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Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.6
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN provides cost-effective, reliable service with triple-band devices and easy management, ensuring stable, long-term investment.
Sentiment score
1.8
Ubiquiti WLAN offers competitive pricing and ROI, but its performance varies based on design quality and specific needs.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN customer service is praised for responsiveness, though some improvements in flexibility and expertise are needed.
Sentiment score
4.5
Ubiquiti WLAN's customer service is satisfactory but direct technical assistance is often inadequate, with notable self-service resource effectiveness.
They were always available when needed, which we appreciated.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
The local team helps with issues primarily, and if they can't resolve them, they connect to the technical support team in the US, who are very much trained on resolving issues and providing support.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Cisco's support is very good and ranks 10 out of 10.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
The problem with Ubiquiti is the lack of a serious reselling chain, as they sell directly to the customer.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
I seldom contact the technical support team as there is comprehensive documentation and FAQs available that help me resolve most issues independently.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is praised for scalability, flexibility, and advanced technology, supporting from small homes to medium enterprises.
Sentiment score
7.0
Ubiquiti WLAN is scalable and flexible for SMEs, but faces challenges in very large or dense environments.
Allowing deployment of fewer access points while covering more area.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Ruckus provides better area coverage and interference withstanding capacity.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
It might struggle in very complex environments with many users.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
I would assess the scalability feature of Ubiquiti WLAN in accommodating my organization's growth or changing network demands as pretty scalable, warranting a nine out of ten rating.
IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen
Scalability is a strong point for Ubiquiti Wireless LAN.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is praised for stability and reliability, though signal issues arise beyond 60 meters in dense areas.
Sentiment score
7.0
Ubiquiti WLAN is generally stable and reliable but can encounter issues with connection drops, updates, and high-density environments.
I believe the hardware used in Cambium Networks is pretty robust, and the radios are strong in terms of signal and performance.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Proper connections and cabling are essential for maintaining stability.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
It performs well as an access point but is not designed for high-density environments.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
It does require some maintenance from my side, including troubleshooting and fixing occasionally.
IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen
 

Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks needs pricing, tech updates, better support, analytics, transparency, and new products to enhance competitiveness.
Ubiquiti WLAN struggles with manageability, support, and stability, needing enhanced tools, features, and AI for improved performance.
Channel management required manual intervention, especially in environments with multiple floors, leading to potential signal interference issues.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Cambium currently lacks such extensive analytics capabilities.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
They should also look into getting a more extensive switching portfolio, as they don't have much of one currently.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
This could provide a detailed view of connections and possible disconnections, offering valuable insights for improving Wi-Fi connections.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
There is room for improvement in providing the flexibility to change the default management VLAN from VLAN one to another for enhanced security.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
Capacity has been a concern, especially since I needed to change some of my devices to a 10 gig network due to limitations.
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Cambium Networks offers competitive pricing, balancing quality and affordability, with no ongoing license fees, appealing to cost-conscious enterprises.
Ubiquiti WLAN offers cost-effective, one-time pricing without recurring fees, providing competitive value compared to pricier alternatives like Aruba.
Cambium's pricing is better compared to Ruckus, which has multiple components with associated costs, like license support and access point support costs.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN was well-priced, comparable and not the most expensive nor the cheapest option available.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
it is considered medium-priced, suitable for the quality it offers.
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
 

Valuable Features

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN offers easy deployment, robust support, scalability, and efficiency with user-friendly management and adaptable hardware.
Ubiquiti WLAN offers high security, scalability, user-friendly management, cost-effectiveness, and robust performance with adaptable hybrid environment features.
The product was scalable, allowing for fewer access points to cover more area, and supported a high number of clients.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Ruckus offers a more extensive coverage range and has better capacity to withstand interference, which I have experienced with Ruckus products.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
The features of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN that I have found most valuable is cloud management, as Cambium has the feature for cloud control, and the UI is very easy, making managing access points and devices very easy in the cloud, which I found very useful.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management.
Infrastructure Administrator at Aluko & Oyebode
I utilize Ubiquiti WLAN unified management system, and it helps streamline network management by making consistent configuration of all my access points and switches.
IT Architect and Consultant at Compuhouse working for SDC and Bernadotte Skolen
I find that the most valuable aspect of Ubiquiti WLAN is its ease of segmentation and management, allowing me to tag interfaces without needing to spin up an interface.
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti WLAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.3%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubiquiti WLAN5.3%
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN1.7%
Other93.0%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

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Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Reliable connectivity and robust support enhance customer experience
We are working with version 2.0, which is usually the latest one.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. It takes a maximum of 15-20 minutes to configure one particular site of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. The usual deployment process involves inspecting the hardware at our warehouse, dispatching it to the customer location, where the vendor installs the access point, and once it has internet, the configuration will be directly pushed from the cloud to the access point, making it up and running. Currently, around 100 plus of my customers are using this solution. My customers are a mix of medium and enterprise businesses. The least amount my customers usually pay is around $1,000, and the largest amount is approximately $10,000 per year. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Cambium Networks Wireless LAN a 9 overall.
Gabriele-Pizzigati - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT
Managing installations through one interface enhances efficiency but AI features improvement
Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product. It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface. The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

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...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?
We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?
Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
 

Overview

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Sample Customers

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NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
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