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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points includes the 9115 and 9117, and designed to meet high demand network access.N/A

    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 is a modular wireless controller with optional 100 Gigabit Ethernet (G) modular uplinks boasting seamless software updates for large enterprises and campuses, and security with ETA and SD-Access.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points support more standards and are easier to configure than Ubiquiti APs. Ubiquiti APs also have some strange quirks or bugs if wired connection is lost.
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    This allows us to upgrade seamlessly to new models without the need for special procedures to transition and with less impact to operations.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    We have knowledge that Cisco APs will fit our necessities. A very good range of options and configuration that help to IT Team to setup the network. The use of the new Wifi 6 technlogy is also other fact to select this brand. The users will have devices that will use wifi 6 …
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Meraki, but we decided not to go with Meraki. We went away from Meraki due to different case uses.
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    So that's our company policy to go with the standard products. We have tried a couple of other vendors, but we didn't actually get a proper alignment with our requirements. So Cisco actually passed our standard requirement. So that's the reason why we go with Cisco. And also I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    The Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points are way better for implementation and supports more features that we can use for our customer.
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    The newer generation of APs are less bulky, heavy and have an improved aesthetic look.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    I like them and I think they are a nice product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    We are migrating from Aironet platform to Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points. That's more flexible, and we do it to sync switching, SDWAN, and wifi under one family.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    1852 series is already too old technology and not performing as well as the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    They are equal and Aruba seems to have an easier out the box setup. Adding APs is much simpler on Aruba.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Because to secure network access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Of all the different APs that I have implemented the Cisco APs are still the most feature rich. The analytics that they provide sets them apart from all other vendors I have tested.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    better
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Nothing compares to Cisco APs. Meraki is owned by cisco, but they are a poor mans cisco. Combined with the 9800 series controllers the 9000 series aps are unbeatable. i would recommend them to anyone, because they are easy to set up and are secure. they broadcast a long way and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    They are Similar in functionality and price, but free of charge vWLC is a killer feature.
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    better management
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    We selected the 9100 access points because the wi-fi 6 coverage and throughput that they delivery.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Low prices but less flexibility in managing and external antennas
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    this is different product,
    I choose Access Point because now i'm involved in wireless project in my organization.
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
    Better antenna gain
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    Cisco
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Cisco is more industrial grade
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers is more modern, looks better, supports newer access points. Using different tags - site tags, policy tags, etc. is a nice way to configure different access point groups or locations. Also Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless …
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    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Since we are only upgrading to the newest generation, we have all benefits from that (like performance)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access PointsCisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (64 ratings)
    9.7
    (88 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    -
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    9.1
    (87 ratings)
    Performance
    8.9
    (57 ratings)
    7.1
    (88 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.6
    (57 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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