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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus 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

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
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 37.5%, up from 37.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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…
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

"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"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."
"The reliability is good."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"The product is very user-friendly."
"One of the standout features is the ease of installation and commissioning, making the whole process very straightforward."
"Its benefits include efficient zone deployment and access point distribution, simplifying network management."
"The most valuable feature is the good coverage of about 60 meters."
"The deployment access in the local system is about 200 access points. External access points is more. The number is huge. There about 1,000 users in total."
"The strongest point for Ruckus has always been the radio hardware."
"The performance is very nice, the throughput is better than any other product, and it's reliable."
"The scalability of Ruckus Wireless WAN benefits your operations since it is pretty good."
 

Cons

"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"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."
"Technical support is something that needs to be improved."
"I would like to see Ruckus focus less on creating lower-tier solutions aimed at competing with inferior brands."
"It would be nice to some analytical features built into this solution."
"The controller could be made less complicated, so those who are less technically sound can maintain it."
"I would not consider this solution to be stable."
"The license model offered by the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The documentation they do have is very difficult to understand. There should be some scenarios, deployments, complications, or techniques to follow. They are inadequate in that regard, and the documentation needs to be greatly improved."
"I would like to see IoT device support available with WiFi six. IoT is used by all businesses. They are now using IoT devices. It is required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is perfect for me."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"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 cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"The solution is very competitively priced."
"It possesses a favorable balance between quality and price."
"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 has competitive pricing."
"The solution is a little pricey, so customers sometimes select other products because of the price."
"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."
"This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
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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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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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 price is always on the higher side, which impacts the perception of return on investment.
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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