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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless 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
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 2.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 38.3%, down from 39.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubiquiti Wireless38.3%
HPE Wireless WAN2.0%
Other59.7%
Wireless WAN
 

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…
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless coverage amplifies connectivity while enhanced responsiveness strengthens potential
We do not prefer Ubiquiti Wireless switches for more complex environments, not because they lack scalability, but because we haven't explored their products extensively. We are strong on their Wi-Fi solution. When implementing Wi-Fi for a campus, we use Cisco for the core backbone infrastructure, while implementing Ubiquiti Wireless for the Wi-Fi and controller. Perhaps we haven't discovered switches that would match our requirements, or maybe they exist but we haven't explored their capabilities fully. Regarding improvements to Ubiquiti Wireless, I cannot provide specific suggestions as I'm not an expert on Wi-Fi, as there is a dedicated team that handles Wi-Fi solutions.

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 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 WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"The performance is good."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"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."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"The failure rate is very low on these devices - I've had them installed for five years and have only lost one out of a hundred."
"The most valuable features are ease of deployment, ease of use, and the interface."
"The indoor WiFi connection works well."
"The UniFi Controller Software provides excellent statistical and monitoring facilities."
"They are reliable in terms of wireless connectivity."
"The most valuable feature is more access points."
"I would say that the user experience is pretty good in this solution as well as the roaming solution part of it."
"I have found the most valuable features to be how user-friendly it is and how simple it is to do the configurations."
 

Cons

"HPE should improve performance and stability."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"t does not have traffic shaping or traffic policies in its wireless requirements."
"The solution should offer simpler management for guests. That would be helpful in the hospitality industry, for example."
"The cost is on the higher side and could be lower."
"They have access points that are in the firewalls, and I believe the firewalls could be significantly better. They use the USG firewall, which I believe is a poor device. VPNs for example, it is really bad, it is difficult to configure, and I don't like them at all."
"o if you are setting up any other third party product or any other different product, it sometimes can be a bit difficult. With Ubiquiti, you need to set up because you can adopt the product and that's it, where if it's not a Ubiquiti product it can sometimes be a difficult setup."
"One area of improvement could be the inclusion of conditional forwarding."
"I would like to see this solution have any kind of captive portal on the tool or user accounting tool. This would be quite useful for companies."
"The mesh configuration and WiFi 6 coverage should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"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."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The price is perfect for me."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The product is a very good price."
"For €100, you have Wi-Fi and you don't have to worry about a license."
"Right now the product is less expensive and of higher quality than other solutions."
"Its price is reasonable for a basic device."
"The price of this solution is ok."
"We don't buy directly. We have our finance department that buys things. My speculation on the price is that because we buy from private companies and because the product is imported, people tend to give us at higher prices. This is due to the fact that it is government procurement. So, sometimes, they are not paid directly, and they have to go through the whole administrative process before they are paid. So, they tend to compensate by increasing the price, but I won't be able to say what is the exact price."
"All the vendors' prices have gone up, so Ubiquiti has gotten more expensive. In terms of price versus performance, they're still well priced, but they are more expensive than entry-level products like Tenda and TP-Link."
"If you do not have a big budget, you can use Ubiquiti, it is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise18
 

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...
Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bell Canada
NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Moscow - Enforta
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