Item: UniFi Cloud Gateways
Rating: 9
Author: Jeremy Robinett

Overall Satisfaction with Ubiquiti Wireless WAN

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I've deployed Ubiquiti Wireless at several of my clients. The decision to go with Ubiquiti was based on ease of deployment and management. Physical installation and configuration is easy by todays standard. One thing to note: you can't log directly into a standalone AP. You must use their software to con

Pros and Cons

Pros

Mesh
Management
iOS app

Cons

Direct AP management for single AP installs

Most Important Features

Managment
Ease of Installation
Mesh

Return on Investment

Maintenance is minimal saving time
Have yet to have an issue with the hardware.

Alternatives Considered

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN

I like both products. Management is similar. Ubiquiti is more cost effective for small businesses, you can do more for the same money.

Key Insights

Do you think UniFi Cloud Gateways delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with UniFi Cloud Gateways's feature set?

Yes

Did UniFi Cloud Gateways live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of UniFi Cloud Gateways go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy UniFi Cloud Gateways again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN, Cradlepoint Routers, Aerohive Wireless WAN

Likelihood to Recommend

Well suited for large and small companies. Home use is not out of the question. This works well with companies who need a mesh network that works. One client install involved a building that was steal and concrete. Instead of running new network cabling we used existing cabling and converted the entire building to Ubiquiti Wireless WAN.

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