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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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 12.6%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 2.8%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Arup Kumar Koley - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable performance and long-distance coverage enhance connectivity
We have been associated with Cambium since its days as a Motorola product, for more than 20 years. The solution offers excellent product performance, long-distance coverage, and link reliability. No nearby product is available for distance and performance that can compete with Cambium. The uptime and reliability of the product are also excellent.
LalanChowdhury - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhances network reliability, offers device longevity and offers open authentication
The device longevity is a factor. enhances network reliability. Specifically, the handoff feature for WAN, when a customer moves from one access point to another in a building or office, is much easier and more reliable if it's controller-based. So, in those cases, we recommend the traditional controller-based solution. Cisco is adding AI features; they've already started in SD-WAN. But in Bangladesh, people are still new to AI. Cisco is including AI capabilities in their devices, so people are gradually adopting them. If they need AI-driven devices for industrial purposes, they can use them. So, Cisco is forward-thinking with these features. Even though they're not being used extensively now, they may be used in the future for things like RFID or automation. That's why Cisco's solution is logical and adaptable.

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."
"The performance is very good."
"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."
"Cambium Networks' PowerMax feature has been particularly beneficial for WAN connectivity, offering superior coverage compared to other solutions. The standout feature of Cambium Networks for me is its extensive coverage area."
"The initial setup is easy to handle. It's quite simple."
"The solution offers excellent product performance, long-distance coverage, and link reliability."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Wireless WAN is the ease of management."
"Cisco Wireless access points are highly stable with a wide coverage area."
"The program is very stable."
"It just gives you the ability to use it around the office without being tied up to an actual physical connection."
"The ease of management is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The network management is good. We use it to control access, channels, and phones and limit bandwidth."
"The most valuable features for me are the ease of operation and scalability."
"The product can scale well."
 

Cons

"There is no good technical support available for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN."
"Sometimes there are some latencies in devices. Otherwise, it is, for some time, not as stable."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN could improve by providing a better signal range."
"There is room for improvement in the support."
"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."
"The solution could improve indoor coverage strength. Based on our experience, there is no indoor coverage beyond 40 meters."
"The installation is difficult."
"They could enhance the product's security features, particularly in analyzing and protecting against potential threats."
"The price has room for improvement."
"The support of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I think that we need more information or more help from partners to assess what model is correct for this environment."
"Pricing is very high with Cisco products. It's something that many people complain about. They should work to make it more affordable."
"Documentation is an area that needs review. It should be more dynamic and it should be easier."
"The tool's speed and IP address acquisition from the domain controller should be improved"
"The new platform of Cisco Wireless WAN I did not like, there weren't many features available. The online platform has more options."
"The initial setup and deployment should be easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When it comes to licensing costs we have been using the Cambium devices on a trial basis."
"There are no licensing fees, it's a one-time cost."
"The price of this solution is expensive in Bangladesh. The cost is approximately 56,000 BDT for the XV2 which is expensive. They should reduce their price."
"Its price is in the middle range."
"There are not any licenses needed to use Cambium."
"The solution's licensing cost depends on the number of nodes."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN has medium pricing."
"I rate Cambium Networks Wireless as 6 out of 10 since it is cheaper than its competitors like Ruckus, Cisco or Huawei."
"This is a very expensive solution but there are no additional costs."
"The price of Cisco Wireless WAN could improve upon pricing, it is expensive. We purchased the hardware through a vendor that Cisco used and we received approximately 75 percent off."
"The price is expensive."
"The solution is not expensive."
"There is a license that is needed for the use of this solution."
"On the low end, the solution costs probably around $1200 to $1300 for five years. It's an expensive product."
"The pricing is based on how much is ordered from the vendor and what type of discount they receive."
"The product is highly-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Government
8%
 

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 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 graphical user interface is okay, however, the CLI type is not very user-friendly. The GUI is okay, yet it needs more strength in the CLI mode as well. Sometimes, issues are not fully addressed...
 

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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