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Cisco Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless WAN is 10.2%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Wireless WAN10.2%
HPE Wireless WAN6.6%
Other83.2%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

BS
Network Security at Tech Mahindra Limited
Support teams have simplified deployment while the interface provides accessible configuration options
Based on my experience, I would generally recommend Cisco Wireless WAN to others. At present, our company is using Cisco WAN only. Based on that company, their budget and other factors will be involved in the decision. For metrics to evaluate the efficiency of Cisco Wireless WAN, I refer to the Cisco website or sometimes YouTube to get the details through videos. Overall, I am giving Cisco Wireless WAN an eight rating out of ten. Any Cisco product is most useful and is being majorly used in the network. I would like to see features in Cisco Wireless WAN that involve a GUI. Cisco also uses GUI mostly to configure or create any wireless SSIDs or any other things, which is fine now. I am providing this review with an overall rating of eight out of ten for Cisco Wireless WAN.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This is the most stable product in the market."
"If budget weren't an issue, I would highly recommend Cisco."
"My advice to others is that the product and its performance are very good and scalable."
"The program is very stable."
"Wireless assurance has significantly improved network reliability."
"Our primary use case for this solution is setting up a wireless source for our clients to connect to the VPNs and our data centers."
"The most valuable features are user and handling capacity, indoor and outdoor access points and antennas, and the inbuilt intrusion prevention system."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Wireless WAN are its security functionality. We have a lab environment and we have to provide different authentications to the users which are easy to manage. Additionally, there is a lot of useful automation embedded into the system."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use, and integration is not an issue because it is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
"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."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"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 performance is good and it is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
 

Cons

"The pricing is a bit high."
"The new platform of Cisco Wireless WAN I did not like, there weren't many features available. The online platform has more options."
"They could reduce the product's cost of lower-tier products to make them more accessible to smaller companies."
"If encryption could be added, that would be a feature I'd expect from the build."
"The interface is a little bit difficult to understand at times. It would be good if Cisco were to make it user friendly so that everyone can easily configure it without the need to do certifications and courses to learn how to use all of the devices."
"We found the initial setup to be a bit complex due to the CLI commands."
"The firewall integration is not great and should be improved."
"We cannot use wireless for the servers due to potential performance issues. They must be connected via fiber."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"Technical support is appalling."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"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."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco is more expensive than other solutions."
"This is a very expensive solution but there are no additional costs."
"If you have a two-person team doing the physical access point installations, they should be able to set up 10 to 20 access points per day."
"The total cost of the solution was about $6,000."
"The price is too high. The licensing is on a yearly basis."
"We pay the licensing fees on a yearly basis."
"The cost of licensing should be improved."
"The price could be better, but it's been okay. You must pay license fees for each access point connected to the controller."
"The price is perfect for me."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"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."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
19%
Construction Company
16%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
28%
Educational Organization
13%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise38
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Wireless WAN?
I think the pricing of Cisco Wireless WAN must be reasonable at present.
What needs improvement with Cisco Wireless WAN?
Cisco Wireless WAN's interface could be simplified in the future. Simplification would make it more helpful to see how the user is connecting. We are able to see the connectivity details, and we al...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Wireless WAN?
We are still working with Cisco products, and I am supporting the Cisco devices. We are working with Cisco switches, routers, and we have guest Wi-Fi now. Regarding Cisco Wireless WAN, I am not tha...
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...
What is your primary use case for HPE Wireless WAN?
I am unable to specify the exact use case for why we or our clients use HPE Wireless WAN, as we are in the service industry and work based on client requirements. I am not involved in the purchase ...
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
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