Cisco's switches are good for data center connectivity, small and medium-sized business connectivity, remote site connectivity, and enterprise data center as well. Cisco's switches as well as routers, both are good for any industry.
It's a good network covering and security company for the internet. But I'm done with it. I don't want the security solution. Now, I try to learn about it. That's it. Not for long-term internet use.
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Most of our solutions rely on a multi-talent approach to address our needs. We implement straightforward switching technology that automates the provision of connectivity, IP configurations, and switching based on customer requests and requirements. In our environment, we typically have a significant number of network stacks in operation, often with ten-gigabit interconnections. The smallest environment we manage involves about twenty-five stacks, and the largest one comprises over two thousand nine hundred switches.
We are using it as an unmanaged product to which we can't take access, so we just play L2 switches. At the branch access layer, we are using the aforementioned feature. Right now, I'm unsure where we have and how much we have of the solution since they are L2 switches. Currently, I don't have an available inventory.
The solution is used to connect to the local area network for the server room to connect our different floors, and levels, to interconnect all the users from different locations within the campus.
I work as a project manager for three companies who implement the solution for customers in Libya. Cisco is very popular because it is a household name that provides reliable switches for network infrastructures. More than 3,000 customers utilize the solution.
We use the solution as switches. We use it across the justice system in our country. They are in lots of buildings. We are using it for networking for WAN network connections.
I can program Linksys and have onioned Linksys. I have put the onion into a Linksys, and made it onto our network. I have worked with them quite a bit.
Head of Information technologies systems department at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Real User
2021-11-16T22:43:04Z
Nov 16, 2021
We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for the network in our stores. We don't need some specific management or monitoring. Only internet connections.
ICT Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2021-09-21T18:07:00Z
Sep 21, 2021
I use Cisco Linksys to deploy wireless networking. It can act as a router and an access point depending on your configuration. We use it in three locations, serving up to 60 people.
We use this solution to link our three locals that are in different places. They connect to similar networks. It works with data and voice as well. I'm not exactly sure of the details there as that service is supplied by our operator.
Information Security Officer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2020-12-11T13:48:30Z
Dec 11, 2020
We use these switches only as access switches to connect end users. We mostly use Cisco for all of our infrastructure, so these switches are used everywhere as access switches.
We sell Cisco switches and routers. In unmanaged switches, we sell Linksys. In India, there are only a few models available in Linksys. Nowadays, they are only selling Wi-Fi routers and switches in the name of Linksys. Other products are available under the brand name Cisco. We are using Cisco products for the core banking sector. We are using Linksys products in educational institutes and small enterprises because Linksys products are cheaper than Cisco switches.
Access Network Operations Unit Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-10-11T08:58:24Z
Oct 11, 2020
The primary use case of this solution is for the core and distribution layers. It's used for normal switching and access. We are only using it with the data center model to have a distribution layer, core layer, and access layer.
I support clients who are doing software development and they have their own servers, so we maintain the Cisco network for them. These switches are what they use in the network infrastructure. These are small startups that cannot be on the cloud because of local government regulations. As such, they need to have their own switches and routers.
DGM Programming at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-09-13T07:02:25Z
Sep 13, 2020
In our environment, we are using Cisco switches in Visio clusters. We are using Dell servers, and we are using Dell Precision workstations. I do not remember the model number of the Cisco switches. We are using the Cisco network series of switches and they are the L2 class. I think they are the 2960 series of switches. At present, our company policy does not allow us to host any of our data on the public cloud. We are revising the information security policy. Until this new policy comes into effect, we will not be able to go into the public cloud. In the end, the switches will continue to be a component of data interpretation in our environment.
Manager, Datacenter Facilities at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-09-01T05:25:00Z
Sep 1, 2020
We use this solution to expand our data center and software-defined network. We have around 20,000 people in our organization who benefit from using this solution.
Director of Information Technology at UniTeller Financial Services
Real User
2020-08-25T06:54:00Z
Aug 25, 2020
I have been in so many situations using this product it is hard to choose a primary use. I have worked for many companies, so we have used them as access switches, we have used them as distribution switches, we have used them as IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) closets for floor switches. We have used them as code switches and clusters and chassis. I have gone through using all the different versions of switches in many scenarios, like remote offices, access to quotas for distribution. I have used the switches on every level and in exhaustive possibilities.
Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
2019-12-30T06:00:00Z
Dec 30, 2019
We use the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for small purposes, such as setting up our test environment and running our tests. They're getting data from our tests. We are a manufacturing company, so when we manufacture a product, we test it. This is done using small private networks, which is where we use the Linksys switches.
Technical Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2019-12-23T07:05:00Z
Dec 23, 2019
We are a tech services company and this is one of the solutions that we provide to our customers. The primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is for networking in a data center, or campus networking.
Senior Information Technology Manager at a construction company with 201-500 employees
Real User
2019-12-12T07:48:00Z
Dec 12, 2019
I primarily use the solution for configuring Linksys IDs with the lines on Linksys access points. I make a cluster for all access points of Linksys to control them from one master.
We don't do the deployment in our environment, we are consulting. Our clients use this solution for the logical segmentation of the network to the access layer, and remote log switches. They can also deploy the switches.
Senior Data Center Engineer at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2019-11-13T05:29:00Z
Nov 13, 2019
We use this solution to build networks that interconnect different branches and buildings in different layers. We can also connect to a cloud environment. The model of switch that is used depends on the application. I prefer to use the 4500 series for the distribution layer, but for the access layer, the 2950 series is better.
We mostly work with Cisco for network services. Our last project was specifically for TV broadcasting.
Cisco's switches are good for data center connectivity, small and medium-sized business connectivity, remote site connectivity, and enterprise data center as well. Cisco's switches as well as routers, both are good for any industry.
