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Cisco Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN 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

Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 9.3%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Wireless WAN9.3%
HPE Wireless WAN6.0%
Other84.7%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

HassanBilal - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT Infrastructure & Helpdesk at LCI Pakistan
Solution supports extensive connectivity but faces occasional coverage challenges
Cisco Wireless WAN has room for improvement in WiFi coverage. Sometimes, their coverage is normally good, but at the same area where the access points are deployed, people face continuous disconnectivity issues. These kinds of issues come over time, and we need to do troubleshooting, but they get resolved. This is a performance-related issue, and I think they have to work on that.
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Users have benefited from full coverage and of course, that includes cell phones which also connect to WiFi, and using the guest wireless, and the ICP."
"It is also reasonably priced. The tool is scalable."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Wireless WAN are the dashboards, security functionality, and Cisco DNA center. The way the solution has integrated within the fabric of the environment with automation is very good."
"I like how the look and feel of the product is standardized to match other Cisco solutions."
"The most valuable features for me are the ease of operation and scalability."
"The stability is okay, the product can scale well, technical support can be helpful, and overall, the concept of the solution is great."
"The solution also allows us to increase the power when it's too low."
"Cisco Wireless WAN is perfectly stable, and some of our customers have been using it for eight to ten years without having to change the hardware as it continues to work perfectly."
"The simplicity of the configuration process is very useful to us, the visibility of the management is great, the features are excellent, we find the security to be very good, setting up the solution initially is very easy, stability has been great so far, users can scale the solution if they need to, and technical support is helpful."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability, and their network is more highly available compared to Cisco and others because they have features like Mobility Master and Mobility Conductors, and their solution is more stable compared to Cisco and others."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"This is a product that I would recommend because of its quick and easy setup."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"I would recommend this solution to others, HPE Aruba is one of the best in the world."
"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
 

Cons

"If there's a problem, it's usually when Cisco pushes out updates. The users don't always push the updates to their computer, and it causes some issues. It's reliable as long as everyone is doing what they're supposed to."
"The tool's speed and IP address acquisition from the domain controller should be improved"
"The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices."
"It can be complicated to configure the solution."
"The solution could be more stable."
"We did have issues with the product that made us concerned about the overall stability."
"With the increase in the price of this product, we will instead be replacing it with another vendor."
"The solution could lower its pricing to make it more affordable. Cisco is expensive in general."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is good."
"Cisco's licensing model includes some mandatory licenses, making it more expensive than other vendors like HP, Aruba, and Ruckus."
"The price is expensive."
"The price is too high. The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The product is highly-priced."
"I don't know the exact cost as I'm only on the technical side, but I do know this solution is very expensive. With one being the most expensive and five being affordable, I would give Cisco a two out of five."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The cost of Cisco Wireless WAN is expensive. There is an annual subscription to use the solution."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"The price is perfect for me."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Marketing Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise38
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Wireless WAN?
I think the pricing of Cisco Wireless WAN must be reasonable at present.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
Cisco Wireless WAN's interface could be simplified in the future. Simplification would make it more helpful to see how the user is connecting. We are able to see the connectivity details, and we al...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Wireless WAN?
We are still working with Cisco products, and I am supporting the Cisco devices. We are working with Cisco switches, routers, and we have guest Wi-Fi now. Regarding Cisco Wireless WAN, I am not tha...
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
What is your primary use case for HPE Wireless WAN?
I am unable to specify the exact use case for why we or our clients use HPE Wireless WAN, as we are in the service industry and work based on client requirements. I am not involved in the purchase ...
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
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