The enterprise wlan market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the enterprise WLAN market size has seen substantial growth. The market is predicted to expand from $35.26 billion in 2024 to $44.4 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9%.
The significant growth in the past years can be linked to the rise in mobile device usage, the adoption of remote and flexible working options, the emergence of new security threats, and the increasing demand for high-speed connections.
The enterprise wlan market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the enterprise WLAN market is projected to experience a significant expansion. It is estimated to reach a value of $131.49 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2%.
The expansion during the forecast period can be linked to factors like an increased emphasis on network security, hybrid work schemes, sustainable and eco-friendly networking, the swift expansion of e-learning and remote partnerships, and open roaming initiatives. The forecast period also highlights major trends such as cloud-managed WLAN solutions, AI-powered network management, the incorporation of 5G with WLAN, intelligent building and IoT integration, and advanced authentication methods.
The uptick in need for quick data communication is predicted to stimulate the expansion of the enterprise WLAN market in the future. Speedy data communication allows individuals to effortlessly backup their files to the cloud, as well as to transmit their data to other open devices like laptops, smartphones and home computers. Wireless gadgets leverage a wireless local area network (WLAN) to facilitate rapid data exchange. For instance, Speed Test, a network diagnostics and web testing firm based in the US, reported that the US had the most 5G users (49.2%), followed by the Netherlands (45.1%), South Korea (43.8%), Kuwait (35.5%), and Qatar (34.8%). Therefore, the climb in need for rampant data communication is fueling the growth of enterprise WLAN market.
The enterprise WLAN market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Hardware, Software, Service
2) By Organization Size: Small and Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprise
3) By Application: BFSI, IT And Telecom, Healthcare, Retail, Government, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Access Points (APs), Wireless Controllers, Antennas, Switches, Cables And Connectors
2) By Software: WLAN Management Software, Network Security Software, Network Analytics Software, Firmware
3) By Service: Consulting Services, Installation And Configuration Services, Maintenance And Support Services, Training Services
The rise of the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax) is an emerging trend that is gaining traction in the enterprise WLAN market. This recent Wi-Fi standard brings with it numerous advantages such as enhanced data rates, superior power efficiency, expanded capacity, and improved performance when dealing with multiple connected devices. For example, in October 2022, US-based digital communications technology company Cisco, unveiled Wi-Fi 6 products specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses. The Cisco Business Wireless portfolio provides customers with the perks of transitioning to Wi-Fi 6, including improved throughput accessibility and faster device speeds that enable new applications and user experiences.
Major companies operating in the enterprise WLAN market include:
• Aerohive Networks Inc.
• ALE Inc.
• RUCKUS Networks
• Juniper Networks Inc.
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• TP-Link Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Extreme Networks Inc.
• ZTE Corporation
• NETGEAR Inc.
• WatchGuard Technologies Inc.
• Dell Technologies Inc.
• D-Link Corporation
• Ubiquiti Inc.
• Cambium Networks Corporation
• Mist Systems (Juniper Networks company)
• Proxim Wireless Corporation
• Allied Telesis Inc.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• LANCOM Systems GmbH
• Meru Networks a subsidiary of Fortinet Inc.
• SonicWall Inc.
• Zyxel Communications Corporation
• Fortinet Inc.
North America was the largest region in the enterprise WLAN market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the enterprise WLAN market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa