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Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs Cisco Meraki MR Wireless comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
13th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.9
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 1.9%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is 1.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN1.9%
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless1.6%
Other96.5%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

CristianRatoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Technology at THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Reliable Wi-Fi has consistently supported our restaurant, hotel, conferences, and offices
All the features are the same for all of them. The main difference we realized is that Cisco works better than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, and it is obviously easier to manage as well. Meraki products are better than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN because the quality of the Wi-Fi is better, and it is easier to manage.
Michel Ned - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Product Manager at Packet Clouds
Cloud-managed wireless has unified multi-floor offices and has improved application visibility
The central provisioning capability is a major strength, combined with the cloud-based nature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. Everything can be done remotely, including deployment, provisioning, and troubleshooting from the cloud. The hardware requirement on-premises is significantly reduced, with only access points needed on-site while the controller sits in the cloud. This represents the major selling point. Many enterprise environments now require application steering and the ability to control traffic through their WAN or SD-WAN, ensuring they can tag applications and enforce policies from a Layer 7 perspective. From the wireless perspective, being able to begin that Layer 7 tracking or Layer 7 enforcement all the way down to the core and to the WAN is valuable. The ability to see through packets at Layer 7 is a good advantage for enterprises that are very security-focused and optimization-focused, making application steering a very important feature. Cloud provisioning is beneficial not only for initial setup but also for troubleshooting and issue resolution. The advantage is that one does not have to deal with the issues of on-premises accessibility, and network issues can be isolated from the cloud. Since Cisco Meraki MR Wireless controller itself is in the cloud, it makes operations easier. The visibility on-premises combined with the ability to control and troubleshoot multiple locations and branch offices from a single pane of glass is very useful. Visibility into the type of traffic passing through at a given point in time is important. If that information can be passed through a SIEM or integrated with a security operations center or incident and event management tool within Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, it provides deeper visibility. The fact that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless can log traffic data for analysis is a very good and frequently used feature.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can scale it if we need to."
"This solution is extremely user-friendly; it is very easy to configure and work with."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN was well-priced and offered a controllerless setup, which was more unusual at the time we first used them. This meant they could operate independently without a controller, unlike many other products that required a controller."
"The product has valuable throughput capabilities. It also has an inbuilt spectrum analyzer for stable connectivity."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its range and stability."
"Our company started with the solution ten or so years ago and after that, we developed fast."
"They all have controllers built in, and we manage them all with a web-based management tool."
"They have excellent support."
"Troubleshooting with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is really great; it is feasible via the Meraki dashboard, plus I have a really low number of users complaining at the moment for the past one and a half years since the solution has been implemented, and I have hardly received any problem tickets or incidents yet on my ticketing platforms for the implemented solution, so it seems that the customer is really happy so far."
"Even though Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is expensive, there are several advantages, and one of the biggest advantages is that the implementation of this device is so easy, which is the main reason why we prefer Cisco devices, even if they are expensive."
"Cloud management is something I appreciate; it's an easy product to manage in comparison to many others."
"Cisco Meraki MR Wireless helps deliver ROI by reducing both deployment and operational costs, while enhancing network availability."
"The central provisioning capability is a major strength, combined with the cloud-based nature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, because everything can be done remotely, including deployment, provisioning, and troubleshooting from the cloud while only access points are needed on-site, which significantly reduces on-premises hardware requirements and represents the major selling point."
"The Meraki controller, which is a cloud-based controller, allows us to manage multiple Cisco Meraki MR Wireless APs and monitor their performance, user connectivity, signal, and the AP performance itself."
"The most useful feature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is its cloud-based management."
"As a user of the product, the biggest advantage for me is that it works seamlessly; users can switch between access points, and it works great."
 

Cons

"The problem with the tool is that its prices are on the higher end."
"The product pricing needs improvement."
"Cambium currently lacks such extensive analytics capabilities."
"The direct technical support from Cambium teams needs to be improved."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"The solution should be scalable, offering better pricing options as we optimize the network for coverage, capacity, and quality"
"What could be improved in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is its efficiency in large areas because we noticed that there's a need to increase the APs in large rooms or spaces for the Wi-Fi to be more efficient. Another area for improvement in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is bandwidth management. This is a feature that Meraki has that allows you to control user bandwidth, so my company has a pilot project to test Meraki Wireless LAN. Bandwidth control is an additional feature I'd like to see in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN as that would make the solution better."
"Our areas for improvement would be a refresh with the most recent technology available."
"Regarding service support, Cisco Meraki does not provide direct support. When raising incidents or support tickets, the support is not always effective."
"Some specification parameters of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless are not at the level of competitors like Huawei, and this could be true for many other wireless providers as well."
"To do that effectively, I really need accurate floor plans, which I don't yet have. Without having the full picture, I'm operating somewhat blind and have to be careful."
"The challenge with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that for any Meraki device, you require internet connectivity to get it registered on the cloud."
"Sometimes the technical support from Cisco could be better. When we need support, Cisco support is not always powerful; I can say that we do not always get strong support."
"The licensing cost should be reduced to make long-term plans more flexible and affordable."
"I think the accuracy of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is almost accurate, but in my opinion, there is a lot of improvisation needed on that side."
"My main concern is that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is overpriced, has limited functionality, and the hardware is not prepared for any further improvements in terms of features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."
"It is an expensive product compared to other competitors."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper than Aruba."
"The licensing costs for this solution are calculated per asset, and depending on the model of the equipment, it starts at $230, and goes up to roughly $1,200. The benefit of this solution is that there are no hidden costs; no cost for managing the equipment, and no cost for maintaining the equipment during its usable lifetime."
"The pricing for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is much cheaper than Meraki. For example, I have to pay $200 for one AP from Cambium, while for a Meraki AP, I have to pay $450 including the user license. Meraki has a higher price over Cambium Networks Wireless LAN."
"The pricing and licensing might vary based on each country's specific needs and telecommunication regulations."
"High-end products from Cambium PTP, point-to-point radio, maybe cost around $1000 per year."
"If one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the product price as one."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Outsourcing Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
The cost is a bit relative because it depends where you buy it from and how good you are to negotiate prices. It cost less for us to move to Meraki than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. Even though p...
What needs improvement with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
I would Cambium Networks to improve by having more products on the product side.I would want more WiFi products, specifically WiFi indoor access point products. They should also look into getting a...
What is your primary use case for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
We have a restaurant, we have a hotel, we have conference centers, and we have our offices as well.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very straightforward with no complex licensing requirements; just one single subscription based license on the APs is what is outstanding, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
I cannot think of any at the moment because the only possible solution we are right now using is HP Aruba, the other competition, and in my opinion, both solutions offer a similar feature set; it i...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is to provide wireless LAN access for campus network solutions, and my current customers are primarily from the ATI industry, specifically airports ...
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs. Cisco Meraki MR Wireless and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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