HPE Wireless WAN vs Ruckus Wireless WAN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Sivakumar V - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 10, 2024
A tool that ensures to provide seamless connectivity to its users
I use the solution for the library environment in our institution. There are three devices we use in our institution for the same purposes Multiple people use the tool and connect to it seamlessly. Seamless connectivity could be achieved with the tool. Aruba has taken over HPE, after which we…
Mujeeb Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 7, 2022
Consistent network connectivity, user-friendly GUI, and feature-rich
The method of documentation could be improved. To be honest, I don't like the documentation available on the Ruckus website. They are inserting multiple PDFs for each category of the PDF. There should be proper software with universal documentation. It is being done by a large number of vendors. They do not upload multiple documents in this manner. They only have one universal document. When you go there, you will find everything in one place. The documentation they do have is very difficult to understand. There should be some scenarios, deployments, complications, or techniques to follow. They are inadequate in that regard, and the documentation needs to be greatly improved. The majority of WiFi competitors cover all of the features. WiFi standards have changed in response to the new versions. They compliment the new standards in the new versions or optimize it if there is a bug or a software release. However, in terms of the feature sets required in WiFi, I believe Ruckus has covered all of them.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"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."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"The reliability is good."
"What's most valuable in HPE Wireless WAN is that it works fine for customers with existing HPE controllers."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
"It's easy to use."
"One of its notable advantages lies in the superior performance of its antennas and radios."
"The analytic solution is good and should be improving further."
"The most valuable solution is its simplicity. The solution is simple and easy to use."
"Radio management is a valuable feature of the solution."
"It’s reliable."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the size of the outdoor access points. It's great and you can disguise them quite well."
"One of the best features of Ruckus Wireless WAN that customers are interested in is the adaptive antenna called BeamFlex. Ruckus Wireless WAN also has the best management platform, and even if there are thousands of users of the solution, it's very easy to manage on Ruckus Wireless WAN. It can also support third-party equipment. It's an all-in-one solution and it has IoT and secure access capabilities. Upgrading the network to Ruckus Wireless WAN is also easy."
"Ruckus has multiple radios. Therefore, it supports high speed for users and clients. Other vendors have fluctuations in speed. The main thing about Ruckus is that you can trust it and rely on its speed. I am simply satisfied with it."
 

Cons

"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"It should be a faster device."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The scalability is good, but it could improve."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"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 GUI interface of Ruckus Wireless WAN could be more usable, especially the drag-and-drop feature."
"The solution needs to offer more analytics."
"Pricing is an area for improvement. The devices are relatively expensive."
"The support could be faster. It takes time for them to reply."
"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."
"I would like to see the billing system improved by adding a billing system integration."
"I would like to see built-in Wi-Fi."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"The price is perfect for me."
"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."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"Licensing for Ruckus Wireless WAN when you compare it to other vendors, it's on par and not expensive. For me, all licensing is expensive by default, but you do get lifelong licenses, and what's cool about it is the license for Ruckus Wireless WAN, especially on the LAN controller, is not linked to an access point. It's just a quantity access point deployment, so you can rip out old APs, and put new ones in and they'll work on the wireless LAN because the license is not linked to a specific access point which is much easier to work with."
"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."
"The solution is a little pricey, so customers sometimes select other products because of the price."
"I am not satisfied with the pricing of the solution."
"The cost is quite high, and over the past year, there has been a substantial increase, nearly reaching around seventy percent."
"The solution is very competitively priced."
"The product has competitive pricing."
"It possesses a favorable balance between quality and price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Wireless WAN?
If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model. If you need a feature-rich product, then they only have a feature model.
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
HP has wired the product range. The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers. They have to introduce new technologies and their road map, and only then can a customer collabora...
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?
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.
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Sample Customers

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