Ruckus is very useful with hospitality. Actually, it's unique when it comes to hospitality and education, and high-use environments.
Helpful support, easy to deploy, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "The product can scale."
- "The cloud system from Ruckus is not mature enough just yet."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is very easy to use.
The stability is great. It's a very stable product and is very good at hospitality integration. The cloud path solution for education is very helpful. When it comes to onboarding students and employees to the system, it's easy.
The product can scale.
Support is helpful.
Users get a good ROI.
What needs improvement?
The development time is slow. It takes a very long time to get new features. That said, when upgrades do come, it's quite stable. It would be nice, however, to get more frequent updates.
The cloud system from Ruckus is not mature enough just yet. They need a better cloud controller.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for about 12 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is great. I'd rate it nine out of ten in terms of the ability to expand as needed.
We have more than 40 clients using the product right now.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is quite helpful. They keep track of tickets quite well.
How was the initial setup?
The deployments are fast. It takes a maximum of one hour to deploy an on-premises version and less than 30 minutes if you are deploying to the cloud.
You only need one or two people to manage the deployment and maintenance of the solution. The implementation typically requires a network engineer.
What about the implementation team?
We are a systems integrator. We are able to deploy the solution easily ourselves.
What was our ROI?
We've seen a very good ROI. I'd rate the ability to achieve ROI nine out of ten.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
On-premises deployments have perpetual licensing. Cloud licenses offer a yearly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
We're integrators.
We can use on-premises and cloud deployments.
I'd recommend the solution to others, however, it depends on the size of the network. They have multiple models of access points and switches, so whether this product would be ideal or not depends on the sizing.
Overall, I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Integration Manager at Newcom
Easy to set up with good reliability and responsive technical support
Pros and Cons
- "In general, all implementations are standard and pretty straightforward."
- "The solution could include more security features."
What is our primary use case?
We are an integrator; our function is to sell Ruckus solutions to our clients and to implement the solution for them. It's a good solution for wireless WiFi connectivity.
What is most valuable?
Our clients are in the hospitality industry and it's been very good at meeting their needs. The WiFi connections are good.
In general, all implementations are standard and pretty straightforward. These implementations typically cover the connection to the corporate network integrated with Microsoft's Active Directory and other services that bring network access to the clients so that it's easy to get onto the internet.
The stability has been good.
We find the solution to be scalable.
Technical support is responsive and knowledgeable.
What needs improvement?
The solution could include more security features. For example, with other solutions, there is a security feature added to connect to the internet. In the case of Ruckus, they don't have any security solution to connect to the internet. Clients want more security, which is why it's important Ruckus begins to think of ways to offer more robust connection options that will help customers feel safer.
For how long have I used the solution?
Just two weeks ago I implemented a Ruckus Wireless solution for our client. I deal with it regularly. In general, I have about three years of experience with the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is great. It's reliable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution has scaled well. A customer shouldn't have any issues expanding the product.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been very good. In any situation where I have had to reach out, they have been quick to respond and my issues were resolved in a timely manner. We are quite satisfied with their level of attention and knowledge.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementations have been standard and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult.
What about the implementation team?
As integrators, we are able to assist our clients in the initial setup process.
What other advice do I have?
We are integrator of Ruckus. We offer Ruckus solutions to our clients.
I'm not sure of the exact version number I last installed, however, it was the latest solution that covers smartphones. It had the wireless controller of Ruckus and different equipment covering WiFi 5 and WiFi 6.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I'd give it a rating of nine out of ten. We've been very pleased with it overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Network Design Engineer at Comstar - Information Systems Associates Ltd.
Good customization capabilities with easy scalability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very user friendly."
- "They should work to make their licensing more affordable."
What is our primary use case?
We belong to the hotel industry. In the hotel itself, we have deployed WIFI fully throughout the establishment. So far, it is working perfectly.
What is most valuable?
The solution offers a lot of great features to its users.
The multiple FSIVs is great.
The meshing is very effective.
The solution has a very high bandwidth.
We've found the initial setup to be straightforward.
The solution is very user friendly.
It offers good customization capabilities.
We have found the dashboards to be quite good.
What needs improvement?
Occasionally, we have found some controllers malfunctioning. However, that is rare, and largely the solution works perfectly.
They should work to make their licensing more affordable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five to six years at this point. It's been a while for sure.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. I've found it to be extremely reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales quite easily when you need it to. We use and mix and match the old and new versions as we change rapidly. We have our older equipment that hits its end of life, and we deploy new ones to cover the old. We are able to do this pretty seamlessly, and, if we need to, we can just continuously add on based on our requirements.
Everyone who works in our organization uses the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've been in touch with technical support multiple times. When we create a ticket, they are quite responsive. We're satisfied with their level of service.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's pretty straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation.
We deployed almost 420 pieces and in total it only took us about a month and a half.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is paid on a yearly basis. We are working with three yearly licenses.
