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Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Fortinet FortiExtender comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiExtender
Ranking in Wireless WAN
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is 11.2%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiExtender is 6.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN11.2%
Fortinet FortiExtender6.7%
Other82.1%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Amimul Ehsan - PeerSpot reviewer
AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group
Deployment meets needs with simple setup while improving customer support
We have deployed FortiGate 200F and 600E firewalls. The 600E was installed four years ago and is still running, and we deployed another 200F last year. We are continually adding base stations and wireless APs across our company network. For new users, there is a learning curve regarding installation, IP configuration, and technical issues. Since we have been using it since 2018, troubleshooting is not difficult for us. We have a server on premises that controls all the APs across our company. We have approximately 400 to 500 WiFi users across our company. We are not currently considering a different solution as it would require extra investment, which would cost too much for us now. I would rate Cambium Networks Wireless WAN a seven out of ten. Overall review rating: 5/10
SyedQuadri - PeerSpot reviewer
IT director at Sajaya Medical Care Services
Has supported multi-branch connectivity effectively and still has potential for deeper feature utilization
Centralized management via FortiManager for my organization is very useful and a must-have. I have used Sophos Central as a manager and Fortinet manager as well. I believe Fortinet Manager has more in-depth features compared to Sophos or some other manager. The threat intelligence integration in Fortinet FortiExtender helps me to meet my industry's compliance standards. Fortinet FortiExtender brought many benefits to my organization. It was a very useful solution for us to have such a service.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When we log in to the device, we can easily configure it. So it is quite user-friendly."
"It's a good product and works well when there is a lot of interference."
"The product's scalability features are good."
"Zero-Touch Provisioning operates in a plug-and-play manner and requires no expert knowledge from the end customer, and the graphical user interface for configuration has minimal complexity, allowing anyone with basic networking knowledge to easily configure the entire network with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution's coverage range is good, it is easy to use, and deployment is very easy and user-friendly."
"It is highly scalable. I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable features for network performance in the solution are reliability and centralized management through a single controller."
"The overall stability deserves a perfect rating."
"The initial setup was was just beautiful. It was straightforward."
"The product is easy to use and easy to integrate."
"The solution is extremely user-friendly."
"You don't need to have two different vendors to interoperate and get into comparability issues or inter-operability issues."
"Centralized management via FortiManager for my organization is very useful and a must-have."
"We appreciate that this solution can be used as an active secondary link as well as a backup."
"Management can be carried out from a central point."
 

Cons

"The range of the product is disappointing so far."
"Cambium's solution is flexible for various connectivity needs, although there are limitations based on the specific equipment and metrics. The indoor coverage typically reaches up to sixty meters and may require external antennas for optimal performance and for outdoor connectivity, Cambium Networks offer excellent scalability and coverage, especially with sectorial access points."
"There is room for improvement in the support."
"The installation is difficult."
"The modulation could be optimized for better performance, and the configuration should be made adaptive to ensure dynamic adjustments as needed."
"The Wifi coverage and throughput performance of Cambium could improve."
"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."
"The solution's documentation should be made better and easily accessible to users."
"Though Fortinet FortiExtender has some security features, the product could still be improved by adding features similar to those in FortiGuard, such as antivirus, intrusion, prevention, and detection, as well as web filtering features. The product is also not as user-friendly, so that's another area for improvement. In the FortiGate UTM solution of Fortinet, there's software-defined or SD-WAN, and in the next release of Fortinet FortiExtender, I'd like to see SD-WAN embedded in the product. Most of the communication in Fortinet FortiExtender is related to WAN and Edge, so having an SD-WAN function in the product would be useful for integrating and controlling WAN communication."
"The solution would be a lot better if it was a little bit more intuitive. Additionally, the help menu would be a lot better if it was easier to identify the items that I was looking for. I find the graphical interface a little bit difficult to navigate. And I find the font that is used on the HTML interface not conducive to being able to be read in low light situations."
"We would like to see some improvement in the price for 5G models, as they are currently very expensive."
"The Fortinet FortiExtender should be more suitable for outdoor use. Currently, the vehicle model can be used outdoors, but there are no dedicated outdoor devices."
"The engineering of the solution has some negative points, especially in terms of troubleshooting. It's difficult to troubleshoot when we have a problem. It's not like other products like Cisco or Palo Alto which make troubleshooting much easier."
"The support could be faster and more responsive."
"I would like to see them make it smaller in the next release so that it has a smaller footprint for mobile clients."
"They could improve the remote console server feature and make it more user-friendly for more users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are not any licenses needed to use Cambium."
"I rate the product price one on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price. There are no costs in addition to the product's standard licensing fees."
"Its price is in the middle range."
"There are no licensing fees, it's a one-time cost."
"The price is affordable."
"When it comes to licensing costs we have been using the Cambium devices on a trial basis."
"I think the pricing is fine for Cambium."
"Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is a free solution, we only pay for the hardware. The warranty of the hardware is for five years."
"The solution is not that expensive."
"I'm not sure what the cost is. However, I anticipate that the purchase price will range between $2,500 and $5,000."
"I've only used the open-source version of Fortinet FortiExtender, but I know that it has some features that require you to pay for a license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
Media Company
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
What do you like most about Cambium?
The most valuable features for network performance in the solution are reliability and centralized management through a single controller.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiExtender?
The price for Fortinet FortiExtender deserves the highest rating.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiExtender?
In future updates of Fortinet FortiExtender, I would definitely want to see AI. They are working on the AI feature, but so far it is a great, amazing product.
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiExtender?
Since I was having FortiManager and everything, Fortinet FortiExtender was suggested by the vendor. I went through it and appreciated the product. There are plenty of things we are using Fortinet F...
 

Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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