ExtremeWireless vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Extreme and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Extreme is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.3, while Huawei is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6. Extreme holds a 1.7% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.0% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme 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

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 1.7%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.0%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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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

"The cloud-based management system is valuable."

"ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers."

"The customer service and support provided by Extreme are excellent."

"ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF."

"The most valuable feature is the cloud-managed aspect."

"The monitoring system is integrated with AI features."

"ExtremeWireless is a powerful solution with good integration. It works perfectly for us."

"The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."

"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."

"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."

"We've found the solution to be quite stable."

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

"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."

"It can scale."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

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Cons

"Technical support is an area that needs to be improved."

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

"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 main area for improvement is the company's local visibility."

"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."

"I experienced issues during firmware upgrades, as some devices required a physical restart, which affects system stability."

"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."

"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."

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

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

"The manageability could be improved."

"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."

"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."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

"The solution could be easier to use."

"As such, there are no problems. It has been good. There were some issues with the network design, but that is not specifically related to the product. We had to make some improvements in the network design. The product as such is fine, and there are no big issues. We are using the latest version having most of the features available in the industry, so the specs are very high. If something new comes up new in the industry, it needs to be incorporated into the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support."

"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."

"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."

"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."

"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."

"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."

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"The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement."

"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

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

"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

12%

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Manufacturing Company

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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 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.

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

We work with some end customers, and we use ExtremeCloud IQ ( /products/extremecloud-iq-reviews ) for the administration of the wireless platform. We use Wi-Fi 6 E for many users.

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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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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.

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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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St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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