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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
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
7th
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 June 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 9.3%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Wireless WAN9.3%
HPE Wireless WAN6.0%
Other84.7%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

HassanBilal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT Infrastructure & Helpdesk at LCI Pakistan
Solution supports extensive connectivity but faces occasional coverage challenges
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 disconnectivity issues. These kinds of issues come over time, and we need to do troubleshooting, but they get resolved. This is a performance-related issue, and I think they have to work on that.
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
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

"Stability is one aspect that I find very valuable."
"In my opinion, the most valuable features of Cisco Wireless WAN are smart roaming and the WiFi coverage, and the number of users each device can support."
"What I like about this solution is that it is always available and it's up to me to integrate something called the DNA."
"Cisco Wireless WAN benefits our customers' organizations because it is very easy to connect with the Wi-Fi SSIDs and regarding the password settings."
"The platform's most valuable features include the internal wireless controllers, which eliminate the need for external hardware, and the flexible control options, such as virtual and hardware controllers."
"The technical support we have experienced has been good."
"If budget weren't an issue, I would highly recommend Cisco."
"The access points and controllers are good."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"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."
"I recommend HPE Wireless WAN based on its competitive features and customer use cases."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use, and integration is not an issue because it is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability, and their network is more highly available compared to Cisco and others because they have features like Mobility Master and Mobility Conductors, and their solution is more stable compared to Cisco and others."
 

Cons

"The reporting feature needs improvement, especially adding information with regards to availability uptime."
"If encryption could be added, that would be a feature I'd expect from the build."
"This is a very expensive solution but there are no additional costs."
"The product must be made more user-friendly."
"Cisco's pricing is quite costly and should be cheaper for both licensing and hardware."
"The price point is contentious as the licensing model seems complicated and unclear."
"The initial setup and deployment should be easier."
"The licensing costs are a bit on the high side. The licensing of Cisco is pretty high, especially in comparison to other options, such as Aruba."
"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."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"It is a bit expensive compared to others."
"Cisco products generally have high list prices, but substantial discounts are available."
"The price could be better, but it's been okay. You must pay license fees for each access point connected to the controller."
"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."
"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is priced based on the number of APs and controllers used."
"The price is too high. The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The price is perfect for me."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
22%
Marketing Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise38
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Wireless WAN?
I think the pricing of Cisco Wireless WAN must be reasonable at present.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
Cisco Wireless WAN's interface could be simplified in the future. Simplification would make it more helpful to see how the user is connecting. We are able to see the connectivity details, and we al...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Wireless WAN?
We are still working with Cisco products, and I am supporting the Cisco devices. We are working with Cisco switches, routers, and we have guest Wi-Fi now. Regarding Cisco Wireless WAN, I am not tha...
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
What is your primary use case for HPE Wireless WAN?
I am unable to specify the exact use case for why we or our clients use HPE Wireless WAN, as we are in the service industry and work based on client requirements. I am not involved in the purchase ...
 

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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