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Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller vs. Cisco Mobility Express (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
The Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst Access Points (EWC-AP) is a next-generation Wi-Fi solution, combining an advanced controller – the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers – with a Wi-Fi 6 access point – the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points – to create a wireless experience for evolving and growing organization.N/A
Cisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
Cisco Mobility Express was a controllerless wi-fi solution, used by businesses to quickly deploy a wireless network without requiring substantial IT resources. The product is discontinued.N/A
Pricing
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Best Alternatives
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Small Businesses
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
Score 9.5 out of 10
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
Score 9.8 out of 10
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
Cisco Aironet 1800 Series Access Points (discontinued)
Score 9.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Score 8.7 out of 10
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
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8.0
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Availability
-
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8.0
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Performance
-
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7.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Embedded Wireless ControllerCisco Mobility Express (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Overall I could see myself recommending these to others if they have the right set of circumstances at their place of business. Those would be like ours, if they had a location that couldnt be served by a WLC. Once setup they are easy to manage and self healing as in they wont go down when one is offline.
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Anonymous
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Honestly, I think it is well suited in any environment. May it be work, campus, universities, malls. It is a reliable, controller-less solution, simple and easy to use, and easy to maintain. It doesn't require much support from professionals. You install it easily. It provides an uninterrupted connection, and you can easily connect to it.
JN
JK Nosis
System Administrator
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Pros
  • 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
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Anonymous
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  • Interference mitigation
  • New update provides bandwidth control at all levels
  • Radius integration
Ahmed Mujeeb | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ahmed Mujeeb
Assistant Manager Infrastructure
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Cons
  • The GUI is difficult to understand
  • The process of setting up the Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller is cumbersome, but I like its reliability
VL
Val Langenburg
Managing Director IT Operations and Governance
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  • There were some minor issues, but were solved with a firmware update.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Reliability and Availability
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To be honest, I have not faced any sort of application error or unplanned outages till now. [In my experience], I had faced a reduction in internet speed, which was later identified [to be the fault of] the internet service provider.
HASAN SARFRAZ | TrustRadius Reviewer
HASAN SARFRAZ
T24 Technical Analyst
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Performance
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It provides a seamless connection, but sometimes it kicks me out, and [I] need to reconnect. Luckily it will connect you to the next one available if kicked out.
JN
JK Nosis
System Administrator
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller provides the ability to manage and deploy the wireless network from a web UI or mobile application, and without the expense or complexity of a wireless controller appliance.
VL
Val Langenburg
Managing Director IT Operations and Governance
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Cisco Mobility Express is far better than other products. It is a renowned brand in network products, and they are reliable and efficient as compared to other products that I have used so far. It is highly recommended.
HASAN SARFRAZ | TrustRadius Reviewer
HASAN SARFRAZ
T24 Technical Analyst
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Return on Investment
  • Money saved not needing a WLC and separate APs.
  • Time saved during setup if you're using a Cisco DNA.
  • Long term it may be more time spent diagnosing issues.
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • It has given our IT team time back from not having to fix issues everyday with the network.
  • It makes it easy for visibility of the network and allows those who are new to it to learn it quickly.
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Anonymous
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