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Huawei Wireless vs SonicWall SonicWave Access Points comparison

Huawei and SonicWall are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.8, while SonicWall is ranked #25. Huawei holds a 5.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to SonicWall’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and SonicWall SonicWave Access Points are rivaling products in network access points. SonicWall SonicWave exhibits superiority due to its advanced features as per data comparisons.

Features: Huawei Wireless offers strong connectivity with scalable solutions, enhancing communication and integration on enterprises while providing noteworthy network flexibility. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points focus on security with top-tier protocols and user-friendly management tools providing reduced risk and precise control.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless integrates effortlessly with existing systems easing deployment supported by a comprehensive customer service. SonicWall's streamlined installation paired with proactive and responsive support facilitates quick resolution of issues.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei's pricing is competitive, delivering good returns from affordability and scalability. SonicWall, albeit at a higher price point, compensates with enhanced ROI driven by durable security features. Huawei provides lower entry costs, whereas SonicWall's premium price is aligned with its extended benefits.

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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

Huawei Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SonicWall SonicWave Access ...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
25th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.9%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Huawei Wireless5.9%
SonicWall SonicWave Access Points0.9%
Other93.2%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Fahad Doguwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Fahad Doguwa
Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria
Affordable platform with efficient analytics features
Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.
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Jasmit Singh Juneja - PeerSpot reviewer
Jasmit Singh Juneja
CEO & Technology Specialist at Karman Infotech Private Limited
Easy-to-deploy platform with prompt technical support services
The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices. It integrates with ETP solutions; thus, we don't need to run a firewall. They provide an online wireless line manager application. Its basic access point is Wi-Fi 621, which has 2.5 G connectivity. None of the competitors, including Fortinet, enables this facility on the most basic level.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers very good value for money."
"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."
"The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."
"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."
"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."
"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."
"The most valuable features of Huawei Wireless are WiFi coverage and ease of use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."
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"The security features of SonicWall are highly valued."
"A good management tool that can be managed through the cloud or firewall."
"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices."
"Unlike the Cisco solution that needs a dedicated wireless controller outside of a firewall, SonicWall has everything in one box. Fortinet is close to it."
"I rate SonicWall a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."
"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."
"What needs improvement in Huawei Wireless is after-sales support. I've faced many after-sales support issues, so that's the area I want Huawei to improve. Having an SLA with customers is what I'd suggest to Huawei Wireless."
"Support could be a bit faster."
"There was one time I had a problem with their centralized licensing. I called the Indian call center, but the response was not that good. One guy attended this call and he told me, "Definitely, I am forwarding your call to the next level. I'll let you know." After that, it took between 10 to 15 hours before I got a call back. By then, we had already resolved the issue. Therefore, they could improve the local support; there should be at very good Tier 1 and 2 support in India. They should be both proactive and reactive."
"The solution's integration with some AAA servers like Aruba ClearPass is difficult and could be improved."
"The manageability could be improved."
"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."
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"They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."
"The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."
"We have a lot of overlapping wireless networks with a lot of cheap equipment that does not run on any rules or regulations. The best way to improve the wireless network, like in SonicWaves, is to defeat these networks by isolating, preventing them, or overcoming their wireless signal. We try to do that, but I live near an airport, and the AirPortRadar glitches my wireless network every nine seconds."
"The product's pricing is high and could be improved."
"Integrating with the firewall and management console was a little complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."
"The platform is less costly than one of its competitors. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."
"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."
"Its price is reasonable."
"The product has a good price."
"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""
"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."
"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."
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"The pricing of the SonicWave Access Points solution is different in the US and Brazil. In the US, the solution is priced more competitively than other vendors. In Brazil, the exchange rate is a problem. To address this, SonicWall managers in Brazil are running several sales promotions and improving the price of new units."
"The platform offers yearly licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?
Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...
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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?
The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?
For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...
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What do you like most about SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?
The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?
The platform offers yearly licenses. We receive all the support services through our partners. Thus, there are no extra costs involved. However, some partners might charge for deployment services.
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What needs improvement with SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?
The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration.
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Also Known As

Huawei WLAN
SonicWave 200 Series, SonicWave 200 Series Access Points, SonicWave 400 Series, SonicWave 400 Series Access Points
 

Overview

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.
Huawei

SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall's industry-leading next-generation firewalls.

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Sample Customers

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank
St. Dominic's School for Girls
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