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.
"Ability to assign zero trust policies from the user."
"It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly."
"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."
"The support organization behind this product is extremely professional."
"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."
"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."
"It allows me to see APs and clients that are having issues, allowing for faster support response and less downtime."
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"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 installation process is very easy."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
"We have had some mediocre to poor experiences with tech support: Conflicting information, condescending attitudes, and reluctance to work to resolve an issue."
"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."
"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard."
"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."
"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
"We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices."
"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"There could be a high level of security."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"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 solution could offer more integration with other products."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
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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