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Juniper WLC Series vs NETGEAR Insight Access Points comparison

Juniper and Netgear are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.7, while Netgear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3. Juniper holds a 0.8% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Netgear’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Netgear users who would recommend it.
Juniper WLC Series
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100% willing to recommend
NETGEAR Insight Access Points
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81% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and NETGEAR Insight Access Points are competing in the wireless network market. While pricing and support favor Juniper, NETGEAR is often seen as a superior investment due to its advanced features.

Features: Juniper WLC Series features centralized management, scalability, and strong security, well-suited for enterprises. NETGEAR Insight Access Points provide cloud-based management, easy integration, and user-friendly mobile control, making them ideal for businesses needing flexibility and simplicity.

Room for Improvement: Juniper could improve by simplifying setup, enhancing user interfaces, and reducing reliance on technical expertise. NETGEAR could benefit from increased scalability options, improving high-density performance, and expanding advanced security configurations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NETGEAR offers intuitive cloud-based deployment and remote management, which benefits organizations without dedicated IT resources. Juniper, while powerful, may require more technical configuration. Both companies provide high-quality customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper has a higher upfront cost but provides significant ROI through performance in large environments. NETGEAR's lower initial cost and effective performance deliver a fast ROI, appealing to smaller organizations seeking a quick solution.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper WLC Series
Ranking in Wireless LAN
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NETGEAR Insight Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
21st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 0.8%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.2%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Matilda Elwell - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers visibility and cost benefits
The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.
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Piyush Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
A product with load-balancing features that offers scalability to its users
My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, where even the mesh routers don't work out for me because it is a huge area to be covered. To cover huge areas, I will have to put extenders. I will have to use mesh routers with extenders to cover a whole huge area with Wi-Fi. I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide. One of the major problems I see is that when you try to use NETGEAR Insight Access Points, the huge amount of options that are there can only be handled by a person who is experienced or knows the process. So there should be a guide that walks anyone through different options and different things about how to go work with the UI.
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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 tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
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"The internet connectivity is good."
"The meshing capabilities are the most valuable feature. When I am going in-between buildings, my phone doesn't have to pick up different WiFi. They are all the same. Even in-between the buildings, I stay connected."
"[Being] able to configure the WiFi devices and to see utilization remotely, or from the cloud."
"The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward."
"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."
"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'm able to do a lot of things, because the GUI is designed very well. I'm able to remotely make certain changes via my phone and apply them right away. It makes life easier when it comes to managing the equipment. The Insight management solution phone app is very good. It enables me to do what I want to do."
"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."
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Cons

"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE."
"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."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."
"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."
"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."
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"The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns."
"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."
"A con is the backend system which is very, very slow."
"The product's UI needs to be simplified and made more straightforward."
"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."
"There is always room for 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."
"The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."
"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."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."
"We have some basic models they give without a license."
"My company does not need to pay anything related to the solution's licensing costs."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The pricing seems to be reasonable."
"It wasn't much more than 100 dollars a year. For the devices that we have, the pricing was pretty fair."
"Their pricing is perfect for smaller businesses who are money and budget conscious. There are a lot of other solutions out there that are two to three times more expensive."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.
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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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Also Known As

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Overview

WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
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At NETGEAR, we turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. Easy to use. Powerful. Smart. And designed just for you.

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Sample Customers

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
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