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ExtremeRouting vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 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

ExtremeRouting
Ranking in Routers
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in Routers
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
WAN Edge (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Routers category, the mindshare of ExtremeRouting is 1.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 15.0%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Imran Taiyeb Ali - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable tool that needs to improve its support, software resiliency, and software stability
The support team is not technically that strong. The previous company that owned the product, Nortel, went bankrupt, after which the transition phase of the product didn't go smoothly. Avaya did not do well with the product's design and engineering after taking the product over from Nortel, after which Avaya decided to outsource the tool to my company, meaning we have worked as a vendor with third-party access to the tool in the name of Avaya. The support was very bad initially, but my company could fix the problems of the customers on time since we had better communication skills than technical-solving skills due to our limitations related to the area of device engineering. When it comes to a feature of the product, my company could enable it for the customers or users of the product. If, by any chance, my company found a bug in the tool, then it was a hectic task for our support team to deal with it since it took months to fix it. Currently, Extreme Networks takes care of the support part, and it might have improved. I rate the technical support a four out of ten.
ChimeremezeNwabueze - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial cloud connected networking, knowledgeable support, and reliable
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. In an upcoming release, they should add more integration for mobile applications with the capability of management monitoring the network remotely.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is very easy to set up."
"Looking at the robustness, I do not know whether it would be carrier grade – let's say for hundreds of thousands of users – but it certainly doesn't balk at 10,000 users or less."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Provides a good redundancy technique."
"The routing protocol is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"What I like about Extreme Routing is its impressive performance."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Enterprise Routers is if have two networks at different geographical locations with a great deal of distance they work together as if they are on the same cloud network."
"The routers have mainstream features that fulfill our needs."
"It is a robust and efficient solution."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"This product uses a non-proprietary command line, which makes it compatible across many different systems."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"We use the solution for point-to-point connectivity, aggregation, and radio connectivity on mTLS."
"Internet access is a good feature."
 

Cons

"The solution is far too unstable. It's completely unreliable."
"My advice for those looking into ExtremeRouting is: right now all switch manufacturers are backed up for months. If you're looking to implement quickly, I would say shop around a bit because it might be difficult."
"It's not evolving as quickly as we would like it to."
"Some of the latest protocols are unavailable."
"The support, software resiliency, and software stability are areas of concern where improvements are required."
"One area for improvement with Extreme Routing is the need for more accessible and comprehensive training."
"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."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"The internet speed reduces throughout the day. The tool is not stable."
"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."
"Lacks sufficient market availability."
"In my country we don't have Huawei technology, we only have Huawei routers for ISP. There is no agent for Huawei in Egypt."
"The solution's technical support could be improved."
"The only problem I see is configuration loss."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have no issues with the price."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers’s cost is average. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."
"These routers are not too expensive."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeRouting?
It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with ExtremeRouting?
I think that all the devices included in Avaya fall under Extreme Networks currently. I am not sure how much Extreme Networks has changed ExtremeRouting, but I think it is in a better condition tha...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeRouting?
My company uses ExtremeRouting for a big LAN environment, where there is a need for ERS switches, including Extreme Networks Core Switches and chassis, so the product is like a big cabinet to reduc...
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...
 

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Avaya Enterprise Routers
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Sample Customers

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Black Oak Casino, Glamorgan County Cricket Club, University of San Carlos, Holland Hall School, South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, Prairie View Networking Academy, City of Troy, Ryerson University, Linamar, City of Redondo Beach, York Region District School Board
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