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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

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
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 14.5%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 39.8%, down from 40.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Q&A Highlights

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May 02, 2023
 

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.
Brian Massey - PeerSpot reviewer
It's cheap and easy to use but isn't suitable for large deployments or complex use cases
Ubiquiti isn't as good for larger networks as any of the other wireless solutions. It lacks performance, coverage, and some of the advanced capabilities other solutions have. Take, for example, integration with FortiNAC. Cisco, HP, and the other big names can move devices from one wireless subnet to another with FortiNAC on the fly, but Ubiquiti cannot. When we connect them to this special network, I have to turn them off and on, disconnect them from the wireless, and then reconnect. Then, it can be put into the correct location, but that's it. It's a small thing, but it's noticeable, It's hard to describe it in terms an end user would understand, but on the back end, it lacks some of those capabilities. It's not a true large enterprise solution. They're fantastic for small and medium-sized businesses, especially for the price, and they perform well when needed. For my part, I would actually like to move to something more appropriate for the size of our network, but again, Ubiquiti is so cheap.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One could say that Cambium is a scalable solution."
"It is easy to deploy and has many specialists to help us handle complicated processes."
"The initial setup is easy to handle. It's quite simple."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the network strength, which allows for coverage over a larger distance."
"The most valuable features for network performance in the solution are reliability and centralized management through a single controller."
"The most valuable features of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN are cloud management and links."
"It is a good product for cloud management."
"Technical support has been good."
"The range is usually pretty good, which is the most important thing to use because more or less, all wireless access points are the same."
"It offers fair pricing."
"The solution has an easy configuration."
"It allows us to offer policy control."
"It offers very good pricing."
"The 3x3 MIMO antenna provides excellent coverage and the product is well supported by Ubiquiti in terms of firmware updates."
"This access point provides internet to every lab on campus, including the computer laboratory"
"It's very easy to deploy."
 

Cons

"The range of the product is disappointing so far."
"If they could move from the fixed wireless point to mobile, it will make a big change in the market. The cnPilot coverage should be covering big spaces. It should also have an external antenna, not a built-in antenna."
"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 solution's documentation should be made better and easily accessible to users."
"The Wifi coverage and throughput performance of Cambium could improve."
"There is room for improvement in the support."
"The solution's price could be better."
"The product could have more access points to increase the network coverage."
"We have an issue with Ubiquiti Wireless every three to five months for one of the access points."
"The product's user interface could be more intuitive, and sometimes, the system can be slow during peak usage times."
"We use different models of the solution but in some cases, the security could improve in the adaptive portal, be a little more robust, and easier to use."
"Difficult to see error logs and locate the problem."
"Ubiquiti Wireless does not have local support."
"They should have more VLAN features and a designing tool like a link planer."
"This might not be the best solution for a very large organization."
"We need an official distributor in Egypt as we don't have one right now."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no licensing fees, it's a one-time cost."
"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."
"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."
"The price is affordable."
"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."
"When it comes to licensing costs we have been using the Cambium devices on a trial basis."
"The platform offers a one-time purchase cost. It has competitive pricing."
"We don't buy directly. We have our finance department that buys things. My speculation on the price is that because we buy from private companies and because the product is imported, people tend to give us at higher prices. This is due to the fact that it is government procurement. So, sometimes, they are not paid directly, and they have to go through the whole administrative process before they are paid. So, they tend to compensate by increasing the price, but I won't be able to say what is the exact price."
"Ubiquiti Wireless is affordable."
"Its price is reasonable for a basic device."
"I think the price is okay for the product, but the price could always be cheaper."
"The product is expensive."
"We initially spent around 10,000 euros on this solution and have been running it for several years. An access point costs approximately 160 to 180 euros."
"The price has been fair for what I have been using it for. There is no license for this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti Wireless?
We had a client with a power plant. Different wireless devices from various brands caused problems. We fixed it using the Ubiquiti Wireless UDM controller and installed 75 access points and antenna...
 

Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series
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Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S
NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Moscow - Enforta
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