The pricing is okay, however, it could be more affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have looked at Aruba and Cisco as well as ExtremeWireless and compared them all to Ruckus.
What other advice do I have?
We are a large partner.
We don't use the latest version of the solution every single time. Often we mix and match versions.
I would recommend the solution to other organizations. We've been largely very happy with the product overall.
I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Integration Manager at Newcom
Requires less equipment, offers good pricing and is very stable
Pros and Cons
- "The product has good technical support and offers excellent documentation."
- "The solution needs to have some sort of security offering, like a firewall, for example."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for internal use for deployments.
How has it helped my organization?
I don't have specific metrics that could describe who this solution has improved how the company operates. It just offers better connections for the users.
What is most valuable?
The product does a very good job of covering specific areas using less equipment than other providers.
The solution offers better coverage. It offers a better footprint in order to connect with the user.
The possibility to deploy the solution and the configuration of all the equipment through the console makes everything very easy.
The product has good technical support and offers excellent documentation.
What needs improvement?
In both cases in terms of the latest deployments we initiated, we implemented a new version, which means that in both cases the client deployed a new Wi-Fi infrastructure. As we deployed the solution, it meant that the users had to connect to the network via a patch cord.
The solution needs to have some sort of security offering, like a firewall, for example. Fortinet offers access to security via Wi-Fi controls and a management console. Ruckus does not do this.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for 20 years. It's been a good two decades of usage. In just the last six months, we've implemented it for two clients.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is excellent. There aren't issues with glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. There aren't bugs. It's completely reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is very, very good. We have no issues expanding as we need to. It's excellent.
We typically work with medium-sized Argentinian companies. In one of the implementations we handled in the past year, the client already wants to increase the coverage of the Wi-Fi network for the next year.
How are customer service and technical support?
In general, we get good technical support from Ruckus. It's excellent service. In all the cases where we have reported some problems, we receive the answer about how to resolve the problem very quickly. They are extremely responsive and very knowledgeable. We've very happy with their services.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation was easy. We had already deployed Ruckus for the client previously, and we were just doing another new deployment. It was very straightforward.
The deployment took about a month due to the fact that we needed the client to deploy the cable network. They had to finish the network before we could really finish our portion of the implementation. In another deployment, for a different client, it only took us two weeks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is less expensive than, for example, Fortinet, and requires less equipment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In the first implementation, we did recently, the client decided to implement the Ruckus without any comparison with other solutions.
In the second implementation, we had an evaluation done and we looked at Fortinet. The client decided to implement Ruckus over Fortinet. The decision was mainly based on the different pricing between the two options and the need for access points with Ruckus. With Ruckus, we needed fewer appliances in order to bring the same coverage that Fortinet offered, for example.
What other advice do I have?
We're a partner with Ruckus.
In both of the most recent deployments, we have used the Access Point R320.
Ruckus as a brand is pretty new to the Argentinian market, and therefore, we need to introduce our clients to their offering. We really need to show off the benefits of going with Ruckus over, for example, Fortinet, which is more well known.
Overall, I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Electrical Engineer at Mannvit
Reliable, straightforward installation, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Ruckus Wireless is a reliable solution."
What is our primary use case?
We use Ruckus Wireless for wireless network connectivity in a hotel.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ruckus Wireless for approximately five months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ruckus Wireless is a reliable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Ruckus Wireless is good.
There are approximately 500 users using the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted the technical support from Ruckus Wireless.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, it did not take very long to do. All you need to do is plug it in.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Ruckus Wireless could be better. I have heard it is more expensive than other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Ruckus Wireless a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Founder, Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Easy to use, overall good functionality, and simple to manage
Pros and Cons
- "Ruckus Wireless is more of a plain Wi-Fi solution where it does the basic job well. Additionally, it has good conductivity, easy to use, simple to manage, and its access points can be used as standalone devices which gives flexibility in the SMB market."
- "The solution lacks a lot of features other solutions provide. If you are an organization that is more focused on security or you need a lot of other features, such as location tracking then Ruckus Wireless may not be the right choice. If you want a solution with more than basic security I would choose Arista or Aruba."
What is our primary use case?
Ruckus Wireless is used for networking and security. They have both cloud-based and on-premise controllers available. You often see this solution in the hospitality sector.
What is most valuable?
Ruckus Wireless is more of a plain Wi-Fi solution where it does the basic job well. Additionally, it has good conductivity, easy to use, simple to manage, and its access points can be used as standalone devices which gives flexibility in the SMB market.
What needs improvement?
The solution lacks a lot of features other solutions provide. If you are an organization that is more focused on security or you need a lot of other features, such as location tracking then Ruckus Wireless may not be the right choice. If you want a solution with more than basic security I would choose Arista or Aruba.
Ruckus has gone through too many changes in their management, and in the last four or five years, they have been lacking feature sets that others provide. Additionally, the integration, network security, and BLE features need to be improved. There are key features they are still lacking.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used Ruckus Wireless within the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ruckus Wireless is scalable. However, in terms of the scalability of the controller, there is always a limit on the number of access points or clients the hardware can support. If the access points are placed in a decent place with multiple options of controllers everything works well.
