AbdullahAlhadhrami - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Administrator at a government with 10,001+ employees
Real User
A popular brand that is easy to manage and offers good SLAs
Pros and Cons
  • "The product offers a very professional experience."
  • "They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for the WiFi and the wireless. We use it as a switch. It can help with encryption and networking.

How has it helped my organization?

Since I am a certified user, I find the solution to be very smooth. It works very well. The solution offers good training so that users can remain up-to-date with the product.

What is most valuable?

The product offers a very professional experience. 

It helps us ensure we have wireless access points. 

I'm able to easily manage the solution. I can configure and monitor everything very easily.

It's a well-recognized brand and is widely used.

The solution is stable.

It is scalable.

Cisco offers very good SLAs.

What needs improvement?

We've had some issues as we've increased usage. It might be the logic or maybe we just need more hardware. We're working on a fix to the problem.

The pricing is a bit high.

They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution over the last ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. We find the solution is also very secure. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution scales well. It's not a problem if you need to expand. 

How are customer service and support?

We have an SLA with Cisco, and they offer support and maintenance services. If you have a good SLA in place with Cisco, you get the help you need. Having the SLA helps cover the warranty or if something happens like a misconfiguration or a change. Overall, the support is good. 

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

I'm also familiar with Aruba.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. We just follow the steps and handle the configuration. We also do any troubleshooting if there is any issue.

If the user wants another configuration, you adjust as needed. 

It is not difficult to maintain the product at all. If there are any urgent issues, we're on top of it. We make sure we can fix network issues quickly, should they happen, in order to maintain the business. 

I happen to have good SLAs for other problems and they cover things from the Cisco side.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution can be expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

We have plans to upgrade our switches and are moving everything over to Cisco.

We're using the latest version of the product.

I have a deep knowledge of Cisco and have worked with it for a while. It doesn't really give us any issues. It's easy to integrate with devices. Many companies tend to use Cisco.

I'd recommend the solution to others. 

I would rate the solution nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Implementer
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Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
A stable solution with zero downtime
Pros and Cons
  • "I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use it for running our manufacturing operation.

How has it helped my organization?

Regarding improving our organization's functioning, the security provided by the solution can be considered an example.

What is most valuable?

I found the feature of having no downtime to be the most valuable aspect of the tool.

What needs improvement?

Right now, there aren't any improvements needed in the solution.

Feature-wise, there are no features that I would like to see included in the tool.

For how long have I used the solution?

I would say it's been more than ten years that I've been dealing with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. It was version 9300, which I was using.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Speaking in terms of how it has improved the way our organization functions, we have experienced improved stability.

I have faced no issues with the stability of the solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, the solution is good. On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations. Also, around a thousand users use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had any need to escalate any questions to the technical support team recently.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of the tool was easy.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is the worst and ten is the easiest, I rate my experience with the initial setup as a nine.

When deploying the switches, the basic steps involved getting the architecture done and then deploying it. It was a lengthy process and took around three to six months.

We did not require a lot of staff members or resources for the deployment process. Also, the tool does not require any specific maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

We have Accenture as our global partner, who handles the deployment process for us. They are the ones who do it for us.

What was our ROI?

For ROI, we generally recover it in seven years.

What other advice do I have?

I cannot give any advice or recommendation for those who want to start working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. I also won't be able to recommend it to others. However, while I personally recommend this solution, I cannot publicly recommend it to anyone.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Assistant Director at unpa
Real User
Top 5
Reasonably priced, and has web-based interface for administration
Pros and Cons
  • "Administration can be done using the web-based interface."
  • "This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic."

What is our primary use case?

We use this switch in our network layer 3. One of our use cases is managing the VLAN, and connecting with other VLANs.

What is most valuable?

Administration can be done using the web-based interface.

What needs improvement?

This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic.

The security features for the web services can be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for quite some time.

I am a Cisco-certified network engineer. I have experience with routing and configuring this product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

For a smaller company, Linksys is very stable. In an environment where there is a large number of devices and a lot of traffic, this is not the best solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

With respect to scalability, this switch works well in an administration environment where the traffic is low. However, in other industries that require a lot of traffic, this type of switch is too small. In other parts of our company, we use other Cisco devices that handle a larger amount of traffic.

In our environment, scalability is good and we don't have a problem. We have 300 users. We do plan to increase our usage.

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

I also have experience with D-Link switches, as well as similar products from HPE including the HPE ProCurve.

For a larger architecture, such as one that is used for virtualization services, I would recommend using larger Cisco switches. On the other hand, if you have a smaller company that doesn't need a complex network with MPLS, then Linksys is a good choice because of the cost difference. Cisco switches have a very high cost.

What about the implementation team?

We have an in-house technical support team that maintains our network. There are three people on the team.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of Linksys switches is very reasonable and for a small enterprise like my company, it's perfect.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I recommend, although if you have an environment that uses a lot of bandwidth then it is not the best choice. That said, there is a cost difference between Linksys and the larger Cisco products.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Ashok Braganza - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at Ministry of Justice
Real User
Top 5
Great interface, helpful support, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "It's stable and we never have to worry about it."
  • "The pricing can be a bit unstable."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution as switches. We use it across the justice system in our country. They are in lots of buildings. 

We are using it for networking for WAN network connections.

How has it helped my organization?

The stability has come in handy for us. If you compare it to Huawei or HPE, it's more reliable.

We are using the ICE integration with Cisco and that's it.

What is most valuable?

It's great for networking. 

We are using protocols like OSPF.

It works very well. 

We are using the common features and it works well for us.

It's stable and we never have to worry about it. 

The setup is straightforward. 

The product is scalable.

What needs improvement?

We aren't lacking any features. 

The pricing can be a bit unstable. It's dependent on the account manager. They should offer reasonable standard pricing. We need to go through local vendors and everything varies far too much.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for 20 years now. It's been a very long time. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We've never had issues with stability. The switches are always stable and reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have nearly 2,000 switches. Right now, we have 10,000 users. 

It's quite scalable. The product is not limited in any way. 

How are customer service and support?

We have Smart Net support. If anything comes up, we open a ticket with Cisco and they assist. They will replace the hardware within a week or two typically. 

They are all qualified CCIE and are quite knowledgeable.

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

We used to use Huawei switches many years ago. We also used HPE. We are purely using Cisco now. Cisco has better support and the switches are easier to use. The Command Line is different and simple.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not difficult at all.

It is easy to maintain everything.

What about the implementation team?

We handle the setups in-house. 

What was our ROI?

We've noted an ROI. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is okay. 

Depending on the account manager, whether he gives a discount or not will determine the price. Sometimes they give you a 70% discount and sometimes there's no discount. The price is not stable.

Comparatively, the pricing is pretty good.

What other advice do I have?

We are an end user. 

Every year, we are changing the product and tend to use the latest versions. Right now, we are using 93 on many. We may use different switch versions.  

We'd recommend the product. It's stable and has a good interface. 

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.

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Jerry Oniye - PeerSpot reviewer
Group General Manager at Mandilas Toyota
Real User
Top 5
Easy setup, good pricing, and offers a good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is great for networking."
  • "We haven't had any issues with the solution."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for networking.

What is most valuable?

The product is great for networking.

We can connect to the office remotely if we need to. We can connect on-premises and also on the cloud.

The pricing is quite good.

It’s reliable and offers good performance.

The setup is very simple.

It’s a scalable solution.

What needs improvement?

We haven't had any issues with the solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I’ve used the solution for a long time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. The performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn’t crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable product. We have about 500 people using the product and it works great.

We may increase usage. However, it depends on our future plans.

How are customer service and support?

The solution has online services you can access if you encounter any issues. We do have good local technical support. It’s okay.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is effortless and straightforward. If you run into any issues, you can access online services. We didn’t find it to be overly complex, however.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is reasonably priced. It’s not overly expensive. They could be cheaper. However, Cisco is a very respected brand and worth the money.

Where we are, the price will fluctuate due to the exchange, so it can go up and down. However, it’s mostly pretty good.

I’m not sure of the exact pricing of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I’m not sure which version of the solution we’re using.

I’d recommend the solution to others.

I’d rate the product nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Ceo & President at TNL
Real User
Useful web interface, scalable, and simple implementation
Pros and Cons
  • "Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is stable."
  • "The documentation should be improved from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. Although it hints or refers to being able to do certain operations, they try to get you to load the software instead. They need to be more open with their documentation on using the web interface and give the client the option to use the software or not. This improvement is not on the switch itself, it is in the packaging."

What is our primary use case?

I can program Linksys and have onioned Linksys. I have put the onion into a Linksys, and made it onto our network. I have worked with them quite a bit.

What needs improvement?

The documentation should be improved from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. Although it hints or refers to being able to do certain operations, they try to get you to load the software instead. They need to be more open with their documentation on using the web interface and give the client the option to use the software or not. This improvement is not on the switch itself, it is in the packaging.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches within the past 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not used Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches too much in commercial environments other than the residential apartment systems that I have here. This is where residents have plugged in the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in their system. They seem to have no problem with device communication to Netgear and the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches environment. 

They don't have any problem working in Roku's environment. I've even seen them used on Aruba's. From what I've seen for their functionality, and then putting them into where there's no back-end, you're connected to a cable modem, they seem to be the most robust. They don't seem to give you a lot of problems. I very rarely have an issue. When you're dealing with an apartment complex that has a thousand plus residents, each with their own router and other hardware, working in this close proximity of each other, 50 feet or less of each other, they don't seem to have a problem working in that environment.

Some of the Netscapes I have used where you have them too close together, you can start having issues that are caused by congestion of the airway of the channels that are being used. I find that the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are able to somehow deal with that better. Even if you have heavy congestion, they seem to be able to handle it better with their communication.

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

I have used many solutions, such as Belkin, Netscape, and Netgear.

The one problem I have found with the Belkin routers, and wireless points that people typically purchase is they want to phone home. If it can't phone home, the firewall blocks all communications.

If you are in a secured environment where everything is secured, the phoning home makes the switch not functional. Someone has to sit there and argue with it for a while to finally configure it to where it can phone home. Then every time you turn around, it wants to shut down because it can't phone home every so many day. That put Belkin off the list. I hook up the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches straightforward, right out of the box. Most of the time, people don't have to do anything to it for it to work correctly. It works right out of the box in their environment.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is very easy. They are simpler to implement than other solutions.

With Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches I am able to direct the install software to be set up at a certain IP address to be done there. It has a good web interface when it comes to setting things up, you don't have to load needless software into your computer. Anything that requires you to load the software into your computer is one thing I turn away from because that's more resources taken from my computing platform. If I have to waste resources to control something that's supposed to be doing its own job, then what do I have it for. 

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches doesn't force me to do that. Some of the Netscape's are similar to that. Netscape's interface is not as easy to navigate because they keep changing the interface. From one appliance to the other, your interface is not uniform. I could go with the Linksys, and if I've done one, I can find my way through most any of the others.

What other advice do I have?

For the home user or end-user, that doesn't have a high-end back-end running. I usually recommend the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. I recommend Linksys more than I do Netgear because of the simple installation. 

For home and small office use where you don't have a major back-end, I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

Using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in a commercial residential environment where you have a lot of people using them, with individual configuration. I would give them an eight or a nine out of ten because I have had problems, but most of it is user-related. If they understood the documentation it would be better implemented, they would understand, and I probably wouldn't run across problems. Most of the time the problem is where they're plugging them in backward. They don't understand that just because the plug fits on the back does not mean it is correct. There's a reason why you have a WAN and a LAN side. The documents do not explain it well enough to people. The installer gives them a little bit more information so they know not to plug in the other way. That can cause some havoc.

Using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in a commercial office environment, non-heavy back-end or light back-end, they seem to work well. Under another router, they seem to do well and are stable. I don't have a lot of issues with them. I typically install them and forget about them. Most of the issues I have is their equipment is the hardware might fail and had to switch the equipment, and then gave them their ID and password. However, getting them back up's and running is pretty simple. I reset everything, turn everything back, change the passwords, and everything is back working.

When it comes to the heavy back-end commercial implementation, Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches do work when you have a heavy back-end. I don't see them used as much there and therefore cannot give a rating. I have not seen them in that environment as much to judge them on.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Jiju Gopinath - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Vice President, IT Infrastructure at Kamco Invest
Real User
Top 5
Straightforward initial setup, easy to manage, but stability could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage."
  • "Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for basic wireless access for the building premises.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for approximately six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is good.

We have approximately 400 users in my company using this solution. We do not plan to increase usage in the future.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

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

I have used other solutions previously, and I prefer Aruba Switches or Meraki MS Switches on top of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

How was the initial setup?

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches' initial setup is straightforward and easy. The time it takes for the deployment depends on the number of devices you configure. It's very fast. The maximum time it would take to configure one device is half an hour.

What about the implementation team?

We did the deployment of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in-house. The maintenance is outsourced to a company, we only need one mid to senior-level engineer for support.

What was our ROI?

The return on investment has been reasonably good for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a less expensive solution than other vendors.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IsmedZulkarnayn - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Huber+Suhner, Inc.
Real User
Top 20
Has features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security
Pros and Cons
  • "I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security."
  • "We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work."

What is most valuable?

I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security. 

What needs improvement?

We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the tool for twenty years. 

How are customer service and support?

Compared to Huawei, Cisco's support is good. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. 

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