Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points
We deployed these in a select zone for expanded coverage. They allow some of our clients and employees to collaborate anywhere on our floor in a more relaxed setting.
- ISE enforcement
- Lots of accessories and antenna
- POE options and other deployment options.
- Cost
- Cloud management
- They drive great customer interaction
- They allow freedom to reconfigure them as needed.
- They have high reliability
- Cisco Meraki Wireless WAN
While we do use Meraki we choose to use Cisco Aironet access points due to the flexibility and maximum configuration options. Meraki does not have this.
Cisco Aironet Additional Questions
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Accessories
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Vendor Reputation
Reliability paired with the ability to find somebody to manage these devices with critical. Other access point vendors have cheaper products but do not have the support Personnel available.
Measure twice cut once. Be sure to do proper due diligence on AP placement and cable management. Also be sure you really understand how WLC work and the options and features. It's best to run through some common fault situations as a dry run so you know how to react.
Using Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points
15 - Wealth management
2 - CCNA wireless certificate or 4-5 years wireless experience.
- The provide an reconfigurable environment to transition from client facing to corporate only.
- Paired with ISE provide guest net captive portal.
Evaluating Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points and Competitors
We wouldn't change much besides maybe a stronger cost comparison. With Personnel costs accounted for this election.
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points Implementation
- Third-party professional service company
CDW
No - We had one main phase since this was an isolated appointment of the AP inside a very specific use case.
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation - Conduct a good radio site survey prior to the access point deployment.
- Radio issues with RF
- Adjusting antennas and coverage.
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points Training
- Self-taught
Because the wireless access controller controls the access point. It's easy to pick up the interface and expand that to all the wireless products.
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points Support
Pros | Cons |
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Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Immediate help available Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | Need to explain problems multiple times |
No - We have on-site engineers.
When we deployed The Cisco aironet initially we had some radio issues Tac work with us very quickly to get this solved during our deployment window which was only 4 hours long.
Using Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Easy to use Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using | Requires technical support |
- Wireless Lan Controller integration
- Power over Ethernet
- Antenna installations
- Upgrades out of band
- Radio troubleshooting
Cisco Aironet and Catalyst 2800 Series Access Points Reliability
Relationship with Cisco
We really only negotiated cost the main item.
Be sure to engage early and often and have an honest candid discussion. Be clear about your pricing expectations and it will usually be answered.