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Networking Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Easy to set up, simple to use, and the Unleashed software is helpful
Pros and Cons
  • "I really like Ruckus Unleashed, which is the feature that provides a quick solution for me to control the APs."
  • "I would like the option to not have my logs deleted when I shut down the device so that I will be able to troubleshoot."

What is our primary use case?

We originally installed Ruckus for our public Wi-Fi, but we are now using it for our internal network. We had used it in the public Wi-Fi for at least three or four years before implementing it for our network, which was about three months ago.

Right now, we are using it for online connections and applications like Zoom and Google Meet.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is simplicity.

I really like Ruckus Unleashed, which is the feature that provides a quick solution for me to control the APs.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see more reports for the Unleashed feature, as my bosses require these and it would be best if I could include more.

There are times when I have trouble connecting and I would like to view the logs, but when I shut down Ruckus, the logs are deleted. Once the AP comes back up, the information will be gone. I would like the option to not have my logs deleted when I shut down the device so that I will be able to troubleshoot.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ruckus Wireless for at least three or four years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

So far, so good. I haven't had any challenges. It is being used by my directors and I have asked them to give me feedback. So far, I'm not getting any complaints.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

For the smaller network, which is just the company directors, we have about 20 who are on the network. The public Wi-Fi has a very large number of users.

I am planning to increase the number of APs once the directors have assessed it. I expect to buy more access points for other areas, such as marketing, where I want to put high-density and high-capacity APs.

How are customer service and support?

Because of the simplicity and the connection, I have never had to contact technical support. I have been able to do everything on my own.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy for me to set up.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation and setup on my own.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The setup that I have at the moment does not require licensing, although I am not sure whether a bigger project will mean that I have to spend more.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

With respect to our internal network, we are still using one as a control and testing the system to see if it's going to give us the solution we want.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I can recommend to others.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Engineer - Network Security Operations at SLT Visioncom Pvt Ltd
Real User
Offers better coverage and has good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that Ruckus offers better coverage."
  • "Previously, we would need to purchase appliances every time but it caused our data centers to get filled. Ruckus now has cloud-based controllers. They resolved the issue we were having."

What is our primary use case?

My company sells wifi access points to enterprise customers. Customers need to manage the wifi controller separately. We are managing their Wifi router on their behalf. We provide internet connectivity through the router, the Wireless LAN.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that Ruckus offers better coverage.

What needs improvement?

Previously, we would need to purchase appliances every time but it caused our data centers to get filled. Ruckus now has cloud-based controllers. They resolved the issue we were having. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Ruckus for around five years now.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We don't have any problems with scalability. We purchased 400 access points. We had 1,800 to 2,000 APs attached to it. 

We are in the process of procuring a new controller. Ruckus is fine for our solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is good. They resolved 100% of the issues we come to them with. We are satisfied with them.

How was the initial setup?

We have to extend the access points and the controllers which was not a big issue to implement in this project. But when implementing the access points, the problem was when installing a new access point in a new location. Because we have to send a person to that place. And we have to put to the configuration on that access point and then needed to work with the controller. In the new Ruckus platform, we already accommodate using some kind of barcode reader, so that problem was resolved. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ruckus pricing is good compared to its competitors. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ruckus a nine out of ten. I would recommend it. 

Most customers are not using the wireless LAN as an extension of the wired LAN. So what they are looking for is some value-added service. They want wireless access with some kind of portal that can issue vouchers, like a value-added platform. 

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Networking Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
A stable and scalable solution that lets you visualize the network, manage it through a cell phone, and check the quality of a signal
Pros and Cons
  • "I can manage the network through a cell phone, which is a plus from my side. I am also able to visualize the network. I can also check the quality of the signal for different clients that are currently connected and see whether the quality is excellent, moderate, or poor. Sometimes, I can even adjust the signal strength."
  • "They could add more flexibility for switching over to another radio if a radio is poor. I am not able to change the radios from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz. I am yet to figure it out. I want it to be a bit more explicit or a bit easier to change radios. When you shut it down, you lose some of the information. It would be good to have a controller where I can store the information, and later on, I can retrieve the information. There should be some form of small storage to keep the information. Its price should also be improved. Its price is currently quite high."

What is our primary use case?

Ruckus Wireless was deployed almost four or five years ago for our Wi-Fi network, but we were not using it for our highest metric. We recently started using it for our internal network. We are using Ruckus Wireless for the metric that is connecting the top management to the internet.

What is most valuable?

I can manage the network through a cell phone, which is a plus from my side. I am also able to visualize the network. I can also check the quality of the signal for different clients that are currently connected and see whether the quality is excellent, moderate, or poor. Sometimes, I can even adjust the signal strength.

What needs improvement?

They could add more flexibility for switching over to another radio if a radio is poor. I am not able to change the radios from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz. I am yet to figure it out. I want it to be a bit more explicit or a bit easier to change radios.

