The most valuable features of Huawei Wireless are WiFi coverage and ease of use.
Network Engineer at Saudi Customs
Inexpensive, good coverage, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Huawei Wireless are WiFi coverage and ease of use."
- "Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."
What is most valuable?
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Huawei Wireless for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Huawei Wireless is a liable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can.
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How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good from Huawei Wireless.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Cisco solutions previously. I have found Cisco to have better durability than Huawei Wireless. However, the price of Huawei Wireless is less expensive and has better coverage.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation of Huawei Wireless is not complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Huawei Wireless is very good.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Huawei Wireless a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Co-Founder at DATADISTINCT
Extremely competitive pricing with good stability and speed
Pros and Cons
- "The solution offers very good value for money."
- "They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready."
What is most valuable?
The solution offers very good value for money. The access points on offer are very comparable to what is on the market, and it comes in at a much cheaper price.
The speed of the solution is good.
The stability is great so far.
We've found the scalability to be quite good.
What needs improvement?
They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready. What happens is they launch too early, and then a problem is found and they have to fix it and the client gets very annoyed.
The initial setup is a bit complex.
The configuration is not that easy. Specifically, using the GUI interface is quite difficult to understand.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with the solution for about six months or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is very good. It doesn't have bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's pretty reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale well. A company shouldn't have any issues with expanding the solution.
Typically, our clients are small and medium-sized organizations.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is quite good. I'd rate them at an eight out of ten. We're mostly satisfied with the level of support we receive.
While the response is great, occasionally, the competency isn't there.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use Cisco. We're partners with them as well.
We've used Aruba, however, I find the solution quite bad.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty complex. It's not exactly straightforward.
The configuration process is not so easy and the GUI is a bit difficult, which makes it a bit harder than it needs to be.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is not expensive at all. It's very reasonable and very competitive.
What other advice do I have?
We are Huawei and Cisco partners and we're an IT company.
I'd recommend the solution to others. I'd rate the product eight out of ten. If the setup was easier I'd likely rate it higher.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Freelancer at freelancer
A wireless technology that transparently connects with LDAP
Pros and Cons
- "I think it's a good technology. I like that it transparently connects with LDAP. The technology has a lot of capacity for WiFi six. It provides notifications, and there are many ways to connect with fiber. There is an electrical tool, and you can put an SFP transceiver. There are also many ways to implement antennas."
- "Technical support could be better."
How has it helped my organization?
Huawei is a good brand for the business.
What is most valuable?
I think it's a good technology. I like that it transparently connects with LDAP. The technology has a lot of capacity for WiFi six. It provides notifications, and there are many ways to connect with fiber. There is an electrical tool, and you can put an SFP transceiver. There are also many ways to implement antennas.
What needs improvement?
Technical support could be better.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Huawei Wireless is very stable. However, sometimes it will overheat if it's not in a cool place. But if you have a good configuration, you won't have any problems with it.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support could be better. They are difficult to reach and take about four or five hours to respond. It's only one guy here in Mexico, and he has very good knowledge about the product. Some of the documentation on the website is restricted, and we need permission to access it.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It takes about ten minutes to install and deploy this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users that it all depends on the support. It's not easy to get Huawei Wireless support in Mexico.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Huawei Wireless an eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Security Operations Center Analyst at PULSOC
Powerful with a long range and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "It can scale."
- "The speed could be a bit better."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use it for private purposes. It provides us with WiFi for the network.
What is most valuable?
The solution has a very long range. It's pretty powerful. I didn't need to use any mesh.
It's stable.
The setup is easy.
It can scale.
What needs improvement?
The speed could be a bit better. It could offer better performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for about two years. I haven't used it for too long.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. It's fast. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have five or six people using the solution right now. We do not have plans to increase usage at this time.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had to contact support in the past. I haven't had any issues with it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did use other solutions previously. It was a long time ago, and I can't remember which brands I used.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. It didn't take too long to deploy. It only took one hour to get it up and running. I can't remember the exact process, as I did it a few years ago.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the initial setup myself, in-house. I didn't need outside assistance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You do not have to pay for a year subscription. It is a one-time fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
It's very fast and stable. I'd recommend the solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Technician at Telone Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
Can be quickly set up, but cloud integration needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."
- "Cloud integration needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Our clients use it for access points.
What is most valuable?
The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup.
What needs improvement?
Cloud integration needs to be improved.
It would be good if some additional LAN ports were added.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been dealing with this solution for about four months now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, Huawei Wireless is good.
How are customer service and support?
We are experiencing some challenges in terms of technical support; it's not readily available. They do not resolve issues immediately.
On a scale from one to five, I would rate technical support at three.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My clients prefer Huawei Wireless to Cisco because it is cheaper and more readily available. The suppliers for Cisco are not that consistent these days.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward; it's not complex. I would rate it at four on a scale from one to five.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
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.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Huawei Wireless at seven. It's a delicate product and needs attention.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Network Engineer at Saudi Customs
High performance, good coverage, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."
- "The security of the solution could be better in the future."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the solution for mobile users, HR, and projects.
What is most valuable?
The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage.
What needs improvement?
The security of the solution could be better in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In my experience, scalability has been good in this solution. We have approximately 50 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is very good if we have any problem they resolve it quickly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used HP solutions in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The initial installation is not difficult. We had to configure the controller making the whole installation time approximately six hours.
What about the implementation team?
We used a technical team of three engineers to do the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is good for the solution and there is a license required.
What other advice do I have?
We plan to continue using the solution in the future, we have upcoming projects.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Huawei Wireless a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Network Engineering at INNOVATION PARTNER
Easy to manage and stable, but needs better integration capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easily managed compared to other wireless solutions."
- "The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices."
What is most valuable?
The handover is seamless whenever the users connect to the access point.
The solution is easily managed compared to other wireless solutions.
What needs improvement?
Technical support needs to be improved.
The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. We have more than 3,000 users on the solution currently, and we do plan to increase usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is not great. Whenever I open a case, I don't get any immediate support. You have to wait for at least 24 hours. Once you do get a hold of them, the quality of their suggestions are good. It's the wait time that needs to be fixed. It should be much more immediate for clients.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Cisco wireless. We switched due to a decision made by our management team.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a little bit complex. Sometimes the Huawei access point doesn't support POE. You also need a big team for maintenance. We have 30-40 people, for example.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In comparison to Cisco, the pricing isn't bad.
What other advice do I have?
We're a consultant and support many companies and end-users.
We use the 5060 and 6020 access points, among others. We use the private cloud deployment model for medium-sized companies.
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller.
System and Network Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Responsive support, feature rich, and easy setup
Pros and Cons
- "All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."
- "Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."
What is our primary use case?
Huawei Wireless is used for networking. We use it for a university.
What is most valuable?
All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless.
What needs improvement?
Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Huawei Wireless for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Huawei Wireless is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 800 users on our campus and the WiFi from Huawei Wireless is working fine.
How are customer service and support?
Their technical support is very good from Huawei Wireless. They respond on time when giving feedback. They quickly solve problems if there is one.
We have five years of support service from Huawei Wireless in our contract. They are actively engaged in our system and they diagnose anything to see if they can find an issue.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Huawei Wireless was easy.
What about the implementation team?
We have the SLA with Huawei, and Huawei engages its technical team. They are deployed as resident engineers in our university and solve problems because we pay them in the contract.
We have a team of 10 working on Huawei Wireless.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others is if you are going to choose Huawei Wireless, you need to check the quality of the solution. There are some issues with the strength of signals, it can get weak without any reason. If we compare this with the Cisco solutions, they do not have this issue.
I rate Huawei Wireless an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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