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ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless vs ExtremeWireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
29th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
ExtremeWireless2.1%
ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless0.4%
Other97.5%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1397640 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President of Business and Finance at a university with 201-500 employees
Access points work but there are problems with support, scalability, and keeping technology current
Having a better dashboard management system that the client can use to access and control their environment would be a nice addition to the product. They said it was going to be part of one of their updates, but we did not get it. We thought we should have in one of the updates that we did. With that, we would have been able to control the environment if we needed to do something like adding more bandwidth in certain areas. Not getting that update became kind-of problematic for us. That was one of the reasons why we had to try to find a solution with a better dashboard management system. I think they need to get the product to the next Gen. Currently they are running on Generation 5. I know that they have a new product almost ready to come out, but they are not really ready for Gen 6 yet. Support could be enhanced as well. With any one of their solutions, they are the means that provides the client with the flexibility and scalability to help manage the product. Instead of the current system where you have to send them a support ticket and then have to go back and forth to get something done, I just think that users should have better control over the process. Their current process does not allow you to have that kind of control. That may be just my limited experience.
KO
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd
We manage complex networks with seamless guest and user access while ensuring device authorization
I use enterprise connections where users need to be authorized against radius servers. This feature is common across various products, including ExtremeWireless. Generally, the network management is valuable to me. However, I am unsure how the security architecture enhances our network protection as we typically use the latest firmware for access points. Nonetheless, we had some troubles with roaming, requiring me to install specific firmware to avoid issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I believe the initial setup was straightforward."
"The customer service and support provided by Extreme are excellent."
"The most useful feature is how the product integrates with the Microsoft directory in the cloud."
"It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable."
"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."
"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."
"The most valuable features of ExtremeWireless include the management through the one dashboard management with ActionCloud IQ, integrated with Site Engine."
"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."
"The monitoring system is integrated with AI features."
 

Cons

"Support is not really up to par in quickly addressing issues."
"Having a better dashboard management system that the client can use to access and control their environment would be a nice addition to the product."
"They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management."
"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."
"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."
"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition."
"The troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging."
"The performance of the access points could be improved."
"I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It cost over $30,000 for us for 260 access points."
"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."
"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."
"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
"I rate the product's pricing a three or four out of ten."
"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."
"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
8%
 

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Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
 

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.
What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeWireless?
Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not hand...
 

Also Known As

Adtran WLAN, Bluesocket Wireless
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Sample Customers

Thomas College, North Cobb Christian School, Archbishop Riordan High School, Dickson Public Schools, Hamilton Heights School Corporation, North Idaho College
St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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