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Aruba Access Points vs Cambium Networks Wireless LAN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.2
Aruba Access Points provide favorable ROI through improved communication, efficient operations, and cost savings, enhancing user loyalty and satisfaction.
Sentiment score
5.4
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN offers cost-effective, stable connectivity with a five-year warranty, triple band capability, and E-Rate funding integration.
This is why we do not require technical support, as the solution remains simple without AI implementation.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It is acceptable; it was not very cheap, but it was acceptable, and we can tell our customers, 'This is a good solution and you should pay this once and you have this solution forever.'
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
Aruba Access Points' support is mixed, with praised efficiency but faced challenges in complex issue resolution and regional variations.
Sentiment score
7.8
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN support is knowledgeable and effective, though users note varying responsiveness and desire faster, specific solutions.
A company called ACT is very good at support.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
For technical support alone, I would give them a score of nine out of ten.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Because we work with different HP products, such as servers, storage, and high-end switches, technical assistance is only needed when there are issues on the compute side.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
They were always available when needed, which we appreciated.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Cisco's support is very good and ranks 10 out of 10.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
The local team helps with issues primarily, and if they can't resolve them, they connect to the technical support team in the US, who are very much trained on resolving issues and providing support.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Aruba Access Points are scalable and reliable, supporting high user density, with potential hardware upgrades for larger in-house expansions.
Sentiment score
7.2
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN provides efficient scalability for diverse environments, supporting many devices and users, despite some competition.
Aruba access points integrate well with existing networks via PoE switches.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
Scalability and expandability are adjusted from day one based on expansion and growth projections.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Allowing deployment of fewer access points while covering more area.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Ruckus provides better area coverage and interference withstanding capacity.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
Aruba Access Points are highly reliable, though some note minor issues with PoE switches and new firmware updates.
Sentiment score
8.3
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is highly rated for stability and reliability, with minor issues like rare access point reboots.
The failure rate is very rare.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The only thing the customers need is that wireless communications work stably.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
I believe the hardware used in Cambium Networks is pretty robust, and the radios are strong in terms of signal and performance.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
In the last six months, we have never had any issues.
Head Of Technology at THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
 

Room For Improvement

Aruba Access Points require improvements in coverage, security, Azure AD integration, feature robustness, and have price and support concerns.
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN needs improved features and competitiveness against cheaper offerings, with better efficiency, security, and product range.
Everyone discusses AI, but for providing wireless access to users, AI only plays its part when analytics are needed.
Manager Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density.
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Performance is an area that could be improved and represents a gap for enhancement.
Wireless Network Engineer
Channel management required manual intervention, especially in environments with multiple floors, leading to potential signal interference issues.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Cambium currently lacks such extensive analytics capabilities.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
I would want more WiFi products, specifically WiFi indoor access point products.
Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
 

Setup Cost

Aruba Access Points pricing is competitive, considered mid-range with moderate licensing costs, offering a good price-performance balance.
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN offers cost-effective solutions with competitive pricing, flexible licensing, and favorable long-term ownership costs.
The pricing is reasonable and lower than competitors.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
They are priced at half the rate of Juniper access points for basic models.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
I would rate the price for the product as two, with one being high and ten being low.
Wireless Network Engineer
Even though people said Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper, I assumed it was cheaper at one point, but they changed the way how subscription works, and there is no difference compared with Meraki at the moment.
Head Of Technology at THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN was well-priced, comparable and not the most expensive nor the cheapest option available.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Cambium's pricing is better compared to Ruckus, which has multiple components with associated costs, like license support and access point support costs.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
 

Valuable Features

Aruba Access Points provide scalable, reliable connectivity with seamless integration, advanced security, and user-friendly management, ideal for organizations.
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN offers easy deployment, scalability, robust features, and cost-efficiency, ensuring high-performance connectivity in diverse environments.
It is relatively easy to deploy Aruba Access Points, so from the box to operation is straightforward. In a few minutes, it is up and running.
Wireless Network Engineer
We receive support from Aruba, with assistance from the country manager in providing better quotations and support for projects.
Senior Manager, Hospitality Program at ACT international
Additionally, they do not require any kind of license for implementation.
Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation
The product was scalable, allowing for fewer access points to cover more area, and supported a high number of clients.
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Meraki products are better than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN because the quality of the Wi-Fi is better, and it is easier to manage.
Head Of Technology at THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Ruckus offers a more extensive coverage range and has better capacity to withstand interference, which I have experienced with Ruckus products.
Deputy Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 3.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 2.0%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Access Points3.1%
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN2.0%
Other94.9%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

HJ
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Wireless connectivity has remained reliable and supports flexible, cloud‑independent management
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, I think it should change the game. However, I don't currently see this because I see nothing about AirWave anymore on your roadmap. I don't understand what happens next. There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density. If there is a dense environment, a mobility controller would be the one you should go with because this needs more telemetry to calculate. I suspect this will be easier to do with local administration or local management because if everything goes over the internet through Aruba Central, it takes time. Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network. I think this is not a good approach to move to central management that is hosted somewhere far away. It should still retain the functionality to use Instant AP functionality that is available until 500 and maybe 600 as well. If you go to software version 10 and future versions, then you lose this functionality and you can't go back anymore. It would be good to assist with local location management and BLE-based functionalities as additional features I expect from future Aruba Access Points. There were some attempts to support third-party integrations through cooperation between Aruba and Meridian. However, I don't understand what happened there, and nothing is clear in this area. IoT will also be very important for people. You should add functionality to the platform that will support third-party IoT devices.
CristianRatoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Technology at THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Reliable Wi-Fi has consistently supported our restaurant, hotel, conferences, and offices
All the features are the same for all of them. The main difference we realized is that Cisco works better than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, and it is obviously easier to manage as well. Meraki products are better than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN because the quality of the Wi-Fi is better, and it is easier to manage.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Wholesaler/Distributor
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
When comparing pricing between Aruba Access Points and Forti, I find Aruba to be on the higher side.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, ...
What advice do you have for others considering Aruba Access Points?
I'm very pleased with Aruba Access Points. I'm even using Aruba's 500 series at my home, so I'm very pleased with it. To be honest, I must consider dealing with Ubiquiti because we have some tender...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
The cost is a bit relative because it depends where you buy it from and how good you are to negotiate prices. It cost less for us to move to Meraki than Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. Even though p...
What needs improvement with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
I would Cambium Networks to improve by having more products on the product side.I would want more WiFi products, specifically WiFi indoor access point products. They should also look into getting a...
What is your primary use case for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?
We have a restaurant, we have a hotel, we have conference centers, and we have our offices as well.
 

Overview

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