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Aruba Wireless vs Cisco Wireless vs Huawei Wireless comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Wireless is 13.2%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Wireless is 9.2%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.5%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Wireless13.2%
Cisco Wireless9.2%
Huawei Wireless5.5%
Other72.1%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

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IT Infra Deputy Vice President at ESFB
Strong performance supports network team effectively but guest access compatibility needs improvement
We connect the network using Aruba Wireless. We connect our office network, and we use it primarily within our network team Aruba Wireless has many features, especially their state-of-the-art controller, which can be connected to the cloud. They also have an unlimited lifetime warranty, which is…
EvansEsezobor - PeerSpot reviewer
Group IT Head at Euracare
Has enabled centralized user management and improved wireless access point aggregation
To improve Cisco Wireless, the ports on the access points are all 100 Meg, not 1 gig. We have not gotten a gigabyte interface of about 1,000, but the controller we have is just 1 gig. We would prefer if we could increase the controller to a 10 gig interface because we want to connect our controller to a 10 gig interface, which currently limits us to 1 gig. When we want to move higher capacity data via wireless, it limits us to 1 gig.
Shahnawaz Nusrat - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Technical Operations at ITE
Effective and extensive campus Wi-Fi with room for better frequency management
We have deployed Huawei CCTV solutions at multiple universities in Pakistan. This includes Huawei Wireless for Smart Campus projects, where we provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage and Safe Campus projects, where we deploy security cameras and multiple devices to monitor the campus Huawei Wireless has…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution provides a clear path to instant wireless."
"It is a great product and if you want complete control over your network for wireless users this is definitely the product you should choose."
"The web interface to manage the APs is intuitive and makes managing the system easy. Firmware updates are quick and do not require much downtime."
"The solution is very stable."
"The scalability is very good, and you can use it from SME through to enterprise companies, as it provides full coverage."
"The overall product review rating is nine out of ten."
"In our hospital lobby, we have on average 700 clients trying to connect at the same time, and using the software, we've been able to make sure that everyone's able to connect."
"The tool's most valuable feature is Aruba Central, which offers centralized management. You can manage its switches, APs, and data access. It is easy to manage the entire switches and APs. The solution is the best in terms of security and manageability."
"Cisco Wireless improves mobility and flexibility. The only case we are working on is with hospitals, focusing on the mobility of doctors within the hospital. Everywhere, doctors need to be connected to the network, even within the operating theater, patient rooms, and even the basement, like the radiology department. As far as the solution goes, the coverage is usually very comprehensive."
"If you have a large company and you have enough money, you should implement Cisco because it's the best solution."
"This solution is extremely scalable."
"Support is fantastic. They are helpful and responsive."
"This is a very stable solution that solves complex issues."
"Some of the valuable features of this solution are security, the controller is simple to configure, devices are easy to install, and we use the software to administrate all the APs."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"Most companies have Cisco as their backbone infrastructure and if you have Cisco solutions already in place, you should continue with Cisco."
"The solution is very stable; there are no bugs or glitches, it works very well, it does not crash, and the performance is very good, and so far we have not received any complaints or any faulty hardware or anything."
"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."
"The solution offers very good value for money."
"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."
"It has all of the features that we need."
"Overall, we've been quite pleased with the solution and its capabilities as well as its pricing."
"It provides high-speed network connections."
"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."
 

Cons

"Access point mounting options could be better."
"The location-based software isn't quite there yet and we haven't been able to use it the way that works best for us."
"Every month Aruba has new firmware. I don't know if it's good or bad but it's not good in terms of production. We can't upgrade our firmware every month, especially an enterprise company, because if we upgrade our firmware based on the latest firmware that Aruba has, that firmware is not stable. They're not 100 percent sure about it."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"Better integration between the controller and the ClearPass portal would be a nice change."
"The price could be better. Competitors offer more features for a similar cost."
"Automated RF optimization in Aruba Wireless is not a beneficial function."
"There is a lot of information for users about the product, but it needs to be better organized so that solutions are easier to find."
"Don't use Cisco Meraki. While pretty, the devices and licensing aren't worth the cost."
"There needs to be an access point that is compact and more suitable for small and medium-sized businesses."
"Sometimes, in some rooms the signal could be a bit better, a little stronger."
"Their software's really clunky. It's not very user-friendly, which you can see that as a good thing and a bad thing."
"There are some areas of improvement needed in roaming and streaming."
"The software quality could be improved, in particular for the new Cisco Aironet Series 2800/3800 Access Point which is pretty Linux-based."
"The installation is not too difficult but the solution could improve by making the configuration easier."
"They are a pretty expensive option."
"The stability could be improved."
"They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready."
"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."
"They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it."
"The security of the solution could be better in the future."
"The solution needs to include a captive portal."
"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair and similar to other products."
"The support pricing for Juniper Mist is higher than Aruba."
"We have some licenses for the solution, and we need not renew licenses. But we need to pay a hundred thousand if you want to renew our subscription and renew the hardware."
"Licensing is a one time purchase (only the cloud license has to be renewed, which is worth trying out).​"
"The price of Aruba Wireless is expensive."
"A recent change is that ClearPass licensing is superb. It counts user-based instead of device-based, for BYOD on-boarding."
"It offers a lower cost compared to other products, which is a significant advantage."
"The price is reasonable."
"This solution is expensive, but you get value for your money."
"It might be around $100 for a license. The internal ones are far cheaper than that."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The price of Cisco Wireless is expensive and there is an additional cost for support."
"Its cost is a little bit higher than other products. Fortinet and Huawei are cheaper. If we were not a bank, I would go for Huawei or Fortinet because they are cheap, and I don't need that much security. A financial institute, a university, or a medical institute would need security to protect the customer data. That's why we buy this high-end product that has integrated security features."
"The price of Cisco Wireless equipment is expensive."
"Cisco is not a cheap solution. Their licensing cost is higher than that for others."
"The license is a one-time purchase."
"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."
"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."
"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five 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."
"Extras come with a surcharge."
"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."
"The product has a good price."
"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."
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Comparison Review

it_user212721 - PeerSpot reviewer
President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 24, 2015
Cisco vs. Aruba Wireless Solutions
Cisco or Aruba Networks? If you are considering wireless access solutions, this is a common question that you are probably asking. You probably have sales people knocking at your door. How do you make sense of all the stories that you are presented with. If you have done any research, you are…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business77
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise75
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Small Business78
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise73
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they h...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What di...
How does Cisco Wireless compare with Aruba Wireless?
On the most basic level, Cisco Wireless can offer a rather straightforward initial setup. In the span of about three ...
Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user frie...
What do you like most about Cisco Wireless?
Cisco Wireless improves mobility and flexibility. The only case we are working on is with hospitals, focusing on the ...
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 ...
What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?
The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.
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...
 

Also Known As

Aruba WLAN, HP WLAN, HP Wireless, Aruba Instant On AP Series Access Point
Cisco WLAN Controller
Huawei WLAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank
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