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Dell Technologies Ruckus vs ExtremeWireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell Technologies Ruckus
Ranking in Wireless LAN
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Dell Technologies Ruckus is 1.1%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ExtremeWireless2.6%
Dell Technologies Ruckus1.1%
Other96.3%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

SS
Manager at Hanvi Global Tech
A cost-effective cloud controller solution for real-time detection
Customers are increasingly focusing on seamless roaming between Dell Ruckus access points. They want to know how quickly and reliably their devices can switch connections as they move around, minimizing downtime and disruptions. Specifically, they are interested in the frequency and aggressiveness of roaming protocols, ensuring smooth transitions without disconnecting from the network. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
ZQ
IT executive at a agriculture with 1,001-5,000 employees
Centralized control simplifies device management but stability requires attention
Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not handle the AI integration, I've heard it's a new feature that could enhance functionality. I rate ExtremeWireless at seven out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is that they do not need to complete a proof of concept."
"The product's price is competitive. It is an impressive and reliable product."
"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."
"ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags."
"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."
"The most useful feature is how the product integrates with the Microsoft directory in the cloud."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The initial setup process is simple."
"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."
 

Cons

"The security needs to be improved because we have had problems with people accessing our network using the VPN."
"Technical support is an area that needs to be improved."
"The solution should offer better support."
"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."
"The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."
"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."
"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."
"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"The management portal is in need of improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is reasonable."
"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."
"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."
"Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
"The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.
What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeWireless?
Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not hand...
 

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Dell EMC Ruckus
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Sample Customers

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St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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