Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs D-Link Wireless comparison

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs. D-Link Wireless

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Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

17th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.2%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN

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Mike Scofield

Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees

Provides efficient, controllerless setup and supports high client numbers

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. Also, they had a software-based controller or management system that we initially used. The product was scalable, allowing for fewer access points to cover more area, and supported a high number of clients. We were able to deploy them across multiple sites within a limited timeframe, thanks to their efficient setup process.

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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product has valuable throughput capabilities. It also has an inbuilt spectrum analyzer for stable connectivity."

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN was highly scalable, allowing deployment of fewer access points while covering more area, adapting well with the evolution of wireless standards."

"It provides strong coverage for outdoor areas."

"They all have controllers built in, and we manage them all with a web-based management tool."

"Cambium is more economical compared to Cisco or Ruckus, which makes it suitable for budget-conscious customers."

"The cloud-based management provided by Cambium Networks is particularly valuable to us, as it allows us to efficiently manage Wi-Fi, point-to-point connections, firewalls, and switches across various locations from a centralized platform. This enables us to be proactive in providing support and ensures smooth operations for our clients."

"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 web-based administration is what I find most beneficial."

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"The connectivity is good."

"This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user."

"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna."

"Overall, I rate D-Link Wireless nine out of ten as a solution."

"It's scalable, user friendly, and easy to manage."

"The system simplifies network management."

"The setup process is very easy."

"D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it."

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Cons

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN should improve its pricing."

"Cambium currently lacks such extensive analytics capabilities."

"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."

"Not a lot of technical engineers are familiar with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. They are familiar with implementing and using other solutions such as Aruba. Therefore, Cambium Networks needs to be more visible in the marketplace."

"The product pricing needs improvement."

"We would like this product to have more information data sheets available. At present we cannot easily access details around the full capability of a piece of equipment."

"The direct technical support from Cambium teams needs to be improved."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

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"Sometimes we configure the SSID with a password but the same AP shows two WiFi connections with the same SSID name (one is protected by a password and another one give access without a password)."

"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."

"The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network."

"The stability could be a bit better."

"It would definitely help if we had more advanced features for distributing bandwidth."

"D-Link Wireless’s stability needs improvement."

"Sometimes, the solution needs to be restarted."

"In future, it would also be good to have a switch within D Link that works as well as the Cisco 9200 Switch."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would place it in the mid-range market segment, balancing affordability and profitability."

"If one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the product price as one."

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."

"High-end products from Cambium PTP, point-to-point radio, maybe cost around $1000 per year."

"The pricing and licensing might vary based on each country's specific needs and telecommunication regulations."

"In general, the way we purchased it was we purchased it at the beginning, was with five years of support, once our initial cost was met, we didn't have to pay for anything else."

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper than Aruba."

"It is an expensive product compared to other competitors."

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"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"The product is affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

17%

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Educational Organization

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

It is a stable and secure platform.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

Cambium's pricing is better compared to Ruckus, which has multiple components with associated costs, like license support and access point support costs. Although nominal, these costs are still there.

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...

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 be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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Overview

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Cambium Networks

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

D-Link

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Metropolitan Public Defender, Mission Motorcycles

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