We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches in network integration.
The solution can be used for family or small offices.
We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for Wi-Fi connectivity.
It's a good network covering and security company for the internet. But I'm done with it. I don't want the security solution. Now, I try to learn about it. That's it. Not for long-term internet use.
Most of our solutions rely on a multi-talent approach to address our needs. We implement straightforward switching technology that automates the provision of connectivity, IP configurations, and switching based on customer requests and requirements. In our environment, we typically have a significant number of network stacks in operation, often with ten-gigabit interconnections. The smallest environment we manage involves about twenty-five stacks, and the largest one comprises over two thousand nine hundred switches.
We are using it as an unmanaged product to which we can't take access, so we just play L2 switches. At the branch access layer, we are using the aforementioned feature. Right now, I'm unsure where we have and how much we have of the solution since they are L2 switches. Currently, I don't have an available inventory.
We connect our Ethernet switches directly via LAN or with printers at every endpoint for user connectivity.
We use Linksys switches to connect PCs, laptops, printers and various other equipment.
We primarily use it for running our manufacturing operation.
The solution is used to connect to the local area network for the server room to connect our different floors, and levels, to interconnect all the users from different locations within the campus.
I work as a project manager for three companies who implement the solution for customers in Libya. Cisco is very popular because it is a household name that provides reliable switches for network infrastructures. More than 3,000 customers utilize the solution.
We use the solution as switches. We use it across the justice system in our country. They are in lots of buildings. We are using it for networking for WAN network connections.
We use this switch in our network layer 3. One of our use cases is managing the VLAN, and connecting with other VLANs.
We primarily use the solution for networking.
We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for basic wireless access for the building premises.
We use Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches as our WiFi access point.
I can program Linksys and have onioned Linksys. I have put the onion into a Linksys, and made it onto our network. I have worked with them quite a bit.
We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for the network in our stores. We don't need some specific management or monitoring. Only internet connections.
Linksys Switches are network devices.
I use Cisco Linksys to deploy wireless networking. It can act as a router and an access point depending on your configuration. We use it in three locations, serving up to 60 people.
We are using Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for other devices to connect to our network.
We deploy our internal applications on our DC setup.
I primarily use the solution for my personal equipment.
We use this solution to link our three locals that are in different places. They connect to similar networks. It works with data and voice as well. I'm not exactly sure of the details there as that service is supplied by our operator.
My company uses the solutions as a traditional network switch.
We use the solution to design campus-wide networks. We use the solution for low-cost ethernet connections. We use them from the routing ports.
We use these switches only as access switches to connect end users. We mostly use Cisco for all of our infrastructure, so these switches are used everywhere as access switches.
We sell Cisco switches and routers. In unmanaged switches, we sell Linksys. In India, there are only a few models available in Linksys. Nowadays, they are only selling Wi-Fi routers and switches in the name of Linksys. Other products are available under the brand name Cisco. We are using Cisco products for the core banking sector. We are using Linksys products in educational institutes and small enterprises because Linksys products are cheaper than Cisco switches.
We use these switches for basic networking, including firewall and VPN features.
The primary use case of this solution is for the core and distribution layers. It's used for normal switching and access. We are only using it with the data center model to have a distribution layer, core layer, and access layer.
I support clients who are doing software development and they have their own servers, so we maintain the Cisco network for them. These switches are what they use in the network infrastructure. These are small startups that cannot be on the cloud because of local government regulations. As such, they need to have their own switches and routers.
We use these switches to run our ERP software.
In our environment, we are using Cisco switches in Visio clusters. We are using Dell servers, and we are using Dell Precision workstations. I do not remember the model number of the Cisco switches. We are using the Cisco network series of switches and they are the L2 class. I think they are the 2960 series of switches. At present, our company policy does not allow us to host any of our data on the public cloud. We are revising the information security policy. Until this new policy comes into effect, we will not be able to go into the public cloud. In the end, the switches will continue to be a component of data interpretation in our environment.
We use these switches to extend our network.
We use this solution to expand our data center and software-defined network. We have around 20,000 people in our organization who benefit from using this solution.
I have been in so many situations using this product it is hard to choose a primary use. I have worked for many companies, so we have used them as access switches, we have used them as distribution switches, we have used them as IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) closets for floor switches. We have used them as code switches and clusters and chassis. I have gone through using all the different versions of switches in many scenarios, like remote offices, access to quotas for distribution. I have used the switches on every level and in exhaustive possibilities.
We are an IT company and we configure these switches for our clients. The environment varies depending on the client and their requirements.
The primary use cases are for SMBs inside the local area networks and for a LAN switch near two or three switches.
We use the Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for small purposes, such as setting up our test environment and running our tests. They're getting data from our tests. We are a manufacturing company, so when we manufacture a product, we test it. This is done using small private networks, which is where we use the Linksys switches.
We use Cisco Linksys switches in our network and we have just recently installed a new unit for a project that started this year.
We primarily use the solution because of it's relatively cheaper price (as compared to other options).
We are a tech services company and this is one of the solutions that we provide to our customers. The primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is for networking in a data center, or campus networking.
I primarily use the solution for configuring Linksys IDs with the lines on Linksys access points. I make a cluster for all access points of Linksys to control them from one master.
We don't do the deployment in our environment, we are consulting. Our clients use this solution for the logical segmentation of the network to the access layer, and remote log switches. They can also deploy the switches.
We use Cisco Linksys Switches to provide Wi-Fi access to the internet in open areas.
We use this solution to build networks that interconnect different branches and buildings in different layers. We can also connect to a cloud environment. The model of switch that is used depends on the application. I prefer to use the 4500 series for the distribution layer, but for the access layer, the 2950 series is better.
We have used this solution mostly for small businesses. The primary use case of this solution is for connecting computers to a network.