Cisco Wireless Review

Have clear ideas about the requirements or goals for the company before implementation

What is most valuable?

The easy way to integrate it with the existing network. Also, at the implementation, the simple management of the access points in a centrally console.

How has it helped my organization?

Before the implementation in 2006, we had 20 stand-alone access points where the administration tasks were complicated; any change has to be made in each AP.

For how long have I used the solution?

Since August 2006.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

Not really.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Until now they are very stable, but in some cases in which we had a problem there was a fix to solve the problem.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No issues encountered.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

Good, 9 out of 10

Technical Support:

Good, 9 out of 10

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

No, this product is the only one I have used.

How was the initial setup?

As in the majority of new implementations there is a lack of knowledge of the products, but with some time and a lot readings at the end was easily.

What about the implementation team?

It was a mixed schema; the case study and the initial implementation was made by a vendor, then, the tune up was made by us.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

No, it was the only one because all the network infrastructure is Cisco: Total compatibility.

What other advice do I have?

Have clear ideas about the requirements or goals for the company before implementation and have a good case study.

**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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