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Cisco 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

Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 3.6%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

LalanChowdhury - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhances network reliability, offers device longevity and offers open authentication
The device longevity is a factor. enhances network reliability. Specifically, the handoff feature for WAN, when a customer moves from one access point to another in a building or office, is much easier and more reliable if it's controller-based. So, in those cases, we recommend the traditional controller-based solution. Cisco is adding AI features; they've already started in SD-WAN. But in Bangladesh, people are still new to AI. Cisco is including AI capabilities in their devices, so people are gradually adopting them. If they need AI-driven devices for industrial purposes, they can use them. So, Cisco is forward-thinking with these features. Even though they're not being used extensively now, they may be used in the future for things like RFID or automation. That's why Cisco's solution is logical and adaptable.
SunilNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable wireless connectivity supports seamless hospital staff mobility
We use HPE Wireless WAN for hospital purposes. In our hospital, all the staff have laptops and move around, hence the need for wireless connectivity. We also provide guest access to patient rooms, including ICU rooms, where patients stay HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity. We use it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Provides good visibility and insights into what is happening."
"The purchased devices last for 10 to 15 years without any issues. Users only need to renew time-based licenses if applicable."
"The most valuable features for me are the ease of operation and scalability."
"The most valuable features are coverage and reliability."
"Cisco Wireless access points are highly stable with a wide coverage area."
"It definitely makes our network and life much easier when using these features."
"The access points and controllers are good."
"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."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
 

Cons

"The product can be more cost-effective."
"In terms of improvement, there is always something that could be enhanced. For example, we can't change wireless channels in Cisco Meraki due to a recent standard update."
"Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive."
"The technical scalability is easy, but the license scalability is quite tricky."
"The price has room for improvement."
"The tool's speed and IP address acquisition from the domain controller should be improved"
"The network management system is not great."
"The initial setup and deployment should be easier."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"It should be a faster device."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay the licensing fees on a yearly basis."
"If you have a two-person team doing the physical access point installations, they should be able to set up 10 to 20 access points per day."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"Cisco Wireless WAN is fairly expensive."
"Cisco's pricing is reasonable."
"Cisco's licensing model includes some mandatory licenses, making it more expensive than other vendors like HP, Aruba, and Ruckus."
"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is priced based on the number of APs and controllers used."
"Cisco products generally have high list prices, but substantial discounts are available."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The price is perfect for me."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"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
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco Wireless WAN?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
We are conducting proof of concepts with VOIP and electronic tags. Walmart is interested in using electronic tags instead of paper labels for easier price changes on products. We are still testing ...
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
Stability is an issue, as the access point becomes overloaded with more than twenty connections. Additionally, the current product uses two antennas. Increasing to four antennas could benefit us.
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
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