Compact access point, but very fast and reliable.
January 23, 2023

Compact access point, but very fast and reliable.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Modules Used

  • Cisco WAP150 Wireless-AC/N Dual Radio Access Point with PoE

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points

We have been using some WAP150 access points in company branches for almost two years now. These are great value access points with Cisco quality and durability. Our scenario has a maximum of three per location and is enough to serve small branches. The WAP150 and other models we use in the company are managed remotely by Cisco FindIT Network Management software. These devices work in the 802.11ac wave protocol, which guarantees speeds of up to 1.2Gbps in the 5ghz radio frequency. It's ideal for small business scenarios and doesn't rely on a main controller because the access point can cluster up to four devices.

Pros

  • Compact access point with internal antennas and easy ceiling mounting.
  • They are reliable and fast access points that work on the 802.11ac wave protocol with speeds of up to 1.2gbps at 5ghz. But they also work at 2.4 GHz.
  • Allows you to create a cluster of up to 4 access points on site and thereby manage radio frequency, power, and other network resources.
  • Access points can be managed on management and monitoring platforms with Cisco FindIT Network Management.
  • Allows to be installation easily with ethernet network cable.

Cons

  • They are not ready for Wifi 6 - 802.11ax yet.
  • It has a POE port and can be powered by a POE switch.
  • Create a cluster of up to four access points with up to 120 connected users per cluster.
  • They are fast with gibabit speed.
  • It can be managed by cluster or management software.
  • Plug and play.
  • Low energy consumption.
  • Corporate mobility for branch office users with mobile device access.
  • Optimum performance and security in the wireless network.

Do you think Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points again?

Yes

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After using the access point for a while, I can say that they are excellent and manage to deliver great performance, coverage radius and control from the management. Integration with Cisco Umbrella is another plus point because it helps protect against malware attacks. They are extremely compact, beautiful, and discreet equipment. The recommendation would be for smaller and medium scenarios that don't have such a high user density.

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