If your use case is right, the Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller can be the perfect solution
January 09, 2021
If your use case is right, the Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller can be the perfect solution
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller
Previously we had Cisco wireless LAN controller that took care of all our AP's (adding, removing, programming, etc) which still works great for our main site that keeps everything chugging without much interaction. The problem we had at some sites is that they don't connect back to us in a way we could manage their AP's. Enter the Cisco Embedded [Wireless] Controllers. These guys solve that problem handily.
- They seem solid and well built, hardly ever fail
- Once you get a hand of the setup they're easy to add/remove
- Automatic failover is seamless and super helpful
- Occasionally require a reboot to get an AP back online
- Sometimes they will fight to be the controller
- They dont seem to handle as many clients as AP's connected to a WLC
- Makes having remote sites less problematic when it comes to managing AP's
- Saved money on managed AP's as they're found cheaper
- Takes more time to manage additional controllers versus a WLC
Do you think Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller's feature set?
Yes
Did Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller again?
Yes