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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Cisco Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 14.6%, down from 15.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 2.8%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Said Souhaiel - PeerSpot reviewer
Has been helpful in overcoming coverage challenges
Cambium's solution is flexible for various connectivity needs, although there are limitations based on the specific equipment and metrics. The indoor coverage typically reaches up to sixty meters and may require external antennas for optimal performance and for outdoor connectivity, Cambium Networks offer excellent scalability and coverage, especially with sectorial access points.
Amimul Ehsan - PeerSpot reviewer
Well-developed but needs to improve the licensing part
The main issue associated with the product revolves around the licensing part and some support-related problems. The licensing area and support require improvements. In my country, the technical support offered is not good enough. The technical engineers who can support us are not that good. There is a shortage of technical people in our country. It is difficult for us to find someone who can help us.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The claim management feature is exceedingly simple."
"Technical support has been good."
"It is a stable solution."
"The most valuable features of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN are cloud management and links."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the network strength, which allows for coverage over a larger distance."
"The pricing of the product is very, very reasonable."
"The feature that I really liked is the mesh feature. Currently, we are in quarantine, and the request of home users is that they need to cover the whole house or the whole indoor house. Mesh solution works really nice in Cambium environment. Being able to set up access points in advance is a good feature. It lets you set up the whole environment in your lab or any other place before deploying the access points."
"The initial setup is easy to handle. It's quite simple."
"Granularity of standardization and technical controls."
"Stability is one aspect that I find very valuable."
"The most valuable features are CleanAir, Rogue Detection, and the auto-calculation of RF."
"I use Cisco because of its reliability."
"The most valuable features include checking logs and performing site surveys. These capabilities ensure that we can cover almost every location in the building and troubleshoot any errors we encounter."
"We found the initial setup to be straightforward."
"Mobile anchoring and graphic user interface are helpful features."
"The purchased devices last for 10 to 15 years without any issues. Users only need to renew time-based licenses if applicable."
 

Cons

"If someone wants to go to the location-based portal of the product, like the one available in Meraki, it would not be possible, and it is an area that needs improvement."
"The installation and configuration are a bit complex."
"The solution's price could be better."
"The Wifi coverage and throughput performance of Cambium could improve."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN could improve by providing a better signal range."
"I think this product could be improved if It were SMS based. If I have a visitor in my office, I'd like to be able to send them the wireless password as a message via SMS, so I don't have to give it out."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN's support services could be better."
"The range of the product is disappointing so far."
"Cisco's complex structure was a factor that led us to consider replacing it."
"The price could be better."
"I hope Cisco can improve the capacity to service a high density of users in a small area, as currently we have difficulties with this."
"If there's a problem, it's usually when Cisco pushes out updates. The users don't always push the updates to their computer, and it causes some issues. It's reliable as long as everyone is doing what they're supposed to."
"If encryption could be added, that would be a feature I'd expect from the build."
"The support of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution could be more stable."
"The prices are high and should be reduced in order to be more competitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are not any licenses needed to use Cambium."
"It is expensive."
"I think the pricing is fine for Cambium."
"The price is affordable."
"I rate Cambium Networks Wireless as 6 out of 10 since it is cheaper than its competitors like Ruckus, Cisco or Huawei."
"I rate the product price one on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price. There are no costs in addition to the product's standard licensing fees."
"I rate the product’s pricing a two out of ten."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN has medium pricing."
"On the low end, the solution costs probably around $1200 to $1300 for five years. It's an expensive product."
"If you have a two-person team doing the physical access point installations, they should be able to set up 10 to 20 access points per day."
"The pricing is good."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Cisco's pricing is reasonable."
"Cisco products generally have high list prices, but substantial discounts are available."
"The price is expensive."
"The product is highly-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
92%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Manufacturing Company
1%
Educational Organization
1%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium?
The solution's licensing cost depends on the number of nodes.
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?
The price point is the main challenge as it seems complicated and unclear. We pay a premium for features we do not use.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
The price point is contentious as the licensing model seems complicated and unclear. We pay a premium for features we do not use.
 

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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