wireless access in our warehouse and the Office and for Guest.

How has it helped my organization?

Now ther is no one complaining that have no access ore lost access.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the portal. It's easy to find access points and clients.

This product is easy to manage.

What needs improvement?

It would be helpful  if  the wizard when you are setting up a new access point or a wireless guest network. Could have more sugestion on default. There are too many checkboxes to get it to work.

There should be some ? you could klick on to get a short explanation what it means.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ruckus Wireless for approximately six months. In the past two years ago we alos hade a Ruchkus on prem.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's very stable. We have not had any issues at all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's scalable. We have not had any problems. It's easy to add more users.

We have approximately 90 users in our warehouse.

How are customer service and support?

We have not had the need to contact technical support. The solution has been working.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we were working with Cisco. It was more complex to manage the Cisco Network and the setup was more complicated. This was the main reason that we switched. 

We decided to go with Ruckus Wireless because it was easier to use and more user-friendly and the price was better.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quite straightforward. It was quite easy to set it up and get it working.

What about the implementation team?

We use a vendor. It was straight forwrad. It was working dicect when we connected our AP.

What was our ROI?

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is reasonable. It's better priced than Cisco.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Cisco Meraki and Cisco.

What other advice do I have?

We are using the latest version and it upgrades automatically.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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President at AIC Partners
Reseller
Reliable, has exceptional coverage, and it is straightforward to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the coverage, which is exceptional."
  • "I would like to see newer on-premises controller-type models, similar to the 3000."

What is our primary use case?

I am a Ruckus reseller and this wireless product is one that we provide for our customers.

My customers are all in industrial environments, so I have worked with a lot of different controller-based models. I primarily handle warehouse management and manufacturing, so these are installed in big warehouses, the oil sector, solar-powered Wi-Fi, and other businesses.

Many of the wireless devices are by vendors like Honeywell and Zebra. They are handheld units and the network packet size is small.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the coverage, which is exceptional.

What needs improvement?

I feel that the vendor needs to have better control of who is selling the product online, especially when the reseller doesn't know anything about the product. It is frustrating when customers tell me that they have found it on Amazon for a cheaper price.

I would like to see newer on-premises controller-type models, similar to the 3000. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been working with Ruckus Wireless for about nine years, since 2011. I have about 24 years of experience with wireless solutions in general.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't had any issues with maintenance, long-term. They have never had any trouble holding up in the environment that they're in.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Ruckus is excellent. I have some very, very large customers.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have experience working with Cisco, Aruba, and other types of Wi-Fi that my customers have installed.

How was the initial setup?

For somebody who knows what they're doing, the initial setup is very straightforward.

Sometimes, people take an easy approach to implementing the system, but it is not as efficient as it could be. Generally, I find that you can put it in the easy way or the right way, and you need to have a little more skill than just plugging it in to get it working efficiently.

What other advice do I have?

My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is not to become obsessed with bandwidth or throughput. It is more important to look at coverage and roaming capabilities than simply the bandwidth. I find that when it comes to schools, people who are implementing wireless usually overdo it.

For me, this is the best wireless product on the market. Every customer where I have put it in to replace an existing system loves it.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Managing Member at PJSSYSTEMS, LLC
Real User
Reliable, easy to set up, and the quality of technical support is good
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature for me is reliability."
  • "Having support available that is more compatible with time zones in the United States would be helpful."

What is our primary use case?

I am an independent contractor and I work to set up and maintain wireless network systems. Ruckus Wireless is one of the solutions that I rely on.

I am working with a small school that has a Ruckus wireless system in place to provide service for mobile devices. In that site, we have the main controller and six or seven access points.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature for me is reliability. It works. 

What needs improvement?

I have had trouble with signal strength and coverage in the school setting, which is in part due to the construction. I have an access point in the hallway and in every classroom.

Having support available that is more compatible with time zones in the United States would be helpful.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus wireless for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't had any issues with the stability of the signal. It either makes the connection or it doesn't.

How are customer service and technical support?

It is sometimes difficult to reach technical support when you need it. For example, recently I was able to get through to somebody rather quickly when I had to repair a wireless system that had gone down. At other times, it will be five or six hours before somebody returns my call. This can be a problem when I am already at a client site because I can't sit there and charge the client while I was for Ruckus to call me back. However, I have also had the same experience with Cisco.

Quality-wise, the person that I recently dealt with in regards to an RMA was outstanding.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. Getting improved coverage is often just a matter of moving the devices around.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

The school is at a point where they either have to expand their Ruckus system or instead replace it entirely with one from Cisco. However, given the money that they've got invested in Ruckess equipment, I don't know that replacing it is a prudent choice.

What other advice do I have?

In summary, I think that Ruckus is a good product. I'm a fan and I recommend them.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Engineer at NewLogics
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
High ROI with simple interface and impressive coverage
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the simple interface of the SmartZone platform."
  • "The cloud solution is not mature enough."

What is our primary use case?

We use Ruckus Wireless for hospitality customers, education customers, healthcare customers, banking customers, and public venues.

How has it helped my organization?

