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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points and D-Link Wireless are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
80%
29 Ratings

8.0
D-Link Wireless
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
7.9
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
79%
3 Ratings

D-Link Wireless
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
9.4
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
94%
2 Ratings

D-Link Wireless
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability
8.2
Cisco Aironet 3800 Series Access Points
82%
2 Ratings

D-Link Wireless
N/A
0 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+ employeesD-Link Wireless
Best in small networks & appropriate in industrial areas. AP works fine in any temperature & location (in remote locations office or remote location). Open area wireless connectivity is good with good range. Simple VLAN management and management are good. Backup and restoration is very good. Small home offices using wireless network work awesome.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
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 employeesD-Link Wireless
- Due to multiple switches in a single network environment, communication issues are common; therefore, productivity is effected. After installing D-Link Wireless, we resolved these kind of issues in our network.
- One windows solution make management easy via D-Link Wireless.
- Logs and troubleshooting is now easily handled. Pictorial form help in configuration and users management.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 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
D-Link Wireless
- Hanging issues are common in large scale networks. Even wireless controller is hanged in peak hours.
- Issues in VLAN configuration and port configurations.
- Cost is high in front of other brands.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing 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
—D-Link Wireless
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
D-Link Wireless
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 employeesD-Link Wireless
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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 employeesD-Link Wireless
We studied and selected D-Link due to usage in a limited area, and it is a very cost effective solution; therefore, D-Link Wireless AP and D-Link Wireless Controller [were] selected for our organization.We also [researched] Cisco, but Cisco was an expensive product and not appropriate in our required area or task; therefore, we selected D-Link.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Scalability
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+ employeesD-Link Wireless
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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+ employeesD-Link Wireless
- Organizational needs are fulfilled [which] means return on investment.
- Smooth connectivity increases productivity. Yes, we are satisfied in this area.
- Management and troubleshooting are core features & very quick in production area.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees