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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Ruckus 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
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 13.7%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 38.0%, up from 36.7% 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.
Udit Narayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement
In Cisco, there is a configuration where it automatically switches from the 2.4 GHz to 5.2 GHz frequency. But with Ruckus, usually, we need to manually define whether we want to use the 2.4 GHz or 5.2 GHz. Another point is that its penetration power is low when we are using it in any location with more walls, as the signal strength diminishes. So, the signal strength and the penetration power of the signal should be improved. It is not like Cisco. We are using Cisco APs also, but Cisco APs perform better when we compare them with Ruckus. In future releases, I would like to see automatic switching between 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz frequencies. We should not have to set it manually. It should automatically change its frequency based on the load. For example, if the number of users increases, then its frequency should change automatically, switching to the less congested band.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's most valuable feature is the network strength, which allows for coverage over a larger distance."
"What I find valuable is the fact that you don't need to purchase any license. Basically you just get the hardware for the access points, configure an IP and connect it with a switch."
"The initial setup is easy to handle. It's quite simple."
"The product's scalability features are good."
"It eliminates the need for additional controllers, reducing costs."
"The claim management feature is exceedingly simple."
"It is a good product for cloud management."
"The solution offers excellent product performance, long-distance coverage, and link reliability."
"The actual wireless access points themselves are very powerful."
"What I like best about Ruckus Wireless WAN is easy administration. After installation, you'll benefit from how easy it is to administer the product. I also like that the product can cover the whole area with just a few endpoints."
"Its benefits include efficient zone deployment and access point distribution, simplifying network management."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN's best feature is its virtual controller."
"The connectivity is good. There's no lag at all in service."
"It's highly scalable as long as the licenses are in place. You can expand it easily."
"The performance of this solution is amazing in terms of radiofrequency technology."
"The analytic solution is good and should be improving further."
 

Cons

"One drawback is that Cambium's on-premises controller needs internet connectivity for installation, which can be a problem for clients who want it offline."
"The installation and configuration are a bit complex."
"There is no good technical support available for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN."
"The solution could improve indoor coverage strength. Based on our experience, there is no indoor coverage beyond 40 meters."
"The solution's documentation should be made better and easily accessible to users."
"There is room for improvement in the support."
"The installation is difficult."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is stable but sometimes the 2.4 gigahertz network is sometimes not as stable as the 5 gigahertz. The 5 gigahertz works smoothly with everything, but 2.4 has some problems. If we change the configuration I am not sure if it would fix the problem."
"The solution's AI offering and pricing could be improved."
"It would be nice to some analytical features built into this solution."
"The controller could be made less complicated, so those who are less technically sound can maintain it."
"Sometimes, you can't do everything you need on the GUI."
"There could be more power supply for the radio features."
"The product could benefit from features like Cisco's, such as improved zoning and analytics tools."
"The GUI interface of Ruckus Wireless WAN could be more usable, especially the drag-and-drop feature."
"I would like to see built-in Wi-Fi."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's licensing cost depends on the number of nodes."
"The licensing part of the solution is not very expensive."
"I rate Cambium Networks Wireless as 6 out of 10 since it is cheaper than its competitors like Ruckus, Cisco or Huawei."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is a free solution, we only pay for the hardware. The warranty of the hardware is for five years."
"When it comes to licensing costs we have been using the Cambium devices on a trial basis."
"Its price is in the middle range."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN has medium pricing."
"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."
"This is a wonderful product for the price."
"In terms of the license of Ruckus Wireless WAN being cheap or expensive, it would differ based on your country. As I'm living in Turkey, it's expensive, so far. There is a big challenge about the chip crisis or the silicon crisis lately, and all vendors are fighting, so not enough equipment could be sold and the vendors must earn money, so it's very fair for vendors to push software and licensing to keep working and earning, so it's hard to answer a question on how cheap or expensive the license is for the solution."
"The cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The cost of licensing varies."
"Compared with Cisco Wireless WAN, the pricing for Ruckus Wireless WAN is two out of five. Ruckus Wireless WAN is twice the price of Cisco Wireless WAN."
"This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
"The product is available at a very good price, but it is not cheap compared to tools like Unifi. I believe it is a very good product for the price that it is offered to users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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.
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
What do you like most about Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Wireless WAN?
The pricing is reasonable for us as partners since we receive discounts. However, I believe for non-partners, it might not be considered cheap, though it isn't the most expensive either.
 

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
American University of Sharjah, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
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