Digisol vs Cambium Networks: Business Networking India

Comparing two brands Sirius Star services in India.

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Digisol — full product breakdown

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DigisolVSCambium NetworksBusiness Networking – India
One wires your office. The other covers your rooftop.
The Short Version

Digisol and Cambium Networks solve two different networking problems

Digisol builds Indian switches and Wi-Fi for your office LAN. Cambium builds wireless radios and outdoor Wi-Fi for campuses and multi-site links.

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Written by Naveen Reddy, Network Infrastructure Lead
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Updated 9 Jul 2026
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Editorial content reviewed by Sudeep Kumar, CEO
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The verdict in one line

Digisol wins for standard indoor office LAN: switches, structured cabling and Wi-Fi, made in India with rupee pricing and local RMA. Cambium wins when you need outdoor coverage, point-to-point links between buildings, or a wireless-first campus. Straightforward office network, start with Digisol. Distance, roofs or multiple buildings to connect wirelessly, Cambium’s radios and cnMaestro management fit better.

Digisol vs Cambium Networks at a glance

Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.

Digisol

What it is
Make in India switches, access points and structured cabling from Smartlink Holdings, listed on BSE and NSE.
Pricing model
Rupee-denominated published pricing. Managed switches roughly Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 60,000 depending on ports and PoE budget.
Warranty
Standard, limited-lifetime or lifetime tiers depending on model, serviced through Indian centres.
Where it’s strong
Wired office LAN: switching, structured cabling and indoor Wi-Fi 6 access points.
Support network
45+ distributors, 63+ service centres, sales presence in 50+ Indian cities.

Cambium Networks

What it is
US-based wireless broadband vendor: access points, switches, fixed wireless radios and NSE security gateways.
Pricing model
Channel-quoted. Hardware and cnMaestro X subscription pricing are not published, sold through authorised resellers.
Management platform
cnMaestro cloud or on-premises. Essentials tier is free; cnMaestro X adds per-device paid features.
Where it’s strong
Outdoor coverage, point-to-point links, fixed wireless and high-density campus Wi-Fi.
Support network
Cambium Care support tiers, sold and serviced through the reseller channel in India.

The Digisol and Cambium Networks ranges Sirius Star supplies

Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.

Switching

Digisol Managed PoE Switch

L2+ managed switch for office floors needing VLANs, PoE budget and ring protection.

Current India models: 24 to 48-port Gigabit, PoE and non-PoE variants*
  • RADIUS and 802.1X authentication
  • Ring protection for uplink resilience
  • Rupee list pricing, India warranty
Wireless

Digisol Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

Ceiling or in-wall AP for offices, schools and hospitality needing standard indoor coverage.

Current India models: Ceiling-mount and in-wall Wi-Fi 6 access points*
  • Dual-band 11ax, up to 1.8Gbps combined
  • Controller-based multi-AP management
  • Multiple SSID and VLAN support
Wireless LAN

Cambium Enterprise Wi-Fi AP

Controllerless indoor or outdoor access point for campuses and high-density venues.

Current India models: Wi-Fi 6 indoor and outdoor access points*
  • Managed centrally through cnMaestro
  • WPA3 and guest network segmentation
  • Rated strong on QoS and cloud integration in independent reviews
Fixed wireless

Cambium Point-to-Point Radio

Wireless link for connecting buildings or sites without trenching fibre.

Current India models: Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint fixed wireless radios*
  • Line-of-sight links up to several kilometres
  • LINKPlanner tool for pre-deployment RF planning
  • Used in education, hospitality and oil & gas deployments
*Disclaimer: Model numbers shown are illustrative examples of the current India line-up. Digisol and Cambium Networks refresh their line-ups periodically and stock varies by branch. Please contact Sirius Star for latest availability and price.

Digisol vs Cambium Networks: feature by feature

The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.

