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D-Link Wireless vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 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

D-Link Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
18th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti WLAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.4%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 4.3%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti WLAN4.3%
D-Link Wireless2.4%
Other93.3%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing
D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.
Isaiah Etuk - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Segmentation and remote management have optimized secure hybrid networks and support flexible customization
I find that the most valuable aspect of Ubiquiti WLAN is its ease of segmentation and management, allowing me to tag interfaces without needing to spin up an interface.My feedback on the Unifi management system is that it has made managing my devices and ecosystem easy, allowing me to manage remotely and physically while maintaining a new layer of security for device policies.I would say I am fine with the security features from Ubiquiti WLAN; I have not had any issues managing devices or applying different layers of security.Mesh networking is one of the best for me; especially with my isolated Wi-Fi network, it is managed easily using Ubiquiti.I mostly work with on-prem deployment, but I have a transparent outlay into my network on the cloud for remote insight without using cloud storage on my devices.My deployment for cloud is essentially a virtual private cloud for storage, and I am considering an integration to store videos on Ubiquiti devices, moving them from on-prem to the cloud.I am totally satisfied with the functionality of Ubiquiti WLAN for my clients; it does exactly what I need.For pricing, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN as cheap when compared to others.Ubiquiti WLAN is the only one that provides unlimited capabilities for customization, which I greatly appreciate compared to Cisco options.I have not requested technical support from Ubiquiti before because I usually solve issues on my own if they arise.I rate this product a nine out of ten overall.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The system simplifies network management."
"The connectivity is good."
"This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user."
"We have 200 to 250 users and the solution can scale without any problem."
"D-Link Wireless is a tool that is used since it is an easy and user-friendly product."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"D-Link comes with a complete solution including wireless, switching, and static wiring."
"Technical support is quite good. We also have a local team and engineers trained by D-Link."
"The scalability of Ubiquiti WLAN is very good, and my customers are small, medium, and enterprise companies."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the workflow-driven setup for the infrastructure component."
"This solution gives me a lot of power to manage the WLAN for my company."
"Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product."
"For me, the ease of configuration is a valuable feature."
"The main advantage of Ubiquiti WLAN is the network management. The whole concept has one complete range of products from end to end, with very basic and effective management systems. That's a key benefit in my mind. But the main thing is that it's so competitive—far more competitive than the other leading American brands."
"I find the features of Ubiquiti WLAN most valuable."
 

Cons

"Its interface and support system need much improvement. Sometimes, when we use the interface to reset the password and configure SSIDs, or some other changes, the "Save" option does not show and we have to go to some internal setting and then we can "save" the setting. The “Save” option should be in front of or below of the settings."
"The cloud managed solution needs improvement, and they should focus on the SD-WAN segment with regard to integration."
"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."
"The solution's performance could be improved."
"The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network."
"The solution has been mostly stable; it sometimes fluctuates, however, largely, it is good."
"We've had issues with the 150MG and 300MB dongles. The 300MB works okay but the 150MB is not working well for us."
"D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology."
"The downside is the interface changes, where they are constantly doing firmware updates."
"During the configuration, we cannot get information on the network level from the regular interface."
"Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better."
"They could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device."
"The product needs to improve the user interface in the migration from old to new versions."
"Ubiquiti WLAN is not a cheap solution."
"Cloud management is one feature that should be included in the next release. This tool is best suited for small environments, not large and complex ones."
"The strength of the signal from the access points could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is affordable."
"The cost can range from $100 to $400."
"There is no licensing fee for the solution."
"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."
"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."
"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."
"It is a stand-alone price."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The tool is affordable."
"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN's pricing a five to six out of ten."
"There is no licensing cost for this solution."
"The pricing is very reasonable."
"This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Construction Company
13%
University
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?
Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?
D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.
What needs improvement with D-Link Wireless?
D-Link Wireless should include the 'cleaner' feature similar to Cisco's APs. This feature reduces signal interference with access points. Working on this functionality for APs and WLC could be an i...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
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 ve...
Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?
We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubiquiti WLAN?
My experience with overall licensing costs, setup costs, and pricing of the product is that it's reasonable.
 

Also Known As

D-Link WLAN
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Sample Customers

Metropolitan Public Defender, Mission Motorcycles
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