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.
Infrastructure Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable, easy to set up and offers excellent bandwidth
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to set up."
- "I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the product for wireless connections for the staff and students on campus. Both of them use it and there is a university hospital as well, which is also covered by the solution.
What is most valuable?
The quality of the product is quite good.
Stability-wise, it's perfect, as, previously, we had a very old Cisco solution, and we were having some issues. Now, in terms of performance and bandwidth, it's pretty good.
The stability and reliability are good.
The solution is easy to set up.
We have some high-traffic areas, such as auditoriums, and they had high-density APs available. It's been working well.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had.
For how long have I used the solution?
We just deployed it. We replaced an old solution. This is the WiFi 6 solution from Huawei. It's been around eight months since deployment was completed.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It works very well. It doesn't crash. It's reliable and the performance is very good. So far, we have not received any complaints or any faulty hardware or anything. At the moment, everything is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is covering the whole campus. We have a large deployment of around, I would say, 5,000 APs, or probably a little bit more.
At the moment, it's just a new deployment. We covered the area that was not covered earlier, for example. In that respect, we've covered all of the scalability options. Maybe in the future, there may be some requirements, however, at the moment, there is no plan to expand usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support could be better. It's not ideal right now. They are pretty slow to respond. We're not completely satisfied with the level of support on offer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We replaced Cisco with this solution. It was a very old solution. Something like 10 years ago Cisco was implemented and it needed to be replaced. This Huawei solution is based on WiFi 6, which is the latest protocol available for WiFi.
How was the initial setup?
In terms of the initial setup, it wasn't that hard at all. We know the technology, so it wasn't that difficult for us. I wouldn't describe the process as complex.
It's a campus network. It's a live network. We had some limitations, for example, working only in the nighttime. It took us a while to finish this project due to the fact that, number one, it was a huge undertaking. Also, there were some access issues. There are hundreds of buildings that we covered. Sometimes, therefore, we had physical access issues. There were some delays. It took us around four to five months to complete this project.
What other advice do I have?
We are a Huawei partner and an integrator.
We are using the latest version of the solution.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
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: Partner
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Controllers come inside the switches but needs to include a captive portal
Pros and Cons
- "Huawei Wireless has controllers inside the switches."
- "The solution needs to include a captive portal."
What is most valuable?
Huawei Wireless has controllers inside the switches.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to include a captive portal.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Huawei Wireless' stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product's scalability a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
I rate Huawei Wireless's deployment a seven out of ten. It takes around 30 minutes to complete. Professionals can do it faster and complete it in 15 minutes. One person is enough to handle the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
Our clients are enterprise businesses. I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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:
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
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.
facility manager
Affordable, stable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."
- "The scalability could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for hot-spotting. It's very useful for home internet, for example.
What is most valuable?
The solution is extremely affordable. the pricing is excellent.
The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use.
The solution has proven to be stable. The performance is very good.
It's a good, simple unit. It's not overly complex and confusing.
The installation process is very easy. The deployment is very fast.
It's easy to configure everything.
What needs improvement?
The scalability could be better.
While the pricing is good, it still might not be acceptable to some people on the market. If they could lower it further, it would be ideal.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a few months at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. it's reliable in terms of performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scaling is possible, or, at least, that's my understanding. If a user needs to expand it, they should be able to do so. However, it may be a bit limited.
I'm not sure how many users are currently on the solution.
We do plan to continue to use the solution, at least, until we get fiber.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never spoken with technical support. Due to the fact that I haven't had any direct interactions with them in the past, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I haven't used any other wireless products in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process is not difficult or complex. It's simple and quite straightforward.
The deployment process is quick and easy. You can deploy and configure it in about 30 minutes or so. It doesn't take very long.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing on the solution is very reasonable. It's a less costly option.
There are no licensing costs for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
We should be using the latest version of the solution. I'm not sure what the version number is at this time.
I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations as it is a very simple, easy-to-use product.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Overall, we've been quite pleased with the solution and its capabilities as well as its pricing.
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:
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