We compared Juniper WLC Series and ExtremeCloud IQ across several parameters based on our users' reviews. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Comparison Results: After comparing the Juniper WLC Series and ExtremeCloud IQ, it can be concluded that the Juniper WLC Series has a simpler setup process and good monitoring capabilities. However, it is more expensive, requires a team of engineers for deployment and maintenance, and lacks user-friendliness and compatibility with other products. On the other hand, ExtremeCloud IQ offers an easy and intuitive setup, a unified dashboard for performance visibility, and unique features like data storage and license swapping. It is also more affordable for certain users and has received positive feedback for its customer service and support. Some users have even experienced a return on investment with ExtremeCloud IQ due to cost savings and scalability.
"It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly."
"Integrated Firewall in every AP (with DPI inspection) is a killer feature and it is included already in the price of licence (with others, this feature is an add-on licence)."
"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
"ExtremeCloud IQ is integrated with the Ekahau tool so that you can log in to the ExtremeCloud IQ portal, upload the cloud plans, draw all the interiors, and plan the APs with the real-time AP position."
"The support organization behind this product is extremely professional."
"What's most valuable for me in ExtremeCloud IQ is easy management. It also has centralized administration, so you don't have to go to the customer site to program it. It can be programmed remotely."
"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."
"It excels in Wi-Fi and switch management, as well as other internal management aspects, offering speed and efficiency that surpass what other competitors provide."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"The installation process is very easy."
"The certification costs from suppliers are getting out of control, and it's not just Extreme. We have the same problem with Cisco and Huawei."
"The Virtual Appliance crashed once while doing an upgrade. The good thing here is, even if the management system fails, all our networks and features still remain 100% stable and working."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"Pricing is a bit expensive."
"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."
"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard."
"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."
"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"There could be a high level of security."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 6th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 21st in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.6, while Juniper WLC Series is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper WLC Series writes "A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center, whereas Juniper WLC Series is most compared with Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN.
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