Dell’Oro Group’s Wireless LAN (WLAN) reports track the global market for enterprise WLAN infrastructure, including indoor and outdoor access points, controllers, and associated licenses. The reports provide detailed analysis of market size, manufacturer revenue, unit shipments, average selling prices, regional performance, vendor positioning, and market dynamics.

Research scope

The research examines the evolution of enterprise WLAN technology and demand, including the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and emerging Wi-Fi 8, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, subscription-based licensing, and AI-enabled WLAN features. It also tracks how component availability, pricing, enterprise AI adoption, vendor strategies, and competitive and regional trends influence access point shipments and WLAN revenue.

Why it matters

WLAN infrastructure is a critical part of the enterprise network, with many organizations moving toward “Wi-Fi First” or “Wi-Fi Only” networking models. Digital transformation and increased adoption of AI are putting wireless connectivity at the center of many organizations’ operations.

As WLAN technology, management models, and enterprise requirements evolve, understanding technology adoption, pricing, shipment trends, and vendor positioning helps component manufacturers, equipment vendors, service providers, and financial institutions identify market opportunities and anticipate changes in enterprise wireless investment.

Critical questions

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How is the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 driving market growth, and how will this influence sales of Wi-Fi 6E?
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When will Wi-Fi 8 be introduced, and how will it affect networking revenues?
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How are component shortages influencing the WLAN market?
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How will enterprises’ adoption of AI impact WLAN features, shipment volumes, and revenues?
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Will WLAN use cases continue to drive double-digit revenue growth?
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How much market growth is coming from price increases?
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Which vertical industries are growing?
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What are vendor strategies for new technology introduction?
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How will vendor mergers and acquisitions change the WLAN market outlook?
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What changes are unfolding in cloud-managed Wi-Fi and subscription pricing?
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How are 5G and CBRS impacting Wi-Fi in the enterprise?
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How are sales to the Small and Medium Business segment trending compared with the overall market?
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How are macroeconomic conditions likely to affect WLAN revenues, and which regions are expected to grow the most?

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Report Coverage

◼ Quarterly Reports
  • Market Segments: Indoor and Outdoor Access Points reported separately; Controllers & Licenses
  • Market Metrics: Manufacturer revenue, units shipped, and average selling prices
  • Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7); 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E separately); 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 1 and Wave 2 separately); 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4); 802.11a/g; 802.11g; 802.11b
  • Vertical Industries: Finance & Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, K-12 Education, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Retail
  • Management Model: Public Cloud-managed vs. Premises + Private Cloud-managed
  • Access Point Connectivity: AP shipments by uplink port speed
  • Customer Segment: Enterprise sales by customer size
◼ 5-Year Forecasts
  • Market Forecasts: Five-year outlook for manufacturer revenue, units shipped, and average selling prices, with historical data from 2000
  • Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8); 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7); 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E separately); 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5 Wave 1 and Wave 2 separately); 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4); 802.11a/g; 802.11g; 802.11b
  • Management Model: Public Cloud-managed vs. Premises + Private Cloud-managed
  • Regional Coverage: Worldwide regions

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