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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

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 December 2024, 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 37.8%, up from 37.1% 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

"The tool is easy to manage."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"The solution is easy to use."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use. Integration is not an issue. It is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"The strongest point for Ruckus has always been the radio hardware."
"The technical features are very good and it's very useful if you need a wireless solution."
"The most valuable feature is the good coverage of about 60 meters."
"The solution is easy to use and offers good management for wireless."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of adding an access point."
"The feature I like most, is the product activity."
"Tech support is good."
"The best feature of Ruckus Wireless WAN apart from its seamless roaming feature where you roam beautifully on the network is its analytics tool that gives you so much insight into your deployment, so it has become more of a business intelligence type of tool as well. I also like that Ruckus Networks, in terms of WiFi security issues on the WiFi protocols, is also the first company to give you notices of security issues, and also the first to provide patches for those issues. Ruckus Wireless WAN is very proactive and much, much faster than Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki."
 

Cons

"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"I would say that the integration with other vendors in areas such as management or the visibility of other vendors in the management tools could be improved."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"Sometimes, you can't do everything you need on the GUI."
"The wireless access should be simplified."
"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."
"I would like to see Ruckus focus less on creating lower-tier solutions aimed at competing with inferior brands."
"Ruckus Unleashed App has areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The product needs to improve its latency and performance."
"The stability of the solution could improve in an upcoming release."
"The connectivity and mobility for users could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"The price is perfect for me."
"Here in India, Ruckus is chosen often because it is priced low."
"Compared to big brands, the tool is quite competitively priced."
"The solution is a little pricey, so customers sometimes select other products because of 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 of licensing varies."
"In general, it is a packaged solution with analytics, support, and a cloud license. The pricing is acceptable for licensing the cloud for a bundle."
"You have to pay for the controller with Ruckus, whereas with Ubiquiti, it comes for free."
"I am not satisfied with the pricing of the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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.
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Sample Customers

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