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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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 WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 12.3%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 2.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN12.3%
HPE Wireless WAN2.7%
Other85.0%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Amimul Ehsan - PeerSpot reviewer
Deployment meets needs with simple setup while improving customer support
We have deployed FortiGate 200F and 600E firewalls. The 600E was installed four years ago and is still running, and we deployed another 200F last year. We are continually adding base stations and wireless APs across our company network. For new users, there is a learning curve regarding installation, IP configuration, and technical issues. Since we have been using it since 2018, troubleshooting is not difficult for us. We have a server on premises that controls all the APs across our company. We have approximately 400 to 500 WiFi users across our company. We are not currently considering a different solution as it would require extra investment, which would cost too much for us now. I would rate Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a seven out of ten. Overall review rating: 5/10
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The feature that I really liked is the mesh feature. Currently, we are in quarantine, and the request of home users is that they need to cover the whole house or the whole indoor house. Mesh solution works really nice in Cambium environment. Being able to set up access points in advance is a good feature. It lets you set up the whole environment in your lab or any other place before deploying the access points."
"The most valuable features of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN are cloud management and links."
"The solution offers excellent product performance, long-distance coverage, and link reliability."
"The initial setup of Cambium is straightforward."
"What I find valuable is the fact that you don't need to purchase any license. Basically you just get the hardware for the access points, configure an IP and connect it with a switch."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the network strength, which allows for coverage over a larger distance."
"Technical support has been good."
"The features I appreciate most in Cambium Networks Wireless WAN include its licensing model."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"The performance is good."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
 

Cons

"If someone wants to go to the location-based portal of the product, like the one available in Meraki, it would not be possible, and it is an area that needs improvement."
"Sometimes there are some latencies in devices. Otherwise, it is, for some time, not as stable."
"They could enhance the product's security features, particularly in analyzing and protecting against potential threats."
"One drawback is that Cambium's on-premises controller needs internet connectivity for installation, which can be a problem for clients who want it offline."
"If it's in a warehouse, it is very hard to deploy."
"The solution could improve indoor coverage strength. Based on our experience, there is no indoor coverage beyond 40 meters."
"The solution's documentation should be made better and easily accessible to users."
"Pricing tends to be higher than its competitors."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"It should be a faster device."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"I would say that the integration with other vendors in areas such as management or the visibility of other vendors in the management tools could be improved."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Cambium Networks Wireless as 6 out of 10 since it is cheaper than its competitors like Ruckus, Cisco or Huawei."
"The price of this solution is expensive in Bangladesh. The cost is approximately 56,000 BDT for the XV2 which is expensive. They should reduce their price."
"I think the pricing is fine for Cambium."
"I rate the product price one on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price. There are no costs in addition to the product's standard licensing fees."
"There are not any licenses needed to use Cambium."
"There are no licensing fees, it's a one-time cost."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is a free solution, we only pay for the hardware. The warranty of the hardware is for five years."
"The price is affordable."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
5%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
What do you like most about Cambium?
The most valuable features for network performance in the solution are reliability and centralized management through a single controller.
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
 

Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series
Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S
Bell Canada
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