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Meraki vs. Ruckus: The Reality Check
Meraki APs are managed securely over the web
via Meraki’s Enterprise Cloud Controller
• Centralized, network-wide management via cloud-based
controller (no on-site controller hardware)
• Geographically redundant, highly available Cloud Controller
• Scalability to networks of all sizes - just add more APs and
they are provisioned by the Cloud Controller automatically
• Deploys in minutes without manual provisioning, regardless
of location - APs discover Cloud Controller automatically
Key Dierences Between Meraki and Ruckus
SOLUTION COMPARISON | MERAKI VS. RUCKUS
• Do you want to buy and manage multiple hardware controllers?
• Do you need to block trac that doesn’t use xed ports, such as BitTorrent?
• Do you need to prioritize real-time applications like Skype and video?
• If a client is infected with a virus, will your network be protected?
• Would you prefer a solution using APs that deploy with zero cong?
• Would you prefer a solution that is proven in top universities (Stanford, MIT), retail
(United Colors of Benetton UK), and several multi-thousand AP deployments?
Key Questions to Ask:
Ruckus APs are managed through on-site controllers
and overlay appliances
• Management via ZoneDirector hardware controller and
FlexMaster overlay software
• Backup controller hardware needed for high availability
• Scaling networks can require upgrading controllers and
licenses, and purchasing/managing FlexMaster on a server
• Each AP must be provisioned on the same subnet as the
controller or by using custom DHCP server congurations
Meraki: Cloud Controlled Architecture Ruckus: Traditional Controller Architecture
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