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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points is rated higher in 1 area: Implementation Rating
- Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability, Support Rating
- Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points and Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Renew
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
79%
27 Ratings

9.3
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
93%
31 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
91%
3 Ratings

9.1
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
91%
1 Rating
Usability
6.6
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
66%
3 Ratings

8.2
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
82%
1 Rating
Availability
9.1
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
91%
2 Ratings

Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
8.5
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
85%
13 Ratings

Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
6.8
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
68%
4 Ratings

9.4
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
94%
21 Ratings
Implementation Rating
8.2
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
82%
6 Ratings

7.3
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
73%
1 Rating
Product Scalability
8.5
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
85%
12 Ratings

Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points is very well suited for large enterprises and high-density environments. It is not well suited for high ceiling buildings like warehouses and storage places because of low antenna gain. In our main office, it is working very well. For around thirty or so wireless devices this access point works very well and after forty or so wireless devices it starts to suffer.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
If you want easy to setup wireless that works really well and can be managed from anywhere, Meraki is for sure the way to go. Once you get used to using the dashboard, it is extremely easy to use and will show you all kinds of details about the network and the clients on it. The Meraki design works well, especially if you are new to wireless, the settings are pretty basic but easy to follow. If you have an office environment and don't want the hassle of having a controller in a closet, then Meraki is a good fit. They might not always be suited for industrial designs where heat and extreme harsh temperatures are in play but other than that I've found I've been able to put them in manufacturing and office environments. If you want extreme tuning ability like you would see in a traditional Cisco controller, then you might not like the Meraki platform.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Mining & Metals Company, 501-1000 employeesPros
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
- It is an 802.11ac wave 2 access point capable of reaching rates above 2Gbps
- 5ghz
- MU-MIMO to achieve higher transmission rates over the wireless network
- 160Mhz channels
- CleanAir prevents interference on 2.4Ghz radio
- Beamforming for better signal routing to the device
- Easily installed and configured by a wireless controller
RPA Developer
Grupo BoticárioChemicals, 201-500 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
- Cisco Meraki Wireless does a GREAT job marketing their product and building your trust. They offer free and very informative webinars that offer free gear for your home network. They rely on word of mouth marketing and it simply works. They offer great try and buy programs as well. They stand behind their product and trust the technology.
- Cisco Meraki Wireless administrators dashboard is top notch. Their wireless UI interface is integrated with all other Cisco Meraki Wireless products. This makes it easy to use. It has single-use credentials and is seamless.
- Cisco Meraki Wireless support is also top notch. While they are backed by Cisco, Meraki always feels like you are working with a small business that takes your account seriously. They are specialized and a rare breed in the industry. Getting support from them is a pleasure!
Sr. IT Project Manager
CaptureRxHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Cons
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
- CleanAir - Put this technology into all the APs.
- GPS Tracker - I can't understand why only the Cisco 1570 has this option as well as larger Cisco 3800 APs. Why can't this be in all APs so they can be easily mapped in Google for positioning and later plotted for the coverage zone.
Manager Enterprise Systems & Networks Infrastructure
The University of the South PacificHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
- Depending on your business size and budget, the cloud based subscription model may not acceptable to upper management.
- Must maintain subscription to utilize Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Points.
- Additional functionality and support for Mobile Device Management (MDM) comes with an additional cost if you want telephone support, otherwise it is limited to a certain number of devices and tech support via email only.
Director of IT
Fort Walton Machining, IncAviation & Aerospace, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 9.1
Based on 3 answers
Because until now I haven't had any issues or cases where I needed to create a ticket with Tac from Cisco related to their performance or availability.They have a small size that permits or allows you to install it in each place that you need to mount it, their design is small and appropriate for every kind of office.
IT Manager
Gemex CorporativoOil & Energy, 51-200 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point 9.1
Based on 1 answer
The Cisco Meraki WiFi Access Point dashboard and support license is mandatory so to continue usage we will need to renew the license. We may opt to purchase a more current WiFi generation device if something newer is available at that time. Currently, happy with the use of the dashboard as it is very feature rich.
Network Architect
Canadian TelecomTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Usability
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 6.6
Based on 3 answers
Lately we had less issues. Most probably because we reduced the number of Wireless LAN controllers. So less trouble for upgrades as well.We don't have any access point in stand alone mode. It's something I don't suggest, unless it's just for a small office and not for a larger company with different sites.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Pharmaceuticals Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point 8.2
Based on 1 answer
The Meraki dashboard is an excellent tool to administer and manage the Meraki WiFi Access Point. Navigating the dashboard is intuitive and there are lots of use cases on the Meraki site. The dashboard is the key to having a great administrative experience with the product, easy to use, fast to find information.
Network Architect
Canadian TelecomTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Reliability and Availability
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 9.1
Based on 2 answers
This access point does not usually randomly shut off. It can't happen but it's generally due to a power over ethernet failures which would could be considered a user error.
Information Security Architect
Wintrust Financial CorporationFinancial Services, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 8.5
Based on 13 answers
Performance wise [Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points] are among of the best pieces of technology we have on premise. I don't say that lightly, we have a lot of cool tech. But if you consider how many users are connecting to these day in and day out without a single blip when they're downloading large files, roaming to new AP's or needing a boosted signal at a far end of the range then these are unmatched.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesCisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 6.8
Based on 4 answers
I believe that there is always room for improvement.
Senior Network Engineer
City of WichitaGovernment Administration, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point 9.4
Based on 21 answers
Cisco Meraki support has been very helpful when it comes to troubleshooting and supporting their products. There is an online knowledge base with tons of documentation and there is also 24x7 phone support available as part of the dashboard license. Every time I've called support, the engineer I spoke with has been very informative and dedicated to resolving my problems.

