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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
9.0
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN delivers quick ROI, significantly boosts efficiency through automation, and is highly valued by users.
Sentiment score
1.0
Ruckus Wireless boosts ROI with cost savings, superior connectivity, and reliable performance, enhancing user satisfaction and Wi-Fi usage.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Cambium Networks offers effective customer service with quick responses, though some seek better efficiency and more resources like video tutorials.
Sentiment score
6.7
Ruckus Wireless receives mixed reviews on service; while some praise support, others note delays and inconsistent quality.
Their technical support is excellent.
I have contacted Ruckus support through our managed services vendor, but the responses have been delayed, possibly due to the vendor.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for scalability in diverse setups despite reduced indoor flexibility and performance changes with growth.
Sentiment score
6.3
Ruckus Wireless offers excellent scalability, seamless integration, and effortless expansion, ensuring robust performance across diverse and dense environments.
With the Ruckus R1 Cloud, I just need to put it into the venue, and it will automatically sync up and configure itself.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for reliability and performance, despite minor streaming issues in rural areas on 2.4 GHz.
Sentiment score
7.0
Ruckus Wireless is praised for its stability and reliability, with minor issues mostly related to external factors.
 

Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN needs improved usability, extended range, stability, enhanced security, better support, and robust design for demanding environments.
Ruckus Wireless faces challenges with pricing, product availability, cloud maturity, scalability, support, and feature enhancements.
Customer support for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN in our country is very poor.
Although the development of high throughput radios is ongoing, due to government of India licensing issues, the deployment is affected.
The current reporting is limited to 30 days, and it would be helpful if there was an option to extend it to one year.
 

Setup Cost

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is mid-range priced, no licensing fees, perceived costly in some regions, with variable hardware costs.
Ruckus Wireless offers competitive pricing, valued for efficiency, but support costs can concern compared to Ubiquiti or Aruba.
Ruckus Wireless is quite economical compared to Meraki or Cisco Umbrella APs.
 

Valuable Features

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN provides excellent performance, user-friendly setup, cost-effectiveness, and strong features for coverage, scalability, and reliability.
Ruckus Wireless excels with innovative technology, ease of management, and reliability, making it popular for enhanced performance and support.
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN doesn't require any additional purchases, which is a significant advantage.
The solution offers excellent product performance, long-distance coverage, and link reliability.
The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its AI capability, which automatically scales up and down the coverage areas.
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Wireless WAN (3rd)
Ruckus Wireless
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
104
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 12.4%, down 14.9% compared to last year.
Ruckus Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 13.8% mindshare, down 14.1% since last year.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN12.4%
Ubiquiti Wireless37.6%
Ruckus Wireless WAN31.9%
Other18.099999999999994%
Wireless WAN
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless13.8%
Aruba Wireless15.4%
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN11.5%
Other59.3%
Wireless LAN
 

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
Xander Janse Van Rensburg - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable and high-performance wireless networking with exceptional stability, scalability, and robust feature set
One of the most valuable features I appreciate is auto channelization, facilitated by a proprietary product called ChannelFly. This feature enables APs in a specific zone to automatically adjust their channels, optimizing performance. Additionally, Ruckus Wireless stands out for its ability to reuse certain beams, resulting in smaller data spots. In my experience with various products, Ruckus Wireless consistently delivers unparalleled throughput, coverage, and reliability in wireless networking across different environments. As a noteworthy point, the newly launched WiFi 7 standard is measured against Ruckus's WiFi 7 AP, establishing it as the global benchmark. When it comes to WiFi, Ruckus sets the standard, outperforming competitors with its superior performance and capabilities.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
18%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
5%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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 Business69
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise25
 

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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