Ruckus Wireless has a high ROI because it needs fewer access points due to BeamFlex technology, which means less civil work, less cabling, and less licensing. This significantly impacts the total cost of ownership of the project, making it very attractive for investors and increasing the ROI.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the simple interface of the SmartZone platform. This platform is very effective and easy to manage. It does not require experienced employees or IT managers to handle the system. BeamFlex is a part of every Ruckus AP, making it a leader in coverage area compared to other vendors.

What needs improvement?

The cloud solution is not mature enough.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ruckus Wireless for more than twelve years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the Ruckus Wireless solution is rated very high.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is very scalable. It works well in very dense environments and provides good coverage.

How are customer service and support?

Customer service and support are somewhat lacking. Sometimes the technical support team is not experienced enough to handle cases effectively. They tend to go in loops when fixing problems and often miss asking crucial questions that could make troubleshooting more efficient. It feels like the support is being outsourced to someone else who is not fully aware of the product.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy, rated a nine out of ten.

What was our ROI?

Ruckus Wireless provides a high ROI because fewer access points mean less civil work, less cabling, and less licensing, which lowers the total cost of ownership.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ruckus Wireless is not cheap, and they have recently increased their prices. However, the product is worth it.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Ruckus Wireless to others because it provides stable solutions. The wireless access points are very stable, provide good coverage in dense environments, and have many reasons to be recommended.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Senior Technician at Imply IT
Reseller
Quick installation, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution manages and updates itself."
  • "The price has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for our wireless network services.

What is most valuable?

The solution manages and updates itself.

What needs improvement?

The price has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give Ruckus Wireless's stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give Ruckus Wireless's scalability a ten out of ten. We can install 100 APs before installing more, which is enough for a small business.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We also use MikroTik as a cheaper option for customers that can't afford Ruckus. 

Configuring MikroTik is more complex compared to Ruckus, where we only need to create an SSID, and the rest is automatically handled in the background.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. I give the setup a ten out of ten. The deployment takes up to 15 minutes to complete.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was completed in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is high and I give the price a four out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

The solution is for small and medium clients.

For customers that can afford Ruckus, it is a great product and I recommend it.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1377378 - PeerSpot reviewer
Analyst Programmer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Robust technology that's easy to configure and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Easy to configure and user-friendly."
  • "Lacks some analytics features in the control itself."

What is our primary use case?

Our use case is for public Wifi. I'm a system integrator. 

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to configure and user-friendly. The technology is very robust. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see some analytics features in the control itself. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. If one controller is not sufficient, you can add another.

How are customer service and support?

We have access to technical support and they are generally quite good. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very easy, it's just a matter of configuring the access point. 
It's recognized by the controller, and when you onboard it on the wireless network everything is done automatically. One access point takes about 10 minutes to deploy. Other than for the software, there is no maintenance required. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing costs are reasonable and we can pay extra for additional support. 

What other advice do I have?

I highly recommend this solution and rate it nine out of 10. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics
Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
Helpful support, easy to deploy, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The product can scale."
  • "The cloud system from Ruckus is not mature enough just yet."

What is our primary use case?

Ruckus is very useful with hospitality. Actually, it's unique when it comes to hospitality and education, and high-use environments.

What is most valuable?

The solution is very easy to use. 

The stability is great. It's a very stable product and is very good at hospitality integration. The cloud path solution for education is very helpful. When it comes to onboarding students and employees to the system, it's easy.

The product can scale. 

Support is helpful. 

Users get a good ROI. 

What needs improvement?

The development time is slow. It takes a very long time to get new features. That said, when upgrades do come, it's quite stable. It would be nice, however, to get more frequent updates. 

The cloud system from Ruckus is not mature enough just yet. They need a better cloud controller. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about 12 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is great. I'd rate it nine out of ten in terms of the ability to expand as needed. 

We have more than 40 clients using the product right now. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is quite helpful. They keep track of tickets quite well.

How was the initial setup?

The deployments are fast. It takes a maximum of one hour to deploy an on-premises version and less than 30 minutes if you are deploying to the cloud. 

You only need one or two people to manage the deployment and maintenance of the solution. The implementation typically requires a network engineer. 

What about the implementation team?

We are a systems integrator. We are able to deploy the solution easily ourselves. 

What was our ROI?

We've seen a very good ROI. I'd rate the ability to achieve ROI nine out of ten. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

On-premises deployments have perpetual licensing. Cloud licenses offer a yearly subscription. 

What other advice do I have?

We're integrators. 

We can use on-premises and cloud deployments. 

I'd recommend the solution to others, however, it depends on the size of the network. They have multiple models of access points and switches, so whether this product would be ideal or not depends on the sizing.

Overall, I would rate the solution eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Helgi Baldvinsson - PeerSpot reviewer
Electrical Engineer at Mannvit
Real User
Reliable, straightforward installation, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "Ruckus Wireless is a reliable solution."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Ruckus Wireless for wireless network connectivity in a hotel.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Ruckus Wireless for approximately five months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Ruckus Wireless is a reliable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability of Ruckus Wireless is good.

    There are approximately 500 users using the solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not contacted the technical support from Ruckus Wireless.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward, it did not take very long to do. All you need to do is plug it in.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The price of Ruckus Wireless could be better. I have heard it is more expensive than other solutions.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Ruckus Wireless a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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