Verified User
Director in Engineering
Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employeesImplementation Rating
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 8.2
Based on 6 answers
Make sure to get a professional wireless assessment before purchasing AP's. That way you will only purchase what you need and know where the wiring infrastructure will need to be to streamline the installation and tuning process.
Senior Network Engineer
City of WichitaGovernment Administration, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point 7.3
Based on 1 answer
There were documents that detailed how the WiFi Access Point was to be installed and mounted. The only issue was to cable the device, we use a third party for this type of work and typically has to be performed after normal business hours. Other than that, the installation was easy.
Network Architect
Canadian TelecomTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
D-Link Wireless access points and D-Link Wireless controllers were being used in our organization previously. They were working well with a small number of users. But as we started to expand wireless coverage and the user base started to grow they became less efficient and frequent disconnection and low-speed issues were faced. Cisco Aironet Access points overcome these issues and have been working great in our environment.
Deputy Manager - IT Operations (Network Infrastructure)
Pak Suzuki Motor Company LimitedAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
Meraki Wireless Access Points were superior to Cisco Aironets:Cloud-based dashboard for managing all Meraki devices.Alerts when devices or network is impacted.Easy deployment of Firmware upgrades.Faster network speeds.Wider network coverage.Required less number of Access Points compared to Cisco Aironet.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 51-200 employeesScalability
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points 8.5
Based on 12 answers
When it comes to deploying the Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points in locations around the school district it has become easier as you get used to putting 4 screws in the mounting plate to the bracket and then slide the access point onto the bracket.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Primary/Secondary Education Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cisco Aironet 2800 Series Access Points
- The main thing is you can set them and forget about them, they don't cause a lot of problems so you can focus on other things.
- They have performed well, in areas where we needed more APs to offload, these can handle more users.
IT Infrastructure Analyst
Owens - IllinoisInformation Technology and Services, 5001-10,000 employees
Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point
- KPI generator: Generator of commercial indicators that help us define the client's profile.
- Consumption data: See in which the network is occupying the consumption by application and user.
- Heat zones: See which is the area of ​​interest most traveled by the end user.
Coordinador de Gerentes de Zona IT
Volkswagen de MéxicoAutomotive, 10,001+ employees