Juniper WLC Series vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

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Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Ranking in Wireless LAN
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper WLC Series
Ranking in Wireless LAN
21st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the market share of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7% and it increased by 131.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Juniper WLC Series is 1.2% and it increased by 6.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Ruckus Wireless is 13.5% and it increased by 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

GH
Dec 29, 2022
Quick updates, easy port troubleshooting, and reliable
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) are for network connections The zero-touch provisioning and AI have helped out our organization because customers can install APs in less time than other solutions. The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability…
Nazish Sameer Shaikh - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 14, 2024
A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation
I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during the deployment phase. I have to collaborate closely with Juniper's support team, leveraging their resources to diagnose and resolve issues promptly. This proactive approach ensures…
Nagendra C - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 21, 2022
Good pricing, excellent connectivity, and an easy setup
We primarily use the solution for wireless access points.  It has improved our organization compared to what we were using earlier. We have the ability for maximum users, greater connectivity to the bandwidth, what we can get across, and the overall power of the device has improved in terms of the…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The solution is stable."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"The installation process is very easy."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"It's reliable wireless equipment."
"I am familiar with the brand and it works well."
"For me, the most valuable features are good integration with the customer's existing network and the ease of deployment and configuration. Ruckus products are also easy to learn to manage and deploy for not only our own staff, but also for the IT workers in the customer's organization."
"Ruckus Wireless is a reliable solution."
"Easy to configure and user-friendly."
"I like the controller more informative and easier to set up."
"It's stable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."
"The price could be better."
"The solution is expensive."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."
"There could be a high level of security."
"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The solution is sensitive with reference to power fluctuations. This sensitivity should be improved. Additionally, the solution should have more security features integrated."
"The initial setup could be more straightforward. It would be better if we could seamlessly integrate security tools like a firewall or IPS with Ruckus Wireless."
"The cloud controller needs work. My big issue is that all APs can't set static IPs. Also, adding customers to your dashboard is not that easy at all. I wish I could pop out some reporting from the dashboards as well."
"Ruckus products, overall, have a wide range of useful features, however not all customers have the budget to buy a corporate Wi-Fi solution. Most of the time, it's far too expensive for our clients to consider going with Ruckus, and they might like to see cheaper solutions in the Ruckus range."
"They have so many products that there are so many different part numbers for the US and other countries. That means it's easy to make a mistake with the licensing. You have to have somebody knowledgeable on the other end with the licensing. If you make one mistake, it can be a $2,000 mistake."
"Wi-Fi 6E and the cloud are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
"One complaint that we have is the lack of cloud-based management."
"Sometimes doing mass changes on their products can be challenging."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"The pricing is fair."
"The pricing is too high."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
"It is decently priced."
"The price of Ruckus Wireless is more expensive than other options."
"The pricing is the biggest issue with Ruckus wireless. It's so expensive, but Ruckus are just the best."
"It's quite expensive, but that is what you get with these types of solutions."
"It is a good product, but it is pricey. In terms of the pricing, it is a bit expensive."
"It is a pricey solution."
"The only complaint I have about Ruckus is the price, but considering other enterprise WiFi products are similarly priced, I feel Ruckus is a superior product."
"I rate the product price as six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...
What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper should provide us with timely assistance to team members. The solution should create configuration documentat...
What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What di...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user frie...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are...
 

Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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Sample Customers

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Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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