ExtremeWireless vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Extreme Networks and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Extreme Networks is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.8. Extreme Networks holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.9% 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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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

15th

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

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.9%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Huawei Wireless	5.9%
ExtremeWireless	2.1%
Other	92.0%

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Karel Ondracek

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.

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine 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

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

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

"The solution is easy to use and manage. Overall it is very simple to understand and users do not know it is a cloud solution."

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

"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution."

"The stability of the solution has been fine."

"The monitoring system is integrated with AI features."

"ExtremeWireless has good performance."

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

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"The solution offers very good value for money."

"It provides high-speed network connections."

"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."

"The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."

"It is based on 802.11ax, which is a new technology. There are several valuable things, such as its speed and mobility. There are options for self-organizing networking so that it can perform operations and maintain itself. Its three interfaces are very good and user friendly."

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

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Cons

"The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless."

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

"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."

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

"ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly."

"They should develop more troubleshooting tools for system management."

"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."

"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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"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."

"The solution's integration with some AAA servers like Aruba ClearPass is difficult and could be improved."

"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."

"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."

"What needs improvement in Huawei Wireless is after-sales support. I've faced many after-sales support issues, so that's the area I want Huawei to improve. Having an SLA with customers is what I'd suggest to Huawei Wireless."

"Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."

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

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"The pricing is reasonable."

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

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

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

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

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"It is very cost-effective."

"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.""

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

"Extras come with a surcharge."

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

"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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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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...

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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.

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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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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