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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 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

HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 1.2%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 35.6%, down from 36.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

SunilNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable wireless connectivity supports seamless hospital staff mobility
We use HPE Wireless WAN for hospital purposes. In our hospital, all the staff have laptops and move around, hence the need for wireless connectivity. We also provide guest access to patient rooms, including ICU rooms, where patients stay HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity. We use it…
Udit Narayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement
In Cisco, there is a configuration where it automatically switches from the 2.4 GHz to 5.2 GHz frequency. But with Ruckus, usually, we need to manually define whether we want to use the 2.4 GHz or 5.2 GHz. Another point is that its penetration power is low when we are using it in any location with more walls, as the signal strength diminishes. So, the signal strength and the penetration power of the signal should be improved. It is not like Cisco. We are using Cisco APs also, but Cisco APs perform better when we compare them with Ruckus. In future releases, I would like to see automatic switching between 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz frequencies. We should not have to set it manually. It should automatically change its frequency based on the load. For example, if the number of users increases, then its frequency should change automatically, switching to the less congested band.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"The solution is suitable for many types of environments, such as small businesses."
"The strongest point for Ruckus has always been the radio hardware."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment, the coverage that it offers, and the reliability."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN's best feature is its virtual controller."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is simple to use. Its coverage is better than other tools."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is highly regarded for managing network performance. They have simplified the configuration and installation processes, making it straightforward. It works out of the box; you just configure it, and there's minimal need for minor adjustments."
"The ratio of highest quality to value is the most valuable."
"The tool is friendly to use."
 

Cons

"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"It should be a faster device."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"So far, I find Ruckus Wireless WAN okay in terms of the technology and existing business network, but licensing could be more flexible, especially the IoT license that was changed to adapt to the IoT Controller and sensor subscription. The previous licensing method for Ruckus Wireless WAN was better. In my opinion, it wasn't a good decision to change it because the customer prefers the previous licensing over the current licensing. It's not only about the money in terms of licensing, but also about flexibility. The latest license change isn't as flexible. I also found the cloud solution not partner-friendly, so that could also be improved. Another area for improvement in Ruckus Wireless WAN is answering partner requests because currently, it doesn't seem easy for them. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is the AP having its MQTT forwarder. Ruckus Wireless WAN AP supports IoT modules now and to use the IoT modules, you need all IoT data to pass through the IoT Controller. If I could forward that IoT data directly to my environment, similar to what you can do with other solutions, that would be great."
"Pricing is an area for improvement. The devices are relatively expensive."
"Sometimes, you can't do everything you need on the GUI."
"We had a problem with the delivery of the solution."
"I would not consider this solution to be stable."
"Ruckus Unleashed App has areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"There could be more power supply for the radio features."
"Technical support is something that needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"The price is perfect for me."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"Here in India, Ruckus is chosen often because it is priced low."
"It possesses a favorable balance between quality and price."
"This is a wonderful product for the price."
"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."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
"The cost of licensing varies."
"I am not satisfied with the pricing of the solution."
"The product's pricing is aggressive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
Stability is an issue, as the access point becomes overloaded with more than twenty connections. Additionally, the current product uses two antennas. Increasing to four antennas could benefit us.
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...
What do you like most about Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Wireless WAN?
These are not cheap access points. If you want to go cheap, Ubiquiti is an option. I knew they were worth it because once deployed, they wouldn't require additional attention. They're not at Cisco ...
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Sample Customers

Bell Canada
American University of Sharjah, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
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