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We performed a comparison between ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless and Cisco Wireless based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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.""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.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

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"I believe the initial setup was straightforward."

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"The CleanAir features and the fast transition.""The most valuable features for network security with Cisco Wireless were the policy enforcement capabilities.""The initial setup is easy. It's fairly quick to deploy.""Some of the features I find valuable are the FlexConnect and overall it is a good global solution.""Cisco is one of the leading vendors and is at the top of many lists. The access software is robust, and the performance of the devices is excellent.""Some of the valuable features of this solution are security, the controller is simple to configure, devices are easy to install, and we use the software to administrate all the APs.""The ability to make different types of networks, such as land networks, is the most valuable part of the solution.""Support is fantastic. They are helpful and responsive."

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Cons
"They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The solution is expensive.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

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"Having a better dashboard management system that the client can use to access and control their environment would be a nice addition to the product.""Support is not really up to par in quickly addressing issues."

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"The solution is stable but it could be improved. However, this could be because there are not enough APs.""The new GUI interface and the newer version OS are a little bit more complex than the older version, however, it just might take some getting used to.""Its licensing model and cost should be improved.""There are some areas of improvement needed in roaming and streaming.""The product could improve the security system's alertness to detect and respond to intrusions more effectively.""One thing which we really don't like about Cisco is that it is very expensive.""They should introduce zero interference capabilities.""The installation is very tiring and painful, the process could be easier."

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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."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "It cost over $30,000 for us for 260 access points."
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  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "Expensive."
  • "As far as I know Cisco is very competitive, price-wise. Talk to your third-party vendor. It all depends on the company size - how many employees, how big the building is. If it's wireless, and you have only 50 employees but you're using a large building floor, in that case you need many access points. But if you have 50 employees using two or three rooms, then you probably don't need it and it's going to be high density, so there is a different design. So you need to talk to a subject matter expert. Talk to them and design accordingly."
  • "Cisco is more on the expensive side, as compared to Aruba, but I must say Cisco's quality is unmatched, for sure."
  • "I am not a fan of Cisco's software pricing model. Their management software is far too expensive."
  • "The pricing is high. It could be cheaper."
  • "Never pay the full GPL price."
  • "Pricing is a bit on the high side compared to its competitors but we have to consider the support and usages of the solution. Licensing is now RTU and smart licensing. We need three types of licenses. One for each of the: APs, HA, controller."
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    Adtran WLAN, Bluesocket Wireless
    Cisco WLAN Controller
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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.

    ADTRAN wireless solutions are allowing businesses to streamline and improve operational efficiencies, speed network deployment, expand customer service offerings, and increase flexibility for employees.

    Cisco Wireless offers robust, secure connectivity for corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, and hospitality sectors. Users commend its exceptional network performance, seamless integration, and strong security measures. It enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves collaboration through insightful analytics.

    Sample Customers
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    Thomas College, North Cobb Christian School, Archbishop Riordan High School, Dickson Public Schools, Hamilton Heights School Corporation, North Idaho College
    Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Computer Software Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is ranked 27th in Wireless LAN while Cisco Wireless is ranked 2nd in Wireless LAN with 148 reviews. ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is rated 6.6, while Cisco Wireless is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless writes "Access points work but there are problems with support, scalability, and keeping technology current". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Wireless writes "Allows us to deploy a wide range of wireless products with stable WiFi". ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is most compared with , whereas Cisco Wireless is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Omada Access Points.

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