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9100 APs good all rounder
December 19, 2023

9100 APs good all rounder

Michael Spence | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Cisco Catalyst 9120 Access Points
  • Cisco Catalyst 9130AX Series Access Points
  • Cisco Catalyst 9136 Access Points

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

Cisco Access Point
Our deployment of Cisco Access Points is across our entire organisation they provide access for all staff, students and many IoT devices.
  • Well documented radiation patterns
  • excellent analyitics
  • Clean Air properties for all channels (not just the one being used)
  • greater accessibility to features for integration - spectrum mode for example

Do you think Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points again?

Yes

  • Excellent solution for High Density designs
  • Excellent solution for outdoor implementations
  • Excellent solution for auditorium designs
The APs we have deployed work extremely well and generally we do not have performance issues.
The scalability hinges on the use of the wireless controller. The architecture of the WLC is somewhat limiting to scalability in its default configuration; the default hamper good roaming and therefore the quality of the service.
The implementation of the 9100 APs took no additional time past the configuraiton of the new wireless controllers.
Not sure what this question means, but I would say that the WLCs that we have allow us to provide network coverage across some 300+ buildings to 60000+ users.
Of all the different APs that I have implemented the Cisco APs are still the most feature rich. The analytics that they provide sets them apart from all other vendors I have tested.
Cisco APs work extremely well in both indoor and outdoor settings. The RRM function generally works well to set channels and transmit power appropriately. Bridged P2P networks however, are likely too simple for such advanced APs.

Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points Feature Ratings

Wireless LAN
8.8
Zero-Touch Provisioning
8
WLAN Performance Monitoring
9
Topology Maps
9
Layer 7 Visibility
Not Rated
Power over Ethernet Support
9
Wireless Security
9