Huawei Enterprise Routers offer advanced networking technology with seamless integration and efficient configuration, providing strong Wi-Fi coverage and GSM connectivity that caters to a broad spectrum of networking needs.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Huawei Enterprise Routers | 9.5% |
| MikroTik Routers and Switches | 17.2% |
| Cisco Enterprise Routers | 15.1% |
| Other | 58.2% |
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| Category | Routers | Jun 21, 2026 | Download |
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| Comparison | Huawei Enterprise Routers vs Cisco Enterprise Routers | Jun 21, 2026 | Download |
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| Company Size | Count |
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| Small Business | 12 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 5 |
| Company Size | Count |
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| Small Business | 94 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 45 |
| Large Enterprise | 80 |
These routers are integral in engineering environments, providing NAT, VPN functionalities, and simplified management. Users benefit from their platform compatibility through non-proprietary command lines and appreciate their cost-effectiveness when compared to competitors like Cisco. Incorporating SRv6 technology, Huawei Enterprise Routers optimize network setups ensuring affordability and ease of deployment, making them an efficient choice for networking engineers.
What are the key features of Huawei Enterprise Routers?Huawei Enterprise Routers are employed by organizations across education, enterprise networks, and mobile internet services. They function in roles like main border routers, security layers, and SD-WAN solutions. Used in campus networks, data centers, and for long-distance fiber connections, they support client connectivity and networking objectives effectively.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Network Engineer at Technical University of Crete | 3.5 | We use Huawei Enterprise Routers as our main border routers for ISP connection. They meet our needs but lack unique features. Documentation and site usability need improvements. Previously, we used Cisco and Juniper; we now consider vendors like Aruba. |
| Team Lead for Tech Support at WSI | 5.0 | We use Huawei Enterprise Routers for SD-WAN in the banking sector, benefiting from its support for 5G connectivity as a backup. However, the NMS targets large organizations and needs better support for small enterprises with fewer devices. |
| IT Infrastructure Security Officer at National Bank of Pakistan | 4.0 | I find Huawei Enterprise Routers easy to manage and effective, yet we face integration challenges with Enterprise Management Systems. The platform excels within its ecosystem, but interoperability with different models poses difficulties. |
| IT Infrastructure Specialist at IBL Operations | 3.0 | We find Huawei Enterprise Routers to be very cost-effective, especially compared to Cisco, and the initial setup is user-friendly. However, support in Pakistan is lacking, requiring foreign expertise for complex deployments and advanced features like SD-WAN are needed. |
| General Manager at T&T Solutions | 4.5 | I found Huawei Enterprise Routers easy to improve and deploy, which is beneficial for engineers and technical executives. However, the pricing could be better. While Cisco offers a solid alternative, Huawei's portfolio is rapidly improving. |
| Azure cloud support engineer at Tek Experts | 4.0 | I find Huawei Enterprise Routers excellent for connecting distant networks, though their security needs improvement compared to Cisco. Setup is straightforward, they are stable and scalable, and support is great. I rate them an 8/10 overall. |
| Infrastructure Expert and Architect at a non-profit with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I find Huawei Enterprise Routers simple, stable, and easy to set up for VPN and OSPF, rating them nine out of ten. There's ample online support, though future feature updates or support responses are minor concerns. I plan to use them for scaling projects. |
| Head Of Technical Operations at ITE | 4.0 | No summary available |
| Application Development Specialist at Field consulting Ltd. | 4.5 | I reviewed Huawei Enterprise Routers and found no standout features or specific use cases to highlight. The review didn't discuss ROI or improvements needed, nor did it compare alternative solutions or cloud providers previously considered for deployment. |
| Network Engineer(Maintenance Department) at ASTEL JSC | 3.0 | I use Huawei Enterprise Routers for network routing, appreciating their valuable support services. However, I find the syntax during implementation difficult to understand for newcomers or those without prior experience. No other solutions were considered or previously used. |
The routers have mainstream features that fulfill our needs. We have not found any unique features in Huawei routers.
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information.
The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloading firmware. Firmware updates should be more straightforward. More security features would be appreciated, however, they should be easy to understand and implement.
The product is quite new, and it has been in use for three months.
They have invested a lot in the product chassis, so I would rate the scalability as a nine.
Our local partners are very responsive and helpful. We communicate through them and do not have direct interaction with Huawei.
Positive
Before Huawei, we used Cisco and Juniper routers. Huawei was given to us for free, and it is a newer model with some support. The Juniper routers were getting old as we did not have a contract.
If installed from scratch, it would take one to two days depending on experience. However, in a production environment, making a smooth transition can take weeks.
The installation was done in-house with some help from the company's support that sold the equipment. We did not face any major tasks.
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
We are currently working with other vendors, including Aruba.
