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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
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 5.1%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 2.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Wireless WAN5.1%
HPE Wireless WAN2.3%
Other92.6%
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.
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance of the solution is valuable."
"The purchased devices last for 10 to 15 years without any issues. Users only need to renew time-based licenses if applicable."
"Mobile anchoring and graphic user interface are helpful features."
"Cisco Wireless access points are highly stable with a wide coverage area."
"The initial setup of Cisco Wireless WAN is one of the easiest on the market."
"I like that it has integrated the cost of our network access."
"Cisco Wireless WAN is stable and scalable, and the support received is good."
"Technical support was helpful."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use. Integration is not an issue. It is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The tool is easy to manage."
 

Cons

"The cost is one of the higher in the industry."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing."
"Pricing is very high with Cisco products. It's something that many people complain about. They should work to make it more affordable."
"The prices are high and should be reduced in order to be more competitive."
"We cannot use wireless for the servers due to potential performance issues. They must be connected via fiber."
"The pricing is a bit high."
"It can be complicated to configure the solution."
"The setup of Cisco Wireless WAN needs an expert. You need someone with experience to be able to work with Cisco Wireless solutions. It took approximately one to two weeks to implement the solution."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"It should be a faster device."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive."
"The license is not subscription-based."
"The cost of Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive. There is an annual subscription to use the solution."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"The cost of licensing should be improved."
"The price is expensive."
"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is priced based on the number of APs and controllers used."
"There is a license that is needed for the use of this solution."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"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."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The price is perfect for me."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Retailer
7%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise35
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Wireless WAN?
Initially, Cisco comes up with high prices, but when competition starts with Huawei or HP Aruba, they provide good prices. Initially, they try to come up with large prices and huge numbers.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
Cisco Wireless WAN has room for improvement in WiFi coverage. Sometimes, their coverage is normally good, but at the same area where the access points are deployed, people face continuous disconnec...
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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