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Nagendra C - PeerSpot reviewer
Head IT at N Rangarao and Sons Pvt Ltd
Real User
Good pricing, excellent connectivity, and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
  • "It's very scalable."
  • "The delivery time of the hardware needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for wireless access points. 

How has it helped my organization?

It has improved our organization compared to what we were using earlier. We have the ability for maximum users, greater connectivity to the bandwidth, what we can get across, and the overall power of the device has improved in terms of the number of connections and also the distance it covers. We get more device strength with Ruckus. 

What is most valuable?

Floor-to-floor and room-to-room movement are great. Everything is seamless.

The device offers good connectivity. We had a lot of issues with earlier access points, and now we are not hearing those complaints anymore from end users. There is now consistent performance from the device. The stability is good. 

It is easy to set up. 

It's very scalable. 

The pricing is reasonable. 

What needs improvement?

The delivery time of the hardware needs to be improved. Right now, we have to wait more than 12 weeks in India. The expected arrival dates keep getting postponed, and we don't have any idea as to why. 

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For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for almost four months now. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and the connectivity is seamless. I'd rate the stability eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a highly scalable solution. I'd rate it nine out of ten in terms of the ability to expand. 

right now, we have about 350 users, and we are at 60% capacity. We're not sure if we will increase usage. We'll have to do a heat map and see if it is necessary for the future. 

How are customer service and support?

We've never had to reach out to technical support. We've never had any issues with the product. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple. I'd rate the process nine out of ten in terms of simplicity. It hardly takes ten to 15 minutes to set everything up. Booting only takes 30 seconds. It's the configuration that may take ten minutes. 

We only need one person to handle the deployment. One is enough for any size of deployment. 

What about the implementation team?

Deployment we do with the vendor only. Any further maintenance we do on our own.

What was our ROI?

There is an ROI in the sense that there is a general improvement in the quality in terms of connected devices. There are no drops in packages, and the wireless is seamless. 

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

The pricing is okay. I'd rate it at a seven out of ten. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have tried many products and ultimately decided on Ruckus. We looked at Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba. 

What other advice do I have?

We have a vendor partnership.

This is a hardware solution based on-premises. 

I'd recommend the solution to other users. 

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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ICT department at Klein Seminarie
Real User
Top 10
Can work with high-density traffic and has a good management system
Pros and Cons
  • "It can work with high-density traffic, and its management system is also good."
  • "I do a reset of the access points from time to time because sometimes we have no access."

What is most valuable?

Ruckus Wireless is a robust solution, and I don't need to restart it often. It can work with high-density traffic, and its management system is also good. The solution claims to have a good direction technology for not interfering with other access points that don't belong to us. I'm not sure if that's true, but we don't have problems with that.

What needs improvement?

I do a reset of the access points from time to time because sometimes we have no access.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus Wireless for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I do a reset of the access points from time to time. I'm not sure why I need to do it, but sometimes they complain we have no access, and it's solved after restarting.

I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have only 52 access points and can manage 100 access points in our system. Since I don't have much trouble with the solution, I only need to change the password occasionally. The tab sheet is always open, and I use it once a week.

I rate the solution ten out of ten for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

Our system was totally down last week, and the support team helped me resolve the issue very quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

We simultaneously use a different solution called UniFi.

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

Ruckus Wireless is not an expensive solution.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

Ruckus Wireless meets the demands of high-density environments quite well, and I have no complaints about that.

We had Ruckus Wireless, and now we have added UniFi. We are a school, and we don't have that much money. We are now together with other schools, and they use UniFi. I replaced Ruckus access points in some buildings with UniFi solutions. In other buildings, I used Ruckus, which came free, to enlarge the Wi-Fi network in those buildings.

I would recommend Ruckus Wireless to other users because of its high density and stability.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Electrical Engineer at Khatib & Alami
Real User
Top 5
Easy to use but expensive
Pros and Cons
  • "Ruckus Wireless is an easy to manage solution."
  • "The product is very expensive."

What is most valuable?

Ruckus Wireless is an easy-to-manage solution.

For how long have I used the solution?


What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We didn't face any issues with the solution's stability and performance, and we had no downtimes.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We can add the hardware and licenses to scale the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Ruckus Wireless was quite fast, taking a few months, depending on the project.

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

Ruckus Wireless is a cheaper solution than Cisco.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

Ruckus Wireless is an easy to manage solution. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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System engineer at Colourtex Ind Ltd
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
The Beamforming and BeamFlex technology provide good connectivity
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the Beamforming feature."
  • "The solution's pricing could be cheaper."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the Beamforming feature. The solution's BeamFlex technology provides good connectivity. There are various models that can be used for high-density environments. If you select a product good for high-density environments, it can scale up to 400 to 500 users. If you have a controller for Ruckus Wireless, it is better for manageability.

What needs improvement?

The solution's pricing could be cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus Wireless for eight to ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ruckus Wireless is a very stable product. The device's connectivity will also be stable if your power is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

You can scale the solution up to your controller capability. Ruckus Wireless has a license-based controller, and you can scale up to several devices based on the license you get. More than 250 users are using the solution in our organization. The solution's scalability depends on how you engineer your area.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good. The technical support team helps replace faulty devices. The solution's service engineers are technically sound and good.

