Juniper Mist Wi-Fi Assurance

Juniper Mist Wi-Fi Assurance is a solution designed to automate troubleshooting and operations for wireless networks, aiming to provide predictable, reliable, and measurable performance. According to the vendor, this product is tailored for small, medium, and large enterprises, targeting IT professionals, network administrators, system administrators, as well as educational institutions and healthcare facilities.

Key Features

Proactive optimization of wireless performance: According to the vendor, Mist AI and data science are utilized to optimize radio settings and adapt to intermittent outside interference. The product continuously learns and optimizes based on cumulative service-level expectation (SLE) performance.

Simple and secure access to resources: The vendor claims that the product offers easy resource assignment and prioritization, eliminating the need for complex and costly VLANs and ACLs. This can be done with a click of a mouse or using preassigned policies.

Dynamic packet capture for troubleshooting: The product allows for the capture of packets from the Juniper Mist cloud architecture, facilitating quick troubleshooting and root-cause analysis when major issues are detected, as per the vendor's claims.

Proactive root-cause identification: The vendor states that the product utilizes the Proactive Analytics and Correlation Engine (PACE) to streamline troubleshooting processes by identifying and fixing root causes of network problems, ensuring quick issue resolution.

Network automation with APIs: According to the vendor, the product offers full automation and seamless integration with complementary products. It allows for 100% programmability using open APIs, aiming to enhance network operations and management efficiency.

Customizable Wi-Fi Service Levels: The product enables the setting, monitoring, and enforcement of service-level expectations (SLEs) for key Wi-Fi performance metrics, providing flexibility in tailoring Wi-Fi service levels to meet specific requirements. The vendor claims this ensures consistent and reliable performance.

AI-Driven RRM: According to the vendor, the product leverages data science and cumulative SLE performance to optimize radio settings, adapt to intermittent outside interference, and assure wireless performance while minimizing disruptions.

Digital Transformation with Network Insights: The vendor states that the product includes base capabilities for analyzing up to 30 days of data, simplifying the process of extracting network insights from data across the enterprise. This aims to enable better resource alignment and decision-making.

Guest Wi-Fi: The vendor claims that the product offers a scalable guest access solution with multiple language support and customizable branding. It integrates with social login, external captive portals, and AAA/RADIUS for authentication.