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Currently supported by Cisco, but no longer sold, Cisco recommends migration to the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Family of Access Points, which offer greater performance and flexibility.
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Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Telecomunicação
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The usage scenario was different. I don't see this as a benefit versus harm comparison, necessarily. What happened was that, at a certain point, the implementation of the cisco solution was the winner of our public bidding process and with that, we implemented it and have used …
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Compared in a matter of hardware support and functionalities such as the amount of special flow that each model has 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 4x4 etc. From this, the maximum connection speeds are derived from the 20, 40, 80 or 160 MHz channel width support that also influences the maximum …
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Our selection of Cisco Aironet Access Points versus the Meraki Access Points was entirely on a political basis with our vendor. In the future, we are actually looking to migrate towards the Meraki system. Even though the Meraki feature-set is lacking, we really only require …
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Ubiquiti also provides pretty good wireless coverage for a much cheaper cost, but they do not offer the support and level of management that Cisco provides. I used Meraki before it was purchased by Cisco, and at the time, it also did not have quite as good of coverage, but the …
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We compared Cisco Acess Point to Aruba and while we found benefits in both, the biggest advantage for us was the fact that we were already an existing Cisco shop and the learning curve to implement Aruba access points over Cisco would have been too costly and time-consuming.
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The Cisco wireless APs are amazing. They provide great density and performance as well. When combined with use and the Cisco DNA Center, you get a really dynamic environment that enables mobility seamlessly. Other vendors have parts of these solutions, but not like the Cisco …
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Cisco offers much better client support and management than Aruba. We have not used Aruba in over 8 years though, so they likely have improved their management interface.
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Some alternative options were considered and PoC was carried out during the procurement process. Our experience and evaluation basically proved Cisco had the upper hand due to its integration capabilities with other components of the network, such as switching, Routers, …
Manager, Domain Architecture - Infrastructure and Smart Systems
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Cisco APS are great but tend to be expensive in the current market.
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Why we ended up with Cisco Access Points is purely the overall architecture and capabilities they provide. As we are using Cisco Identity Service Engine with identity-based enterprise networking, the Aironet Access Points just fit like a glove. And do not forget the added value …
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Compared to Motorola/Symbol - it is easier to manage and scale the solution. Using the controllers one can build up avWiFi network to spread access to new building using only a few clicks. There is also functionality to build a mesh network with APs communicating with each …
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Aruba is also well known but Cisco products, I feel, are more reliable and its features are uniquely designed. The support team of Cisco is more proactive when compared to Aruba. Cisco has been in the market for a long time and it has the potential to change the wireless …
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In our organization we are implementing both for different areas. Meraki is not directly connected to the organization and the Aironets are in the offices directly connected to the organization.
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Again, with Cisco Aironet Access Points, it comes down to the reliability, durability, and ease of use. The warranty and support are extremely good as well.
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We utilize Cisco for all of our routing, switching, and wifi. By having a single provider for the infrastructure, we don't have any integration issues and have one place to go - Cisco TAC - for any woes.
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The HP and Avaya management tools look like child's play compared to a Cisco wireless controller. There are clearly features to suit everyone's needs with a Cisco WLC.