D-Link Wireless vs SonicWall SonicWave Access Points comparison

D-Link and SonicWall are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. D-Link is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0, while SonicWall is ranked #25. D-Link holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to SonicWall’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

D-Link Wireless and SonicWall SonicWave Access Points compete in network connectivity solutions. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points outperforms with advanced features, attracting users despite a higher cost.

Features: D-Link Wireless provides robust network coverage, ease of installation, and affordability, which suit lower-intensity environments. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points offers enhanced security protocols, high-performance throughput, and adaptability for data-intensive needs, positioning it well for larger enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link Wireless ensures quick deployment and dependable support, ideal for businesses with limited technical resources. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points necessitates a more technical setup but provides comprehensive support once in place, accommodating complex network needs.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link Wireless is a cost-effective choice with a quick return on investment, catering to budget-conscious buyers. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points, with a higher initial cost, justifies investment through long-term performance benefits, appealing to strategic investors in robust network infrastructure.

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SonicWall SonicWave Access ...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

25th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is 1.0%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
D-Link Wireless	2.1%
SonicWall SonicWave Access Points	1.0%
Other	96.9%

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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Winsley De Oliveira

Owner at ANOC

An industry-leading security and wireless solution packaged in one box

We make our customers SonicWall clients. We have a solution package: If you have a contract to network with us, we will deliver SonicWall firewalls, access points, VPN clients, and all the other equipment with the SonicWall solution. We have been selling this solution for the past 30 years. We had a customer three months ago struggling with a Fortinet solution. We convinced them that the Fortinet solution would not work perfectly during renewal. We made a bet and delivered SonicWall equipment for free for one week, and if they had no more issues, they would buy it. That's precisely what happened. The customer ended up purchasing an $80,000 SonicWall solution. The SonicWall SonicWave Access Points are a good product compared to Cisco, Sophos, and Fortinet. In Brazil, Ruckus is taking market share in some key areas, such as hotels and hospitals. They are into big solutions with thousands of access points. Overall, I rate the solution a ten 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

"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna."

"The setup process is very easy."

"Overall, I rate D-Link Wireless nine out of ten as a solution."

"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"The connectivity is good."

"It's scalable, user friendly, and easy to manage."

"The system simplifies network management."

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"A good management tool that can be managed through the cloud or firewall."

"The security features of SonicWall are highly valued."

"I rate SonicWall a nine out of ten."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices."

"Unlike the Cisco solution that needs a dedicated wireless controller outside of a firewall, SonicWall has everything in one box. Fortinet is close to it."

Cons

"The performance offered by D-Link Wireless can be a bit problematic at times, owing to which it is an area that can be considered for improvement."

"The solution doesn't have hotspots. Users can't set it up so that visitors can log in via Facebook or social media as they can at, for example, airports. D-Link should include hotspots that offer integration with social media. That way, visitors don't need to be asking people for passwords. They can just use Facebook."

"D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology."

"It would definitely help if we had more advanced features for distributing bandwidth."

"Its interface and support system need much improvement. Sometimes, when we use the interface to reset the password and configure SSIDs, or some other changes, the "Save" option does not show and we have to go to some internal setting and then we can "save" the setting. The “Save” option should be in front of or below of the settings."

"The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network."

"D-Link Wireless should include the 'cleaner' feature similar to Cisco's APs. This feature reduces signal interference with access points."

"In future, it would also be good to have a switch within D Link that works as well as the Cisco 9200 Switch."

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"The product's pricing is high and could be improved."

"We have a lot of overlapping wireless networks with a lot of cheap equipment that does not run on any rules or regulations. The best way to improve the wireless network, like in SonicWaves, is to defeat these networks by isolating, preventing them, or overcoming their wireless signal. We try to do that, but I live near an airport, and the AirPortRadar glitches my wireless network every nine seconds."

"They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

"Integrating with the firewall and management console was a little complex."

"The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"The product is affordable."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"The pricing of the SonicWave Access Points solution is different in the US and Brazil. In the US, the solution is priced more competitively than other vendors. In Brazil, the exchange rate is a problem. To address this, SonicWall managers in Brazil are running several sales promotions and improving the price of new units."

"The platform offers yearly licenses."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

University

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	2

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Questions from the Community

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 D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration.

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What is your primary use case for SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

I am using the SonicWall SonicWave Access Point for our Proof of Concept (POC) to our customers.

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What advice do you have for others considering SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

I rate SonicWall a nine out of ten. It should provide training to end users to enhance their knowledge.

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Also Known As

D-Link WLAN

SonicWave 200 Series, SonicWave 200 Series Access Points, SonicWave 400 Series, SonicWave 400 Series Access Points

Overview

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

D-Link

SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall's industry-leading next-generation firewalls.

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Sample Customers

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