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Dell Technologies Ruckus vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

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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
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Dell Technologies Ruckus is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless is 9.9%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ruckus Wireless9.9%
Dell Technologies Ruckus1.3%
Other88.8%
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.
PS
CEO at ajuntament del Prat
Reliable wireless coverage has supported busy operations and has improved daily connectivity
We have areas that are interference-prone. I am not using BeamFlex technology with Ruckus Wireless. We are satisfied, but there are some problems in the current Ruckus Wireless solution that we could not solve two years ago, and we are still waiting for a solution. These are lateral management problems, and we solved them with another type of tools. However, I do not know if the new versions of the product have resolved that issue. We had approximately 150 access points at that time, so we had many points to change. We had another solution five years ago, and we changed all the access points to Ruckus Wireless solution as well as the Ruckus Wireless platform to manage all the access points.

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 the price and its capacity."
"I really like Ruckus Unleashed, which is the feature that provides a quick solution for me to control the APs."
"With Ruckus, on the other hand, it is a really robust technology and the coverage it provides is helpful during deployment."
"Once we got it set up and configured we've had little issues and it's been relatively stable. We use it across all seven of our offices and they all have the exact same wifi setup so when I go into any office I can get on the network and access resources."
"We are an authorised reseller of the product; the reason that we sell Ruckus Wireless is that, in my opinion, it's the best-engineered hardware solution."
"It's a very good product, excellent technology that requires fewer access points than competitors, it's easy to manage, and cost competitive (compared with other enterprise WiFi solutions)."
"In head to head competition, Ruckus far outshines them 10 to one."
"When it comes to the head-to-head competition, the Ruckus far out-shines them; ten to one, you just can't compete."
 

Cons

"The security needs to be improved because we have had problems with people accessing our network using the VPN."
"It would be ideal if the solution offered more features."
"I would like to see more location-based services on the Smart Cell Insight on access points."
"While the Virtual SmartZone appliance has improved in the last few years, it isn’t without issue and the performance of the Web page leaves something to be desired."
"I think that Web management, global management, could be improved."
"From my point of view, portal features are something missing in Ruckus Wireless. I want to see Ruckus Wireless integrate a Wi-Fi portal into its product. This would allow for easier user authentication for vendors."
"The cloud solution is not mature and needs to be improved."
"Ruckus is a bad solution in general. It's pretty old and outdated."
"The pricing of the product can be a bit expensive. They should work on making pricing more competitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is reasonably priced. I would rate the price a three out of five."
"Ruckus Wireless pricing is reasonable. On a scale from one to five, I would give Ruckus Wireless pricing a four."
"We found it a little more expensive than the other competitors on the market."
"Ruckus Wireless is an expensive solution."
"Ruckus is more expensive than Meraki, but the performance moves in parallel with the cost."
"With Ubiquiti, there's no annual cost to keep the software upgraded, whereas with Ruckus, you have to pay an annual fee or three-year fee. That makes it a little more pricey."
"We paid for a three-year contract last year. I am not sure about what we paid. It is certainly less expensive than Meraki."
"The price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise27
 

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American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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