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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Cisco Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.4
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers quick ROI, high effectiveness, cost savings, and increased revenue through automation and efficiency.
Sentiment score
7.1
Cisco Wireless WAN is reliable and cost-effective, offering strong ROI despite high costs, with significant productivity and efficiency gains.
Cisco's licensing structure is more expensive than FortiNet, as it requires different tiers of licenses to access advanced features.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers varied customer service experiences, reliable for some but inefficient or unnecessary for others.
Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco Wireless WAN support is praised for expertise and RMA services, though response times and engineer consistency vary.
Their technical support is excellent.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
For mission-critical applications with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN, there is a free tech support team that provides technical assistance.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
If an engineer's shift ends, I have to re-explain everything to a new engineer, which is challenging.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
I find the technical support by Cisco very supportive.
Network Security at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for its scalability, suitable for various sectors, though experiences vary indoors versus outdoors.
Sentiment score
7.6
Cisco Wireless WAN is scalable and adaptable, efficiently managing users across various sectors despite some licensing challenges.
There isn't a limit to scalability, but for deployments exceeding five thousand equipment, it requires opening a case with Meraki support to increase capacity.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for reliability and uptime, despite minor 2.4 GHz issues and challenges under heavy usage.
Sentiment score
7.7
Cisco Wireless WAN is stable and reliable, with minor configuration issues and responsive support, rated 8-10 by users.
 

Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN faces pricing, coverage, and stability challenges, needing improved support, security, and brand awareness.
Cisco Wireless WAN needs enhanced compatibility, affordability, user-friendliness, and improved security, support, and management features.
The dynamic frequency selection is useful because there is an Auto RF feature that automatically and dynamically changes the channel to reduce interference, managing all aspects of the dynamic frequency.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
Customer support for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN in our country is very poor.
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
Although the development of high throughput radios is ongoing, due to government of India licensing issues, the deployment is affected.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
We are able to see the connectivity details, and we also see the Mbps at which they are connecting.
Network Security at Tech Mahindra Limited
Walmart is interested in using electronic tags instead of paper labels for easier price changes on products.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is perceived as mid-range to expensive, with varied opinions on hardware costs and value-added warranty.
Cisco Wireless WAN is seen as costly due to licensing, with some seeking cheaper alternatives like Aruba and Ruckus.
The cost is one of the higher in the industry.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
I think the pricing of Cisco Wireless WAN must be reasonable at present.
Network Security at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Valuable Features

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers reliable, cost-effective solutions with cloud management, zero-touch provisioning, and extensive coverage for challenging environments.
Cisco Wireless WAN provides high-speed connectivity, strong security, scalability, and reliability with easy management and comprehensive integration features.
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN doesn't require any additional purchases, which is a significant advantage.
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
The most useful function is Zero-Touch Provisioning, which requires no expert knowledge from the end customer and operates in a plug-and-play manner.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
The uptime and reliability of the product are also excellent.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
It is easy to integrate Cisco Wireless WAN with other Cisco products in the system.
Network Security at Tech Mahindra Limited
The main value of using Cisco Wireless WAN with Meraki is that the technology is cloud-based, making it more accessible for the customer to troubleshoot and implement changes remotely.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 11.6%, down from 14.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 6.8%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Wireless WAN6.8%
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN11.6%
Other81.6%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Amimul Ehsan - PeerSpot reviewer
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
Deployment meets needs with simple setup while improving customer support
We have deployed FortiGate 200F and 600E firewalls. The 600E was installed four years ago and is still running, and we deployed another 200F last year. We are continually adding base stations and wireless APs across our company network. For new users, there is a learning curve regarding installation, IP configuration, and technical issues. Since we have been using it since 2018, troubleshooting is not difficult for us. We have a server on premises that controls all the APs across our company. We have approximately 400 to 500 WiFi users across our company. We are not currently considering a different solution as it would require extra investment, which would cost too much for us now. I would rate Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a seven out of ten. Overall review rating: 5/10
HassanBilal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT Infrastructure & Helpdesk at LCI Pakistan
Solution supports extensive connectivity but faces occasional coverage challenges
Cisco Wireless WAN has room for improvement in WiFi coverage. Sometimes, their coverage is normally good, but at the same area where the access points are deployed, people face continuous disconnectivity issues. These kinds of issues come over time, and we need to do troubleshooting, but they get resolved. This is a performance-related issue, and I think they have to work on that.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise36
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
What do you like most about Cambium?
The most valuable features for network performance in the solution are reliability and centralized management through a single controller.
What do you like most about Cisco Wireless WAN?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Wireless WAN?
I think the pricing of Cisco Wireless WAN must be reasonable at present.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
Cisco Wireless WAN's interface could be simplified in the future. Simplification would make it more helpful to see how the user is connecting. We are able to see the connectivity details, and we al...
 

Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S
Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
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