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90% willing to recommend
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79% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between ExtremeWireless and Ubiquiti WLAN 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.
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Pros
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""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 valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The solution is stable.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

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"The stability of the solution has been fine.""It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable.""It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy.""The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless.""ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us.""The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.""The cloud-based management system is valuable.""The security is very good."

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"Ubiquiti WLAN's best feature is the free controller system software.""The solution is very easy to install.""The product’s most valuable feature is the workflow-driven setup for the infrastructure component.""The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard.""For me, the ease of configuration is a valuable feature.""The solution works well and in the short time I have used it, I've enjoyed its capabilities.""Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution.""Ubiquiti WLAN has good performance."

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Cons
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""The price could be better.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

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"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey.""Technical support is an area that needs to be improved.""The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful.""The management portal is in need of improvement.""The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly.""The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless.""They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices.""The cost is a little high."

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"The statistics you can get on it are a bit limited from what I have seen so far.""The product needs to improve the user interface in the migration from old to new versions.""Cloud management is one feature that should be included in the next release. This tool is best suited for small environments, not large and complex ones.""The solution needs to improve robustness, security, and stability.""There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face.""When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved.""The product's area of concern revolves around its lack of support.""Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently."

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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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  • "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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  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
  • "It is a cost-effective solution."
  • "There is no licensing cost for this solution."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
  • "When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."
  • "Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
    Top Answer:ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the… more »
    Top Answer:We use the application to deploy a new setup and for the data migration.
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise… more »
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and… more »
    Top Answer:The management features are valuable.
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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.

    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.

    UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

    Sample Customers
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    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
    NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization27%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Educational Organization9%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ExtremeWireless is ranked 14th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 36 reviews. ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0, while Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Omada Access Points and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi. See our ExtremeWireless vs. Ubiquiti WLAN report.

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