Huawei Wireless vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

Huawei and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.1, while Juniper is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.7. Huawei holds a 5.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Mist AI and Cloud are competitors in the wireless and AI-driven network solutions market. Huawei Wireless appears to have an edge with competitive pricing and ease of use, while Mist AI and Cloud stand out for advanced features like AI-driven automation and IoT integration.

Features: Huawei Wireless offers seamless roaming, robust coverage, and support for IPv6 and Wi-Fi 6, making it user-friendly and affordable with good performance. Mist AI and Cloud provide AI-driven automation, advanced troubleshooting, and tools like Marvis for efficient network operations, making them attractive to tech-savvy users.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless requires better cloud management, technical support, and third-party device integration. Mist AI and Cloud face challenges with high pricing and slow integration speed, with potential improvements needed in these areas to enhance competitiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless primarily supports on-premises deployment, ideal for localized control, with mixed reviews on support responsiveness. Mist AI and Cloud offer flexible public and private cloud options with notable but improvable customer support, suitable for scalable solutions.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is cost-effective, often cheaper than competitors like Cisco and Aruba, offering favorable ROI with perpetual licensing. Mist AI and Cloud have higher costs and annual licensing fees, offset by their advanced capabilities, presenting a strong ROI justification despite the expense.

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.2%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mist AI and Cloud is 2.8%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation

I do have a suggestion: it would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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ALEXANDRE VIANNA

CTO at Redeswirelessbrasil

Scalable and AI-driven automation helps in quick implementation

I have a global customer who wants to start the design phase in a big warehouse, but we do not have the equipment to do a site survey. I need support for the access point to implement in a freezer area. I do not have it. The customer tried to send one piece of equipment to Brazil. However, we had a problem because the customer needed to implement it in three months, and it took two months to send one equipment to Brazil.

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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

"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."

"The solution is very secure."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"The solution is stable."

"For the most part, it does what it's supposed to do, and I like it. It's a great product."

"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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"That would be more of engineering at this point. I'm from more of the business side. It's pretty much doing the standard installations with portal integrations and integrations with the Mac."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

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

"Installation is easy."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"Huawei Wireless has controllers inside the switches."

"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."

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"It's really easy to provision and support. Those are its main features."

"Natural language patching is an important feature."

"AI is the most valuable feature."

"AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly."

"Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses."

"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."

"If you compare wired versus wireless, it's convenient. You don't need to have one place for connectivity. You can move around and it's easier. Sometimes it's a hassle to work with wires, which is why wireless is so convenient."

"Ability to control the access points by groups."

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Cons

"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price could be better."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

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"As such, there are no problems. It has been good. There were some issues with the network design, but that is not specifically related to the product. We had to make some improvements in the network design. The product as such is fine, and there are no big issues. We are using the latest version having most of the features available in the industry, so the specs are very high. If something new comes up new in the industry, it needs to be incorporated into the product."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."

"The scalability could be better."

"Huawei Wireless has a small technical problem. When you use a power injector, it needs to be specially configured for the switch to which it is connected. It tries to take power not from the power injector but from the switch. The funny thing when you look at it is that you have three switches or maybe four or five that are theoretically capable. However, the port on these switches is disabled. When you connect the access point to a power injector, the access point checks for features from the switch, but on this port, the switch doesn't do power. So, the access point changes these features to energy save mode and cuts off some features, especially WiFi 6. It took me two weeks to find out what's going on and how to mitigate this sort of problem. It is very easy to fix. You need to disable LLDP on the port on which you connect the access point to the power injector. Power injectors aren't quite commonly used, but I have 54 access points, and I have used about 27 power injectors. So, about half of the access points were working at reduced speed, not full speed, for two weeks."

"The scalability could be a bit better."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

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"The solution has various licensing policies. It will be easy to use if it is an open single license."

"Mist AI and Cloud should be marketed more and focus on making partners in the industry."

"Mist AI and Cloud need to improve the configuration speed."

"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."

"In future releases, they need to add some router models. Because currently, it supports only SSR and WAN routers. But adding other routers would be good."

"It would be beneficial to have support for the Chinese language."

"There is no local support for Mist in Brazil."

"Juniper should integrate all their dashboards instead of having separate dashboards...Since it lacks the integration of dashboards, Juniper needs to improve it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"The pricing is fair."

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"The price is good for the solution and there is a license required."

"Its price is reasonable."

"It is very cost-effective."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

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

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

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

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"I rate the pricing a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is high."

"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."

"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."

"The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."

"Mist AI and Cloud is expensive."

"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."

"The solution's price is too high for the end-users. My customers pay 1,000 USD towards the licensing cost of the solution every year."

"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

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Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

University

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

29%

Computer Software Company

18%

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Juniper Mist is cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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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 ...

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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...

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What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?

AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?

The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

Most of our customers are global companies. There is no local support for Mist in Brazil. There is no equipment for t...

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Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

Huawei WLAN

Mist Access Points

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

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.

Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta

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