Meraki Replacement Plan
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The 3x3 model of the Unifi AC Pros is 500-600$ depending on source. I believe that was the price we paid for the Meraki APs when I was supporting those at a different job. They were much more expensive when you consider the additional support costs.
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Nevermind I'm a bit behind on the Unifi product line apparently.
https://unifi-hd.ubnt.com/ These are available on Amazon for 300$.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-AC-HD-Unifi-Access-Point/dp/B01N15FSAG/
So half the cost of the Meraki APs and zero support costs. You could buy double the amount, house the spares and still save over the Meraki solution.
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@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
The 3x3 model of the Unifi AC Pros is 500-600$ depending on source. I believe that was the price we paid for the Meraki APs when I was supporting those at a different job. They were much more expensive when you consider the additional support costs.
I see them for $128 each. . . which is completely reasonable.
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The AC-HD's use MU-MINO so way faster, a bit more expensive, what would be the comparable for Meraki?
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
The 3x3 model of the Unifi AC Pros is 500-600$ depending on source. I believe that was the price we paid for the Meraki APs when I was supporting those at a different job. They were much more expensive when you consider the additional support costs.
I see them for $128 each. . . which is completely reasonable.
That's the old 2x2 model. The new AP-AC-PRO is faster and has 3 antennas.
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$349 for 4 antennas is an awesome price point too
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
The AC-HD's use MU-MINO so way faster, a bit more expensive, what would be the comparable for Meraki?
The MR52 looks like it is the closest competitor. I believe, but don't quote me, that the hardware cost for those is upwards of $1,000 to $1,500, not including support. That may be MSRP though.
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Almost $1300 for the MR52 from amazon.
Which means I could get 4 AP's of Ubiquiti for the cost of a single AP from Meraki! Meraki license appears to be included.
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@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
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@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
They carry it. You just need to get a quote from them first. I would ask a reseller.
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@ubiquiti-user what did you pay for the meraki kit before?
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@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
They carry it. You just need to get a quote from them first. I would ask a reseller.
Yeah. . . not yet as I'm sure by the time we're ready to toss out this kit, there will be something better.
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@dustinb3403 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user what did you pay for the meraki kit before?
I'd rather not say, but it wasn't cheap (or realistic IMO)
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@dustinb3403 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user what did you pay for the meraki kit before?
I'd rather not say, but it wasn't cheap (or realistic IMO)
Fair enough.
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
They carry it. You just need to get a quote from them first. I would ask a reseller.
Yeah. . . not yet as I'm sure by the time we're ready to toss out this kit, there will be something better.
Sure, I would have this pricing ready if someone in the organization wants to expand the wireless footprint in the future.
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@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
They carry it. You just need to get a quote from them first. I would ask a reseller.
Yeah. . . not yet as I'm sure by the time we're ready to toss out this kit, there will be something better.
Sure, I would have this pricing ready if someone in the organization wants to expand the wireless footprint in the future.
That's the plan, at least. If we need to expand, is it worth purchasing another Meraki unit (and then extending the licensing on everything), doubtful.
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@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@coliver said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@wirestyle22 said in Meraki Replacement Plan:
@ubiquiti-user Amazon is not a good judge of cost
But it's a decent place to get comparable pricing versus going to CDW (etc) who may not carry a specific item.
They carry it. You just need to get a quote from them first. I would ask a reseller.
Yeah. . . not yet as I'm sure by the time we're ready to toss out this kit, there will be something better.
Sure, I would have this pricing ready if someone in the organization wants to expand the wireless footprint in the future.
That's the plan, at least. If we need to expand, is it worth purchasing another Meraki unit (and then extending the licensing on everything), doubtful.
Hah, no it probably isn't. Considering you could replace the entire wireless infrastructure for the price of two comparable Meraki APs.
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Yeah I doubt the cost of extending the licensing alone would be worth it, considering the cost of Meraki's kit. . .
Much less purchasing the hardware.
