ExtremeCloud IQ vs Huawei Wireless comparison

The compared Extreme Networks and Huawei solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme Networks is ranked #13 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.7% mindshare in the category. Huawei is ranked #11 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.9, and holds a 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

ExtremeCloud IQ

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97% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (13th), Network Access Control (NAC) (11th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (21st)

Huawei Wireless

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (11th)

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Huawei Wireless aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 2.8% compared to last year.
Huawei Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 6.3% mindshare, up 4.8% since last year.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.7%
Cisco DNA Center	21.8%
Cisco Catalyst Center	9.9%
Other	65.6%

Network Management Applications

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Huawei Wireless	6.3%
Aruba Wireless	15.4%
Ruckus Wireless	13.8%
Other	64.5%

Wireless LAN

Featured Reviews

José Roldan

Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Has improved network monitoring with AI-driven insights and centralized device management

The best features of ExtremeCloud IQ include the integration of different vendors in one dashboard, the evolution of the manager, and any devices in networking. The impact of ExtremeCloud IQ on my organization is positive as the deployment is for a hybrid solution, using third-party vendors and cloud solutions for Extreme devices, switches, IP, and access points or SD-WAN solution devices. My IT team is occupied with other jobs, and ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs. For networking and access points, it acts as a controller in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for an appliance controller or wireless LAN controller, thus saving on investment and reducing TCO costs.

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time."

"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."

"Everything can be seen from the dashboard."

"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."

"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."

"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."

"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."

"It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly."

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"It is based on 802.11ax, which is a new technology. There are several valuable things, such as its speed and mobility. There are options for self-organizing networking so that it can perform operations and maintain itself. Its three interfaces are very good and user friendly."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Installation is easy."

"We can use an access point to broadcast multiple SSIDs, assign dynamic VLANs, and configure dynamic access control lists (ACLs)."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"It can scale."

"It is easy to set up."

"The solution offers very good value for money."

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Cons

"The licensing model could be improved."

"The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."

"I struggled with the documentation."

"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."

"An area for improvement in ExtremeCloud IQ is its technical support. Support could be better, especially when you need help concerning ExtremeCloud IQ and WinG."

"Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."

"The product could support multi-vendor infrastructures."

"There can be an improvement by incorporating two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication for security. Advanced network access control features and application control features should be added to manage applications. Many customers are interested in managing data, such as setting data quotas for individual users."

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"Price is one of the major problems of the solution, and because of this, our company's customers want to migrate to some other product from Huawei."

"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."

"The security of the solution could be better in the future."

"Support could be a bit faster."

"Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."

"The manageability could be improved."

"Improving the visibility, control offered, and cloud management would all be very helpful. Also how you can monetize the information you get from Wi-Fi controllers should be improved."

"The speed could be a bit better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."

"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."

"Extreme licensing is based on the number of access points. When you buy the license for the first year, everything is included, such as access to mapping, etc. If you don't renew your software assurance for the second year, the access points will still work, but you can't use the cloud management tools."

"It is not the cheapest product but I think that the price is reasonable because you get a lot of support of it's needed."

"Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."

"This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."

"Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

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"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement."

"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

"The platform is less costly than one of its competitors. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."

"I would rate them something, like, eight to nine, on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The product has a good price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeCloud IQ?

The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period. The documentation and training courses were also costly, impacting how easily I c...

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What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?

I rate the overall solution nine out of ten only due to the poor documentation. Despite this, I was very happy with ExtremeCloud IQ as it greatly eased my workload, allowing me to manage the networ...

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Comparisons

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Compared 8% of the time

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D-Link Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 14% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 12% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 12% of the time

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

Huawei WLAN

Overview

ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

Extreme Networks

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

Huawei

Sample Customers

Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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