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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

    WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AThe vendor says WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud is where you take your access points to unlock their full potential. With a Secure Wi-Fi license, you get patented WIPS security, compliance reporting including PCI, Wi-Fi vulnerability assessment reporting, and every enterprise-grade WLAN feature you’ll need to take your access points into the toughest environments – with features like live floorplan views, hotspot 2.0, application firewall, and role-based access with 802.1x. WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud has…N/A
    Pricing
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    83%
    Would buy again
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    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%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access PointsWatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    -
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Small Business 100 Series Wireless Access PointsWatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud
    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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud works well in any scenario. With the number of AP model options, this solution can work at a coffee shop all the way up to a multi-tenant facility with thousands of users.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • enable wireless access on watchguard-based networks
    • ensure reliable performances
    • allow fast wireless data transfer operations
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Better Access Points from WG
    • Map Feature
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    Overall, we have been very happy with the results.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The support team is great! I have never had an issue getting the support I needed. They make it a point to stick with the issue until it's resolved to the customer's satisfaction. They do not make you feel like you need to hurry up and close the ticket. They make sure the solution is working as designed.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi Cloud offers the cloud management solution unlike Ubiquiti which needs a controller that you need to setup, configure, update, and maintain. Also Security is offered with Secure Wi-Fi cloud.
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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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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • It is not the cheapest one by price but with all the features it is it worth
    • They follow costs after buying are not so high because of the centralized and easy deployment and managemet
    • To see where we have a bottleneck is so easy in the WatchGuard Cloud
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