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Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

Cambium Networks and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cambium Networks is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.6, while Juniper is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7. Cambium Networks holds a 1.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cambium Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and Cambium Networks Wireless LAN compete in the network management and connectivity domain. Cambium Networks has the upper hand due to its contemporary features and lack of a licensing model, despite both having strong attributes.

Features: Juniper WLC Series offers robust programmability and strong templates for network configuration, emphasizing management flexibility with API integration and ease of setup. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN provides a cloud-based management platform with adaptable frequency bands and stability in high-demand environments, featuring a controller-less infrastructure and no licensing model.

Room for Improvement: Juniper WLC Series needs portal functionality enhancement, WPA3 support, better traffic monitoring, and improved cost efficiency. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN should enhance bandwidth management, efficiency in large areas, and adjust its pricing model to remain competitive, with consideration for features like web filtering.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper provides reliable on-premises deployment with comprehensive technical support and documentation. Cambium Networks employs a hybrid cloud setup, offering deployment flexibility with commendable customer service, though support outside established markets needs improvement.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper WLC is priced at the higher end, justified by its enterprise-level complexity and significant ROI due to efficient network management. Cambium Networks, while upfront costly, shows cost-effectiveness over time due to the absence of license fees. Both solutions demonstrate investment value through consistent performance and support.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper WLC Series
Ranking in Wireless LAN
17th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 1.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Mike Scofield - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Matilda Elwell - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers visibility and cost benefits
The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.
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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

"It provides good support remotely, and it's very easy to configure."
"They all have controllers built in, and we manage them all with a web-based management tool."
"This solution is extremely user-friendly; it is very easy to configure and work with."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 100% reliable, as I have never faced any issues in our deployment after deployment, and the support is also very good."
"The web-based administration is what I find most beneficial."
"The after-sales services are helpful."
"The product has valuable throughput capabilities. It also has an inbuilt spectrum analyzer for stable connectivity."
"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."
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"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."
"The installation process is nice and easy."
"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."
"Juniper Wireless is reasonable, with a bit of complexity compared to Alibaba and SQL."
"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."
"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."
"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."
"The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features."
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Cons

"I believe there's room for improvement in the configuration options for point-to-point setups directly from the cloud management interface. Currently, the process feels a bit clunky—you monitor the unit in the cloud but need to make configuration changes by editing a text file, then downloading it back to the unit. This method can be error-prone, as even a small mistake in the text file could disrupt the unit's configuration."
"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."
"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."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN should improve its pricing."
"Cambium currently lacks such extensive analytics capabilities."
"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"
"The platform's cost needs improvement."
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"The solution should create configuration documentation."
"The solution could offer more integration with other products."
"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."
"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."
"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."
"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."
"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."
"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"High-end products from Cambium PTP, point-to-point radio, maybe cost around $1000 per year."
"It's a good price, but not the best price. It's on the higher end of what I would call affordable for small to medium-sized businesses."
"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."
"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."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper than Aruba."
"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN has a moderate pricing."
"I would place it in the mid-range market segment, balancing affordability and profitability."
"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."
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"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."
"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Retailer
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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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.
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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.
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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...
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What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?
Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?
I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.
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Cambium Networks
WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
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Sample Customers

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Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
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