Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Cisco and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.8. Cisco holds a 10.5% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.9% 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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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Huawei Wireless are significant contenders in the wireless network management category. Cisco Meraki seems to have the edge with its advanced features and robust support, while Huawei offers a cost-effective solution attracting budget-conscious buyers.

Features: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers centralized cloud management, ease of configuration, and robust security features. Its dashboard simplifies management of multiple devices and locations with extensive monitoring and reporting. Huawei Wireless provides competitive speeds and excellent value-for-money access points with strong WiFi 6 integration, offering good coverage and stability.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki users note the need for comprehensive error logging and advanced configuration options, and quicker technical support responses are desired. Huawei Wireless encounters challenges in network design, speed of support, and advanced security features. Enhancements in cloud management integration and technical support could improve its presence.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki provides flexible deployment across cloud and on-premises, with highly regarded technical support. It excels in providing comprehensive support and documentation. Huawei Wireless is praised for its on-premises deployment and decent customer service, though support could benefit from streamlined resolution processes.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki's high cost is justified by robust features, with a subscription-based model that aligns ROI with operational efficiency. Huawei Wireless is significantly cheaper and uses a one-time purchase model, making it attractive to budget-conscious buyers. Both solutions offer positive ROI but cater to distinct market segments based on budget and feature needs.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

121

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 10.5%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.9%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	10.5%
Huawei Wireless	5.9%
Other	83.6%

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MiguelDe Bique

Independent Information Technology and Services Professional at a non-profit with 1-10 employees

Provides robust remote configuration and reliable support for managing wireless networks

The best features of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN include the excellent reporting; the dashboard reporting aids us a lot in troubleshooting issues, and the platform is very robust. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is very stable, and the performance is there, as we normally do throughput tests that align with the manufacturer's specs. We use Meraki's Layer 7 application traffic shaping. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN has helped optimize network traffic very effectively, as we do prioritization for streaming and web conferencing apps, resulting in a clear, visible improvement in performance. The capability to configure network policies remotely is the most important aspect for our organization, as we are an MSP providing remote support for all our clients. We monitor network performance with Meraki's real-time analytics. We find client performance metrics most useful to know how the wireless clients are receiving service and the quality of service.

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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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

"The visibility of the site is most useful."

"The solution is fast."

"It will allow me to integrate another system very quickly, as we continue expanding for our client."

"The most valuable feature is cloud management."

"The setup phase was very easy and user-friendly for me, not only for initial setup but also for ongoing management."

"It is cloud-based. It has a GUI rather than a command line, and it just works."

"The management console is valuable."

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

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"From an implementation perspective, it's easy. I rate it a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup, and ten is an easy setup."

"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."

"That would be more of engineering at this point. I'm from more of the business side. It's pretty much doing the standard installations with portal integrations and integrations with the Mac."

"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Installation is easy."

"I think it's a good technology. I like that it transparently connects with LDAP. The technology has a lot of capacity for WiFi six. It provides notifications, and there are many ways to connect with fiber. There is an electrical tool, and you can put an SFP transceiver. There are also many ways to implement antennas."

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Cons

"The throughput of the switches for wireless could be improved."

"Unfortunately, we have to deal with European privacy laws and as far as we can see, the solution is not compliant with these. It's why we're not able to continue with Cisco Meraki. They need to become compliant with GDPR laws."

"I would like to see integration with sensors."

"Meraki should share their viability roadmap. It is really hard to know which functionality will appear or when they will be available. It is also hard to know which features are available now but are not visible on the dashboard."

"The price could be slightly better, but then again, we negotiate deals every time so the market price isn't really relevant."

"It's performing well, really well. We don't have any issues. We only have issues if there is a lot of rogue APs in the neighborhood and that not Meraki's fault."

"The only concern is when the license has expired and it will no longer function, the entire network goes down, without any notification, or warning."

"In the future, I would like to see IP telephony in Saudi Arabia."

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"Support could be a bit faster."

"Cloud integration needs to be improved."

"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."

"This solution has issues with bugs and instability."

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

"The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices."

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

"Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is reasonably priced."

"The platform is expensive."

"Having a good price is important when we are providing quotations for projects."

"We are on a SmartNet contract. All of our Cisco products are licensed under one contract. I do not think there are any additional costs."

"The pricing is on the higher side."

"The platform is more expensive than other solutions."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN's pricing is high."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is an expensive solution."

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"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

"I would rate them something, like, eight to nine, on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"I pay monthly for the solution."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"It is very cost-effective."

"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."

"It is not monthly. It is a kind of perpetual licensing. We pay once depending on the kind of services we need to deliver. There are no licensing fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	31

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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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?

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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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