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Dell Technologies Ruckus vs ExtremeWireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell Technologies Ruckus
Ranking in Wireless LAN
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtremeWireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Dell Technologies Ruckus is 1.1%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.5%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ExtremeWireless2.5%
Dell Technologies Ruckus1.1%
Other96.4%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

SS
Manager at Hanvi Global Tech
A cost-effective cloud controller solution for real-time detection
Customers are increasingly focusing on seamless roaming between Dell Ruckus access points. They want to know how quickly and reliably their devices can switch connections as they move around, minimizing downtime and disruptions. Specifically, they are interested in the frequency and aggressiveness of roaming protocols, ensuring smooth transitions without disconnecting from the network. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
KO
Network Administrator at THK Co Ltd
We manage complex networks with seamless guest and user access while ensuring device authorization
I use enterprise connections where users need to be authorized against radius servers. This feature is common across various products, including ExtremeWireless. Generally, the network management is valuable to me. However, I am unsure how the security architecture enhances our network protection as we typically use the latest firmware for access points. Nonetheless, we had some troubles with roaming, requiring me to install specific firmware to avoid issues.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is that they do not need to complete a proof of concept."
"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."
"The cloud-based solution allows for easy management and monitoring of traffic and congestion."
"The most valuable features of ExtremeWireless include the management through the one dashboard management with ActionCloud IQ, integrated with Site Engine."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags."
"The most useful feature is how the product integrates with the Microsoft directory in the cloud."
"ExtremeWireless has good performance."
"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."
 

Cons

"The security needs to be improved because we have had problems with people accessing our network using the VPN."
"One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags."
"ExtremeWireless support isn't very good."
"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."
"The cost is a little high."
"The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility."
"In summary, this is not a product that I recommend."
"Wireless products, in general, have room for improvement compared to wired ones, which are more stable."
"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."
"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."
"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
"Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."
"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?
There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...
What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?
We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.
What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeWireless?
Overall, ExtremeWireless has a lot of room for improvement. The main concern is stability. As a user, I focus on supporting the devices and ensuring they meet my client’s needs. While I do not hand...
 

Also Known As

Dell EMC Ruckus
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Sample Customers

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St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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