Cisco Enterprise Routers Reviews

Installed at many locations using a hub-and-spoke design to connect remote sites to central locations over GRE tunnels.

• Its routers are versatile, reliable, and capable. 
• I find their user interface easy to use in getting simple to complex tasks completed, even after not using it for a while.

I extensively used site-to-site VPNs, access control, etc., linking remote sites to the central location to create a highly distributed organization.

Recently, there seems to be a lot of people who are leaning towards Juniper CLI, which is easier to pick up.

One to three years.

A few things which I love about this product: 1) Service virtualization ability 2) High performance WAN services 3) Cisco cloud connected solutions 4) Higher QoS for video, voice traffic 5) Reduction in total network operation cost through nV technology. 6) Inbuilt security features for IPsec, VPN, tunneling, MAC etc.

Few cons which can be improved on: 1) Pricing structure when it comes to Borderless Networks and PIX firewall routers 2) WAN integration can be made easier 3) Integrated VPN not present in all series

Cisco has remarkably been the king in the networking and information technology stream till date. Cisco's routing technology has been a class apart from its competitors for its innovations including, RIP, BGP, CDP, IGRP or EIGRP. With the start of Cisco Borderless Networks for growing routing enterprise needs, Cisco routers continuously strive hard to deliver unmatched performance in the cloud computing and virtualization platforms.

I use this solution to design and build my network. 

The operating system is good and well-made. We have found it to be solid and consistent. 

The product would be more scalable if it could operate with other brands. 

I have been working with this solution for five years. 

I would rate the stability of this solution as a four out of five. 

I would rate the scalability as a three out of five.

The initial setup was easy because we learned about Cisco routers and switches in school, so we are familiar with them and have certification on the equipment.

The deployment didn't trouble us much. Our in-house IT team of two or three engineers handled it, and it took us about a week. We prepared in advance, and we implemented the configuration once the equipment was acquired. I think it might take two weeks to deploy on a large network.

We pay for our license annually. If it could be cheaper that would be good, but I would rate it as a four out of five for price, with one being very expensive and five being very affordable. 

I would rate this solution as a seven out of ten. I would recommend this product to others. 

On-premises

Cisco Enterprise Routers can be used for network connectivity. You are able to connect two networks together, such as an enterprise to the cloud.

The solution has great performance.

The solution could improve by having multiple features inclusive of the router, such as a free firewall and VPN. Additionally, it should be a generic box that can act as a router, firewall, and switch.

I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for approximately 12 years.

Stability is one of the strongest elements of Cisco Enterprise Routers, they are highly stable.

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately 300 users using the Cisco Enterprise Routers.

There have been some challenges with the technical support. The first level of customer support is not good, you need to escalate it to a higher level to get a resolution. The first level of support could be more knowledgeable and faster.

The installation is not easy, it required someone with a lot of expertise.

We use one technician that can manage approximately 10 routers.

There is a license required for the use of this solution.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Cisco Enterprise Routers a nine out of ten.

On-premises

What we do is build a private point and then connect to the Internet. It's basically a dynamic multipoint virtual VPN. 

I think Cisco Enterprise Routers are excellent.

The price could be better. This product is already at the end of life stage, but if they continue to make this kind of product, they should make it affordable. All the new releases come with little flexibility and are expensive. 

In the next release, it would be helpful if they put some features like antivirus inside the router.

I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for more than three years.

It's a stable product.

Cisco Enterprise Routers are scalable, but it can be challenging to integrate with some other devices. 

Their support is very good.

The initial setup is easy and took us less than an hour to deploy.

My team implemented it. The number of people you need to implement and maintain the solution depends on the project. For example, we can preload the router and add a file. But we still need someone like an engineer to plug or unplug the server. Typically, it takes about one or two people to do it.

It's quite expensive for small businesses.

I will recommend this product to new users.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Enterprise Routers a ten.

On-premises

An area for improvement would be the power supply unit. This product also tends to have a short life cycle, which could be better.

I have been using this solution for over ten years.

This solution is stable.

This solution is scalable.

I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.

We are using Cisco Enterprise Routers as a network gateway, PBX, and firewall.

Cisco Enterprise Routers are easy to use and configure through the CLI.

The solution is not easy to manage for people that do not have the experience.

I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for approximately 15 years.

The solution is stable and reliable.

The support from Cisco has been satisfactory.

The installation can be difficult and skilled individuals, such as technicians, are required.

Cisco policy is to limit the features and performance through their license.

I have evaluated other solutions.

I would not recommend this solution.

I rate Cisco Enterprise Routers an eight out of ten.

On-premises

I use the solution for internet access. 

The solution is easy to use, stable and scalable. 

The price could be better. 

I have been using Cisco Enterprise Routers for years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable. 

We are satisfied with the technical support. 

Prior to using the solution, I made use of Juniper routers.

The installation was easy. 

It's length of time varies with the environment, but is mostly fast, between 10 and 15 minutes. 

One can handle the installation on his own. 

A technical team is not required. 

The solution could be cheaper. 

There is no licensing cost. 

I am impressed by the solution and would recommend it to others. 

We have many users making use of the solution. I believe there to be 1,000.

I rate Cisco Enterprise Routers as a nine out of ten. 

On-premises