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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 September 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 2.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 33.0%, down from 37.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless WAN33.0%
HPE Wireless WAN2.0%
Other65.0%
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…
Said Souhaiel - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy for us to apply and change parameters or consult the quality
I recommend using Ruckus. First of all, the cost and the price are okay compared to Cisco or Huawei. Secondly, the use is easy, and we have a significant result in terms of quality and signal level. We use it as an access point to provide Internet coverage for the public We have a few on-site…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The actual wireless access points themselves are very powerful."
"We use things like VLAN and all the multibeam features that are built in, but at the end of the day, the most important thing for us is to get a good signal and site-wide coverage."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution."
"The initial setup of Ruckus Wireless WAN is very easy."
"The technical features are very good and it's very useful if you need a wireless solution."
"It's highly scalable as long as the licenses are in place. You can expand it easily."
"Its benefits include efficient zone deployment and access point distribution, simplifying network management."
"The most valuable features include the insights provided by the tool, its easy deployment, the sturdy and reliable hardware, and the quick and smooth RMA process. It is one of the top wireless vendors with very few issues to support."
 

Cons

"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"HPE should improve performance and stability."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"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."
"The solution could be more stable."
"I have some friends who have not heard of Ruckus, but are aware of other competitors."
"There could be more power supply for the radio features."
"The wireless access should be simplified."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN we have a lot of component shortages in the world. This has impacted deliveries. We have large back orders of the solution."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN needs to improve its pricing."
"The captive portal should be more customizable because right now, it is very limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The price is perfect for me."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"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."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The product's pricing is aggressive."
"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 cost of licensing varies."
"It's expensive but you get more coverage."
"The product has competitive pricing."
"This is a wonderful product for the price."
"The solution is very competitively priced."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise13
 

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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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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