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ExtremeWireless pros and cons

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PROS

ExtremeWireless offers robust security features, including enterprise-level authentication and a strong security engine, Air Defense.
Integration with network fabric and Microsoft directory in the cloud is seamless.
The stability and reliability of ExtremeWireless are highly valued.
Cloud-based management and deployment are simple and efficient.
Customer service and technical support from Extreme Networks are excellent.

CONS

ExtremeWireless needs a more cost-effective option for smaller businesses.
Integration with network devices from other vendors would be beneficial.
ExtremeWireless support requires improvement.
The signal strength of the APs is lower compared to other brands.
Performance and stability of access points need enhancement.
 

ExtremeWireless Pros review quotes

GA
CEO at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2020
The security is very good.
reviewer1296780 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 15, 2020
The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.
it_user1305210 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 22, 2020
The most valuable feature is stability.
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reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Aug 27, 2021
It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable.
reviewer1572795 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Production Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Aug 30, 2021
The solution is easy to use and manage. Overall it is very simple to understand and users do not know it is a cloud solution.
JV
Team Leader Solution Specialists at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 14, 2021
In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well.
Yintho Taev - PeerSpot reviewer
Logistics Supervisor at Andromeda Distribution Corporation
Apr 4, 2022
ExtremeWireless has good performance.
José Oliveira - PeerSpot reviewer
Strategic Business Consultant at Wondercom
Apr 5, 2022
The most useful feature is how the product integrates with the Microsoft directory in the cloud.
GA
CEO at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2022
ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution.
Manik Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistnat Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Jun 23, 2022
It provides seamless connectivity if you move around.
 

ExtremeWireless Cons review quotes

GA
CEO at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2020
The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses.
reviewer1296780 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 15, 2020
The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful.
it_user1305210 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 22, 2020
The management portal is in need of improvement.
Learn what your peers think about ExtremeWireless. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Information Technology at a university with 201-500 employees
Aug 27, 2021
The solution should offer better support.
reviewer1572795 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Production Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Aug 30, 2021
The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better.
JV
Team Leader Solution Specialists at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 14, 2021
In the next release, I would like to see more security features.
Yintho Taev - PeerSpot reviewer
Logistics Supervisor at Andromeda Distribution Corporation
Apr 4, 2022
The ExtremeWireless WiNG Access Point on-premise is not as good as the cloud and many of my customers are switching. It is easier for my clients to manage everything from the cloud. I currently use a model of the controller that does not support any cloud functionality.
José Oliveira - PeerSpot reviewer
Strategic Business Consultant at Wondercom
Apr 5, 2022
The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility.
GA
CEO at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Apr 30, 2022
The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly.
Manik Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistnat Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Jun 23, 2022
The cost is a little high.