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Hey fellas, been in the networking world for some time, but want advice of seasoned people smarter than me.
I am trying to figure out if there is a better solution for what we are already using as far as AP's, switches, firewalls, etc, but I will leave this post specifically for AP's.
Currently we have an almost universal deployment of Ruckus AP's (generally 4-6) and a zonedirector for every house we visit. While I respect ruckus, I feel their priced a little high, and possibly a little overkill for the applications they are being used in.
While the demography of the client we support does not generally raise an eyebrow to the prices of the equipment or installation (we also use sonicwalls and HP PoE procurve switches in this universal deployment) I see companies like ubiquity and engenius being thrown in the ring.
Should I consider these or any other AP's? Also, if anyone wants to chime in or PM regarding what alternative equipment might be considered based on performance/price specs.
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Big considerations regarding needs:
*houses I work in are typically multi-floor 5,000-30,000 sq ft (some are quite old as well) as well as outside/pool coverage
*a lot of clients expect a zero hand-off environment when they move throughout house (which is why ruckus was a selling point) - I don't feel Ruckus is 100% reliable on this and does not justify price difference
* PoE is absolutely necessary
Thanks fellas, much appreciated!
I am trying to figure out if there is a better solution for what we are already using as far as AP's, switches, firewalls, etc, but I will leave this post specifically for AP's.
Currently we have an almost universal deployment of Ruckus AP's (generally 4-6) and a zonedirector for every house we visit. While I respect ruckus, I feel their priced a little high, and possibly a little overkill for the applications they are being used in.
While the demography of the client we support does not generally raise an eyebrow to the prices of the equipment or installation (we also use sonicwalls and HP PoE procurve switches in this universal deployment) I see companies like ubiquity and engenius being thrown in the ring.
Should I consider these or any other AP's? Also, if anyone wants to chime in or PM regarding what alternative equipment might be considered based on performance/price specs.
*edit*
Big considerations regarding needs:
*houses I work in are typically multi-floor 5,000-30,000 sq ft (some are quite old as well) as well as outside/pool coverage
*a lot of clients expect a zero hand-off environment when they move throughout house (which is why ruckus was a selling point) - I don't feel Ruckus is 100% reliable on this and does not justify price difference
* PoE is absolutely necessary
Thanks fellas, much appreciated!
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