ExtremeWireless vs NETGEAR Insight Access Points comparison

Extreme Networks and Netgear are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Extreme Networks is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0, while Netgear is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. Extreme Networks holds a 2.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Netgear’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Netgear users who would recommend it.

ExtremeWireless

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92% willing to recommend

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

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83% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

ExtremeWireless and NETGEAR Insight Access Points compete in the wireless networking space. ExtremeWireless seems to have the upper hand in performance for large environments, whereas NETGEAR Insight stands out for ease of use and effective cloud-based management suited for smaller setups.

Features: ExtremeWireless offers superior scalability and integration, robust security, and enterprise-level management. NETGEAR emphasizes seamless cloud-based management, straightforward configuration, and real-time remote monitoring.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeWireless could enhance ease of deployment and optimize its interface for less tech-savvy users. It might also work on reducing initial costs. NETGEAR can improve scalability for larger environments, enhance feature depth, and expand customer support options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETGEAR is praised for simple deployment through app-driven management with accessible customer support. ExtremeWireless offers strong technical support but involves a more complex setup process, requiring technical expertise.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeWireless incurs higher setup costs reflecting advanced technology, promising substantial long-term ROI. NETGEAR provides a cost-effective solution offering good ROI through affordable pricing and usability, ideal for businesses with limited budgets.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeWireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

22nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.3%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeWireless	2.3%
NETGEAR Insight Access Points	1.6%
Other	96.1%

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Karel Ondracek

Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd

We manage complex networks with seamless guest and user access while ensuring device authorization

I use enterprise connections where users need to be authorized against radius servers. This feature is common across various products, including ExtremeWireless. Generally, the network management is valuable to me. However, I am unsure how the security architecture enhances our network protection as we typically use the latest firmware for access points. Nonetheless, we had some troubles with roaming, requiring me to install specific firmware to avoid issues.

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Denis Gillet

Owner at ERIM S.A.

Centralized management has simplified our home Wi‑Fi setup and supports multiple users reliably

Given my experience with NETGEAR Insight Access Points, my piece of advice for other organizations considering it is that they have to look at the rest of their system because NETGEAR Insight Access Points is quite useless with anything but the Wi-Fi system. I rate this product an 8 out of 10.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless."

"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."

"The initial setup was easy."

"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."

"The customer service and support provided by Extreme are excellent."

"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."

"ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers."

"The initial setup process is simple."

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"The product's deployment is straightforward."

"I am all about simplicity. With the Insight management solution, I don’t need an additional cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server to configure and manage my access points. You have to look at cost, and everything has a cost. There is a cost to using Insight. But if the cost is reasonable, I don't want another layer. The ability to deploy a network and then have that software built-in, without having to go to a third-party, is big. Also, the less pieces that I have to call in on, the better. So, when I'm calling NETGEAR, it's not like I'm using some third-party piece of software to manage their product. It doesn't add that layer of complexity, which is key."

"From the WiFi aspect, it's very intuitive and easy to use. The solution enables me to manage my entire WiFi from anywhere in the world..."

"I find the centralized management of NETGEAR Insight Access Points very beneficial because we are using five access points, and it is quite useful to be able to manage them centrally."

"The internet connectivity is good."

"The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime."

"I now have the ability to remote access my network. That works extremely well. I can access it from any place. I don't need to be physically at the device. This saves me on time and travel."

"We use NETGEAR's Insight management solution to do off-property controls. It is user-friendly and provides network management, monitoring, and service deployment across multiple remote and local sites. That means I don't have to be physically at a location to do things if I want to make any changes to the network. It saves time and money."

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Cons

"They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management."

"The product must be provided at a cheaper price."

"The troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging."

"I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability."

"The solution needs to improve its portfolio."

"There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late."

"ExtremeWireless support isn't very good."

"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."

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"Ubiquiti is a very good company. NETGEAR should look at that model and expand on its remote capabilities. Ubiquiti seems to have a better product."

"The biggest issue I've had is that it works very well with the WiFi, but it does not offer any assistance at all with the routers. You can't control them or manage them at all. As soon as you want to use anything on the network side—because I have multiple 28-port switches—you can't manage them using this app."

"There is always room for improvement."

"Software-wise, they need to provide the ability to kick users out. If multiple users are abusing the system or the network, I should be able to block them for a time and, when I need to unblock them, I should be able to do so by using their MAC ID. That feature might already be there and I just don't know about it."

"While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate."

"My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet...I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide."

"Due to certain shortcomings in the solution's stability, I feel that the solution's stability requires improvement."

"I have some frustrations with the ease of use. It tends to be sluggish. The graphical interface is pretty, but not useful. They have this tree that shows connected devices, which makes no sense whatsoever because the labeling field of the tree truncates all the items to the point that it's almost useless. You can't even tell what it is. I would prefer a spreadsheet list of the gear as opposed to a graphical representation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."

"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."

"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."

"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."

"Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."

"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."

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"My company does not need to pay anything related to the solution's licensing costs."

"I think that the price of the product is reasonable."

"The pricing seems to be reasonable."

"Price-wise, it is a little too high, about $20 higher than what it should be, but it's worth it. It's cheaper than Cisco's access point, but the products are not apples to apples."

"It is an expensive solution."

"It wasn't much more than 100 dollars a year. For the devices that we have, the pricing was pretty fair."

"I can source the stuff pretty quickly wherever I go through the distributor. There is pricing available at NETGEAR if you can spend between $2,000 and $5,000 on a solution. So, there is special pricing that they can help with. The vendor's reps are very responsive. They have a good channel system."

"We have some basic models they give without a license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

University

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Outsourcing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?

There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.

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What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeWireless?

Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not hand...

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What do you like most about NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The product's deployment is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

We have some basic models they give without a license.

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What needs improvement with NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.

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Overview

Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

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