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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.
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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 most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"The reliability is good."
"The WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"It's easy to use."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use. Integration is not an issue. It is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is promoted to all our customers because it is the number one product for the hospitality sector."
"The best feature of Ruckus Wireless WAN apart from its seamless roaming feature where you roam beautifully on the network is its analytics tool that gives you so much insight into your deployment, so it has become more of a business intelligence type of tool as well. I also like that Ruckus Networks, in terms of WiFi security issues on the WiFi protocols, is also the first company to give you notices of security issues, and also the first to provide patches for those issues. Ruckus Wireless WAN is very proactive and much, much faster than Cisco, Aruba, and Meraki."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the size of the outdoor access points. It's great and you can disguise them quite well."
"The stability provided is very nice."
"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 product is very user-friendly."
"I made some comparisons with other competitors and I found that Ruckus was number one in regards to stability."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN's best feature is its virtual controller."
 

Cons

"The scalability and the support could be better."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The license cost of the product is an area where the prices are neither expensive nor cheap, leaving a scope for the prices to be lowered further."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"The license model offered by the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I would like to see IoT device support available with WiFi six. IoT is used by all businesses. They are now using IoT devices. It is required."
"I believe there is room for improvement in the price structure."
"There is a need for more flexibility in granular access control."
"This product needs a point-to-point, bridge solution."
"The direct support needs improvement."
"The pricing, when compared to Ubiquiti, isn't competitive enough. If you want to have a Government or Public sector client they will ask why they should pay 200 euros if they can get something for 40 euros."
"The controller could be made less complicated, so those who are less technically sound can maintain it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is perfect for me."
"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."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"Compared with Cisco Wireless WAN, the pricing for Ruckus Wireless WAN is two out of five. Ruckus Wireless WAN is twice the price of Cisco Wireless WAN."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
"Compared to big brands, the tool is quite competitively priced."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"You have to pay for the controller with Ruckus, whereas with Ubiquiti, it comes for free."
"The price of Ruckus Wireless WAN is in the middle price range compared to competitors. You will find Cisco is the most expensive, the second is HPE and Aruba, and the third is Ruckus Wireless WAN. You then have all the follower solutions."
"This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
15%
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?
The price is always on the higher side, which impacts the perception of return on investment.
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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