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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points is rated higher in 1 area: Performance
- Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Product Scalability
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
80%
29 Ratings
8.7
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
87%
7 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
7.9
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
79%
3 Ratings
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
9.4
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
94%
2 Ratings
9.0
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
90%
7 Ratings
Product Scalability
8.2
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
82%
2 Ratings
8.9
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
89%
7 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
As any Cisco Aironet Access Points, the 3800 model is more for power users than beginners. It is for sure very more complex to maintain and trouble shoot than solutions like Cisco Meraki APs.
By the way, there are a lot of settings that can be customized and it is really interesting for difficult environments like industrial factories.
The 3800 model is also robust so it should stay durable and reliable.
But if you want to use the mesh mode or make a wireless bridge, this model is not appropriate as it is not supported for now.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Networking Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Within our ever-changing environment, we have found the [Cisco] Catalyst 9100 Access Points to be a great fit for all situations we have thrown in them. Our locations that have upgraded to the [Cisco] Catalyst 9100 Access Points have also been pleasantly surprised by the additional coverage they provide, compared to previous access point models.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 10,001+ employeesPros
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
- Cisco APs are managed very easily from a Cisco WLC controller.
- Cisco APs provide lots of enterprise-grade options such as rogue detection and automatic power configuration.
- Cisco APs have many different mounting options, which makes them very versatile in a healthcare environment.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- High bandwidth speed
- Coverage for wireless connectivity
- Adherence to Industry and Security standards
- Integration to other Cisco product suites
- Top tier technical support
- Vast worldwide support from other business users
Network Architect
BSSTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
- Outdoor capabilities. We have actually blown up a few outdoor units. Water got inside the outdoor units and had visible rust
- Costs compared to other AP’s in the market. Ruckus and EnGenius work out a bit cheaper
- Mounting options are limited
Manager Information & Communications Technolofy
Fiji AirportsAirlines/Aviation, 501-1000 employees
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- more customizable options for coverage area configurations
- more inbuild advanced features to use as standalone device
- features such as locations tracking without advanced modules

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points 7.9
Based on 3 answers
We are all happy with Aironet and Prime.
Sr. Information Security Lead
Choice Hotels InternationalHospitality, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points 9.4
Based on 2 answers
The Cisco 3802 product performance is excellent. Not only for the speed and range of the wireless it provides, but also for the fact that - when deployed in a large scale environment - the performance does not fail. It provides the same network connectivity for users ranging from 1 to 30-plus concurrent connections.

Verified User
Project Manager in Information Technology
Oil & Energy Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points 9.0
Based on 7 answers
Performance is an important requirement in the wireless network and the [Cisco] Catalyst 9105 [Access Point] manages to deliver great throughput as it is a WIFI 6 device with MU-MIMO 2X2 and beamforming technology. [It also] supports a medium density of users without experiencing internet downtime issues.
IT Analyst
Rede de Comunicação InterativaTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
Our selection of Cisco Aironet Access Points versus the Meraki Access Points was entirely on a political basis with our vendor. In the future, we are actually looking to migrate towards the Meraki system. Even though the Meraki feature-set is lacking, we really only require those features, and our cost would be largely cut by this migration. It would be a solid win, but maybe not recommendable to everyone.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 1001-5000 employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Although the Cisco pricing within all the units I test is the most expensive one, I can satisfied with its performance.

Verified User
Consultant in Sales
Business Supplies & Equipment Company, 201-500 employeesScalability
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points 8.2
Based on 2 answers
Contrary to a solution like the Cisco Meraki access points, the Aironet access points like the 3800 are linked to the Controler. And depending on the version of the controller, it will support only some models of access points.
For big sites, it may be difficult to upgrade the controler to support new ap models like 3800 because we still have old access points.
And it is also the same between new access points and old client devices so it is always a bit tricky.
After that, if the access point model is supported by the controller, it is really simple to install a new one

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Networking Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points 8.9
Based on 7 answers
Scalability is not a concern for this product. We can readily add or remove access points as needed, depending on the requirement or the performance recorded - but so far everything has been smooth!
Unified Communications Engineer
VisionsConnectedTelecommunications, 501-1000 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
- Users are able to carry on with their work while moving, changing seats, rooms or having an ad-hoc Skype meeting on the way to lunch. It is always hard to justify the value of connectivity but be assured, when it is not working the business impact is immediate.

Verified User
Consultant in Customer Service
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco Aironet and Catalyst 9100 Access Points
- Valuable solution with vast WiFi and security options
- Users happy with excellent bandwidth and data handling
- Higher initial costs, longer ROI than other solutions
- Less support issues, return on support costs is lower
Network Architect
BSSTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees