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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
7.4
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers quick ROI, high effectiveness, cost savings, and increased revenue through automation and efficiency.
Sentiment score
4.1
Ruckus Wireless delivers high ROI by reducing costs, boosting efficiency, and enhancing connectivity with fewer disruptions.
I believe that in the coming years, it would be real value for the money.
CIO at Haier
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers varied customer service experiences, reliable for some but inefficient or unnecessary for others.
Sentiment score
6.8
Ruckus Wireless support is generally prompt and helpful, but some experience delays and additional costs post-acquisition.
Their technical support is excellent.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
For mission-critical applications with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN, there is a free tech support team that provides technical assistance.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
I have contacted Ruckus support through our managed services vendor, but the responses have been delayed, possibly due to the vendor.
manager at SSDU Innovations
I have communicated with Ruckus Wireless technical support directly for all technical issues.
CIO at Haier
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for its scalability, suitable for various sectors, though experiences vary indoors versus outdoors.
Sentiment score
5.6
Ruckus Wireless excels in scalability, seamless deployment, flexible licensing, and effective management for diverse enterprise environments.
With the Ruckus R1 Cloud, I just need to put it into the venue, and it will automatically sync up and configure itself.
manager at SSDU Innovations
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for reliability and uptime, despite minor 2.4 GHz issues and challenges under heavy usage.
Sentiment score
7.0
Ruckus Wireless is praised for its high stability and reliability, maintaining strong connections even in challenging environments.
 

Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN faces pricing, coverage, and stability challenges, needing improved support, security, and brand awareness.
Ruckus Wireless faces cost, security, and support issues; users seek improved cloud features, analytics, and performance under load.
The dynamic frequency selection is useful because there is an Auto RF feature that automatically and dynamically changes the channel to reduce interference, managing all aspects of the dynamic frequency.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
Customer support for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN in our country is very poor.
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
Although the development of high throughput radios is ongoing, due to government of India licensing issues, the deployment is affected.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
The current reporting is limited to 30 days, and it would be helpful if there was an option to extend it to one year.
manager at SSDU Innovations
Sometimes it happens when I see the number of users increasing on one access point, which slows down a little bit, especially when we are having online meetings and teams are communicating over the internet.
CIO at Haier
 

Setup Cost

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is perceived as mid-range to expensive, with varied opinions on hardware costs and value-added warranty.
Ruckus Wireless is viewed as a premium, reliable investment, with justified costs due to performance and multiple licensing options.
Regarding the pricing and licensing of Ruckus Wireless, it's a bit expensive compared to other solutions available in Pakistan.
CIO at Haier
Ruckus Wireless is quite economical compared to Meraki or Cisco Umbrella APs.
manager at SSDU Innovations
 

Valuable Features

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers reliable, cost-effective solutions with cloud management, zero-touch provisioning, and extensive coverage for challenging environments.
Ruckus Wireless is lauded for reliability, innovative features, and superior connectivity, offering ease of management and strong performance.
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN doesn't require any additional purchases, which is a significant advantage.
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
The most useful function is Zero-Touch Provisioning, which requires no expert knowledge from the end customer and operates in a plug-and-play manner.
Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave
The uptime and reliability of the product are also excellent.
Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
Ruckus Wireless has helped improve my organization's connectivity overall because I asked my team to design in the mesh protocol with the layout diagram so that we can have more areas covered with the common details.
CIO at Haier
The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its AI capability, which automatically scales up and down the coverage areas.
manager at SSDU Innovations
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Wireless WAN (4th)
Ruckus Wireless
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
Wireless LAN (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is designed for Wireless WAN and holds a mindshare of 11.6%, down 14.2% compared to last year.
Ruckus Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 12.8% mindshare, down 14.3% since last year.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN11.6%
Ubiquiti Wireless33.8%
Ruckus Wireless WAN26.4%
Other28.200000000000003%
Wireless WAN
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless12.8%
Aruba Wireless13.9%
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN10.5%
Other62.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Amimul Ehsan - PeerSpot reviewer
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
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
QaiserYousaf - PeerSpot reviewer
CIO at Haier
Has delivered strong performance for office connectivity and reduced technical issues
I cannot suggest much for Ruckus Wireless, but I think all the new versions have already incorporated all the improvements that are required in this device. So I cannot suggest something which I believe is already either in process or already been given to the customer. There is something on my mind about how the product could be optimized. The number of users they claim can simultaneously connect to the system actually varies. Sometimes when there's a load of work, even within the range of the concurrent users, we feel that the system is burdened and slows down. Perhaps there is something that can make it work better when there's a high load on that. However, this does not happen frequently. Sometimes it happens when I see the number of users increasing on one access point, which slows down a little bit, especially when we are having online meetings and teams are communicating over the internet. This trouble causes a little bit of irritation to the user, wondering why data downloading or uploading or transferring takes extra time. That is my concern.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
University
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise26
 

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.
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user friendly. This user-friendly quality also renders it easy to learn how to use and ma...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
 

Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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