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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
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless WAN is 36.6%, down from 37.3% 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."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"The performance is good."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is simple to use. Its coverage is better than other tools."
"Its benefits include efficient zone deployment and access point distribution, simplifying network management."
"The strongest point for Ruckus has always been the radio hardware."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is highly regarded for managing network performance. They have simplified the configuration and installation processes, making it straightforward. It works out of the box; you just configure it, and there's minimal need for minor adjustments."
"One of its notable advantages lies in the superior performance of its antennas and radios."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN is promoted to all our customers because it is the number one product for the hospitality sector."
"The performance is very nice, the throughput is better than any other product, and it's reliable."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment, the coverage that it offers, and the reliability."
 

Cons

"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"I would say that the integration with other vendors in areas such as management or the visibility of other vendors in the management tools could be improved."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"I would like to have a better built-in reporting feature."
"There is a need for more flexibility in granular access control."
"I would like to see Ruckus focus less on creating lower-tier solutions aimed at competing with inferior brands."
"I have been working with WiFi for more than 17 years. I am not able to convince customers because of the pricing of the solution. Otherwise, we could have sold lots of this tool to the customers."
"The interface has to be more automated."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN needs to improve its pricing."
"I would like to see the billing system improved by adding a billing system integration."
"Sometimes, you can't do everything you need on the GUI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"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."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"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 have been satisfied with the price."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"Compared with Cisco Wireless WAN, the pricing for Ruckus Wireless WAN is two out of five. Ruckus Wireless WAN is twice the price of Cisco Wireless WAN."
"The solution is very competitively priced."
"There is an annual license needed to use this solution. The pricing model is based on how many access points are used."
"The cost of licensing varies."
"It is less expensive than Aruba and Cisco."
"The product's pricing is aggressive."
"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."
"This solution offers a yearly subscription. The price is not high, other solutions are much higher than Ruckus."
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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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