Ruckus Wireless is the best fit for the SMB market which they have a dominant presence.
We have deployed the solution in an educational institute and in a restaurant that has a lodging segment and a coworking space.
How are customer service and support?
I have not faced any problems with the solution to need to contact the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is straightforward. It can be done in a short period of time.
What about the implementation team?
Once you deploy Ruckus Wireless correctly, there is no maintenance required. It is close to maintenance-free, except for some operational jobs which depend upon what the customer may want and that is where you need human intervention.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you walk into any restaurant or hotel you will find Ruckus Wireless solutions because it is economical when it comes to pricing. There is a basic subscription for the license and support.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated Arista and Aruba.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Ruckus Wireless to anyone who is looking for a plain Wi-Fi solution. If you want Wi-Fi that will provide wireless connectivity that is good and stable, this is the solution to pick. If you need a solution with a lot of features for the network, such as wireless intrusion prevention or internal location tracking, there are other solutions that you should look for.
I rate Ruckus Wireless an eight out of ten.
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Head of IT Network Division at Panorinformatika
Flexible and reasonably priced with good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The scalability has been very good."
- "It would be ideal if the solution offered more features."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for a variety of companies, including those in transportation and the government sector as well. It's used for wireless access.
What is most valuable?
Overall, we are very satisfied with its capabilities.
The pricing is very reasonable.
It is flexible.
It contains almost all of the new features that solutions require for wireless access.
The scalability has been very good.
Technical support has been good.
What needs improvement?
It would be ideal if the solution offered more features.
The product could use more integration capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for a while now. We use it continuously, on different projects.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We've installed the solution for many clients so far.
We find the solution to be very scalable. I'd rate the scalability at about an eight or a nine out of ten.
We have ten employees that work directly with the product.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have been satisfied with technical support, they have been helpful and responsive.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use solutions such as Juniper, Cisco Meraki, Ruckus, and Extreme. We are an independent integrator company, so we use the best solution for the customer.
How was the initial setup?
The time it takes to install the solution depends on the number of the EPs. We are speaking about the settings, not the manual installation. If we are speaking about the configuration, it takes one day in most cases.
We have a team of ten that can handle deployment and maintenance tasks. They are all engineers.
What about the implementation team?
We handle the implementation process for our clients.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is reasonably priced as compared to, for example, Cisco, which is much more expensive.
Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
Every month we have different installation projects. Sometimes we use Ruckus if the customer is satisfied with this solution. Usually, we suggest things to the customer based on if the price and if a client is price-conscious they tend to choose this, as opposed to Cisco, which is more expensive.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We have been happy with it so far.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Director of Applications Development at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Enables us to give our internal employees the ability to access our internal resources while giving our visitors access to a guest version of the network
Pros and Cons
- "Once we got it set up and configured we've had little issues and it's been relatively stable. We use it across all seven of our offices and they all have the exact same wifi setup so when I go into any office I can get on the network and access resources."
- "o make it a ten I would like the ability to replace it if we do have a faulty device. Getting one faster might be helpful. I would like to have autoconfiguration where instead of having to configure a new network, we would be able to push all configuration out a little easier with the interface."
What is our primary use case?
We use Ruckus Wireless to provide wireless access to our employees and our clients in our offices. It works fine.
How has it helped my organization?
The multiple network access has improved my organization. It gives visitors the functionality so they can check their own networks and their VPNs and browse the internet. At the same time, it gives our employees the ability to go unplugged instead of having to be hardwired to access network resources.
What is most valuable?
The ability to have multiple wireless networks with different settings is the most valuable feature. We can give our internal employees the ability to access our internal resources while giving our visitors access to a guest version of the network which only gives them access to the internet but they can't connect to any of our internal resources.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable, it runs with no problem.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We use it in all of our offices, it scales fine. We have central control of all the offices that they all have the exact same wifi configuration that we can manage centrally.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched because we needed something that was a little more empire scale instead of little small hotspots located all around different wireless networks at different offices. Our people are always asking to connect and want to expand the capability of giving guests access to the internet while still protecting the infrastructure.
The first criteria we consider when considering a solution is responsiveness. They should also have good customer service and support team. We consider the stability of the platform and make sure that it's going to work and serve with minimal issues.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was pretty straightforward. My network guy ]is the one to test it and he did the setup and got it up and running pretty quickly. He switched out our old system with multiple access points all around pretty quickly.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also looked at Cisco and Aruba but Ruckus pricing was better.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it an eight out of ten. To make it a ten I would like the ability to replace it if we do have a faulty device. Getting one faster might be helpful. I would like to have autoconfiguration where instead of having to configure a new network, we would be able to push all configuration out a little easier with the interface.
Once we got it set up and configured we've had little issues and it's been relatively stable. We use it across all seven of our offices and they all have the exact same wifi setup so when I go into any office I can get on the network and access resources.
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