Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller vs Meraki MR

• [...] One thing which always fascinated me is the user interface because it is very friendly in nature.
• Also, with this tool, [my team and I] have started feeling more secure and safe because this platform does not require any such implementation. [A]ll the security patches happen on their own.
• One of the main pros of this app is that because it is so compact, it makes this platform a very good travel option. [I]t is also portable [and] can be easily carried anywhere.

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• Cloud-managed - as all Meraki products are, very easy to manage.
• Mesh technology allows clients to easily roam from one AP to another.
• Very easy to add AP's, just get it online and add it to a network. Done.
• Great tools to troubleshoot problems clients.

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• The interface needs improvement, it is still complex to find some functions quickly
• The price of the product is still a big limiter
• The fragility of its physical structure, any impact, which is a little stronger, can cause damage to the product

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• There needs to be an easier way to see which devices are being heavier used, so as to determine needed adjustments.
• It would be good to have more in-depth access to what locations connected devices are navigating to.
• Cost. These devices could be a little more competitive if the cost were lower. Meraki prices itself out of some sales.

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• The WLAN controller is a great tool for wireless network administration. With the Cisco Wireless Controller, we can quickly configure and manage all Cisco access points. It's also very easy to set up and manage. The Wlan Controller is a must-have for all our wireless network design.
• The WLAN Controller is a really useful device, it's easy to use and the setup is clear. The 3504 we use has 4 interfaces, we use 2 for data, one for management and one for failover. The wireless controller is very reliable, it will not let your network down. The only downside is that it can be a little bit slow when you need to add a lot of new access points.
• Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller is a great tool for managing WLANs. The controller allows you to manage a large number of access points and allows you to very quickly manage and configure all devices in the network and have one of the most important components of the system. The controller is easy to use and supports a large number of connections and devices.

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• For bigger organizations ROI is really good, because the network is always operational, and no time is spent fixing the network.
• The users do not need to power cycle devices or do anything else, everything can be managed remotely from the Meraki dashboard.
• For small businesses with only 1 AP, the ROI is not that great since a cheaper AP can do the same job, and it may need occasional reboot which the staff can do easily without any hassle.

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