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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 37.9%, up from 36.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Sivakumar V - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool that ensures to provide seamless connectivity to its users
I use the solution for the library environment in our institution. There are three devices we use in our institution for the same purposes Multiple people use the tool and connect to it seamlessly. Seamless connectivity could be achieved with the tool. Aruba has taken over HPE, after which we…
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

"We've found the scalability to be good."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"The reliability is good."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"Ruckus has multiple radios. Therefore, it supports high speed for users and clients. Other vendors have fluctuations in speed. The main thing about Ruckus is that you can trust it and rely on its speed. I am simply satisfied with it."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution."
"I have seen a good return on investment from the use of the product."
"Wireless six is the most valuable feature of this solution right now. It has supported the most recent laptop model."
"The performance is very nice, the throughput is better than any other product, and it's reliable."
"The solution is suitable for many types of environments, such as small businesses."
"The connectivity, speed, and reliability are very good."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the size of the outdoor access points. It's great and you can disguise them quite well."
 

Cons

"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"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."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN we have a lot of component shortages in the world. This has impacted deliveries. We have large back orders of the solution."
"The solution needs to offer more analytics."
"Integration with AirMagnet, the design software, would be good because it takes the layout of a building and positions the access points accordingly, based on the areas and the construction materials."
"The GUI interface of Ruckus Wireless WAN could be more usable, especially the drag-and-drop feature."
"Pricing could be improved in Ruckus Wireless WAN because obviously, everybody wants things to become cheaper. Another room for improvement in the product is from a delivery perspective, particularly the heavy delivery delays because of the chip shortage that a lot of manufacturers have to deal with. The chip shortage is not coming to an end, but Ruckus Networks has to make a plan because the ETA has slipped out from the average of three months on switches to fourteen months, which is very, very rough on the industry at the moment. Ruckus Wireless WAN could lose business to Chinese competitors, for example, HTC has a good wireless solution that I haven't tested yet, other than on POC, and it works great. I haven't yet experienced the HTC wireless solution in large deployments, so you never know how it's going to go, but HTC has managed to circumvent the chip shortage, so the ETA provided by HTC is much more preferred than the ETAs provided by Ruckus Networks, Cisco, and Aruba products."
"We had a problem with the delivery of the solution."
"The connectivity and mobility for users could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"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."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"Here in India, Ruckus is chosen often because it is priced low."
"The cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"You have to pay for the controller with Ruckus, whereas with Ubiquiti, it comes for free."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
"This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
"I am not satisfied with the pricing of the solution."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"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
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Comms Service Provider
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Wireless WAN?
If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model. If you need a feature-rich product, then they only have a feature model.
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
HP has wired the product range. The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers. They have to introduce new technologies and their road map, and only then can a customer collabora...
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.
 

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Sample Customers

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