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Cradlepoint NetCloud vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ranking in WAN Edge
16th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (14th), Software Defined Networking (SDN) (6th)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 3.1%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.4%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

Robert-Gardner - PeerSpot reviewer
An easy to setup solution, but it is missing useful configuration options
I use this solution to manage Cradlepoint wireless routers It lets us know whether it is online or not, and lets us do a speed test to see how quick the speed is. These are valuable features. They should change some of the configuration settings to enable it to act more as an SD-WAN box to view…
Muhammad Amir Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and easy-to-manage solution with good security and firewalls
The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine.  We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models.  I have been working with the product for one and a…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cradlepoint NetCloud is very stable."
"Cradlepoint provides real value in its focus on wireless WAN connectivity."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the automatic failover."
"It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it."
"I rate the overall solution as ten out of ten."
"It is a robust and efficient solution."
"The solution provides support for 5G connectivity."
"The solution offers good customer support and good performance."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"The initial setup is easy."
"It's simple to use and offers good connectivity."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
 

Cons

"In our situation, the initial setup was complex."
"The performance of group-based clouds should be enhanced."
"Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options."
"It is missing important settings options."
"There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market."
"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better bandwidth management, more granular web filtering, and portal authentication."
"Lacks sufficient market availability."
"We have found we have to restart the routers or reconfigured them a lot of the time, this issue should improve. The quality of the hardware needs to be more durable."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
"The product's pricing could be better."
"There isn't really any scalability potential."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Yearly licenses are available."
"The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00."
"Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The product is expensive."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
Construction Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cradlepoint NetCloud?
It is easy to set up and requires a single administrator to maintain it.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested. While some customers are price sensitive, others recognize the efficiency and smooth operation as ...
What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need ...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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