Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Wireless Access Points
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Wireless Access Points Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Wireless access points (WAPs) translate the electronic signal from a network into a signal that the user's wireless devices with proper networking software and Wi-Fi support, such as computers, printers or phones, can receive, and can use a variety of frequency bands to transmit and receive data packets within a specific area. These areas are usually named through a unique identifier, also known as a Service Set Identifier (SSID), and protected through security protocols, such as WPA-PSK. Key buyers include government agencies, manufacturers, colleges and universities, and service firms.
This Report Includes:
- Wireless Access Points
- Wireless Communications Points
Not in this Report:
- Modems
- All Forms of Network Routers
- All Forms of Network Switches
Global Wireless Access Points Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Wireless Access Points market.
Warning Trends
Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting additional strain on US chip supply
- Until recently, the United States sourced nearly all of its neon gas (an essential material in the laser imprinting process to produce semiconductors) from Ukrainian and Russian producers. Previous conflicts between the two nations, specifically related to the Crimea conflict in 2014, resulted in a nearly 600.0% increase in the price of neon.
- The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade announced in early June that it would be limiting neon gas exports as part of its sanctions against countries it views as unfriendly. This move will add to lead times and prices for neon.
- Downstream semiconductor manufacturers keep stockpiles of neon gas that have allowed them to continue manufacturing chips, though it is unknown how long these stockpiles will last. Semiconductor manufacturers will likely pay higher prices for neon gas outside Ukraine as global supplies dwindle.
Global Wireless Access Points Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 12,075 |
| #2 China | 8,845 |
| #3 Europe | 7,940 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Wireless Access Points
United States
2026 Market Pricing$25.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per unitAverage Price
Prices in the Wireless Access Points market range from $25.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Speed, Range, Material Composition and Features. For example, lower prices are associated with Megabyte speed below 50 mbps ($20.00 to $100 per unit), whereas higher prices are associated with Megabyte speed above 50 mbps ($100 to $500 per unit).
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Wireless Access Points Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Wireless Access Points market, prices in the US have grown 2.1% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Wireless Access Points
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Wireless Access Points market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Downtime may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Financing
Billed During
Additional Fees
Unforeseen
Downtime
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.4 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Availability of Substitutes. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
- Wire & Cable Manufacturers
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Aluminum Processing Plants
- Copper Processing Plants
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Manufacturers
Biggest Wireless Access Points Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Wireless Access Points vendors by revenue in the US are Juniper Landscaping Holdings LLC, Motorola Solutions, inc. and Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co. Ltd. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Inc. | Global | Tokyo, JP | >10,001 | 10-15 | ||||
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Global | SAN JOSE, CA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| TP-Link Technologies Company Ltd. | Global | Shenzhen, CN | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Netgear Inc. | