IT Security Manager at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Real User
A stable solution for dynamic routing in our network infrastructure
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."
  • "The installation could be simplified."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Linksys switches in our network and we have just recently installed a new unit for a project that started this year.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing.

We use E-OTD and other protocols for different channels.

What needs improvement?

The installation could be simplified.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Cisco Linksys switches for about ten years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of these switches is good. We have approximately 7,000 users. We have some end-users, administrators, and managers.

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

Prior to using Cisco Linksys switches, we were using Catalyst switches.

How was the initial setup?

It was a little bit complex to install the infrastructure.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented this solution with the help of integrators.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I recommend. It has good engineering and good design.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Head of IT Operations at a recreational facilities/services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Scales well and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of this solution is the support."
  • "The pricing for this solution needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Linksys Switches to provide Wi-Fi access to the internet in open areas.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of this solution is the support.

What needs improvement?

The pricing for this solution needs to be improved.

I would like to see built-in registration features for the users to help with accessing Google and other platforms.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable product. We can expand our coverage or add users easily.

Thousands of people use our wireless service every day, including staff and visitors.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support from Cisco is the best.

How was the initial setup?

The switches were installed when I came to the company, so I was not part of the process.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Reseller
It is extremely stable and the setup is fast and straightforward
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability of the program is excellent."
  • "In the next release I would really love to see a list option."

What is most valuable?

Cisco has many advanced features. These days they come in as advanced slavers from a feature perspective and we always try to lead with advanced features. Back in the day, it used to be LAN-based and IP-based. Now we need to focus on the new technologies that are out there. We will always try to lead with advance.

What needs improvement?

The only thing that needs to improve, the only stumbling block, especially in our region, is the cost of the solution. But from a hardware and software perspective, the feedback we get is essentially positive. Our users are very impressed with the product. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working on Cisco for more than 15 years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the program is excellent. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The program is very scalable and I do recommend it to others.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is very good. I'm switching lead these days. Cisco has become so big and acquiring companies incidentally had some issues regarding malarkey. From a Cisco perspective, the support is absolutely great, but as I mentioned, some of the third party integrations that Cisco underwent, do not understand it yet.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is very straightforward and the deployment doesn't take longer than an hour.

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

If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive. So you need to be up to date with the most specific model. You need to tailor every opportunity and look at what's best for the customer.

What other advice do I have?

Cisco is absolutely the very best in its class. It's a no-nonsense type of solution. It's really a matter of taking it out of the box, setting it up and be up and running in no time. And you know you can walk away with confidence, knowing that the solution will work. There will be no hiccups, bugs, bug fixes, nothing. It's a simple solution that works every time.

On a scale from one to 10, I would rate it a 10. I really love this solution. In the next release, I would really love to see a list option. Cisco currently has various feature seats that the customer can choose from. I would really like to see the use of that. And I would like to see that included in the standard features. So once the customer buys the hardware, they get all the features and everything's enabled. So that's what I would recommend from my side and what'd I'd really love to see.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Managing Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Affordable for small business, stable, and runs without Interruptions
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions."
  • "Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses."

What is our primary use case?

We have used this solution mostly for small businesses. 

The primary use case of this solution is for connecting computers to a network.

What is most valuable?

Our clients have not provided any feedback. What they are interested in is that it is working and runs their network with no interruptions. This is why we purchase these switches for our customers.

It is not as good as the original switches Cisco previously had but it is better than other solutions.

What needs improvement?

Some of these switches are still using a GUI interface, but I would prefer using the command line interface like the original system. 

Lynksys are only switches using the GUI interface.

Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for nine years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable and it runs without any interruptions.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable, but it depends on the business and the market. Some devices are oriented for the SMB market and not scalable.

There are other devices installed in companies where scalability is possible but it is not something that happens often. 

We use the old Cisco devices for clients who have more users and want to expand because they have more scalability features.

Our clients have between five and twenty users.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not used and technical support services. I have not needed to.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

I know the technology and how it works so it was very easy to setup. Even the online setup is easy and straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the implementation for our customers. I am the system engineer and provide this service for all of my clients.

Most of the clients don't understand what is going on with the devices. They would need help if they were to do implement it on their own.

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

It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them.

What other advice do I have?

Linksys is still on the market, but it's more Cisco now. It all depends on the customer's needs and budget.

The problem is the Java installation because most of them rely on Java, and that is the problem with all devices.

If you want a new modern dashboard or management utility, you have to replace the devices.

It's not easy to improve all of the functionalities, and there are new devices on the market.

It cannot be changed and we understand that.

Some devices have more features than what the customer needs or can use.

The computers are more powerful than the capabilities of the ordinary user.

They have already improved. I recently installed a Cisco device, the Cisco FirePower, and it's completely different they are not reliant on Java as they were before.

New devices have a new approach in the next generation in the firewall devices. It is changing.

It's not perfect but I am satisfied.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Network Operations Center Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy configuration and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "Linksys Switches are stable."
  • "Linksys support is subpar."

What is our primary use case?

Linksys Switches are network devices.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with Linksys Ethernet Switches for about a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Linksys Switches are stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Linksys switches are scalable too. We have more than 1,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

Linksys support is subpar. 

How was the initial setup?

Deploying Linksys Switches is not a concern. Configuration is easy.

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

We have a monthly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Linksys Ethernet Switches eight out of 10. We use only Cisco Catalyst Switches and also Linksys Switches, which are the best kind.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Team Lead Network Infrastructure at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Stable, easy to install, and easy to use, but needs system improvements and better scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use and stable."
  • "Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system."

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use and stable.

What needs improvement?

Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. 

It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is for small and medium businesses. It is not meant for an enterprise. We don't have many customers who use Linksys. I am buying this only for a school.

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't used their support.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to install and pretty straightforward. It generally takes around 30 minutes to install it. 

What about the implementation team?

I can install it myself.

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

It is cheap.

What other advice do I have?

I would not recommend this solution to others. I would rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches a six out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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