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

I am also using Tanium, which is also a very good product. I chose to use Ruckus Wireless because I wanted to separate my production environment from the office environment so that nobody could disturb the production environment.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to deploy the solution by referring to the document.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the solution by myself and used my colleague's help for the physical installation. The solution's deployment is easy. I first cleared the controller side and then configured the access point.

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

Ruckus Wireless is an expensive solution. Ruckus Wireless has a one-time licensing, and you have to renew the controller license. If you want more technical support, you also have to take license support for access points.

What other advice do I have?

Managing Ruckus Wireless is very easy. I get the access list for my device, and my selected device users can only connect with my Wi-Fi network. If you have the budget, you should choose Ruckus Wireless.

If we have a support license, the device will be replaced if there is a hardware failure. That is the main thing for any technical person because nobody can start his own network if the hardware fails.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Owner at SmartBiz Incubated LLP
Real User
High performance, efficient, and signal reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its exceptional performance and reliability. The signal is highly reliable. We have not received a single complaint in the past year, which is a marked improvement from our prior equipment."
  • "The solution is sensitive with reference to power fluctuations. This sensitivity should be improved. Additionally, the solution should have more security features integrated."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Ruckus Wireless for networking. Our company provides an e-commerce platform, which includes a workspace. We have a franchise in Pakistan that enables e-commerce. Currently, we have 70 access points on one floor and 40 on another floor, and we do not anticipate any issues with the network.

We are using the standard model.

How has it helped my organization?

We have three networks and a network distribution panel. Ruckus Wireless has benefited us by overseeing our access points, and seamlessly transferring connectivity between the backup systems and the main access points. This management system operates effectively, allowing us to consistently upload and download with a workload of 30/40 Mbps. Our security solutions also require a 30 Mbps connection.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its exceptional performance and reliability. The signal is highly reliable. We have not received a single complaint in the past year, which is a marked improvement from our prior equipment. 

What needs improvement?

The solution is sensitive with reference to power fluctuations. This sensitivity should be improved. Additionally, the solution should have more security features integrated.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus Wireless for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ruckus Wireless is a reliable and stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have a total of 95 users spread across two floors and the Ruckus Wireless system has been managing everything smoothly and efficiently.

The solution is scalable. If you want to expand the network, you only need to add access points.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Ruckus Wireless.

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

After conducting a comprehensive market analysis, our team arrived at the conclusion that Ruckus Wireless was the optimal solution for our commercial needs. The level of consistency demonstrated by Ruckus Wireless was unparalleled and thus, we made the decision to transition from our old solution to their offering.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Ruckus Wireless was simple. The deployment didn't take long. Each one took us a day to complete.

When deploying the solution, there were several steps involved. Initially, we faced some delays due to the requirement of certain civil works, such as the installation of network cables, switches, and related equipment. This process took us a longer, approximately a week to complete, but with the help of a highly skilled and professional team of engineers, we were able to manage it effectively. In total, the entire deployment process took approximately two weeks to complete and wasn't too challenging to manage, considering the expertise of our team members.

I rate the initial setup of Ruckus Wireless an eight out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

We have third-party engineers help us with the implementation of the solution. We used one network manager and two assistants from our team. A total of five people were involved in the process.

What was our ROI?

As a highly qualified individual, the investment in Ruckus Wireless is not only beneficial but also well-justified in terms of its cost. By utilizing this investment, I have been able to significantly reduce my expenses as I no longer need to repeatedly call on an engineer for support. This has been a cost-saving measure for me and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome.

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

The price of Ruckus Wireless is more expensive than other options.

I rate the price of Ruckus Wireless a six out of ten.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated other options before choosing Ruckus Wireless.

What other advice do I have?

The maintenance of the solution is simple.

My advice to others is the solution is consistent, efficient, and easy to install.

I rate Ruckus Wireless an eight out of ten.

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Iqbal Haider - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Supernet Pvt Limited
Real User
Top 10
I like the BeamFlex technology, Wi-Fi 6, and channel management features
Pros and Cons
  • "Ruckus Wireless is reliable. The most valuable features are BeamFlex technology, Wi-Fi 6, and channel management."
  • "Some customers have issues with the price because it's more expensive than Ubiquiti, but they can accept the cost because it's reliable and has more features."

What is our primary use case?

Our clients use Ruckus as a controller base in active-active mode or active-passive mode depending on their needs. We work primarily with universities that have over 30,000 users. 

What is most valuable?

Ruckus Wireless is reliable. The most valuable features are BeamFlex technology, Wi-Fi 6, and channel management.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been providing Ruckus for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Ruckus six out of 10 for reliability.  Mostly, we face issues with this port.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give Ruckus nine out of 10 for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

I rate Ruckus support seven out of 10. We have experience in this field, so we don't need vendor support, but my customers say the support is excellent. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

I rate Ruckus eight out of 10 for ease of setup. It depends on the size of the deployment, but we can deploy Ruckus for most clients in a day or two. It's straightforward,

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

I rate Ruckus Wireless seven out of 10. Some customers have issues with the price because it's more expensive than Ubiquiti, but they can accept the cost because it's reliable and has more features.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ruckus Wireless nine out of 10. I would recommend it.

