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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 1.2%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 35.6%, down from 36.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

SunilNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable wireless connectivity supports seamless hospital staff mobility
We use HPE Wireless WAN for hospital purposes. In our hospital, all the staff have laptops and move around, hence the need for wireless connectivity. We also provide guest access to patient rooms, including ICU rooms, where patients stay HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity. We use it…
Udit Narayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement
In Cisco, there is a configuration where it automatically switches from the 2.4 GHz to 5.2 GHz frequency. But with Ruckus, usually, we need to manually define whether we want to use the 2.4 GHz or 5.2 GHz. Another point is that its penetration power is low when we are using it in any location with more walls, as the signal strength diminishes. So, the signal strength and the penetration power of the signal should be improved. It is not like Cisco. We are using Cisco APs also, but Cisco APs perform better when we compare them with Ruckus. In future releases, I would like to see automatic switching between 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz frequencies. We should not have to set it manually. It should automatically change its frequency based on the load. For example, if the number of users increases, then its frequency should change automatically, switching to the less congested band.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"HPE Wireless is easy to use. Integration is not an issue. It is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The performance is good."
"The solution is easy to use."
"There are numerous features, but what I like about Ruckus is that they have a good coverage range due to their BeamFlex technique."
"I made some comparisons with other competitors and I found that Ruckus was number one in regards to stability."
"The performance of this solution is amazing in terms of radiofrequency technology."
"It’s reliable."
"The deployment access in the local system is about 200 access points. External access points is more. The number is huge. There about 1,000 users in total."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is simple to use. Its coverage is better than other tools."
"The feature I like most, is the product activity."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN’s most valuable feature is unleashed."
 

Cons

"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"It should be a faster device."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"The license cost of the product is an area where the prices are neither expensive nor cheap, leaving a scope for the prices to be lowered further."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"I would like to see the billing system improved by adding a billing system integration."
"The technical support in our region is lacking. When we seek support, the service we expect is not promptly delivered, which can be time-consuming."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN we have a lot of component shortages in the world. This has impacted deliveries. We have large back orders of the solution."
"They could include a firewall feature in the next release but even there it's not really necessary"
"The pricing of Ruckus Wireless WAN is an area of concern. Ruckus Wireless WAN should slash its current price to match the prices offered by its competitors."
"The solution needs to offer more analytics."
"The interface has to be more automated."
"The direct support needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The price is perfect for me."
"This product is worth the money that is spent on licensing fees."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"In general, it is a packaged solution with analytics, support, and a cloud license. The pricing is acceptable for licensing the cloud for a bundle."
"There is an annual license needed to use this solution. The pricing model is based on how many access points are used."
"You have to pay for the controller with Ruckus, whereas with Ubiquiti, it comes for free."
"The product is available at a very good price, but it is not cheap compared to tools like Unifi. I believe it is a very good product for the price that it is offered to users."
"Compared to big brands, the tool is quite competitively priced."
"Sometimes they sell it for Rs.20,000, and other times, they sell it for Rs.30,000. Then, suddenly, they ask for Rs.70,000. There should be a tiered pricing structure based on the quantity. We understand that if you buy more, the price should be lower, and if you buy less, it may be higher."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
Stability is an issue, as the access point becomes overloaded with more than twenty connections. Additionally, the current product uses two antennas. Increasing to four antennas could benefit us.
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
What do you like most about Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ruckus Wireless WAN is an easy-to-use solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ruckus Wireless WAN?
The price is always on the higher side, which impacts the perception of return on investment.
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bell Canada
American University of Sharjah, Dordt College, Drew University, Lamar University, Raroa School
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