We have almost completely converted to Ruckus from Cisco and Extreme.
We have had very little need for support; the things just work. We have
reduced our AP numbers by over 30% with better coverage. Once installed
in a dorm setting we have never had to go back other than one device
that drowned from a leaking air-conditioner pan. Our dealer replaced the
device at no cost even though water damage of this nature is not covered.
The indoor models and outdoor function well and deliver outstanding
data, video and VoIP. We are also using the wireless point-to-point
bridge at a distance of 500 yards with throughput at 250MB. We have the
p2p pair on portable stands; one had blown over during a very bad storm
but was able to keep connectivity when hanging upside down with the main
dome facing a wall 180 degrees away from it's partner. We didn't realize
the issue for several days since it never went down.
We use a Zone Director 1000 to establish a mesh group and to keep track
of rogue devices. I would like a 3000 but we don't have that in our
budget lines at the moment. We have over 100 APs throughout the campus.
We have had them almost 2 years with no issues. Client problems have not
been an issue.
Amazing devices.
Harry Rauch Sr. Network Analyst Eckerd College 4200 - 54th Ave S St.
Petersburg, FL 33711
On 8/16/11 11:50 AM, Kellogg, Brian D. wrote:
Looking for feedback from any institutions using Ruckus as their WLAN
solution.
Comments on their support, WAPs, Controllers, client problems and any
other related topics would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
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