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Mahmoud Hilwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Board Member at SevenGate
Real User
It features a centralized architecture solution with ultrasound technology, which helps us with communication and roaming.
Pros and Cons
  • "Ruckus features a centralized architecture solution with ultrasound technology, which helps us with communication and roaming."
  • "The switching could be improved. The active component requires a data center. Cisco and HPE have a complete solution for data centers. Ruckus has a core solution, but the data center aspect needs to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are an integrator working primarily with government healthcare providers and clients in the education sector. We have multiple deployment modes, including on-premise, direct permission, and layer-to-layer. We have also cloud-based and virtual deployment.

Wireless is an essential technology these days. People use it on their phones or tablets. It works for many clients and numerous number of employees in different locations and in centralized board as well.

How has it helped my organization?

Since we became a Ruckus partner, we've managed to increase our sales, and it has helped us deliver better solutions for our clients. It's highly competitive with American and Chinese products, like Huawei and Aruba.

What is most valuable?

Ruckus features a centralized architecture solution with ultrasound technology, which helps us with communication and roaming.

What needs improvement?

The switching could be improved. The active component requires a data center. Cisco and HPE have a complete solution for data centers. Ruckus has a core solution, but the data center aspect needs to be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ruckus Wireless for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ruckus' stability is excellent. Aruba is good as well, but Ruckus is better in my opinion. We receive fewer calls and tickets. Their sales and warranty are superb. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ruckus Wireless is scalable. It's an IP-based process that's interoperable, so you can deploy it in any environment. 

How are customer service and support?

We are a tech support provider for Ruckus. We take calls and open tickets. 

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

We were previously an Aruba partner, but we switched to Ruckus because it's better. We've been in business for 15 years, and we have used Cisco, HPE, Extreme, Juniper, and several other vendors in that time.

How was the initial setup?

Ruckus provides us with tools that help us implement the solution. Also, our engineers are certified to do the design and implementation. We don't have a ready-made software design solution for it. It's all predeveloped from Ruckus. Most deployments are straightforward, but they can be complicated if a high level of integration is necessary. 

The time needed to deploy depends on the project and type of setup. For example, it takes about an hour to deploy the controller and AP, so it would take 100 person-hours for a project with 100 APs. The access point sometimes requires cabling, which takes time because you need technicians to do this. You may need one or two system engineers and one after-sales engineer. 

What was our ROI?

I can't give precise figures. Some partners or resellers get benefits from using these wireless in a hospitality setting. In our job, the ROI is clear.

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

It is affordable. We get special codes from the vendor, so we can compete with others in the market. There are no hidden costs. The pricing is transparent. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ruckus Wireless nine out of 10.

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Networks Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
An expensive tool that needs to consider improving the technical support it provides to its users
Pros and Cons
  • "Mesh networking and antenna patterns are the most valuable features of the solution."
  • "Wi-Fi 6E and the cloud are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I use Ruckus Wireless to provide it as a service in residential areas.

What is most valuable?

Mesh networking and antenna patterns are the most valuable features of the solution.

What needs improvement?

Wi-Fi 6E and the cloud are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement.

The technical support from Ruckus should be made better and free.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ruckus Wireless for twelve years. My company has a partnership with Ruckus Wireless.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, it is an absolutely fine product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Though the solution is scalable, our company does not use the scalability options provided by the tool.

My company mostly caters to the needs of our clients, consisting of hundreds of people who mostly want the solution for their residential purposes.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support from Ruckus is okay. I rate the technical support a six out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

I have experience with Aruba and Meraki. Ruckus Wireless is above average in price and performance, but it does a good job. Ruckus Wireless is expensive compared to other tools in the market. Considering the fact that there are more expensive products in the market, Ruckus Wireless is a robust product compared to the other cheap alternators in the market. Ruckus Wireless performs well at its price point but is expensive when considering its features.

How was the initial setup?

The product's installation phase was easy.

The number of days required to install the product depends on how big of a deployment process is required for a particular infrastructure. It can take you weeks to complete the deployment of 1,000 access points, while a single access point can be deployed in around 10 minutes.

No one has deployed Ruckus Wireless on the cloud since it doesn't provide users with a robust or easy-to-use cloud solution.

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

Cost-wise, the product is priced above average, considering its competitors in the market.

What other advice do I have?

Speaking about whether it was easy or difficult to maintain the solution, I would say that my experience was average.

I would tell those who plan to use the solution that it is not a voice move to deploy it now since you can't deploy Wi-Fi 6E currently.

Ruckus Wireless doesn't offer the latest protocols in all formats. For small deployments, you have to be on their enterprise platform, and if you're not deploying with the help of their enterprise platform, you can't deploy the latest generation of Wi-Fi, making it difficult for you to sell it. Ruckus Wireless is currently only good for maintenance purposes.

I rate the overall solution a three out of ten.

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