Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Cisco and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.2, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.9. Cisco holds a 12.6% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

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92% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Huawei Wireless compete in the wireless LAN market, with Cisco Meraki offering superior centralized management and analytics, while Huawei emphasizes affordable pricing and robust performance.

Features: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN provides excellent cloud management with centralized control, making it easy to set up access points and monitor network usage. Its Layer 7 security features enhance network security and visibility. In contrast, Huawei Wireless focuses on delivering high performance and functionality at a lower cost, including Wi-Fi 6 and smart antenna technology.

Room for Improvement:Cisco Meraki could enhance its support services and expand its feature set for greater customization and compatibility. Additionally, better integration and smoother license management are needed. Huawei Wireless could improve its technical support and appeal to the SMB market while addressing setup and stability issues.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki offers versatile deployment options with good customer service, although technical support can be inconsistent. Huawei Wireless, primarily deployed on-premises, is known for straightforward deployment but may benefit from a stronger support infrastructure.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki is seen as a high-value yet expensive option due to its subscription-based licensing, which impacts ROI perceptions. Huawei Wireless is a budget-friendly alternative, offering significant savings and enhancing ROI by avoiding hefty subscription fees.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.1

Number of Reviews

119

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 12.6%, up from 12.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.2%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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RezaPradipta

Sr. Officer Network Managed Service Product Management at PT. Indosat Tbk

Streamline network management with a unified dashboard for seamless device integration

The primary use case for Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is mostly for enterprise wireless, including guest Wi-Fi and enterprise Wi-Fi. I use it across various industries with a focus on retail Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers a single pane of glass management. It only comes with a controller on the…

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Shahnawaz Nusrat

Head Of Technical Operations at International Technology Exchanger

Effective and extensive campus Wi-Fi with room for better frequency management

We have deployed Huawei CCTV solutions at multiple universities in Pakistan. This includes Huawei Wireless for Smart Campus projects, where we provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage and Safe Campus projects, where we deploy security cameras and multiple devices to monitor the campus Huawei Wireless has…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If you're trying to identify one of the switches or pinpoint a computer or pinpoint something, you could find it just like that and change the IP address. It's easiest to do it that way."

"The solution has worked very well in our campus environment."

"The solution's most valuable features at that time were the ease of managing on the cloud without having a server and the authentication using RADIUS integrated with the server on the cloud."

"It only comes with a controller on the cloud, and this differentiator simplifies network management."

"The automatic VMware update is very useful because you don't have to worry about outages and planning for VMware updates. It is very advantageous from a management point of view. The ability to restrict and review the clients connected to each of our segments. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."

"The interface is excellent. We've been really happy with it."

"With Cisco products and third-party products, integration of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is good."

"The most valuable features are the management tools, including monitoring and reporting."

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"The product is simple and easy to use."

"It has all of the features that we need."

"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"It is based on 802.11ax, which is a new technology. There are several valuable things, such as its speed and mobility. There are options for self-organizing networking so that it can perform operations and maintain itself. Its three interfaces are very good and user friendly."

"We can use an access point to broadcast multiple SSIDs, assign dynamic VLANs, and configure dynamic access control lists (ACLs)."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

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Cons

"We haven't had any issues with the solution. We like the way it works. There isn't anything I can think of that makes me worry that it might be lacking in a certain area."

"They should introduce a grace period of 60 days after license expiry because as it is now, it automatically goes down and there is no grace period."

"It lags a bit in providing reports for Wi-Fi performance."

"It could be slightly cheaper but it's fine."

"I'd like better integration with security providers."

"An area for improvement would be that Meraki doesn't work well in a warehouse environment. The device is too sensitive to other wireless devices, which provokes noise and can require a reboot to erase this."

"There needs to be some work done on security because, with time, some viruses may emerge that one may not know about."

"Quality of technical support varies."

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"They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready."

"The security of the solution could be better in the future."

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."

"The solution needs to include a captive portal."

"While I am fine with the current licensing price, I would appreciate it to be more cost-effective."

"Technical support could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is on the high side when compared to Aruba."

"It is a relatively expensive solution compared to traditional network alternatives."

"Cisco Meraki requires either a one year or three year license for a standard enterprise license."

"The pricing is on the higher side."

"If you are wondering if Meraki can work for you, contact one of their representatives because they will do onsite trials where you can set up their system. If it does not work, you can send it back to them for no charge."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN's pricing is high."

"Cisco products are generally recognized for their performance and quality, which may justify the higher price point compared to other options on the market."

"Its price is high and should be reduced."

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"The platform is less costly than one of its competitors. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."

"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"Its price is reasonable."

"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...

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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...

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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...

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Comparisons

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Compared 32% of the time

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 14% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 11% of the time

Ubiquiti Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 6% of the time

Omada Access Points vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 3% of the time

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D-Link Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 19% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 15% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 14% of the time

Fortinet FortiAP vs Huawei Wireless

Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

Huawei WLAN

Overview

Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

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Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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