I'm not sure if we would have chosen Huawei on our own if the equipment hadn't been given to us for free. It's decent enough and considerably cheaper compared to the competition.
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
We use the solution for SD-WAN. We work for clients in the banking sector.
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity. It is used as a backup.
The NMS is positioned for large organizations. It supports zero to 5000 devices. It is an entry-level product. It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises. Support must be available for 0 to 500 or 1000 devices.
I have been working with the product for seven years as a distributor.
The tool is durable. It is very stable. One of our customers has been using the solution for the past ten years. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.
The tool is very scalable, especially for high-end routers. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten. Our customers are small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses.
The support team is available 24/7. The team replies to our queries on time.
Positive
The initial setup is very easy. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten. The product can be deployed on-premise and on the cloud. We must verify the deployment procedure with Huawei before we deploy the tool. There's a lot of quality control. The time taken for deployment depends on the scale of the deployment. Usually, it takes some hours to deploy the solution.
The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's.
We need a license to use the firewall capability. I recommend the product to customers because it provides good value for money. It has features similar to those of Cisco, but it is cheaper. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.
The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine.
We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models.
I have been working with the product for one and a half years.
The product is stable.
My company has 1500 users for the product.
The product's support is good.
The tool's setup is easy.
The solution is cheap compared to Cisco.
Huawei's security and firewall are good. I would rate the product an eight out of ten.
To perform switching and routing along with firewall administration.
Routing capability is enough to run smooth operations in my organisation.
It's a very cost-effective solution. It is very cheap as compared to Cisco.
The initial setup is user friendly.
Huawei needs to be improved his support more and offer the same support as Cisco provided.
There is not much of a technical team for Huawei available in Pakistan as compared to Cisco with respect to very complex networks. We need to engage some foreign help in order to deploy properly. We didn't have any local technical people available in Pakistan. Normally, we need to turn to either China or Egypt to get the expertise.
All the features are available to fulfils organisational needs. However, for the SD-WAN, SDN features are obviously required now a days.
I've been using the solution for about last 4 years.
Stability is good as we were using it since last 2 years
We have almost 288 sites. In each of these branches, 25 or more people are end users. We have deployed Huawei Routers on all the sites and we are connecting via IP SEC VPN.
In terms of support, we basically bought equipment from a local partner.It's good but need improvement.
Neutral
In Pakistani market, we were using a solution of cisco on backhaul. we are normally using Huawei switches on access network.
Need improvement on support only.
Excellent expertise
Smooth operations
It is very cost-effective. Obviously, in Pakistan, we are definitely looking for a cheap cost solution with reliability.
Yes, Cisco and H3C
I'm a customer and end-user.
Normally Cisco is used on the Backhaul network. I prefer Cisco and Juniper on Backhaul. In the access network, we can use Huawei and I prefer that.
I'd rate the solution 7 out of 10.
For an SME organization, Huawei is obviously affordable. Normally, SMEs are using it. However, on large networks like within the banking sector, they prefer to use Cisco rather than Huawei.
The product is easy to improve and deploy in terms of configuration for engineers and technical executives.
The product's pricing could be better.
It is a very stable product.
It is a scalable platform.
The product's initial setup process takes an hour or two. We visit the site, check the electrical conditions, and then install and validate the equipment. Later, we make a basic configuration. It requires two technical executives on-site and one engineer working remotely for deployment.
The product is expensive.
Cisco offers a solid product. Huawei Enterprise Routers is improving and has a large portfolio volume as well.
I advise others to take care of the licenses, which could affect the project's budget. I rate Huawei Enterprise Routers a nine out of ten.
The most valuable feature of Huawei Enterprise Routers is if have two networks at different geographical locations with a great deal of distance they work together as if they are on the same cloud network.
Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco.
In an upcoming release, they should add more integration for mobile applications with the capability of management monitoring the network remotely.
I have been using Huawei Enterprise Routers for approximately one year.
Technology is changing very rapidly and Huawei Enterprise Routers is stable. We have not had any complaints from clients.
Huawei Enterprise Routers is scalable in my study. However, it can depend on the load.
In the country I am from we have Huawei Enterprise Routers support teams everywhere. They are responsive and knowledgeable.
I rate the support from Huawei Enterprise Routers a five out of five.
I have used Cisco devices and in the past and they have been in the market for a long time. They know the ins and outs of the industry. With most of the protocols and architecture of networking, Cisco has been involved. Cisco is at the forefront, and Huawei Enterprise Routers are trying to adapt to the environment and markets.
The initial setup of Huawei Enterprise Routers is straightforward when compared to other similar solutions. The full setup process took approximately two hours per unit.
I rate the Huawei Enterprise Routers a four out of five.
The manufacturers have specified the kind of attention that is required for maintenance, the cooling system conditions, and other aspects. Since we installed the Huawei Enterprise Routers, there has not been any major maintenance needed on the devices.
