Cambium Networks Wireless WAN Reviews

We have been utilizing Cambium Networks' Point-to-Point backhaul solution for our connectivity needs. It supports remote connectivity over a distance of eight kilometers.

The advantages it provides include affordability, excellent performance in various environments, compatibility with local conditions, and reliable network performance. The network latency is satisfactory.

It excels in challenging environments and adverse weather conditions, maintaining high performance without any impact on the link quality.

The Spectrum analyzer demonstrates excellence in its performance.

The modulation could be optimized for better performance, and the configuration should be made adaptive to ensure dynamic adjustments as needed.

I have been working with it for nineteen years.

It provides excellent stability capabilities. I would rate it ten out of ten.

Nearly four hundred or more users have been working with it within our organization.

The technical support is outstanding. I would rate it nine out of ten.

Positive

We were previously using Palo Alto, but we opted for Cambium due to the better server performance.

The initial setup was fairly straightforward.

After the physical work is completed, upgrading the link usually takes between ten to fifteen minutes. It involves one WAN technician and one engineer at one site, and another WAN engineer and one technician at the other site. The process begins with selecting the tower and determining the optimal height for mounting the antenna. Then, the angle of the antenna is adjusted accordingly. This process is required at both ends of the WAN connection.

The return on investment is significantly high. We quickly achieved ROI.

The price is affordable. There is an additional license fee required for commissioning-related activities.

I would recommend it because it offers cost-effective long-distance WAN communication with excellent network reliability. The network latency is low, throughput is high, and uptime is exceptional at 99.99%. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

Some of the most valuable features of Cambium Networks, according to user experiences, include the management software, which simplifies the management of various equipment like Wi-Fi and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) devices. It eliminates the need for additional controllers, reducing costs. Additionally, online software upgrades and the availability of different reports contribute to the convenience and efficiency of network management. The user-friendly dashboard interface further enhances the overall experience.

They could enhance the product's security features, particularly in analyzing and protecting against potential threats. The reporting capabilities and integration with different central managers could be improved. Furthermore, troubleshooting tools need improvement as well.

We have been using Cambium Networks Wireless WAN for a year.

I rate the platform's stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the platform's scalability a ten out of ten. For government projects, support extends to thousands of clients or more. I plan to expand my client base with Cambium Networks, where I manage 57 mining sites with DIP connections.

We access the technical support services through ticket registration. Additionally, two engineers in different cities provide technical support for our clients.

Positive

We previously used Aruba. We switched primarily due to cost considerations and the level of support offered by Cambium Networks.

The initial setup process is generally straightforward with Cambium Networks. Configuration is easy, but the deployment can vary depending on distance and geography. It offers templates for Wi-Fi solutions, simplifying the onboarding of access points and enabling quick connections. It can be completed within a few minutes and requires two executives to work on the process.

The number of people required for maintenance and troubleshooting depends on various factors, including the client's needs and the level of service agreement (SLA) in place. Typically, two to three dedicated personnel are allocated to support and handle different events for maintenance tasks.

I rate Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a ten out of ten.

Currently, we are using it for both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity. We are using it for media transmission of our data as well.

The experience is quite good, and it is very robust. We are operating it in our mine's location, and it is working fine.

Currently, we are using it for point-to-point connectivity, and what we basically do is we transmit data from one point to another point. So, it is quite user-friendly. When we log in to the device, we can easily configure it. So it is quite user-friendly.

There is room for improvement in stability. Sometimes there are some latencies in devices. Otherwise, it is, for some time, not as stable.

From the stability point of view, Cambium can work on improving it. Also, it takes a lot of power input, which is very high, especially for outdoor locations like lightning-prone areas. So it can be made more robust. The design should be more robust when using it in a mining location and in areas with extreme weather conditions and dusty areas.

It has been a few years since I started using this solution. Currently, we are using the 4200 model.

I would rate the stability a six out of ten. My suggestion is that Cambium should focus on improving its stability.

I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. At my location, over thirty end users are using this solution. We are planning to expand its usage in the future.

