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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Ruckus 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:
 

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
6.5
Ruckus Wireless WAN delivers strong ROI with extended lifespan and cost savings, especially valued in educational settings.
 

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
6.4
Ruckus Wireless WAN support is generally positive, but users desire more experienced staff and improved communication and contact options.
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
When we seek support, the service we expect is not promptly delivered, which can be time-consuming.
CEO at Netsys Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
They would thoroughly troubleshoot issues.
IT Manager at Handi Quilter, Inc.
Response time could be better, mainly.
Networks Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

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
7.6
Ruckus Wireless WAN is scalable and adaptable, with cloud options improving scalability despite hardware and licensing limitations.
I find the scalability quite good, with a rating of eight out of ten.
CEO at Netsys Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
 

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
8.2
Ruckus Wireless WAN is stable and reliable, performing well in high-density areas with mostly positive user feedback.
 

Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN faces pricing, coverage, and stability challenges, needing improved support, security, and brand awareness.
Improvements needed in support, documentation, UI, integration, licensing, delivery, analytics, and global coverage for competitive alignment.
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
Ruckus Wireless WAN could add a full stack to their product to make it more competitive, as they do not have security and they do not have their own cloud.
Networks Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
There seems to be no visible improvement in the Gartner positioning, which is crucial even as companies like Huawei are also entering the wireless sector.
CEO at Netsys Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
 

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 offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, seen as a worthwhile investment for performance and coverage benefits.
The price is always on the higher side, which impacts the perception of return on investment.
CEO at Netsys Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
 

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 WAN offers powerful performance, superior coverage, easy deployment, high user support, seamless roaming, and excellent IoT integration.
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
The most valuable features are the advanced technologies like BeamFlex, which make a significant difference.
CEO at Netsys Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Ruckus Wireless WAN appears to perform better in less than optimal situations.
Networks Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 11.6%, down from 14.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 26.4%, down from 37.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless WAN26.4%
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN11.6%
Other62.0%
Wireless WAN
 

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
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IT Manager at Handi Quilter, Inc.
Reliable Wi-Fi deployment handles extreme conditions and reduces maintenance
The only bad downside to Ruckus Wireless WAN is that the guest network is poorly conceived. This is a known issue. There are ways to make the guest network work reliably, but not as promised. That's the only downside to Ruckus Wireless WAN access points - they have a weak guest system and guest portal, but everything else is the best of the best. If I did not have access to Ruckus Wireless WAN support, I think I would have failed. One downside they have now is that you no longer have access to the support folks without a contract. That has changed over many years. That would be really unfortunate because I remember struggling. The company was very hungry at that point and they were very willing to help. Now support requires a contract. That comes with all growing companies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
6%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
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 Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise14
 

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.
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Wireless WAN?
These are not cheap access points. If you want to go cheap, Ubiquiti is an option. I knew they were worth it because once deployed, they wouldn't require additional attention. They're not at Cisco ...
What needs improvement with Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is overpriced. Compared to others at the moment, Ruckus Wireless WAN does not have many valuable features. Compared to everyone else, everyone else comes self-hosted, either wit...
 

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, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
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