We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use. We use WatchGuard firewalls as well. We get that single-pane view, and managing it over the cloud is pretty simple. One other thing we like is that we can use it as an MSSP appliance and pay for support monthly.

The cloud analytics are fantastic. Not having to reboot a physical wireless controller is great. It makes it easy to obtain all information about the client experience.

The WatchGuard cloud solution doesn’t need a physical controller, which would require two controllers if HA was required.

The cloud analytics are a key feature of this solution. Once you create your profile, you plug the AP in and it gets all its attributes. You can reset an AP without having to pull out a ladder. If you need to push an update to it, you can do so. You can roll it back, you can see where users are in your facility and what they're having trouble trying to connect to. In addition, it puts all the users into their own VPN, which gives you security. All the security functions are built into it. You can take one AP from WatchGuard, and install it on a Cisco, Ruckus, or Aruba Networks AP, and turn it on as a WIPS and protect those clients.

It's all cloud controller based. I can have several sites and still see them all in that one pane of glass. All you have to do is take it out of the box, plug it in and you're ready to go. That's the beauty. So if you have multiple locations, it's easily managed. When you log into your console, you can sort by date and see what's coming up, you don't have to guess. If you want to check a budget report, you can see it all without having to look for it. They have an interface setting on their firewall and you can virtually plug any AP into it and be off, whereas other solutions are proprietary. 

It is very easy to set up and get running. You can administer it from the cloud. I wouldn't say there are more advances over other solutions. But, you can set up different networks on them and it is pretty much something we need. You can put encryption on it too.

The Wi-Fi security features of this solution have been great for our customers who need to strictly control access to their network.

We have also found the analytics individualization on the cloud controller to be great.