Cambium's technical support is reliable, especially in remote locations. We get proper support. The services of Cambium Networks are available even in remote areas, and that's why we prefer this solution over Ubiquiti and other devices, which don't perform well in remote locations. Cambium Networks provides support even in the remotest locations.

Positive

Cambium and Cisco both offer support even in the most remote locations. That's why we prefer them.

I would rate my experience with the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one point for difficult and ten points for easy for Cambium Wireless. It's quite easy.

For configuration, it takes around two to three hours, and for deployment, an additional two to three hours. So, around six to seven hours for the deployment of one device.

First is the configuration, and after configuration, we align the antenna to the tower and then deploy the device.

For deployment, a minimum of two people is required. One person climbs the tower, and another person configures the device.

Pricing is fair enough. However, Cambium should develop more powerful models for our needs. We require more powerful devices for longer distances, like 15 to 20 kilometers. We want more devices, basically.

We were using Ubiquiti, and we were also using Ruckus. We are not using Ubiquiti anymore. Currently, we are only using Cambium.

I'll recommend using it because it is very reliable, and the technical support is also quite good. Cambium Networks provides support even in remote locations, like ours in mine's location. So considering this, we are getting a good response. I would recommend other users to use the device.

I'll rate this solution an eight out of ten. I will not give it a ten out of ten because there is a chance of improvement.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN can improve the price.

I have been using Cambium Networks Wireless WAN for approximately two long.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is stable but sometimes the 2.4 gigahertz network is sometimes not as stable as the 5 gigahertz. The 5 gigahertz works smoothly with everything, but 2.4 has some problems. If we change the configuration I am not sure if it would fix the problem.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is scalable. The XV2 model of the solution can support up to 216 people at a time.

The initial setup of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is not complex if you know the basics of the configuration.

I rate the initial setup of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a four out of five.

I did some training with an expert from the Cambium Networks Wireless WAN team. They thought me how to configure and set up the solution. From this knowledge, I did the full deployment myself.

The price of this solution is expensive in Bangladesh. The cost is approximately 56,000 BDT for the XV2 which is expensive. They should reduce their price.

It would be better if the price was 35,000 BDT.

I rate the price of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a three out of five.

My advice to others is they should choose the cloud version of Cambium instead of going with Unify or Aruba. Unify is not too stable because I found that when the user capacity pushes through the limit, then the hardware is already malfunctioning and then the WiFi speed is decreased. This is why we have shifted Unify to this solution. We now use this solution in a total of seven offices. 

Everything has been working fine and we have support from the cloud portal is completely free and you can create multiple sites, and multiple networks. When you configure one single file and you can set the serial number to the cloud portal and the configuration is automatic. The solution is very good.

I rate Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a seven out of ten.

In my company, we use the AP mode of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN since there is no use of a wireless controller.

The solution's coverage range is good, it is easy to use, and deployment is very easy and user-friendly.

Sometimes, I have found some roaming issues related to the solution. I did not blame Cambium for the aforementioned issue I found in the product since it is an overall good solution.

If someone wants to go to the location-based portal of the product, like the one available in Meraki, it would not be possible, and it is an area that needs improvement. Cambium Networks Wireless WAN's dependencies on third-party API integrations is an area with scope for improvement.

I have been using Cambium Networks Wireless WAN for a year.

The solution's stability is okay.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight to eight and a half out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

In my company, 40 to 45 users handle the product.

If the number of users increases, the performance of the access point will decrease. If the number of clients and users who use the solution increases, then they can get another access point for themselves.

For the wireless solution, I didn't use any support from Cambium, so I don't have any idea about Cambium's support.

The product is easy to deploy.

The product's setup phase is easy since you just need to connect to the wireless solution, go to the dashboard, and do some access point configuration, which is a very easy process.

During the deployment process, you just connect to the access points and do the access point configuration, which is a very easy deployment process.

The product's deployment phase for one access point takes an hour and a half.

In our company, one of our in-house teams takes care of the product's deployment process.

The licensing part of the solution is not very expensive.

Another option for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is from D-Link. My company chose Cambium, considering the comfort that the product's stability and pricing areas provide us over other tools.

