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 excels in Wi-Fi and switch management, as well as other internal management aspects, offering speed and efficiency that surpass what other competitors provide."
"The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."
"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."
"The Client 360 feature provides a comprehensive view of your clients and their activities, including the devices they use. Additionally, a feature called Network 360 offers a 360-degree view of the network, like data usage (in GB), the status of ports and AP, and other details. You can drill down on granular-level drills to gain insights into specific applications and usage patterns like application level and fee, where your data is being wasted or what your clients are doing with the Internet data, what kind of applications they are using, etc."
"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."
"I like ExtremeCloud IQ's unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard. It offers a lot of visibility of performance, and it's great for troubleshooting. You don't have to go to 55 different places. You can get the information you need with just a few clicks."
"App and firewall security at the AP."
"a true controller-less approach, where each Access Point is 100% independent from the management system."
"The installation process is very 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."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"A room for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is roaming. My team is facing roaming issues with the solution, particularly when using VoIP over WiFi. For example, VoIP sometimes breaks when you walk around the customer site. In terms of what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution, right now, the inventory for ExtremeCloud IQ is awful. There's no stock, and you must wait a year and a half for new stocks. It's awful."
"Need port aggregation on the 2384 switches to take full advantage of ac on the APs. I understand that is on their product road map."
"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."
"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."
"We have had some mediocre to poor experiences with tech support: Conflicting information, condescending attitudes, and reluctance to work to resolve an issue."
"I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary."
"There can be an improvement by incorporating two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for security. Advanced network access control features and application control features should be added to manage applications. Many customers are interested in managing data, such as setting data quotas for individual users."
"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."
"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"There could be a high level of security."
"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 support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 22nd in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, 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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