Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches Reviews

We are an IT company and we configure these switches for our clients. The environment varies depending on the client and their requirements.

The most valuable features are virtualization and micro-segmentation.

The user interface needs a lot of improvement.

The enterprise-level and data center products need to be improved.

The command-line interface could be more user-friendly.

I have been working with Linksys Ethernet switches for the past 14 years.

Linksys switches are pretty stable.

With respect to scalability, some features such as stacking are missing. Linksys has to work on this technology, especially for a scalable stack. This product is best suited to home users and small offices.

I have never had to contact technical support directly. I have been able to configure these devices using the administration guide.

I have worked with multiple switches from multiple vendors. These include Cisco enterprise-level switches like the Catalyst and the 6500 series. I have worked with Acer routers, HP enterprise-level switches, Dell S-series and N-series, Juniper's MX series routers and EX series switches, and Huawei's S-Series switches and NE-Series routers.

This product is very easy to deploy and any home user can do it. For the typical home user, I don't think that it would take more than a day to set up and deploy.

The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable.

My advice for anybody who is considering this product is that it is well-suited for home uses and small businesses. My only complaints are about the user interface and the stacking capabilities.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

The solution is used to connect to the local area network for the server room to connect our different floors, and levels, to interconnect all the users from different locations within the campus.

The most valuable feature is performance.

The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up. A reduction in cost can improve the solution. 

I have been using the solution for over one year.

The stability should be fine because I'm using Cisco, and I think I have no problem with that.

The solution is scalable.

Whenever we raise tickets we never receive further feedback or callbacks.

Neutral

We have always used Cisco products.

The initial setup is straightforward. 

Normally, we have a face-to-face implementation, so it could last three to six months for the implementation because there are a lot of teams involved, including security, and application.

The deployment was completed in-house.

I give the solution a seven out of ten.

We currently have 300 people using the solution and will probably be increasing that number in the near future.

We have 46 members on our technical team.

The solution lets me connect to so many hosts and the downtime is very, very minimal.

What I like most about the product is basically the user support. Sometimes, I'd get stuck on something, and I could contact customer support. They're always there to assist me with my issues.

The initial setup was straightforward. 

Technical support is good.

The solution is stable.

You can scale the product as needed. 

The costs are a little bit high. 

They could work on the pricing and make it more affordable for everyone.

If possible, they could have a good customer care system. For example, on a website, I can see issues that have already been raised before. Sometimes I've had an issue, however, it's already been solved, yet I can't find the solution to my problem easily. It should be published and readily available to users. 

I've been working with the solution for four months. 

The stability is okay. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable.

The product can be scalable. It's very, very scalable.

We have about 120 people using the solution right now.

We plan to increase usage as we add more employees. 

Technical support has been okay. 

Positive

We've always used Cisco switches. We have not used anything else. 

The solution's implementation is pretty straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex. 

Since we were doing it for an entire office, an entire building, it took us a whole week to get everything up and running.

I'd rate the entire process a four out of five in terms of ease of setup. 

We have ten technical people that can handle the deployment and maintenance of the solution. We have developers, engineers, and cyber security experts as well as regular IT experts available. 

We handled the implementation ourselves in-house. We did not have the help of any consultants or integrators. 

We have witnessed an ROI with this solution. 

The pricing is a little bit expensive. However, it does offer a good value for money. I'd rate it a three out of five in terms of affordability.

I am an end-user. I'm using the latest version of the solution. 

I'd advise potential users to just go for it. They will not be disappointed in this product. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

We’ve used a lot of the product. We use them for switches.

Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product. I remember an incident where we bought a different unbranded switch and had many network issues. We had to discard it and buy a Cisco switch. Once some routers and switches from China were installed, the network became very problematic. The only solution was to buy a Cisco switch, replace it, and it was able to handle the network reasonably well, the users and everything. The bandwidth was perfect after replacing those with Cisco. I trust the products from that perspective. They're able to deliver where they promise.

They just need to simplify the learning curve.

We’ve used the solution for about ten years now.

Cisco is number one in terms of stability.

The switches are entirely scalable. They can handle heavy traffic - even with spikes in demand. Definitely, with the spikes during, for example, lunch hour and everybody wanting to connect to the internet, it handles the uptick well, so it's highly scalable. It can handle varying loads.

Over 400 people connect to the network.

We do plan to increase usage.

The tech support is good.

Cisco products require some knowledge of it. Most of them are not plug-and-play. You will have to have some knowledge in configuring them, specific knowledge for them. They're good. However, for advanced setups, even advanced security and everything, it requires somebody knowledgeable in Cisco systems.

Deploying it took a more extended period to set everything up and running, compared to other products, compared, let's say, to other companies, for example, Tenda or Huawei. Compared to a Huawei switch, a Cisco switch will require to take some more time to do the configuration and everything. It took some time to get it perfectly running.

