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We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"One of the most valuable aspects of Cisco Ethernet Switches is many engineers can work on the equipment. You can find qualified engineers that can configure Cisco equipment more than any other networking equipment.""The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable.""The solution is a high-end router that can handle a huge network with tons of traffic.""Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable.""We like the stability and scalability of Cisco Ethernet Switches.""The features that I have found most valuable are the core reliability and the switching group. All the features are very generic switching features with high reliability. That is the main key point I can highlight.""As I am Cisco certified, I like the way that I can program them.""Cisco Ethernet Switches are more stable than other products."

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"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable.""It is a scalable solution.""It's scalable. It is cloud-based controlled. We don't need to buy a dedicated controller. It allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies.""The scalability is great.""Overall, they have a good quality product.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.""I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security.""It is easy to use and stable."

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Cons
"Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve if they removed the command line interface and replaced it with a better GUI. It is too difficult at the moment, we always need to figure out the commands.""There are some GUI configuration improvements that they can implement in the future for the product models.""The NX-API REST is not very good and should be improved.""When you contact support, they don't give you the expert at first, they give you the beginner. Only after going around in a circle do they give you experts. Why don't they just give the expert from the beginning?""They can make the licensing model a little easier.""I don't like the fact that the product is very expensive.""The dashboard needs some minor improvements.""The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."

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"You do need a bit of knowledge about the solution. There's a small learning curve involved when implementing the product.""The product’s price is a bit high.""They just need to simplify the learning curve.""On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations.""Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it.""They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.""Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses.""The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement user friendly GUI for easier network management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Not inexpensive. Price will vary widely depending on the chosen product and size of the deployment."
  • "Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
  • "The last time I bought a 24-port switch, which was a while ago, I paid about five or six thousand Euros. In this part of the world, that's quite expensive for us."
  • "These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
  • "We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
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  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    32,935
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    Reviews
    32
    Average Words per Review
    388
    Rating
    8.9
    9th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,623
    Comparisons
    4,327
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
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    Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches, whereas Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches report.

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