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iBwave Unity pros and cons

Vendor: iBwave
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

iBwave Unity speeds up design processes.
High-quality heatmap generation and multi-floor wire mapping are highly valuable features.
Stability and feature set are unmatched.
3D Coverage effectively shows signal propagation in three dimensions.
3D modeling capabilities are critical for tasks like access point location, height determination, and cable routing.

CONS

Users express concern about the reliability of iBwave Unity.
There is a need for improved functionality in the mobile app and expanded reporting features.
Engagement with clients needs enhancement from iBwave Unity.
The cost is perceived as extraordinarily expensive and could be improved.
Users desire additional features like a campus view and distributor feed platform.
 

iBwave Unity Pros review quotes

it_user658953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior RF Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
May 10, 2017
Before, we used rudimentary tools; iBwave Design is the best tool for in-building design on the market.
it_user661569 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DAS Engineer at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
May 9, 2017
Ability to offer professional engineering services even though we're not using it for Wi-Fi only, but it allows doing some technical studies on various proposed solutions to come up with an optimum design even for sites under construction
it_user661683 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistenza tecnica at a media company
May 10, 2017
The iBwave WiFi was really useful in terms of time saving for predictions and validation of RF coverages, and a very good instrument to create professional documents for customers and their IT staff.
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ReviewerF957 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Engineer at a construction company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 22, 2019
It can speed up design.
Apr 17, 2019
I find the high-quality Heatmap generation, multi-floor, and wire mapping features to be most valuable.
reviewer1078797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a non-tech company with 10,001+ employees
May 1, 2021
The stability and feature set of the application are top notch and can't be matched.
May 15, 2021
The 3D Coverage is a good feature that shows the signal propagation in three dimensions.
reviewer1863756 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Team Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jun 28, 2022
iBwave Wi-Fi's tech support is great. They pick up their phones. I have no complaints.
EJ
Director of Sales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Oct 11, 2023
The solution's 3D imaging is amazing.
Keerthi Konduru - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at AWTG LTD
Dec 13, 2023
Compared to other tools, iBwave Wi-Fi provides 95% accuracy and generates heatmaps.
 

iBwave Unity Cons review quotes

it_user658953 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior RF Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
May 10, 2017
Prediction processing time in general
it_user661569 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DAS Engineer at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
May 9, 2017
We have not encountered any scalability issues, but it is very costly to renew the annual subscription to get the latest versions and features.
it_user661683 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistenza tecnica at a media company
May 10, 2017
Surely, one improvement could involve the materials panel in the prediction tool.
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ReviewerF957 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Engineer at a construction company with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 22, 2019
I am currently looking for an alternative due to my reluctance with the reliability of this product.
Apr 17, 2019
Areas of improvement would include more functionality in the Mobile App, expanded reporting features, and some shortcut features.
reviewer1078797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a non-tech company with 10,001+ employees
May 1, 2021
It would do iBwave well to become more involved with their clients.
May 15, 2021
I would like to be able to see two buildings at the same time so that you can create a campus view.
reviewer1863756 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineering Team Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jun 28, 2022
The cost of the solution could be improved. It's extraordinarily expensive.
EJ
Director of Sales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Oct 11, 2023
iBwave Wi-Fi doesn't have a distributor feed platform.
Keerthi Konduru - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at AWTG LTD
Dec 13, 2023
It would be good if we could involve a visual while designing the backhaul.