AirMagnet Survey vs Huawei Wireless comparison

The compared NetAlly and Huawei solutions aren't in the same category. NetAlly is ranked #2 in NM , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 36.9% mindshare in the category. Huawei is ranked #10 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

AirMagnet Survey

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86% willing to recommend

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5,504 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

AirMagnet Survey

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Modeling and Simulation (2nd), Network Troubleshooting (8th)

Huawei Wireless

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (10th)

Mindshare comparison

AirMagnet Survey and Huawei Wireless aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. AirMagnet Survey is designed for Network Modeling and Simulation and holds a mindshare of 36.9%, down 37.8% compared to last year.
Huawei Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 5.1% mindshare, up 3.9% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

David Olofson

Manager at DD&P Services LLC

Oct 12, 2022

It fixes so many problems quickly that we don't regret spending more on high-end tools than most companies

It would be nice to have some more training resources for younger techs. We can use them if we need some assistance, but that usually requires one of us who knows what we're doing to calibrate the programs properly. There's one thing our nXG handhelds do that AirMagnet doesn't do out of the box. The nXG devices can analyze the wired and wireless networks simultaneously and map the networks out. We find it handy. However, if I have that plugged into our older OptiView XG tablets or our laptops, I have no way to analyze both the WiFi and the wired network at the same time and build a single picture with all that data. So far, that's something only our nXG handhelds can do. It would be nice if there were a way to integrate all the network discovery, troubleshooting, and mapping of the WiFi and the wired at the same time. There are almost no products that do that currently. If they managed to do that, they'd probably open up their market pretty quickly.

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Jan 16, 2023

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The addition of the AirMapper software on the nXG and our AirCheck G2s has helped a lot because we're mostly not drilling down into the data. Local managers only need to see the coverage on their end and whether there are performance bottlenecks. These things are easy enough for us to ascertain with iPerf."

"The predictive survey is the most valuable feature. I use it quite often."

"Customer service is great."

"The most valuable features are the survey, spectrum analysis, and reporting."

"We use the solution for Wi-Fi and networks."

"The benefit is with the ease of use of the software, I am able to show the customer, "Here is what your wireless coverage looks like." It is set up in a fashion that non-technical people can understand it."

"It allows us to prepare more real designs. Later, we validate them with actual surveys."

"Clear and easy to use maps."

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"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"It has all of the features that we need."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"It provides high-speed network connections."

"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."

"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

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Cons

"It'd be nice if it was cheaper, however, you get value for your money."

"The surveying features are in need of improvement, along with general usability."

"When you conduct an active survey and then want to use it for design work, it's actually not very useful."

"But it's definitely a more expensive solution than other ones."

"It would be nice to have some more training resources for younger techs. We can use them if we need some assistance, but that usually requires one of us who knows what we're doing to calibrate the programs properly."

"AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the moment, you can filter by channel or SSID, but grouping all those SSIDs together is a difficult task."

"I would say some of our newer techs that are going out to job sites can be a little bit intimidated by the interface."

"The user interface needs a lot of improvement. The auto-placement of access points is not accurate."

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"The solution needs to include a captive portal."

"While I am fine with the current licensing price, I would appreciate it to be more cost-effective."

"The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement."

"The stability could be improved."

"The solution could be easier to use."

"The speed could be a bit better."

"They should include more security features in the solution."

"The technical support needs to be improved. They also need to produce some more technical guides."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For technical support, you need an annual license, but it is not worth it."

"There is an annual cost of the solution. There are some additional charges, such as support and maintenance."

"The moment we began needing more of the vendor's support, the cost became very high; we switched to another solution."

"The tool's pricing is medium."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The licensing of AirMagnet Survey is different when compared to Ekahu. It is a third of the cost of Ekahau but there are no dedicated laptops to the Sidekick. AirMagnet allows you to license an adapter and share that adapter."

"This product is very expensive."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"It is very cost-effective."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Educational Organization

11%

Government

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Computer Software Company

14%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AirMagnet Survey?

We use the solution for Wi-Fi and networks.

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What needs improvement with AirMagnet Survey?

AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the momen...

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What is your primary use case for AirMagnet Survey?

We use AirMagnet Survey, for site verifications after the wireless system has been installed. We conduct pre and post-install surveys with it. We have reduced the use since now our customers requir...

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Overview

AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to design, deploy, and validate Wi-Fi 6 networks for optimal performance, security, and compliance. It also calculates the ideal quantity, placement, and configuration of APs for a successful wireless LAN deployment. AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond simply verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of connection speed, throughput, and packet statistics by allowing you to use any Wi-Fi adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope® nXG. Survey PRO helps you get Wi-Fi installations right the first time, preventing costly rework and user complaints.

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

Sample Customers

Houston Methodist Hospital, Love's Travel Stops

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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