NETGEAR Insight Access Points vs SonicWall Wireless Network Manager comparison

Netgear and SonicWall are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Netgear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3, while SonicWall is ranked #28. Netgear holds a 1.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to SonicWall’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Netgear users are willing to recommend the solution.

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

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Categories and Ranking

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

21st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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SonicWall Wireless Network ...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

28th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.2%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall Wireless Network Manager is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Piyush Jain

Product manager at Oracle

A product with load-balancing features that offers scalability to its users

My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, where even the mesh routers don't work out for me because it is a huge area to be covered. To cover huge areas, I will have to put extenders. I will have to use mesh routers with extenders to cover a whole huge area with Wi-Fi. I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide. One of the major problems I see is that when you try to use NETGEAR Insight Access Points, the huge amount of options that are there can only be handled by a person who is experienced or knows the process. So there should be a guide that walks anyone through different options and different things about how to go work with the UI.

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Darshil Sanghvi

Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Extremely easy management of access points; user friendly dashboard

I like the ease of use this product offers; you can manage it from home and don't need to take the console access or go on the specific IP. It is very easy to manage the access points. The product has a user friendly dashboard with all the options and features.

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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 product's deployment is straightforward."

"The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward."

"[Being] able to configure the WiFi devices and to see utilization remotely, or from the cloud."

"I am all about simplicity. With the Insight management solution, I don’t need an additional cloud controller, appliance, network manager, or PC/server to configure and manage my access points. You have to look at cost, and everything has a cost. There is a cost to using Insight. But if the cost is reasonable, I don't want another layer. The ability to deploy a network and then have that software built-in, without having to go to a third-party, is big. Also, the less pieces that I have to call in on, the better. So, when I'm calling NETGEAR, it's not like I'm using some third-party piece of software to manage their product. It doesn't add that layer of complexity, which is key."

"Our company sometimes uses the solution's technical support, and we have seen that they sort out our general problems quickly."

"The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime."

"The internet connectivity is good."

"I now have the ability to remote access my network. That works extremely well. I can access it from any place. I don't need to be physically at the device. This saves me on time and travel."

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"Very easy to use and can be managed remotely."

Cons

"The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved."

"The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns."

"Due to certain shortcomings in the solution's stability, I feel that the solution's stability requires improvement."

"Software-wise, they need to provide the ability to kick users out. If multiple users are abusing the system or the network, I should be able to block them for a time and, when I need to unblock them, I should be able to do so by using their MAC ID. That feature might already be there and I just don't know about it."

"A con is the backend system which is very, very slow."

"I have some frustrations with the ease of use. It tends to be sluggish. The graphical interface is pretty, but not useful. They have this tree that shows connected devices, which makes no sense whatsoever because the labeling field of the tree truncates all the items to the point that it's almost useless. You can't even tell what it is. I would prefer a spreadsheet list of the gear as opposed to a graphical representation."

"My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet...I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide."

"The product's UI needs to be simplified and made more straightforward."

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"Initial integration with the cloud was problematic."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I can source the stuff pretty quickly wherever I go through the distributor. There is pricing available at NETGEAR if you can spend between $2,000 and $5,000 on a solution. So, there is special pricing that they can help with. The vendor's reps are very responsive. They have a good channel system."

"Price-wise, it is a little too high, about $20 higher than what it should be, but it's worth it. It's cheaper than Cisco's access point, but the products are not apples to apples."

"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."

"The pricing seems to be reasonable."

"Their pricing is perfect for smaller businesses who are money and budget conscious. There are a lot of other solutions out there that are two to three times more expensive."

"It is an expensive solution."

"We have some basic models they give without a license."

"My company does not need to pay anything related to the solution's licensing costs."

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What do you like most about NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The product's deployment is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

We have some basic models they give without a license.

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What needs improvement with NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.

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SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM)

Overview

At NETGEAR, we turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. Easy to use. Powerful. Smart. And designed just for you.

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SonicWall Wireless Network Manager (WNM) is a cloud-based Wi-Fi network management system designed for businesses of all sizes. It offers centralized control, simplifying the deployment, management, and monitoring of SonicWave Wi-Fi access points and compatible SonicWall switches. WNM allows IT administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot all devices from a single platform, eliminating the need for individual device management. It is scalable, handling networks from a few access points to thousands across multiple locations. With simplified onboarding, real-time monitoring of network health and performance, and advanced features like guest Wi-Fi access, bandwidth management, and application control, WNM optimizes wireless network performance. As a cloud-based solution, it requires no additional on-site hardware or software, simplifying deployment and maintenance.

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