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    Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ACisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points are designed to provide simple installation, intuitive web-based configuration, and an integrated setup wizard to make them easy to use. Models include the Cisco WAP 150, and the WAP 125. The WAP 131 and WAP 121 older models are end of sale.N/A

    UniFi WiFi Access Points

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AUbiquiti Networks in San Jose provides the UniFi wi-fi access points. The enterprise products support 1,000+ client capacity, long-range 6 GHz performance, and 10 GbE PoE connectivity with native high availability architecture for critical enterprise environments.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco
    Chose Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points
    We ended up actually moving from Cisco WAPs into a full Ubiquiti stack, as our IT people preferred the coverage and more "enterprise" IT-focused features and the flexibility of a setup not necessarily marketed and designed for small businesses. I'd say at 40-50 people, you may …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    83%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access PointsUniFi WiFi Access Points
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (39 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    6.9
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    As an IT technician I was involved in the deployment and configuration of some access points. Work was easy to attach it to the ceiling and connect to the CAT6A network cable. The controller located in the main building transmits all settings remotely in less than 15 minutes to the access point and it is already operational. The WAP 150 has a compact style and looks great on the ceiling because the antennas are internal and radiate omnidirectionally to users. We created three networks, one 2.4Ghz, the second 5Ghz and the other exclusively for patients.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    I love the equipment for small-scale commercial solutions and quality without the price tag. I might not recommend their products for a large organization with multiple locations and servers. However, the GUI interface will allow remote access and setup across the network. I think this is a great solution for small businesses and families or home office solutions, provided there is some IT knowledge for setup and maintenance.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • 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.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Ubiquti WLAN is very easy on setup for fast deployment.
    • The monitoring software is offered at different level. Cloudkey, or just throwing up their free controller on a PC somewhere.
    • It also does a great job of publishing timely updates to firmware, and addressing bug issues.
    • The ease of the interface, without adding a bunch of fluff, makes this literally the best out there in my opinion.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • I see that this model does not have the ability to mitigate strong interference at 2.4 GHz.
    • It is a model that does not serve auditors.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Initial configuration of access points can be rather tricky. Each one I have installed was a complete pain to get setup and connected with the UniFi Controller software. I never worked out what causes me problems, but thankfully once I've stumbled through the correct procedure, it does work completely reliably after that, for years on end.
    • The UniFi Controller software will nag you to share usage data. When offered to opt-in, I choose not to do so, but you'll eventually be nagged again on a future login.
    • Some of the 'tooltips' within the Controller software could be more informative.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    Overall, we have been very happy with the results.
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    Usability
    Cisco
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    Ubiquiti makes great Access points at various tiers provided far better coverage and throughput than consumer-grade wireless repeaters and routers. We have not had any performance complaints from guests or from the administration who use the wifi on a daily basis.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    Ubiquiti support is minimal, which is said to help decrease the cost of the equipment. However, with many reports of emails going directly to the Ubiquiti support line taking days to hear a response, you're better off either engaging with the community forums for help from fellow UniFi users or reaching out to a reseller that has training on the equipment that can assist.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The products of the Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access Points family are an excellent option within the segment in which they compete. We provide many enterprise-level features with costs close to entry-level. It allows us to maintain centralized administration, scale easily, and not lose observability, and it maintains the quality and robustness that Cisco has accustomed us to.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    Ubiquiti is overall easier to work with. There is no special training needed to accomplish many of the things required with a Cisco product. Since my time is stretched thin, I need something that I can manage without being weighed down by command-line communications. Also, I am able to use my wireless devices to maintain every Ubiquiti device on my network.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Increased productivity with the use of notebooks and tablets.
    • Mobility and allowed to work from home during the pandemic.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Can't say it enough, prices are awesome, so ROI is very high IMHO.
    • Remote cloud management allows me to service more clients at greater distances.
    • Project estimates become much more attractive when you can show the savings vs more expensive solutions.
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