It doesn't require much to maintain. Once they are set up, maintaining them is very easy since they're quite reliable and stable. For us, two people for a company of 400 will handle the network perfectly. We have two network engineers for a company with 400 to 500 people, so that speaks to the stability of their products. They don't need to be micromanaged every now and then.

Most of them, once you buy, is a one-off payment, so you don't have to re-apply year and year, like buying licenses and stuff. Once you buy, that's it. They were quite expensive.

We’re using the latest version of the solution. We had some switches replaced this year; they're the latest version. Our network team keeps them updated, and they do all the security, et cetera, on the firewalls and routers from Cisco.

I can recommend Cisco switches any day.

I would rate Cisco products at nine out of ten.

The product can be used for user connectivity.

Cisco products are always stable.

The product’s price is a bit high.

I have deployed the solution for our customers.

The tool is quite stable.

The tool is scalable. In my previous organization, I had a team of 20 engineers. Many of our customers were using the solution.

The support is very good.

The choice of product depends upon the customer’s requirements and budget. If the customer cannot afford Cisco, we may suggest they use D-Link or TP-Link.

The initial setup is straightforward. I'm an expert in Cisco, so I don't have any problem setting it up. The deployment, along with the configuration, would take one hour. If we do not want advanced requirements like management, we can just plug it in, and the users can start working. If it is modular, we need to take care of the modules.

We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution.

The price is the only concern. The product and the support are excellent. I would recommend the solution to others. Cisco must provide a product for users who have low budgets. Overall, I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

We use Linksys switches to connect PCs, laptops, printers and various other equipment.

Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch. 

I have used Linksys switches for seven years.

Cisco Linksys switches are stable. 

Linksys switches are highly scalable. We have about 300 users on these switches. 

Deploying Linksys switches was effortless. One person can hook everything up in about twenty minutes. 

Linksys switches are so stable that we haven't needed to buy new equipment in seven years.

Linksys switches are expensive but scalable.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches nine out of 10. I recommend them. They're highly stable. 

This product is for absolutely everything to do with our networks.

This product is fine and works well in the background.

Scalability is an area that can be improved.

I have been working with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for more than ten years.

Given that this product works well, it's stable.

In terms of scalability, I imagine that it is good, although it can still be improved. We have approximately 2,500 users and we do not plan on increasing our usage.

I would rate the technical support a full five out of five.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward.

We have an in-house technical team but we also use consultants.

We have a team of approximately three people that handle networks, among other things.

Licensing fees for this product are billed on a yearly basis. It is not expensive.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

My company uses the solutions as a traditional network switch.

I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors. I learned Cisco command and configuration in university and this is why this solution is easy to use for me than other vendors' devices. There are plenty of standard features that are available and the solution is secure.

I have been using the solution for seven years.

The solution is extremely stable and reliable. I have some Cisco devices that have been operating and fully functional for 10 years without any issues.

We have approximately 300 branches across the country that has many thousands using the solution.

The installation was easy. There are many phases of the install process. First I had to prepare a configuration template in the workplace for the networking team. I can use this configuration template to deploy a lot of Linksys solutions. I know where, when, and how to lead these deployments to have a properly configured Cisco solution. If I have a configuration template it only takes approximately 30 minutes to load and configure the devices. At this point, the device needs to be taken to where it can be installed, this can take approximately 10 minutes. The length of time is dependant on the environment of the install. For example, what types of location is it being installed in and the complexity of cable wiring in each branch of the router.

There can be limited features for the solution based on the pricing of the package you choose. You will need to pay more to get more performance. However, the router can perform even better with certain extra costs. For example, if you can perform 200 Mbps throughput but I want a 1 Gbps throughput, I have to pay more or purchase more licenses. Additionally, If I want to use the SD-WAN feature, I have to purchase a different license and install the operating license. Sometimes the budgets do not fit all these types of upgrades that become expensive.

We are on a yearly license for this solution. We have a procurement process in which we have to plan ahead one to two years. We have to determine which branches have to support the data communication network and have a proposal for the future to be agreed upon. If no agreement is made, then we have to continue the procurement process for an eventual successful agreement in the future.

I was evaluating the SD-WAN solution from many vendors. The SD-WAN solution is going to have better features and will benefit in the future. I do not think we could ascertain the solution without a high budget. Many vendors offer the solution, such as Cisco.

Cisco is well-known, reliable, and stable for networking solutions. I am going to continue to use this solution. However, I will also use some other vendor devices that have some features that Cisco might not be able to support. 90% of my private network is using Cisco devices with other solutions. 

I would recommend this solution to others. Overall this is the best solution but the price is a little high.

I rate Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.