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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless 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
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 4.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 30.0%, down from 40.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti Wireless30.0%
HPE Wireless WAN4.0%
Other66.0%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
Seamless coverage amplifies connectivity while enhanced responsiveness strengthens potential
We do not prefer Ubiquiti Wireless switches for more complex environments, not because they lack scalability, but because we haven't explored their products extensively. We are strong on their Wi-Fi solution. When implementing Wi-Fi for a campus, we use Cisco for the core backbone infrastructure, while implementing Ubiquiti Wireless for the Wi-Fi and controller. Perhaps we haven't discovered switches that would match our requirements, or maybe they exist but we haven't explored their capabilities fully. Regarding improvements to Ubiquiti Wireless, I cannot provide specific suggestions as I'm not an expert on Wi-Fi, as there is a dedicated team that handles Wi-Fi solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"They have improved operational efficiency significantly; it is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"It's easy to use."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"The performance is good."
"Overall, it's a straightforward solution."
"Setting it up wasn't so complicated. It is reliable. Security-wise, we didn't have much trouble, but that could be due to our environment. We haven't had so many attacks, at least up till now."
"It has a decent portal, and it is usable."
"The UniFi Controller Software provides excellent statistical and monitoring facilities."
"Ubiquiti is about money. If you don't have the budget for IT, you go with Ubiquiti."
"It offers fair pricing."
"Ubiquiti devices are centrally managed, and you can log into the access points via SSH. If the GUI isn't working for some reason, you can intervene via SSH."
"The main strength of Ubiquiti Wireless is the ease of use it provides to users."
 

Cons

"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"HPE should improve performance and stability."
"The Unifi controller software has a small issue."
"Better security is important because we need to have some degree of control over who is connected and how we can restrict the level of connectivity."
"There isn't any technical support."
"My company has to wait for a response from the product's support team. From an improvement perspective, the product's support team should be quicker to respond."
"We'd like them to improve aspects of device management."
"o if you are setting up any other third party product or any other different product, it sometimes can be a bit difficult. With Ubiquiti, you need to set up because you can adopt the product and that's it, where if it's not a Ubiquiti product it can sometimes be a difficult setup."
"The solution needs to improve its features and offer more to the customer."
"There is really nothing wrong with the product but there are ways the utility and features can be expanded to meet future demands."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"The price is perfect for me."
"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 price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"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."
"Its price is more attractive when compared to competitor pricing."
"For €100, you have Wi-Fi and you don't have to worry about a license."
"There are no licensing fees for this solution, but the cost is on the higher side."
"The product is neither expensive nor cheap. It is an averagely priced product."
"If you do not have a big budget, you can use Ubiquiti, it is cost-effective."
"Ubiquiti Wireless is affordable."
"Once you purchase the solution the license is included."
"Ubiquiti Wireless has reasonable pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
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...
Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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