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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
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 3.4%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 26.4%, down from 37.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless WAN26.4%
HPE Wireless WAN3.4%
Other70.2%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.
NN
IT Manager at Handi Quilter, Inc.
Reliable Wi-Fi deployment handles extreme conditions and reduces maintenance
The only bad downside to Ruckus Wireless WAN is that the guest network is poorly conceived. This is a known issue. There are ways to make the guest network work reliably, but not as promised. That's the only downside to Ruckus Wireless WAN access points - they have a weak guest system and guest portal, but everything else is the best of the best. If I did not have access to Ruckus Wireless WAN support, I think I would have failed. One downside they have now is that you no longer have access to the support folks without a contract. That has changed over many years. That would be really unfortunate because I remember struggling. The company was very hungry at that point and they were very willing to help. Now support requires a contract. That comes with all growing companies.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"It's easy to use."
"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"The initial setup of Ruckus Wireless WAN is very easy."
"The connectivity, speed, and reliability are very good."
"The feature I like most, is the product activity."
"The performance of this solution is amazing in terms of radiofrequency technology."
"One of the standout features is the ease of installation and commissioning, making the whole process very straightforward."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN’s most valuable feature is unleashed."
"It’s reliable."
"Provides great coverage and performance."
 

Cons

"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"I would say that the integration with other vendors in areas such as management or the visibility of other vendors in the management tools could be improved."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"It should be a faster device."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"In comparison to Cambium, I find Cambium to be more robust in terms of performance."
"I would like to see Ruckus focus less on creating lower-tier solutions aimed at competing with inferior brands."
"We have one sole distributor here in our region. To have multiple distributors here would be very helpful to improve the supply chain."
"Ruckus Unleashed App has areas with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"There is a significant issue with wireless functionality in Apple devices, particularly during video calls."
"The captive portal should be more customizable because right now, it is very limited."
"It would be nice to some analytical features built into this solution."
"The documentation they do have is very difficult to understand. There should be some scenarios, deployments, complications, or techniques to follow. They are inadequate in that regard, and the documentation needs to be greatly improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"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."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"The price is perfect for me."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"It possesses a favorable balance between quality and price."
"The cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"There is an annual license needed to use this solution. The pricing model is based on how many access points are used."
"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."
"The product has competitive pricing."
"Compared to big brands, the tool is quite competitively priced."
"The solution is very competitively priced."
"The solution is a little pricey, so customers sometimes select other products because of the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
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 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 ...
What needs improvement with Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is overpriced. Compared to others at the moment, Ruckus Wireless WAN does not have many valuable features. Compared to everyone else, everyone else comes self-hosted, either wit...
 

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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