ExtremeWireless vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Extreme Networks and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Extreme Networks is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.2, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.2. Extreme Networks holds a 1.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

ExtremeWireless and Huawei Wireless compete in the wireless technology market, focusing on providing robust connectivity solutions. Huawei Wireless is regarded as having an edge due to its extensive features, while ExtremeWireless is favored for its pricing, appealing to cost-conscious tech buyers.

Features: ExtremeWireless offers advanced management capabilities, seamless integration with existing networks, and robust cloud-based management. Huawei Wireless provides extensive connectivity options, strong security features, and superior scalability for large-scale deployments.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeWireless could improve its features for the hospitality sector, enhance its overall security, and expand its integration capabilities. Huawei Wireless can streamline its deployment process, improve initial setup difficulties, and reduce its hardware costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeWireless provides straightforward deployment with responsive customer service, offering quick setup times. Huawei Wireless, being slightly more complex to deploy, provides structured support that excels in large-scale implementations.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeWireless is notably competitively priced, ensuring a quick ROI with lower initial setup costs. Huawei Wireless, with a higher upfront cost, offers strong ROI over time due to its feature-rich and durable offerings, making it a more suitable choice for long-term investments.

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeWireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 1.9%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.2%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Seungho Yang

Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR

Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming

Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…

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Shahnawaz Nusrat

Head Of Technical Operations at International Technology Exchanger

Effective and extensive campus Wi-Fi with room for better frequency management

We have deployed Huawei CCTV solutions at multiple universities in Pakistan. This includes Huawei Wireless for Smart Campus projects, where we provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage and Safe Campus projects, where we deploy security cameras and multiple devices to monitor the campus Huawei Wireless has…

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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

"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution."

"The initial setup process is simple."

"Extreme access points perform very well in high-density environments, and we use them at sites with our customers."

"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."

"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 most valuable features of ExtremeWireless include the management through the one dashboard management with ActionCloud IQ, integrated with Site Engine."

"Based on my experience, I would recommend ExtremeWireless to others."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability of its access points to adapt and self-heal."

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"Installation is easy."

"All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."

"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."

"It can scale."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"The solution offers very good value for money."

"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 performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."

"Wireless products, in general, have room for improvement compared to wired ones, which are more stable."

"The solution should offer better support."

"There is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late."

"The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses."

"One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags."

"The product must be provided at a cheaper price."

"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."

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"There was one time I had a problem with their centralized licensing. I called the Indian call center, but the response was not that good. One guy attended this call and he told me, "Definitely, I am forwarding your call to the next level. I'll let you know." After that, it took between 10 to 15 hours before I got a call back. By then, we had already resolved the issue. Therefore, they could improve the local support; there should be at very good Tier 1 and 2 support in India. They should be both proactive and reactive."

"The scalability could be a bit better."

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."

"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."

"Support could be a bit faster."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

"They should include more security features in the solution."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."

"We pay approximately $30,000 per year."

"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."

"I rate the product's pricing a three or four out of ten."

"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."

"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."

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"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

"The product has a good price."

"Huawei Wireless is a cheaper solution when you compare it to the cost of other similar solutions. It has one of the most competitive prices out there."

"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."

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

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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By reviewers

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeWireless?

The initial setup process is simple.

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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 ...

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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.

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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 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?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Comparisons

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Compared 21% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Overview

Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

Extreme Networks

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

St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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