FeatureDigisolCambium Networks
Manufacturing originMade in India, Smartlink Holdings plantsDesigned and assembled outside India, US headquartered
Pricing currencyRupee list pricing, publishedChannel-quoted, USD-linked hardware and subscriptions
Core strengthWired switching and structured cablingOutdoor Wi-Fi and point-to-point wireless links
Management platformStandalone or Wireless Access Controller for APscnMaestro cloud/on-prem, free Essentials plus paid X tier
Best fit deploymentSingle-building office LAN and Wi-FiMulti-building, outdoor or high-density campus Wi-Fi
Warranty handlingIndian service centres, 1 to 5-year tiers by modelReseller-managed Cambium Care support tiers
Typical buyerMSME office, school or retail chain on a tender-scored budgetCampus, hospitality group or ISP needing outdoor radios
Procurement routeDirect published pricing through distributorsAuthorised reseller quote, no public price list

Which one for what

The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.

Single-floor office, 40 to 200 seats

Digisol. Standard switching and indoor Wi-Fi, rupee pricing and fast local RMA cover this without any wireless-radio complexity.

Warehouse or campus with buildings 200m+ apart

Cambium. A point-to-point radio link skips the cost and permissions of trenching fibre between buildings.

Government or PSU tender with Make in India scoring

Digisol. Manufacturing origin is a direct, documented scoring criterion in most such tenders.

Hospitality group needing outdoor and poolside Wi-Fi

Cambium. Outdoor-rated access points and centralised cnMaestro management suit multi-zone coverage better.

Multi-branch retail chain refreshing switches only

Digisol. Straightforward wired refresh with no wireless radio requirement favours rupee pricing.

How Sirius Star sizes Digisol or Cambium Networks

Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.

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Site survey + sizing

Free 30-min call. We map load, refresh cycle, and current estate.

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Both brands quoted

Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised. GST broken out.

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PO and dispatch from Vashi

Typical 10 working days for stock SKUs. Staggered rollout if multi-site.

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Warranty and refresh wrap

One escalation path. Refresh calendar in writing. Buyback where offered.

“Our campus had three buildings and no fibre between them. Cambium’s point-to-point radios solved that in a week. We still use Digisol switches inside each building because the pricing made more sense for straightforward wired ports.”

IT Manager, Pune-based educational trust (name withheld on request)

Free field guide

Wired vs Wireless-First Networking: A Buyer’s Checklist

  • When a point-to-point radio link beats trenching fibre
  • How Make in India scoring affects tender shortlists
  • The management platform questions to ask before you sign
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Digisol vs Cambium Networks in India FAQ

Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.

Is Digisol as reliable as Cambium Networks for a business network?
For standard wired switching and indoor Wi-Fi, yes. Digisol switches carry RADIUS authentication, ring protection and PoE budgets suited to office LANs. Cambium’s edge is in outdoor and wireless-first scenarios Digisol doesn’t target.
Does Cambium Networks publish pricing for India?
No. Cambium hardware and cnMaestro X subscriptions are sold through authorised resellers with channel-quoted pricing. Digisol, by contrast, publishes rupee list prices.
Can Digisol and Cambium equipment work on the same network?
Yes, both use standard networking protocols including VLAN, SNMP and RADIUS. Sirius Star has mixed Digisol switches with Cambium outdoor Wi-Fi on the same LAN for campus deployments.
Which brand is better for a Make in India tender requirement?
Digisol. It is manufactured in India by Smartlink Holdings, a BSE and NSE listed company, which satisfies most Make in India sourcing criteria directly.
Does Cambium need a subscription to keep working?
Basic management through cnMaestro Essentials is free. Advanced features and multi-tenant management sit behind the paid cnMaestro X tier, billed per device.

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Sources referenced

  1. DIGISOL – Structured Cabling | FTTH | Switching | Wireless Solutions– digisol.com
  2. Cambium Networks | Wireless Connectivity That Just Works– cambiumnetworks.com
  3. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN: Pros and Cons 2026– peerspot.com