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Cisco Wireless WAN vs HPE 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

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
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 2.8%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

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.
SunilNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable wireless connectivity supports seamless hospital staff mobility
We use HPE Wireless WAN for hospital purposes. In our hospital, all the staff have laptops and move around, hence the need for wireless connectivity. We also provide guest access to patient rooms, including ICU rooms, where patients stay HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity. We use it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It just gives you the ability to use it around the office without being tied up to an actual physical connection."
"It's a small feature, but Cisco allows me to see access points with blinking lights. This shows me which access point is which."
"The purchased devices last for 10 to 15 years without any issues. Users only need to renew time-based licenses if applicable."
"We found the initial setup to be straightforward."
"The most valuable features for me are the ease of operation and scalability."
"The Cisco solution is good, the new GUI looks good and we are seeing more telemetry from it."
"Our university has experienced a positive return on investment, and I believe Cisco Wireless WAN will continue to benefit us for at least a decade."
"Cisco wireless is stable, easy to use, and simple to configure. They have an outstanding GUI."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"It's easy to use."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
 

Cons

"Pricing is very high with Cisco products. It's something that many people complain about. They should work to make it more affordable."
"The pricing of the solution could always be better."
"The technical scalability is easy, but the license scalability is quite tricky."
"A lot of the time, for users, it comes down to pricing. Many would like to see it be a bit less costly."
"The product could be improved by making installing the operating system on access points easier."
"The coverage area on some of the low-end access points isn't the best. The high-end ones are fine, but we've had bad experiences on the other ones."
"It can be complicated to configure the solution."
"It can be complex to set up."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"HPE should improve performance and stability."
"The license cost of the product is an area where the prices are neither expensive nor cheap, leaving a scope for the prices to be lowered further."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is priced based on the number of APs and controllers used."
"Cisco Wireless WAN is fairly expensive."
"Cisco's pricing is reasonable."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"There is a license that is needed for the use of this solution."
"The price is expensive."
"We pay the licensing fees on a yearly basis."
"The license is not subscription-based."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The price is perfect for me."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Government
8%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
Stability is an issue, as the access point becomes overloaded with more than twenty connections. Additionally, the current product uses two antennas. Increasing to four antennas could benefit us.
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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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