I rate Huawei Enterprise Routers an eight out of ten.
This company uses Huawei Enterprise Routers for VPN connections, as well as some OSPF routers and VOIP protocols.
The configuration is not very complex.
Huawei Enterprise Routers are simple. And nowadays, I believe, we have a lot of instructions on the internet, which is one of Huawei's advantages, because it was difficult to find information on how to configure some details and test how it works, for example, five years ago.
There is a lot of information available about routers and how to configure Huawei Routers right now.
It's difficult for me to explain which direction Huawei routers should improve because I have never used one in a large service provider, but I have experience with Cisco and Juniper and have worked with fragments of both, so I can compare how Huawei works. However, when it comes to small software devices and branch devices, Huawei devices are all the same, in my opinion, and they should follow the same guidelines as large providers. For example, some techniques such as SD-WAN or something similar. But I'm not sure whether Huawei uses SD-WAN or not.
I am aware that Huawei manufactures a wide range of devices. I am familiar with both storage and Huawei storage. I was very surprised to discover that they work well and make use of their internal OEM processor. If Huawei can use its own OEM processor, it could be a good step up for future use in the network devices.
I first started working with Huawei Enterprise Routers five years ago, and I used it six months ago for a project I was working on.
I was working with version 6280.
Huawei Enterprise Routers are stable. I have not had any problems.
Huawei Enterprise Routers are scalable.
We were not required to scale for this project. However, for our new project, we will buy four routers up to 80 which will be based on SDN, software-defined networking, and Huawei Routers, and we will use them with plans to scale them.
We intend to use them in the future. Two, or three months is optimistic, but it could be a half year or more.
I have not contacted technical support.
The initial setup is easy.
It takes about the same amount of time to deploy as Cisco and Juniper, approximately two or three hours.
There are additional licensing costs.
I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router.
The project was purchased by the company. They make no distinction between the license being cheaper or expensive. We buy the license because we require it.
My recommendation is that you use Huawei Routers; they are good, and they don't have any problems. For example, in my situation, it is better to get support from Huawei directly because, where many companies have left Russia.
I would rate Huawei Enterprise Routers a nine out of ten.
I have an issue with Huawei; when we can't solve a project problem, support will say, "Oh, this will be from next year, we don't want to create support, for example, Huawei Router." We can also provide you with three years of use. This is one of the minor issues that we may encounter if we use Huawei devices.
We implemented the solution for one of the service providers. For customers, we have deployed Huawei Enterprise Routers for point-to-point connectivity and aggregation.
We use the solution for point-to-point connectivity, aggregation, and radio connectivity on mTLS.
The solution's technical support could be improved. Huawei should find some local engineers who don't have time limitations.
I have been working with Huawei Enterprise Routers for two and a half years.
The solution's implementation takes between one and a half and two years.
The solution's reliability and uptime are good and have impacted our business operations. We use the solution in a secure environment and haven't faced any problems or malfunctioning. We have deployed the solution in eight to ten universities. We deployed their Wi-Fi network, switching and routers, and it's good.
We faced some difficulties in configuring and managing Huawei Enterprise Routers, but now we are familiar with it. Some command lines have changed because we are used to the Cisco command line. We don't place any limitations on the command line. We normally use the command line, but we can use the GUI. We didn't face any difficulties with the solution's configuration and management.
We just need to translate the IPs and point-to-point connectivity to integrate the solution with an aggregation router. Initially, the priority for customers was Cisco, but customers are now opting for Huawei Enterprise Routers for banking processes. Huawei Enterprise Routers is the best option for customers wanting to upgrade their environment during the designing phase.
Huawei is actively conducting marketing sessions, sending emails, conducting webinars, and contacting customers directly to promote the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
We have been using the solution for the past three years.
The solution is stable. I rate it a nine out of ten.
The solution is scalable. We are a small company with 20 users, and the router is doing its job well.
If you're okay with using Chinese routers, the price is likely reasonable compared to other products. Huawei is considered a leading-edge technology, incorporating functionalities akin to Cisco. However, there may be reservations among governmental agencies in the United States, England, or Hungary regarding the use of Huawei due to various issues.
I rate Huawei Enterprise Routers a nine out of ten.
We use the product for network routing for enterprises.
The product has valuable support services.
Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product.
We have been using Huawei Enterprise Routers for one year.
I rate the product’s stability a nine out of ten.
The product is highly scalable. I rate its scalability a nine out of ten.
The initial setup was not user-friendly compared to Cisco, as I don’t have enough experience working with Huawei. I found the syntax difficult to understand.
Huawei Enterprise Routers’s cost is average. I rate its pricing a five out of ten.
I rate Huawei Enterprise Routers a six out of ten.
