Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Cisco and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.4, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.9. Cisco holds a 12.7% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

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92% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

Cisco Meraki and Huawei Wireless compete in the wireless network solutions category. Cisco Meraki appears to have the edge due to its ease of deployment, user-friendly management interface, and comprehensive support options, making it particularly suitable for SMBs with limited IT resources.

Features: Cisco Meraki offers centralized management, user-friendly dashboards, and robust Layer 7 security. Huawei Wireless provides affordability, scalability, and advanced Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, suitable for larger organizations requiring high performance.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki could enhance detailed logging, integration capabilities, and technical support. Users also note downsides such as license dependency and limited customization. Huawei Wireless could improve after-sales support and user-friendly interfaces, addressing occasional scalability issues and technical bugs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki supports diverse deployment options, including cloud-managed models with simplified installation. Huawei Wireless favors on-premises deployments for organizations preferring traditional setups. Cisco typically receives praise for comprehensive support, though response times vary, while Huawei is recognized for technical assistance, with room for improvement.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki is often seen as expensive, with a subscription-based model and licensing costs, yet offers a justifiable ROI through simplified management and reduced operational expenses. Huawei Wireless stands out for competitive pricing without ongoing licensing fees, appealing to users seeking high value at a lower cost.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.1

Number of Reviews

119

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 12.7%, up from 12.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.1%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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RezaPradipta

Sr. Officer Network Managed Service Product Management at PT. Indosat Tbk

Streamline network management with a unified dashboard for seamless device integration

The primary use case for Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is mostly for enterprise wireless, including guest Wi-Fi and enterprise Wi-Fi. I use it across various industries with a focus on retail Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers a single pane of glass management. It only comes with a controller on the…

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It makes the process much easier by providing visibility and centralized control over the network."

"The most valuable features of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN are the ease of use and the ability to manage it from the cloud."

"The most valuable feature is the stability. It works and doesn't stop."

"It is more robust for me to deploy networks. And because of the field we are in where offices open up and others close, it helps my turnaround time to deploy these networks for the customers."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

"The product's most beneficial feature impacting network security is the ability to provide centralized security management."

"The most valuable feature is that the solution is friendly to manage."

"The most valuable features in Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN are that we were able to see all the registered users for each particular WAP, which is a big help. The roaming allows us to have continuous wireless throughout the building. The signal can carry over from one WAP to another. Which is probably the most important feature."

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"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."

"We've found the solution to be quite stable."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

"Installation is easy."

"Huawei Wireless's most valuable feature is smart antenna, a combination of informative capabilities and advanced technology."

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Cons

"I would like to see Cisco Meraki improve the accessibility by region level here in Latin America."

"The cost of the devices and the solution itself could be more competitive."

"The product's pricing needs improvement."

"They're great. If there's anything that they need to change, it is just simplifying the site to which you go to make changes on the admin side."

"In the next release, I would like to see a third-party high tech center to connect multiple users to a particular network."

"The solution could be cheaper."

"There should be better Spanish-language technical support."

"It would be good to integrate with ISE in the future."

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"The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement."

"I have already integrated the radius system with Cisco and Huawei products, but it can be further improved to be more user-friendly and easier to use."

"This solution has issues with bugs and instability."

"The security of the solution could be better in the future."

"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."

"The solution needs to include a captive portal."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay a yearly license fee for the solution."

"I haven't conducted a price comparison yet, but based on information, it appears to be more affordable than the current environment. Therefore, I consider the price to be reasonable."

"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. It can be for three, five, or ten years. I'm happy with the pricing. You basically pay for what you get. It is that simple. When you look at Ubiquiti or Aruba, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN far outweighs what you get. If you're in the UK, Ubiquiti gives a three-year or five-year warranty, whereas here in the UAE, they only give a one-year warranty, which is no good to me. Who buys a piece of equipment with only one year warranty on it? It doesn't make sense."

"The tool is reasonably priced."

"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The solution is overpriced and more expensive than Hauwei."

"We do a three-year or five-year license and support. Its price could be better, but overall, we get competitive prices. A lot of times, Cisco puts itself out of range, especially with Meraki. I've dealt with a lot of business development from Cisco, and they have always been accommodating, especially in dealing with hospitals or government. There is also a right time to buy it. July is when they are eager to sell a lot of things because that is the end of their calendar year."

"It is expensive."

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"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"Extras come with a surcharge."

"Its price is reasonable."

"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"It is very cost-effective."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"The price is good for the solution and there is a license required."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

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Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

Huawei WLAN

Overview

Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

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Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Sample Customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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