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We performed a comparison between D-Link Wireless and ExtremeWireless based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed D-Link Wireless vs. ExtremeWireless Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The simplicity is great.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

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"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna.""D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it.""The product's initial setup phase is easy.""This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user.""It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The setup process is very easy.""The solution is extremely easy to install. You just add them and in a few clicks, they are ready to go.""The initial setup process was easy."

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"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us.""It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable.""The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.""In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well.""ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF.""ExtremeWireless has good performance.""The cloud-based management system is valuable.""The security is very good."

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Cons
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The pricing should be made cheaper."

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"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve.""The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network.""Sometimes, the solution needs to be restarted.""Sometimes we configure the SSID with a password but the same AP shows two WiFi connections with the same SSID name (one is protected by a password and another one give access without a password).""Its interface and support system need much improvement. Sometimes, when we use the interface to reset the password and configure SSIDs, or some other changes, the "Save" option does not show and we have to go to some internal setting and then we can "save" the setting. The “Save” option should be in front of or below of the settings.""The performance offered by D-Link Wireless can be a bit problematic at times, owing to which it is an area that can be considered for improvement.""D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology.""D-Link Wireless’s stability needs improvement."

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"ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.""The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses.""The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly.""The management portal is in need of improvement.""The product must be provided at a cheaper price.""The cost is a little high.""The solution should offer better support.""They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
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  • "D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."
  • "D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."
  • "This solution is more affordable than others on the market."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."
  • "The product is affordable."
  • "There is no licensing fee for the solution."
  • "The cost can range from $100 to $400."
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  • "There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
  • "The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
  • "The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
  • "Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
  • "The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
  • "Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."
  • "I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
  • "It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
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    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.
    Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.
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    Metropolitan Public Defender, Mission Motorcycles
    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization29%
    Healthcare Company14%
    Construction Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Educational Organization8%
    Government6%
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    Educational Organization27%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Educational Organization9%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    D-Link Wireless vs. ExtremeWireless
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about D-Link Wireless vs. ExtremeWireless and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    D-Link Wireless is ranked 11th in Wireless LAN with 15 reviews while ExtremeWireless is ranked 14th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. D-Link Wireless is rated 8.0, while ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of D-Link Wireless writes "Highly reliable, provides wireless access to resources, and supports new technologies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". D-Link Wireless is most compared with Huawei Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Omada Access Points and Ruckus Wireless, whereas ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our D-Link Wireless vs. ExtremeWireless report.

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