Cambium Networks equipment is used in many point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless networks. However, network operators may explore alternatives because of project budgets, product availability, support requirements, capacity upgrades, or plans to standardize their wireless infrastructure.
If you are searching for a reliable alternative to Cambium Networks, LigoWave offers wireless solutions for PTP backhaul, PTMP access, CCTV connectivity, business networks, and ISP deployments.
Xtream Vision Electronics Trading LLC is an authorized LigoWave distributor serving customers across the Middle East and Africa. Our Dubai-based team can help evaluate your existing Cambium deployment and recommend a suitable LigoWave migration approach.
Why Consider an Alternative to Cambium?
Choosing another wireless platform does not necessarily mean the existing network has failed. Businesses and network operators regularly review alternative solutions as their requirements change.
Common reasons include:
- Equipment availability
- Project cost
- Local technical support
- Faster replacement options
- New frequency requirements
- Higher capacity requirements
- Product lifecycle changes
- Network expansion
- Simplified management
- Supplier diversification
- Reduced dependence on one manufacturer
The right alternative should be selected according to the network design rather than the brand name alone.
LigoWave as a Cambium Networks Alternative
LigoWave provides outdoor wireless products for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, last-mile access, CCTV backhaul, and enterprise connectivity.
Its product portfolio includes solutions for:
- Wireless ISPs and telecom operators
- Building-to-building connectivity
- CCTV and video-surveillance backhaul
- Industrial networks
- Schools and university campuses
- Hotels and resorts
- Oil and gas facilities
- Construction sites
- Smart-city projects
- Traffic-management systems
- Remote-site connectivity
LigoWave can be considered for new installations as well as planned migrations from existing Cambium networks.
Cambium to LigoWave: Application-Based Comparison
There is no universal one-to-one replacement for every Cambium product. The correct LigoWave option depends on the application, frequency, capacity, distance, antenna type, and network topology.
| Existing application | LigoWave approach to consider |
|---|---|
| Short or medium-distance PTP link | LigoDLB point-to-point solution |
| Higher-performance PTP backhaul | LigoPTP solution |
| PTMP base station and subscriber network | LigoPTMP or compatible LigoDLB architecture |
| Outdoor CCTV connectivity | LigoDLB or LigoPTMP |
| Building-to-building wireless bridge | LigoDLB or LigoPTP |
| ISP last-mile access | LigoPTMP with suitable subscriber units |
| Industrial wireless backhaul | LigoPTP with suitable antennas |
| 6 GHz network | Compatible LigoWave 6 GHz products, subject to local regulations |
A technical assessment is required before confirming a replacement model.
Point-to-Point Wireless Alternatives
A point-to-point link connects two fixed locations using directional radios.
Cambium PTP products may be used for backhaul, business connectivity, CCTV networks, or remote-site access. Depending on the project, a LigoWave alternative may come from the LigoDLB or LigoPTP product family.
The selection should consider:
- Distance between sites
- Required usable throughput
- Operating frequency
- Channel width
- Antenna gain
- Line of sight
- Interference level
- Mounting height
- Required availability
- Environmental conditions
For standard business and CCTV applications with capacity requirements below approximately 1500 Mbps, Xtream can assess suitable LigoWave options.
Projects requiring more than 1.5 Gbps or very high availability may require a professional microwave link. Xtream can also provide licensed and high-capacity microwave solutions for demanding backhaul applications.
Point-to-Multipoint Alternatives
A point-to-multipoint network connects one access point to multiple subscriber units.
This architecture is commonly used by:
- Wireless Internet service providers
- CCTV networks
- Campuses
- Industrial sites
- Smart-city projects
- Traffic-management systems
- Multi-building facilities
When migrating a Cambium PTMP network, the assessment should include:
- Number of subscriber units
- Maximum distance from the base station
- Required bandwidth per subscriber
- Total sector capacity
- Existing antenna coverage
- Sector angle
- Frequency plan
- Channel availability
- Subscriber growth
- Traffic-management requirements
The access point and subscriber units must use a compatible wireless platform. Cambium subscriber units should not be assumed to connect directly to a LigoWave access point.
Can LigoWave Connect Directly to Cambium Equipment?
Direct compatibility should not be assumed.
Many outdoor wireless manufacturers use proprietary protocols for performance, polling, synchronization, and traffic management. Even when two radios operate in the same frequency band, they may not establish a supported or reliable connection.
For a point-to-point link, the normal migration method is to replace the radios at both ends.
For a point-to-multipoint network, the base station and connected subscriber units may need to be migrated together or in carefully planned groups.
Standard Ethernet equipment behind the radios—such as routers, switches, cameras, and computers—can often remain in place if the new wireless design supports the existing network requirements.
What Information Is Needed to Select a Replacement?
To recommend a suitable alternative, provide the following information.
Existing Equipment
Share the complete model number of each Cambium radio, antenna, and accessory.
Network Type
Confirm whether the installation is:
- Point-to-point
- Point-to-multipoint
- CCTV backhaul
- ISP last-mile
- Enterprise connection
- Industrial network
Frequency
Identify the current frequency band and channel width. Common deployments may use 5 GHz, 6 GHz, or another authorized frequency.
Distance
Provide the distance between sites or the maximum subscriber distance from the base station.
Required Capacity
Specify the required usable throughput rather than relying only on the advertised radio data rate.
Antenna Configuration
Confirm whether the current radio has an integrated antenna or uses an external sector, dish, or panel antenna.
Site Conditions
Provide GPS coordinates, installation heights, photographs, and information about any obstacles between the locations.
A Practical Cambium-to-LigoWave Migration Process
1. Audit the Existing Network
Create a list of access points, subscriber units, PTP links, antennas, frequencies, IP addresses, VLANs, and connected services.
2. Measure Current Traffic
Record typical and peak bandwidth usage. This prevents the replacement network from being designed only around the theoretical capacity of the old equipment.
3. Check the Wireless Environment
Review line of sight, signal levels, noise, channel usage, and nearby interference.
4. Select the New Equipment
Choose LigoWave radios and antennas according to the required capacity, coverage, frequency, and distance.
5. Test a Pilot Link
Where possible, test a representative link or small sector before migrating the complete network.
6. Prepare the Configuration
Preconfigure IP addresses, wireless parameters, VLANs, security settings, and management access before installation.
7. Replace the Equipment
For a PTP link, replace both ends during the planned maintenance window. For PTMP networks, use a phased migration plan that minimizes subscriber downtime.
8. Align and Test
Check signal strength, modulation, noise, throughput, latency, and packet loss after installation.
9. Document the New Network
Record radio models, serial numbers, IP addresses, mounting locations, frequencies, passwords, and configuration backups.
Important Migration Checks
Before replacing Cambium equipment, verify the following:
- Mounting brackets and pole sizes
- Antenna connectors
- Ethernet cable condition
- PoE voltage and pinout
- Surge protectors
- Grounding
- Switch-port configuration
- VLAN settings
- Management IP addresses
- Frequency regulations
- Link throughput
- Environmental ratings
Do not connect an existing PoE adapter to a replacement radio until its voltage, polarity, and pinout have been confirmed. Incompatible PoE equipment can damage the radio.
Benefits of Working with a Local Distributor
Product selection is only one part of a successful migration. Local support can help reduce mistakes and shorten the replacement process.
Xtream supports customers with:
- Existing-network assessment
- Cambium replacement planning
- LigoWave product selection
- Link-budget calculations
- PTP and PTMP network design
- Antenna selection
- Bandwidth planning
- Preconfiguration assistance
- Remote technical support
- Installation coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Migration documentation
Our team works with ISPs, system integrators, enterprises, CCTV contractors, and industrial customers across the UAE, Middle East, and Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best alternative to Cambium Networks?
The best alternative depends on the application. LigoWave can be considered for PTP, PTMP, CCTV, last-mile, and business wireless networks. A professional microwave link may be more appropriate for gigabit or mission-critical backhaul.
Can I replace only one Cambium radio with LigoWave?
Normally, both radios in a point-to-point link should be replaced with compatible devices. For PTMP networks, the base station and subscriber units must operate on a compatible platform.
Can I reuse my existing antenna?
Possibly, but compatibility must be verified. Check the operating frequency, polarization, connector type, antenna gain, radio configuration, and regulatory limits. Integrated-radio antennas cannot usually be separated and reused.
Can my existing network switches remain in place?
In many cases, yes. Existing Ethernet switches, routers, cameras, and network devices may continue to operate if their interfaces, VLANs, PoE arrangements, and capacity match the new design.
Is LigoWave suitable for CCTV backhaul?
Yes. LigoWave products can support point-to-point and point-to-multipoint CCTV connectivity. The correct design depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate, codec, bitrate, and link distance.
How can I receive a replacement recommendation?
Send Xtream the existing Cambium model numbers, site coordinates, distances, antenna details, frequency, and required throughput. Our team can assess the information and recommend an appropriate migration approach.
Request a Cambium Replacement Assessment
If you are planning a new wireless network or evaluating an alternative to your existing Cambium deployment, Xtream can help you compare suitable LigoWave and microwave-link options.
Send us:
- Existing Cambium model numbers
- Network diagram
- GPS coordinates
- Link distances
- Required bandwidth
- Number of access points and subscribers
- Antenna information
- Site photographs
Xtream Vision Electronics Trading LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 265 8330
Email: sales@xtream-me.com
Website: https://xtream-me.com
Contact Xtream to discuss a practical LigoWave migration plan for your PTP or PTMP network.
