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    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

    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AHPE Networking Instant On Access Points, formerly under the Aruba Networks brand, are presented as fast WLAN solutions for small to midsize businesses, supporting indoor and outdoor connectivity, in any environment and for any number of devices.

    $99

    one-time fee

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    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersHPE Networking Instant On Access Points
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP22
    Starting at $149.99
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP32
    Starting at $234.99
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP21
    Starting at $99.99
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP22D
    Starting at $184.99
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP27
    Starting at $209.99
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    HPE Networking Instant On Access Points AP25
    Starting at $239.99
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    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersHPE Networking Instant On Access Points
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersHPE Networking Instant On Access Points
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    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
    Better than the competitor but higher price
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Compared to older Cisco WLC, Catalyst 9800s are easier to manage and SSO HA is more reliable. Compared to Aruba IAP, the number of features is greater. Meraki is easier to set up but having a central controller gives greater control.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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    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 9800 Series Wireless ControllersHPE Networking Instant On Access Points
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (88 ratings)
    9.6
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
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    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (87 ratings)
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    Performance
    7.1
    (88 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)