Item: Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Internal network. We are a partner and build networks for customers.

Pros and Cons

Reliability
Easy to deploy
Powerful

Ineroperability with other vendors

Return on Investment

Reliable
POE Limited support for specific aps
Building size can be smaller

We have only positive experiences with it. Sometimes the pricing is the factor about to choose a different vendor for WiFi Network. It supports the newest generation, and the Access Points are supported for a long time overall. Most of our customers have been deployed for over 10 years and more.

Scalability

With the number of Access points you have a lot of choices of Controllers to use in the network. EWC, 9800L, and 9800 40 or higher. But to expand the deployment the Controllers are powerful enough. We have deployments, in most cases, up to 200 APs, so choosing the right WLC depends on the requirements of the customer.

Time to Value

Very easy to install and we have a lot of experience and install it a lot.

Access Point Management

Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers

Yes, in most deployments as SSO.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Because to secure network access.

Key Insights

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

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst Center, CATALYST Enterprise, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Likelihood to Recommend

We are deploying Cisco Access Points in a lot of office areas and in production. Production areas depending on industrial machines it is difficult to deploy and need some special antenna design. Less appropriate for temporary deployments. For stadions and high-density deployment, we recommend Cisco as well. We have good experience with Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points.

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Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

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