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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
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
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 March 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 4.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 30.0%, down from 40.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti Wireless30.0%
HPE Wireless WAN4.0%
Other66.0%
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.
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
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

"The reliability is good."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"The WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability, and their network is more highly available compared to Cisco and others because they have features like Mobility Master and Mobility Conductors, and their solution is more stable compared to Cisco and others."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"This is a product that I would recommend because of its quick and easy setup."
"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."
"Out of all my Ubiquiti installations I have not had to go back to one of them for product failure."
"In most cases, I'd suggest Ubiquiti over and above your bigger names like Cisco, Netgear, etc."
"The solution has been stable for us; we don't see that many problems, and some equipment has lasted ten years without any problem, making it very reliable."
"This product is great because it's easy to set up and maintain, simple to configure, and being cloud-based makes making changes to the configuration a lot easier."
"Their hardware is very good."
"The solution has an easy configuration."
"I like the price, quality, and consistency of manufacturing."
"In general, I like the solution very much."
 

Cons

"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"Technical support is appalling."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"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 need an official distributor in Egypt as we don't have one right now."
"It's hard to get stuff delivered on time."
"The range and maybe the quality of the signal can be improved. I had a feeling that the range wasn't long enough. Unfortunately, beyond a certain range, the signal was too weak. If I'm not mistaken, it must have been something like 100 or more than 100 meters, but I'm not sure. So, one improvement I wish for this equipment is to have a longer range, but that could mainly be due to the model we're using."
"The solution should offer simpler management for guests. That would be helpful in the hospitality industry, for example."
"Basically, Ubiquiti is a great product for beginners or home users; if you are a really proficient user, on the other hand, you will need more features."
"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."
"End point data collection. Aggregated (single screen) multi endpoint bandwidth monitor would be a big help to see which endpoints are consuming most bandwidth in real time."
"The firmware updates can sometimes be too quick and have flaws, especially for early access users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"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."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"The price of this solution is ok."
"The product is expensive."
"There are no additional expenses apart from the standard licenses."
"The product is around $300 or $400 depending on the device. It's a one-time fee. There aren't ongoing licensing costs."
"Once you purchase the solution the license is included."
"We initially spent around 10,000 euros on this solution and have been running it for several years. An access point costs approximately 160 to 180 euros."
"Ubiquiti Wireless is affordable."
"It's a cost-effective solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
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 Business48
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise18
 

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...
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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Sample Customers

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