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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

"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"It's easy to use."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"The WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of adding an access point."
"One of the standout features is the ease of installation and commissioning, making the whole process very straightforward."
"The solution is easy to use and offers good management for wireless."
"The most valuable feature is the good coverage of about 60 meters."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is simple to use. Its coverage is better than other tools."
"The technical features are very good and it's very useful if you need a wireless solution."
"The feature I like most, is the product activity."
"Wireless six is the most valuable feature of this solution right now. It has supported the most recent laptop model."
 

Cons

"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"It should be a faster device."
"I would like to see Ruckus focus less on creating lower-tier solutions aimed at competing with inferior brands."
"It would be nice to some analytical features built into this solution."
"The solution could be more stable."
"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."
"I would not consider this solution to be stable."
"The connectivity and mobility for users could be improved."
"I would like to see built-in Wi-Fi."
"The product does not offer a cloud version. I am waiting for the cloud version of the product to be introduced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The price is perfect for me."
"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."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"The cost of licensing varies."
"The product has competitive pricing."
"Compared to big brands, the tool is quite competitively priced."
"This is a wonderful product for the price."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Here in India, Ruckus is chosen often because it is priced low."
"Sometimes they sell it for Rs.20,000, and other times, they sell it for Rs.30,000. Then, suddenly, they ask for Rs.70,000. There should be a tiered pricing structure based on the quantity. We understand that if you buy more, the price should be lower, and if you buy less, it may be higher."
"It's expensive but you get more coverage."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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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