Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points
We have recently replaced several autonomous wireless systems that were spread across our organization with an enterprise Cisco Aironet managed wireless system. This was our decision due to the large demand our customers have requested to support their future business needs and processes.
- Their ability to auto negotiate within the system to adjust the radios between the different frequencies.
- Easy automated installation with the wlc and prime.
- The flexconnect capability that allows the use of local internet connectivity to be used for nonbusiness connectivity.
- The mounting brackets are confusing to figure out what you really need when ordering.
- Decreased configuration overhead.
- Increased visibility and troubleshooting ability.
- Connecting customers to wireless devices that are increasing their productivity
Cisco Aironet Additional Questions
- Public Connectivity
- Business Connectivity
- BYOD
- Product Usability
The main decider was the ability to centrally manage wireless and wired network devices from one management console
Using Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points
600 - Public Safety, Public works, CMO, Finance, IT, Arts and Cultural services.
2 - Network Engineer, network admin
- Room Automation
- Asset tracking and inventory
- Way Finding
Evaluating Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points and Competitors
Yes - Aruba
I wouldn't change anything
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points Implementation
- Third-party professional service company
ConvergeOne
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation
- We upset some customers by implementing controls and accesspolicies
- We started blocking certain types of websites and had some backlash for it.
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points Support
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Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
No - We keep a few on the shelf spares for emergencies.
We were looking for a way to change the color of the AP with either paint or some kind of cover. The support team actually researched and provided third party products that were recommended by Cisco.
Using Cisco Aironet and Catalyst Access Points
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Tuning with the WLC
- Physical Installation
- SSID creation
- Modifying the installation of the standard mounting bracket
- Modifying the color of the AP to blend in with Architecture of Historical sites