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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless 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
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
77
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 Ubiquiti Wireless is 38.3%, down from 39.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubiquiti Wireless38.3%
HPE Wireless WAN2.0%
Other59.7%
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…
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless coverage amplifies connectivity while enhanced responsiveness strengthens potential
We do not prefer Ubiquiti Wireless switches for more complex environments, not because they lack scalability, but because we haven't explored their products extensively. We are strong on their Wi-Fi solution. When implementing Wi-Fi for a campus, we use Cisco for the core backbone infrastructure, while implementing Ubiquiti Wireless for the Wi-Fi and controller. Perhaps we haven't discovered switches that would match our requirements, or maybe they exist but we haven't explored their capabilities fully. Regarding improvements to Ubiquiti Wireless, I cannot provide specific suggestions as I'm not an expert on Wi-Fi, as there is a dedicated team that handles Wi-Fi solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We've found the scalability to be good."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"The reliability is good."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"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."
"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 performance is good."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"It's very easy to use. The hardware is very easy to use, compared to Microsoft. Microsoft is more complicated. It has software that is okay if you are familiar with it. In my opinion, Ubiquiti hardware is more heavy duty then Microsoft."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a simple and useful tool that offers good performance."
"I would say that the user experience is pretty good in this solution as well as the roaming solution part of it."
"It's a well priced solution and as far as I'm concerned, it's enterprise class."
"I like the price, quality, and consistency of manufacturing."
"I like that it's cheaper and inexpensive. It's also easy to use."
"The setup is quite simple."
"This access point provides internet to every lab on campus, including the computer laboratory"
 

Cons

"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"It should be a faster device."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"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."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"The production is not very stable in our experience."
"The strength of the routers could be improved. When it comes to serious routing, the solution doesn't measure up to the big guys like Juniper and Cisco, but we don't expect it to."
"The solution has very good product lines. However, it feels like some models overlap. For example, a new model is announced after three months, and another new model is announced shortly after. So, the release cycle feels too short, and some features overlap. Overall, the products are very good and reliable."
"The network setup could be a little easier and more straightforward."
"Ubiquiti Wireless does not have local support."
"We need an official distributor in Egypt as we don't have one right now."
"We'd like them to improve aspects of device management."
"The control system can be improved by making it easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"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."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"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 price of this solution is ok."
"Its price is more attractive when compared to competitor pricing."
"There aren't any license costs attached to the product."
"The solution has a reasonable price but a very low profit margin."
"For €100, you have Wi-Fi and you don't have to worry about a license."
"The price has been fair for what I have been using it for. There is no license for this solution."
"The platform offers a one-time purchase cost. It has competitive pricing."
"The product is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
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 Business48
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise18
 

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...
Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bell Canada
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