Cambium Networks Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

The compared Cambium Networks and Ruckus solutions aren't in the same category. Cambium Networks is ranked #6 in Wireless WAN , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 10.9% mindshare in the category. Ruckus is ranked #2 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 10.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Cambium Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Ruckus users who would recommend it.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

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95% willing to recommend

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

7.4

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers quick ROI, high effectiveness, cost savings, and increased revenue through automation and efficiency.

Sentiment score

3.0

Organizations save costs and enjoy reliable, seamless connectivity with Ruckus Wireless, reducing hardware needs and technical support dependency.

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I believe that in the coming years, it would be real value for the money.

QaiserYousaf

CIO at Haier

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.8

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers varied customer service experiences, reliable for some but inefficient or unnecessary for others.

Sentiment score

6.6

Ruckus Wireless customer service receives mixed reviews, praised for responsiveness and quality, but criticized for response delays and staffing issues.

Their technical support is excellent.

Arup Kumar Koley

Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications

For mission-critical applications with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN, there is a free tech support team that provides technical assistance.

Md Anwar Hossain

Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave

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I have contacted Ruckus support through our managed services vendor, but the responses have been delayed, possibly due to the vendor.

Mohammad Rosli Sukri

manager at SSDU Innovations

I have communicated with Ruckus Wireless technical support directly for all technical issues.

QaiserYousaf

CIO at Haier

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.4

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for its scalability, suitable for various sectors, though experiences vary indoors versus outdoors.

Sentiment score

5.3

Ruckus Wireless offers scalable, flexible solutions for seamless operation, supporting diverse environments and easy expansion in high-density areas.

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With the Ruckus R1 Cloud, I just need to put it into the venue, and it will automatically sync up and configure itself.

Mohammad Rosli Sukri

manager at SSDU Innovations

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is praised for reliability and uptime, despite minor 2.4 GHz issues and challenges under heavy usage.

Sentiment score

7.0

Ruckus Wireless is highly dependable and stable, offering seamless connectivity even in dense environments with minimal maintenance required.

This solution has excellent uptime.

Arup Kumar Koley

Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications

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Room For Improvement

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN faces pricing, coverage, and stability challenges, needing improved support, security, and brand awareness.

Ruckus Wireless needs improved tools, pricing, scalability, interface, support, security, and innovation for better user experience and market competitiveness.

The dynamic frequency selection is useful because there is an Auto RF feature that automatically and dynamically changes the channel to reduce interference, managing all aspects of the dynamic frequency.

Md Anwar Hossain

Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave

Customer support for Cambium Networks Wireless WAN in our country is very poor.

Amimul Ehsan

AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group

Although the development of high throughput radios is ongoing, due to government of India licensing issues, the deployment is affected.

Arup Kumar Koley

Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications

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First of all, the product needs to be updated.

Pedro Soteras

CEO at ajuntament del Prat

The current reporting is limited to 30 days, and it would be helpful if there was an option to extend it to one year.

Mohammad Rosli Sukri

manager at SSDU Innovations

Sometimes when there's a load of work, even within the range of the concurrent users, we feel that the system is burdened and slows down.

QaiserYousaf

CIO at Haier

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Setup Cost

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is perceived as mid-range to expensive, with varied opinions on hardware costs and value-added warranty.

Ruckus Wireless, though costly, is valued for great client density management and flexible licensing compared to Cisco and Aruba.

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For lesser or lower access points, we are talking about 300 to 500 euros, which is not cheap.

Pedro Soteras

CEO at ajuntament del Prat

Regarding the pricing and licensing of Ruckus Wireless, it's a bit expensive compared to other solutions available in Pakistan.

QaiserYousaf

CIO at Haier

Ruckus Wireless is quite economical compared to Meraki or Cisco Umbrella APs.

Mohammad Rosli Sukri

manager at SSDU Innovations

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Valuable Features

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers reliable, cost-effective solutions with cloud management, zero-touch provisioning, and extensive coverage for challenging environments.

Ruckus Wireless excels with BeamFlex, offering superior coverage, easy management, scalability, and reliable connectivity in high-density settings.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN doesn't require any additional purchases, which is a significant advantage.

Amimul Ehsan

AGM, Network Administration at Partex Star Group

The most useful function is Zero-Touch Provisioning, which requires no expert knowledge from the end customer and operates in a plug-and-play manner.

Md Anwar Hossain

Technical Manager Cambium Products at AFCwave

The uptime and reliability of the product are also excellent.

Arup Kumar Koley

Branch Manager at Convergent Wireless Communications

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Ruckus Wireless has helped improve my organization's connectivity overall because I asked my team to design in the mesh protocol with the layout diagram so that we can have more areas covered with the common details.

QaiserYousaf

CIO at Haier

We are satisfied, but there are some problems in the current Ruckus Wireless solution that we could not solve two years ago, and we are still waiting for a solution.

Pedro Soteras

CEO at ajuntament del Prat

The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its AI capability, which automatically scales up and down the coverage areas.

Mohammad Rosli Sukri

manager at SSDU Innovations

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Categories and Ranking

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless WAN (6th)

Ruckus Wireless

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

106

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is designed for Wireless WAN and holds a mindshare of 10.9%, down 12.3% compared to last year.
Ruckus Wireless, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 10.8% mindshare, down 14.2% since last year.

Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless WAN	10.9%
Ubiquiti Wireless	25.8%
Ruckus Wireless WAN	20.1%
Other	43.199999999999996%

Wireless WAN

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Ruckus Wireless	10.8%
Aruba Wireless	12.3%
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	9.3%
Other	67.6%

Wireless LAN

Featured Reviews

Amimul Ehsan

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

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Pedro Soteras

CEO at ajuntament del Prat

Reliable wireless coverage has supported busy operations and has improved daily connectivity

We have areas that are interference-prone. I am not using BeamFlex technology with Ruckus Wireless. We are satisfied, but there are some problems in the current Ruckus Wireless solution that we could not solve two years ago, and we are still waiting for a solution. These are lateral management problems, and we solved them with another type of tools. However, I do not know if the new versions of the product have resolved that issue. We had approximately 150 access points at that time, so we had many points to change. We had another solution five years ago, and we changed all the access points to Ruckus Wireless solution as well as the Ruckus Wireless platform to manage all the access points.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	13

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	27

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...

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium?

The pricing is reasonable.

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Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?

At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...

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Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?

Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user friendly. This user-friendly quality also renders it easy to learn how to use and ma...

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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...

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Comparisons

Ubiquiti Wireless vs Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Compared 37% of the time

Ruckus Wireless WAN vs Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Compared 21% of the time

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Compared 13% of the time

Cisco Wireless WAN vs Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Compared 13% of the time

Fortinet FortiExtender vs Cambium Networks Wireless WAN

Compared 7% of the time

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Cisco Wireless vs Ruckus Wireless

Compared 23% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Ruckus Wireless

Compared 16% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Ruckus Wireless

Compared 9% of the time

Fortinet FortiAP vs Ruckus Wireless

Compared 6% of the time

ExtremeWireless vs Ruckus Wireless

Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

Cambium PMP Series, Cambium ePMP Series

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Overview

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN offers seamless wireless networking with its easy deployment and centralized management capabilities, providing robust performance under challenging conditions.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is renowned for its advanced mesh capability, user-friendly interfaces, and cost-effectiveness. Users benefit from strong network coverage and the lack of additional licensing fees. Its cloud management and centralized control streamline operations with features like Zero-Touch Provisioning and reliable bandwidth. While facing challenges in configuration complexity, users seek enhanced stability, integration for voucher systems, improved security features, and better signal range. Addressing pricing, indoor coverage, and import processes are notable areas for improvement.

What are the key features of Cambium Networks Wireless WAN?

Easy Deployment: Simplifies installation without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
Mesh Capability: Extends wireless coverage through interconnected nodes.
Centralized Management: Provides a single platform for network control and monitoring.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Facilitates automatic configuration of devices without manual intervention.
Cloud Management: Enables remote management and monitoring through cloud-based solutions.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost-Effectiveness: No additional licensing fees drastically reduce long-term operational costs.
Reliable Performance: Consistently delivers robust connection even in dense network environments.
Comprehensive Control: Enhances decision-making with accessible network management tools.
Scalability: Supports network growth by easily adding new nodes and devices.

Cambium Networks Wireless WAN is widely implemented across sectors such as enterprise, SMB, education, healthcare, and retail. It is used for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint outdoor networks, enhancing Wi-Fi coverage, outdoor connectivity, and warehouse management. It supports RF signal distribution and remote connectivity, proving valuable for resellers in direct collaboration settings as internet providers.

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Ruckus Wireless is renowned for its BeamFlex technology, delivering strong connectivity and ease of use. With integration for existing networks and support for Wi-Fi 6, it provides robust performance in high-density environments such as offices and educational institutions.

Known for reliability and seamless integration, Ruckus Wireless offers scalable wireless solutions ideal for demanding environments. Utilizing SmartRoam and mesh networking, it ensures connectivity and enhanced user experience. Compatibility with Wi-Fi 6 technology and intelligent analytics features cater to the needs of enterprise environments, hospitality, and educational sectors. However, pricing competitiveness and cloud solutions require enhancement alongside improvements in security features to align with industry expectations, addressing concerns about delivery times and feature innovation.

What are the standout features of Ruckus Wireless?

BeamFlex Technology: Improves signal reach and reliability.
Scalability: Easily expands to meet company growth.
SmartRoam: Ensures seamless connectivity transitions.
Mesh Networking: Provides flexible, expansive network coverage.
Wi-Fi 6 Support: Delivers high-efficiency wireless in dense environments.
Intelligent Analytics: Offers valuable network insights and data.

What are the benefits businesses should expect from Ruckus Wireless?

Reliable Performance: Consistent connectivity, reducing downtime.
Cost-efficiency: Competitive pricing for efficient network solutions.
User-friendly Integration: Seamless with existing network infrastructures.
Robust Technical Support: Responsive assistance for troubleshooting and setup.

Across sectors like hospitality, education, and entertainment, Ruckus Wireless is deployed to enhance wireless connectivity. It supports environments needing resilient wireless performance from college campuses to theaters, utilizing access points and sophisticated network management capabilities to improve user connectivity experiences.

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Sample Customers

Wireless Etc, Agricultural Technology Company in Brazil, Redfox, SKYNET, HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, APPLEBEE’S

American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird

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