Cambium Networks XE3-4 Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point
vs.
Ruckus R650 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
| Cambium XE3-4 | Ruckus R650* | |
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE | 2.5 x GbE, GbE |
| Wi-Fi Tech | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E Tx Beamforming OFDMA/MUMIMO | Wi-Fi 6 Tx Beamforming OFDMA/MUMIMO |
| Radios | 2.4GHz 2x2 5/6 GHz 4x4 5 GHz 2x2 | 2.4GHz 2x2 5 GHz 4x4 |
| RF PHY Rate | 2.4GHz: 574 Mbps 5/6 GHz: 4804 Mbps 5 GHz: 1201 Mbps | 2.4GHz: 574 Mbps 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps |
* Note the published data rate on the 5 GHz radio shows 2402 Mbps, but we tested it at 4804 Mbps.
https://www.commscope.com/globalassets/digizuite/61773-ds-ruckus-r650.pdf
* Maximum RF PHY rate supported by all the 5 GHz radio(s) on each AP
Maximum RF Rate
The Cambium Networks XE3-4 access point has a higher maximum RF rate of 6 Gbps than the Ruckus R650 access point, with a maximum RF rate of 2.4 Gbps. This means that the Cambium Networks XE3-4 can provide faster wireless speeds to clients.
** Single 802.11ax 2x2 client on one 4x4 radio, 160 MHz channel.
Single Client Throughput
The Cambium XE3-4 has a higher single client, single radio throughput of 1.834 Gbps in a 160 MHz channel, while the Ruckus R650 has a throughput of 2.020 Gbps. This indicates that the Ruckus R650 can provide faster speeds to individual clients in optimal conditions.
*** This test uses a mixed set of typical clients on an 80MHz channel.
It shows a typical aggregate throughput that might be expected in a medium
density network. For details on the Ruckus R650 test setup, reference the
test on page 11, Mix Multi-Client Environment Test (4x4): 20 client 11ax/11ac
https://miercom.com/pdf/reports/DR201007K.pdf
Multi-Gig Under Load
In a mixed client typical throughput test with 20 clients, the Cambium Networks XE3-4 achieved a throughput of 1.2 Gbps, while the Ruckus R650 achieved a throughput of just shy of 1Gbps. This means that the Cambium Networks XE3-4 is capable of higher throughput in a mixed client environment.
25%
More capacity in a typical medium-density network ***
80 typical clients test, concurrent
60% AC (3x3) and 40% AX clients (2x2)
Aggregate downstream bitrate is shown
Actual performance will vary, impacted by interference, materials, location of the clients, and other factors
Management
| Cambium XE3-4 | Ruckus R650* | |
| Core Management | Hosted Cloud On-Premises VM | Hosted Cloud On-Premises Appliance |
| Analytics, Network Assurance | Yes, Hosted Cloud Included in cnMaestro subscription | Yes, Hosted Cloud Additional subscription required |
| Plug-n-Play Wi-Fi | Auto-RF | ChannelFly |
| Authentication/Encryption | WPA2/WPA3. ePSK up to 2000 per AP | WPA2/WPA3. ePSK up to 500 per zone. |
* Note the published data rate on the 5 GHz radio shows 2402 Mbps, but we tested it at 4804 Mbps.
https://www.commscope.com/globalassets/digizuite/61773-ds-ruckus-r650.pdf
Other
| Cambium XE3-4 | Ruckus R650* | |
| Feature | Software Defined Radio (SDR) Future-proof the AP in future years to support 6 GHz Wi-Fi. | BeamFlex, implicit beam steering |
| Comment | 6 GHz is not required in every market. Some markets may not require it for many years. cnMaestro Migration Tool tracks 6 GHz capability within the network. The admin can choose to support 6 GHz when it is most beneficial | Implicit beam steering is not compatible with Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA or the standard explicit Tx beamforming. Beamflex value has declined severely since Wi-Fi 5 wave 2. All Wi-Fi 6 APs have explicit Tx beamforming, including Ruckus APs. |
* Note the published data rate on the 5 GHz radio shows 2402 Mbps, but we tested it at 4804 Mbps.
https://www.commscope.com/globalassets/digizuite/61773-ds-ruckus-r650.pdf
