Huawei Wireless vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Huawei and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Huawei is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Huawei holds a 5.5% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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82% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Ubiquiti WLAN compete in the wireless networking solutions category. Huawei stands out for its affordability and high-performance smart antennas, while Ubiquiti is notable for its ease of setup and management. Huawei seems to have an advantage in pricing, particularly for large-scale deployments, while Ubiquiti offers strong feature documentation and competitive capabilities.

Features: Huawei Wireless is distinguished by its user-friendly smart antennas, comprehensive coverage, and Wi-Fi 6 support. It integrates seamlessly and is cost-effective. Ubiquiti WLAN is known for its ease of setup, efficient management, and robust feature set including good documentation.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless could benefit from better cloud integration, a focus on SMB markets, and enhanced technical support. Some users experience configuration complexities and performance inconsistencies. Ubiquiti WLAN needs improvements in stability, enterprise features, troubleshooting tools, and centralized management capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless primarily offers on-premises solutions with varying levels of technical support, sometimes hindered by slow responsiveness and language issues. Ubiquiti WLAN provides both on-premises and cloud deployment options with an easy installation process. However, users report mixed experiences with customer support delays.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is competitively priced with considerable savings on licensing costs, offering high ROI for large deployments. Ubiquiti WLAN is affordable without recurring fees, proving cost-effective for smaller setups. Huawei is recognized for competitive pricing among enterprises, whereas Ubiquiti is preferred for cost-effectiveness in smaller environments.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.5%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.0%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Geoff Rubin

CEO at Forward Thinking Network Consultancy Ltd

Useful for network management and far more competitive than the other leading American brands

As an importer and distributor, we don't spend any time installing Ubiquiti WLAN products ourselves. We only resell the products to installers and don't do any installations directly. From my knowledge, though, the installation process is extremely straightforward. We get very few technical questions from our customers who do the installations. Based on our experience as distributors, I can say that virtually every installation we deal with now is centered around the UniFi Gateway. Although we don't handle installations directly, more companies rely on Ubiquiti gateways instead of standard options like FortiGate switches as routers. With the new UDM Pro Max product, Ubiquiti WLAN has covered the whole spectrum from home installations to the largest possible enterprise installations.

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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

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

"Installation is easy."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"The most valuable thing about Huawei Wireless is that it is one of the cheapest WiFi 6 systems. Its price is very nice. The other WiFi systems cost about 15% more."

"It can scale."

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

"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."

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"Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

"All of the interfacing is very good."

"The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."

"The initial setup is easy."

"Ubiquiti WLAN's most valuable features are that it works well in a hybrid environment and isn't heavy on resources."

"The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has good availability, and it is much cheaper."

"Firstly, I initially purchased the device to build a VPN, and one very valuable feature for me was the ability to create a layer two VPN, which was available on the legacy ER router. It allowed me to expand a subnet to a remote site, which was essential for my setup. Additionally, I appreciated that the CLI of the router was similar to other Juniper products that I was familiar with."

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Cons

"Improving the visibility, control offered, and cloud management would all be very helpful. Also how you can monetize the information you get from Wi-Fi controllers should be improved."

"What needs improvement in Huawei Wireless is after-sales support. I've faced many after-sales support issues, so that's the area I want Huawei to improve. Having an SLA with customers is what I'd suggest to Huawei Wireless."

"The stability could be improved."

"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."

"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."

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

"The scalability could be better."

"There was one time I had a problem with their centralized licensing. I called the Indian call center, but the response was not that good. One guy attended this call and he told me, "Definitely, I am forwarding your call to the next level. I'll let you know." After that, it took between 10 to 15 hours before I got a call back. By then, we had already resolved the issue. Therefore, they could improve the local support; there should be at very good Tier 1 and 2 support in India. They should be both proactive and reactive."

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"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."

"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."

"The solution should improve stability."

"The product could be improved with more extensive documentation or resources for network engineers."

"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."

"I have never used cloud solutions. My first approach would be something related to the cloud, and backups on the cloud, and maybe an easier way to connect to it because I have an on-premises environment."

"Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better."

"There is room for improvement in providing the flexibility to change the default management VLAN from VLAN one to another for enhanced security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

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

"Huawei Wireless is a cheaper solution when you compare it to the cost of other similar solutions. It has one of the most competitive prices out there."

"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 Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

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"This solution is reasonably priced."

"It’s an expensive product but has all the essential qualities and functionality."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten. It is high."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."

"There is no licensing cost for this solution."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"Its cost is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

13%

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Questions from the Community

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 be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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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 points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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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...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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Overview

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.

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UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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Sample Customers

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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