Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and AirMagnet Survey compete in the wireless networking space. Based on the comparison, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN appears to have the upper hand due to its strong cloud-based management capabilities and ease of deployment.
Features: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers centralized cloud-based management, which simplifies tracking and reporting across networks. It integrates seamlessly with other Meraki products and provides rich analytics and high security. AirMagnet Survey provides detailed WiFi planning tools and advanced RF measurements, excelling in active and passive surveys. It aids in precise access point placement and is suitable for complex wireless environments.
Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN faces criticism for high costs, licensing issues, and limited advanced configurability. There's a need for better support and integration with non-Meraki products. AirMagnet Survey is often critiqued for its high support licensing cost and less user-friendly interface, with calls for improved multi-floor handling and integration with other wireless technologies.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is praised for its cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployment options, offering straightforward integration. Customer service is generally rated high though varies. AirMagnet Survey, mainly on-premises, has mixed deployment reviews due to hardware dependencies. Its technical support is efficient but expensive.
Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is considered costly, tightly bound to licensing models, which causes apprehension over long-term renewals. However, ROI is often recognized through operational efficiency. AirMagnet Survey's licensing cost is burdensome, with software upgrades requiring sustained investment, affecting perceived ROI.
AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to design, deploy, and validate Wi-Fi 6 networks for optimal performance, security, and compliance. It also calculates the ideal quantity, placement, and configuration of APs for a successful wireless LAN deployment. AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond simply verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of connection speed, throughput, and packet statistics by allowing you to use any Wi-Fi adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope® nXG. Survey PRO helps you get Wi-Fi installations right the first time, preventing costly rework and user complaints.
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