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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"This product is fine and works well in the background.""The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust.""The product offers a very professional experience.""Administration can be done using the web-based interface.""My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable.""The stability of the program is excellent.""The scalability is great.""Manageable features, which we heavily used like web GUI and SNMP."

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"We find value in its ability to enable cloud management and visibility. They are also easy to deploy. It's very convenient because you can see who is accessing, what type of UI system they're using, what applications they're using, the bandwidth, and more.""The solution has been very stable so far.""Console of the dashboard is well integrated.""The cloud part of Meraki Switches is very good. They also have a good GUI. It's a complete solution. I like the switching and the monitoring part.""The management is cloud-based so you do not have to be on-premises to work with it.""Meraki MS Switches are amazing. Whoever built it is a genius. I like that it's a plug-and-play solution.""The interface is great. It's easy to understand for the customer.""Its cloud feature and cloud management are great. They are the most valuable aspects."

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Cons
"If possible, we'd like to see support in our country, but it will be difficult as we are located in Iran.""In the next release I would really love to see a list option.""It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper.""The pricing can be a bit unstable.""The price of the solution should be lower and it should have better security and scalability.""Scalability is an area that can be improved.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high.""Pricing is an area with a shortcoming since the solution is expensive."

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"It can have better security. It needs more security enhancements, and in particular, a zero-trust element. If we could have external and internal users vetted in the same way as a zero-trust network, that will be handy.""This is quite an expensive solution.""The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required.""It is a compact switch, so there are a limited number of ports, and it needs improvement in terms of scalability.""The pain point for our customers is the pricing and it should be reduced to make it more competitive.""The product demonstrates poor price per performance when compared with its competitors.""We have dealt with a few minor bugs.""The lead time for delivery can be a challenge, and there is room for improvement in this area."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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  • "This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
  • "With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not a cheap solution."
  • "The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
  • "The pricing is high and it is where we get the most pushback from customers."
  • "We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
  • "Its price is definitely competitive."
  • "Meraki is a little bit expensive, but when you compare the pricing with others, Meraki is a good option."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are their reliability and simplicity.
    Top Answer:I would rate the costliness of Meraki MS Switches at around seven out of ten. They are not cheap, but I find them to be a good value for the money. However, I would prefer if the prices were a bit… more »
    Top Answer:One area where Meraki MS switches could improve is offering smaller switch sizes for distribution switches, as not all networks require the standard 24 or 48 ports. Having more compact options with… more »
    Ranking
    9th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Rating
    8.4
    5th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    9,164
    Comparisons
    5,923
    Reviews
    35
    Average Words per Review
    469
    Rating
    8.4
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
    MS220, MS320, MS420
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

    Meraki MS Switches are first-line cloud-managed access and aggregation switches that combine the benefits of cloud-based centralized management with a reliable access platform. With cloud management, thousands of switch ports can be configured and monitored instantly over the web.

    Meraki MS Switches Features

    Meraki MS Switches have many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • True zero-touch configuration
    • Integrated troubleshooting tools, logging, and alerting
    • Energy-efficient design
    • Low acoustics and fanless options
    • Flexible stacking
    • Cloud management
    • Simple integration into existing and mixed infrastructures
    • Role-based administration
    • Automatic, secure firmware updates
    • Stack power
    • Multigigabit ports
    • Voice VLAN support
    • Link aggregation control protocol (LACP)

    Meraki MS Switches Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Meraki MS Switches. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Automatic email alerts: If email alerts are enabled, you will receive automatic alerts via email when device or port changes occur. This makes Meraki MS Switches a convenient solution.
    • Identify issues ahead of time: With the solution’s proactive and on-demand cable testing tools, you are notified about any cable problems before anyone else.
    • Detailed client device views: The solution includes a helpful detailed view per client device, including port, VLAN, device fingerprinting, and connectivity data.
    • Lifetime warranty: Meraki MS Switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty that provides next-day advance hardware replacement.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Meraki MS Switches is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its accessibility, application visibility, and flexibility features.

    Jóhann T., IT Manager at Sund Upper Secondary School, says, “Accessibility is what I find most valuable in Meraki MS Switches, because I'm able to check things and see if they're working, without being on-site at all times.”

    A Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company mentions, "The top feature of Meraki MS switches for me is Layer 7 application visibility. Another positive in general is that you don't need to set up a console to the switch itself; it dials into a single dashboard where you can completely manage all your network devices."

    John M., user at Baseline Consulting, LLC, comments, "I like the flexibility of the Meraki firewall. It gives you the ability to lock things down. Having multiple VLANs is helpful for the switching infrastructure and firewall. It's crucial when you have a public-facing VLAN, a private-facing VLAN, and a secure VLAN."

    PeerSpot user William M., Consulting Engineer at IV4, expresses, "It is easy to deploy, maintain, and update. It has been trouble-free so far. I am still a Cisco command-line bigot, but the web interface makes it a lot easier for our help desk to interact with a client. When the clients call in and say that they aren't able to connect, it takes the help desk 10 minutes or less to look at everything in the enterprise or location. They can look at the firewall, switches, or access points in the dashboard. That's why I like the dashboard."

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    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
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    Computer Software Company16%
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    Construction Company9%
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    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise24%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches report.

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