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We performed a comparison between Cisco Wireless WAN and Ruckus Wireless WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless WAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Wireless WAN vs. Ruckus Wireless WAN Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable features of Cisco Wireless WAN are its security functionality. We have a lab environment and we have to provide different authentications to the users which are easy to manage. Additionally, there is a lot of useful automation embedded into the system.""I give the scalability a nine out of ten.""It's a small feature, but Cisco allows me to see access points with blinking lights. This shows me which access point is which.""Cisco Wireless WAN is stable and scalable, and the support received is good.""This is the most stable product in the market.""This stability is one of the major reasons to stick with this product.""The most valuable features are user and handling capacity, indoor and outdoor access points and antennas, and the inbuilt intrusion prevention system.""Cisco Wireless WAN's best feature is the integration with other Cisco products."

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"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the size of the outdoor access points. It's great and you can disguise them quite well.""One of the best features of Ruckus Wireless WAN that customers are interested in is the adaptive antenna called BeamFlex. Ruckus Wireless WAN also has the best management platform, and even if there are thousands of users of the solution, it's very easy to manage on Ruckus Wireless WAN. It can also support third-party equipment. It's an all-in-one solution and it has IoT and secure access capabilities. Upgrading the network to Ruckus Wireless WAN is also easy.""The deployment access in the local system is about 200 access points. External access points is more. The number is huge. There about 1,000 users in total.""The ratio of highest quality to value is the most valuable.""The performance of this solution is amazing in terms of radiofrequency technology.""The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless WAN is the antenna technology.""One of its notable advantages lies in the superior performance of its antennas and radios.""The solution is easy to use and offers good management for wireless."

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"There are some limitations with scaling the on-premises version - if you want to scale, you need to change the hardware and purchase a new wireless controller at an additional cost.""The integration support technology should be improved.""The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices.""Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive.""The initial setup and deployment should be easier.""Cisco Firewall cannot recognize some applications and that makes dealing with policies difficult. Even when we whitelist, it does not work well.""The coverage area on some of the low-end access points isn't the best. The high-end ones are fine, but we've had bad experiences on the other ones.""I hope Cisco can improve the capacity to service a high density of users in a small area, as currently we have difficulties with this."

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"The GUI interface of Ruckus Wireless WAN could be more usable, especially the drag-and-drop feature.""Ruckus Wireless WAN we have a lot of component shortages in the world. This has impacted deliveries. We have large back orders of the solution.""The solution could use a better user interface.""This product needs a point-to-point, bridge solution.""I believe there is room for improvement in the price structure.""I have been working with WiFi for more than 17 years. I am not able to convince customers because of the pricing of the solution. Otherwise, we could have sold lots of this tool to the customers.""Pricing is an area for improvement. The devices are relatively expensive.""It would be nice to some analytical features built into this solution."

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  • "It is very expensive."
  • "Cisco is more expensive than other solutions."
  • "This is a very expensive solution but there are no additional costs."
  • "It was a one time fee and there are no costs in addition to this."
  • "There is a license that is needed for the use of this solution."
  • "The pricing is good."
  • "The pricing is based on how much is ordered from the vendor and what type of discount they receive."
  • "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."
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  • "The solution is a little pricey, so customers sometimes select other products because of the price."
  • "This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
  • "This is a wonderful product for the price."
  • "It's expensive but you get more coverage."
  • "Here in India, Ruckus is chosen often because it is priced low."
  • "Licensing for Ruckus Wireless WAN when you compare it to other vendors, it's on par and not expensive. For me, all licensing is expensive by default, but you do get lifelong licenses, and what's cool about it is the license for Ruckus Wireless WAN, especially on the LAN controller, is not linked to an access point. It's just a quantity access point deployment, so you can rip out old APs, and put new ones in and they'll work on the wireless LAN because the license is not linked to a specific access point which is much easier to work with."
  • "In terms of the license of Ruckus Wireless WAN being cheap or expensive, it would differ based on your country. As I'm living in Turkey, it's expensive, so far. There is a big challenge about the chip crisis or the silicon crisis lately, and all vendors are fighting, so not enough equipment could be sold and the vendors must earn money, so it's very fair for vendors to push software and licensing to keep working and earning, so it's hard to answer a question on how cheap or expensive the license is for the solution."
  • "The price of Ruckus Wireless WAN is in the middle price range compared to competitors. You will find Cisco is the most expensive, the second is HPE and Aruba, and the third is Ruckus Wireless WAN. You then have all the follower solutions."
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    Top Answer: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 very… more »
    Top Answer:Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution.
    Top Answer:On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.
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    Overview

    Cisco Wireless WAN refers to the wireless networking solutions provided by Cisco Systems, a leading technology company specializing in networking and communication products. Cisco Wireless WAN enables organizations to establish wireless connections and extend their wide area network (WAN) connectivity using cellular networks.

    Cisco Wireless WAN solutions leverage cellular technologies, such as 4G LTE and 5G, to provide high-speed and reliable wireless connectivity. These solutions offer a range of features and capabilities that enhance network performance, security, and manageability.