When you shut it down, you lose some of the information. It would be good to have a controller where I can store the information, and later on, I can retrieve the information. There should be some form of small storage to keep the information.

Its price should also be improved. Its price is currently quite high.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Based on the experience so far, it is stable. I'm judging based on the experience of the people who are using it. I am using it for the top management, and I have also put an order for more APs.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. You can connect the APs through a mesh without using cables, which makes it easy to scale out.

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't contacted them yet because I can handle the challenges. If I get something that is beyond what I can handle, I will get in touch.

How was the initial setup?

It was okay. I didn't need any training for the setup. You simply go through the manual. I saw a video just once and then installed it.

What about the implementation team?

I did it on my own.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is a good product, but it is pricey. In terms of the pricing, it is a bit expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution, but they should reduce the price.

I would rate Ruckus Wireless an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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NETWORK PRODUCT MANAGER at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Old, outdated, and hard to update
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
  • "Ruckus is a bad solution in general. It's pretty old and outdated."

What is most valuable?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. Typically, the customer has the know-how to configure and put the products up by themselves. It's a pretty straightforward process.

When we buy this product for our customers, we have noted in the past that this product has an excellent signal.  

What needs improvement?

Ruckus is a bad solution in general. It's pretty old and outdated.

When the customer wants to change that technology of the AP from the solution of old technology to new technology, they need to change the controller and the AP, and this is the point that tends to break the solution. It's hard to update.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We also work with Cisco and Aruba. We offer all three to our clients and they tend to choose which one they want to work with, or which has the best price point for them.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy and most customers handle it themselves. They can do the setup and configuration as it is not overly complex or difficult.

What about the implementation team?

Typically, the client handles the implementation themselves, however, we can assist as necessary.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The customers don't seem to mind the cost of the solution. Typically they decide to go with it based on the cost.

What other advice do I have?

We're partners and resellers. We used to have a relationship with Ruckus, however, it was purchased by Broadcom, and we don't have any business relationship with them.

It's important for us to present to our customer with some options. However, normally, our customers have a specific budget. In this case, we only move with the needs of our customers. In terms of Meraki, Ruckus, Aruba, et cetera, all work fine. We don't have problems. We don't have interference, or need a box reset, or face other kinds of problems.

Overall, I would rate the solution at a three out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Owner at M&A Solutions IKE
Real User
Stable, scalable, and reliable wireless equipment
Pros and Cons
  • "It's reliable wireless equipment."
  • "The Ruckus platform in general could be improved — it could be more user-friendly."

What is most valuable?

It's very reliable and it's easy to use. If you need more analytics regarding Smart Zone, IoT, or SOP platforms, it's great. But mostly, it's reliable wireless equipment.

What needs improvement?

The Ruckus platform in general could be improved — it could be more user-friendly.

Ruckus should be more customizable, especially regarding KPIs and analytics.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus Wireless for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ruckus is both stable and scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

The customer support is average; overall, it's pretty good. But most of the companies in this area provide the same technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty easy. Deployment only takes a few minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ruckus is an expensive solution.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of eight. I would absolutely recommend Ruckus to others — 100%.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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IT Manager at SIMPEXBPO
Real User
It has one of the smoothest operations, but it is too costly
Pros and Cons
  • "It has one of the smoothest operations."
  • "Most customers revoke the idea of deploying it when they observe the cost per AP license."

What is our primary use case?

We use and deploy it to provide internet access to our corporate users, walk-in guests, and sites users.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution is extremely useful, but too costly. Most customers revoke the idea of deploying it when they observe the cost per AP license.

What is most valuable?

  • The product is very reliable. 
  • It has a great response.
  • It has one of the smoothest operations. 

What needs improvement?

It is too costly.

For how long have I used the solution?

Less than one year.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost per AP license should be worked on.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Solution Manager at Cibercol Informatica
Real User
It offers wider coverage than comparable solutions, with good support and pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support."
  • "I think it would be nice if Ruckus offered the option of a cloud interface for easy configuration of Ruckus Wireless."

What is most valuable?

The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support.

What needs improvement?

I think it would be nice if Ruckus offered the option of a cloud interface for easy configuration of Ruckus Wireless.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Ruckus Wireless for three months. Our company is a Ruckus integrator.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've only worked with Ruckus Wireless, and it's okay for me. We've had no problems with stability.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We looked at other vendors, and I think Ruckus Wireless offered a larger range.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ruckus Wireless 10 out of 10. It's the best wireless solution.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Director at REDCO
Reseller
Top 20
No improvements necessary
Pros and Cons
  • "Unproblematic"
  • "There is some strain with Ruckus because of various buyouts involving the company used for data centers and the cluster."

What needs improvement?

There is some strain with Ruckus because of various buyouts involving the company used for data centers and the cluster.

What other advice do I have?

I don't have any problems or improvements to suggest for this solution. I would rate it as nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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