I can recommend the solution to those who plan to use it, but it all depends on the budget of those who want to buy it.

I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.

There are many valuable features like Trinity, which is a functional virtual assistant, user-defined policies, and provides compliance reporting. 

There are multiple features depending on the user's requirements. The dashboard is pretty good, and it serves us well.

Pricing is a big one. We can make it more competitive. Other things I can see are SQL and the slide on the top. And pricing. Cambium add more features to the SQL functionality.

Basically, the process of working with switching switches is a source bundle. Cambium add more features to the record server.

I have been using this solution for six months.

It is a stable solution. It has very good stability. I would rate it a ten out of ten. 

There are around 20 to 30 users at a time. It is highly scalable. I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

There is room for improvement in the support. As for the MPMs (Managed Performance Metrics) on the pricing portal, no one was there to guide me on how to access the pricing information.

I needed the support to be more hands-on. I would have liked a video tutorial training. 

Neutral

I would rate my experience with the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The deployment took one to two working days. There was a team who deployed the solution. However, I am the only one who maintains the solution.

Honestly, compared to other brands, I would rate Cambium seven on pricing, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

I would recommend using the solution. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

What I find valuable is the fact that you don't need to purchase any license. Basically you just get the hardware for the access points, configure an IP and connect it with a switch.

I think this product could be improved if It were SMS based. If I have a visitor in my office, I'd like to be able to send them the wireless password as a message via SMS, so I don't have to give it out. 

I would like to see some type of blocker device. I need to block certain devices that should not be present in my organization or in my network.

We have been using Cambium for three years.

This is a stable solution.

The scalability is good. 

I think support could be better and more efficient. 

The initial setup was very easy and only took about five minutes. 

There is no licensing cost, just the initial fee for the solution.

I also evaluated Meraki.

I give this product a seven out of ten. 

This is a cost-effective solution and you can get many benefits from it, but you don't get 100% of what you need. You're getting 70 to 80 percent benefit with the Cambium, as opposed to other solutions that cost more. 

The version I am using involves the model I am utilizing for testing. 

We use the solution for data sharing and file sending. We test any environment when it comes to sharing among people who are roaming. 

I did not like this solution from the get go and have no interest in it, as it is entirely not good for the end-user. 

There are no features that I have found to be most valuable. The solution offers no features that cannot be found in other products. 

In the three to four months since I started testing the product I have found its performance to be lacking and it to be very difficult and complicated. The interface is difficult. 

The Cambium user interface and configuration should be improved. The configuration is very complicated and not user friendly.

The solution should be BLE enabled. In a recent review I conducted of Cisco 9115 and Cisco 9100 it came to my attention that both of these products are BLE enabled.

We have been testing Cambium for three to four months. 

One could say that the solution is stable. 

One could say that Cambium is a scalable solution. 

It is not being extensively used, although we do have plans to increase the usage.  

Technical support is not very good. It's very hard to initiate the technical support. One would have to make a huge effort in this areas since we are talking about a new product that nobody is familiar with. This will take time. If a person were to open a car manufacturing plant, he would expect the product to provide support of after sales service, Yet, if the technical support were not good the question would arise as to whether he would wish to buy the product again. 

The initial setup was complex.

The user interface is very complicated and not well defined. Configuring is very difficult. In contrast, Cisco is very straightforward and user-friendly when it comes to installation and configuration. 

The duration of the deployment depends on the person's knowledge. 

We made use of a consultant for the deployment. Our experience with him was what one would typically expect. 

When it comes to licensing costs we have been using the Cambium devices on a trial basis. 

I am not comfortable with Cambium because it will take time for it to attain the viability in the user market that Cisco has, which is a market leader geared for large enterprises. This will only change once Cambium provides a big boost and makes the necessary changes needed to have a very good user product. But, Cisco is Cisco.

We have ten users making use of the solution. While five departments will deploy a single Cambium device, the same users are using it.

My advice to others is that the configuration should be user-friendly and uncomplicated. 

I rate Cambium as a five out of ten.