    Cisco Wireless WAN Features & Benefits:

    • Enhanced Connectivity: Enables wireless connections over cellular networks for areas with limited wired connectivity.
    • High-Speed Data Transfer: Delivers fast data transfer rates for efficient file transmission and real-time collaboration.
    • Increased Mobility: Extends network connectivity to mobile devices and remote locations.
    • Reliable and Resilient Connectivity: Ensures reliable and uninterrupted connectivity with intelligent routing and failover capabilities.
    • Security and Data Protection: Integrates robust security features to safeguard data transmitted over the wireless network.
    • Centralized Management: Provides centralized control and visibility through management platforms like Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
    • Integration with Cisco Ecosystem: Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco networking solutions for a comprehensive network infrastructure.
    • Scalability: Scales to accommodate growing connectivity needs without compromising performance.
    • Application Optimization: Prioritizes critical applications and optimizes traffic for improved performance.
    • Industry Compatibility: Suitable for various industries, including enterprises, service providers, and government agencies.

    Cisco Wireless WAN empowers organizations with reliable, secure, and scalable wireless connectivity, enabling mobility and enhancing network performance and productivity.

    Reviews from Real Users

    PeerSpot user, Manager - Technology at a tech services company, states that "Recently, the most valuable and in-demand feature that users are enjoying is WiFi 6 support on the access points. The other good thing about Cisco Wireless LAN is how easily it provides clean access to the WiFi network."

    Muhammad Alim Besari, Solution Architect at Packet System Indonesia, says that “Cisco Wireless LAN deliver the best wireless experience yet so easy to operate and manage.”

    Zulfiqar Saeed, SE at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, writes that "The most valuable features of Cisco Wireless WAN are its security functionality. We have a lab environment and we have to provide different authentications to the users which are easy to manage. Additionally, there is a lot of useful automation embedded into the system."

    Ruckus Wireless’s WAN (Wide Area Network) suite of switches and solutions provides companies and organizations with a wide variety of products that enable them to deploy and manage the kinds of WANs that best meet their needs. Ruckus Wireless is a leader in the field of WAN creation, deployment, and management. Their solutions are designed with the user in mind. They are sleek products and solutions that are easy for administrators to use and maintain. This makes it a valuable suite for any and every kind of industry. The level of ease that it provides makes it possible for companies and organizations to reap a high level of benefit from whichever product they choose to use. 

    Ruckus Wireless WAN Benefits

    Some of the benefits of using the Ruckus Wireless WAN suite of switches and solutions include:

    • Simplified network deployment and management. Ruckus Wireless WAN uses Campus Fabric technology to create a streamlined network creation and management process. This technology takes many of the processes used to create and manage networks that usually require many different solutions and combines them so that a single solution can accomplish the same amount of work.
    • The ability to operate on a massive scale. The Ruckus Wireless SmartZone 100 solution gives administrators the power to handle 1,024 access points and 25,000 users from a single device. Companies can operate at a high level with fewer devices than their competitors require to accomplish a similar level of work.
    • Ease of use. Solutions like RuckusZoneDirector 1200 can be easily deployed and used by administrators who may not have a background in the use of wireless solutions. Companies that choose Ruckus Wireless WAN do not need to train administrators to deploy it. This makes it extremely valuable to companies looking to keep their budgets to a minimum. 

    Ruckus Wireless WAN Features

    Organizations that choose to use the Ruckus Wireless WAN suite of switches and solutions have a large number of capabilities from which they can choose. 

    • Centralized network management.  Ruckus Wireless WAN’s RUCKUS Network Director feature enables administrators to manage their networks from a single location. All of the controls and data that users need to monitor and control the network can be managed from one interface.
    • Advanced security features. Ruckus Wireless WAN has the capability to encrypt and demand that traffic that is trying to pass through the network be authenticated before it is allowed access. This protects the data that leaves the network and the network itself.

    • Seamless interoperability. The various solutions and products that make up Ruckus Wireless’s WAN solution suite have the ability to integrate and operate together seamlessly. Users can mix and match solution pieces to best fit their needs.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Ruckus Wireless’s WAN suite is a truly versatile selection of solutions that offer users a complete package of capabilities and features. This suite makes it possible for users to meet all of their networking needs. Their wireless access points are the kind that is mostly employed in industries like resorts, which have to cater to large volumes of people over extended periods of time. They provide companies with the highest possible level of coverage. Users working in any number of fields would find Ruckus Wireless to be up to the task of handling their networking needs. This suite is appropriate for large corporations and small businesses alikes. 

    An information technology project manager at a university writes, “The actual wireless access points themselves are very powerful. We get very good coverage from just one access point.  The throughput is very good and the centralized management is excellent.  Also, the ease of deployment is very good.”

    A video conferencing administrator at a technology services company states, “The solution is suitable for many types of environments, such as small businesses.

    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)
    American University of Sharjah, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization15%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    University9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company89%
    Educational Organization1%
    Manufacturing Company1%
    Comms Service Provider1%
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    Comms Service Provider33%
    University8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Educational Organization7%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business4%
    Midsize Enterprise3%
    Large Enterprise94%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise26%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Wireless WAN vs. Ruckus Wireless WAN
    March 2024
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    Cisco Wireless WAN is ranked 4th in Wireless WAN with 61 reviews while Ruckus Wireless WAN is ranked 2nd in Wireless WAN with 45 reviews. Cisco Wireless WAN is rated 8.2, while Ruckus Wireless WAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Wireless WAN writes "It's a reliable, user-friendly solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ruckus Wireless WAN writes " Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement". Cisco Wireless WAN is most compared with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN, Fortinet FortiExtender and Ubiquiti Wireless, whereas Ruckus Wireless WAN is most compared with Ubiquiti Wireless, Cambium Networks Wireless WAN and HPE Wireless WAN. See our Cisco Wireless WAN vs. Ruckus Wireless WAN report.

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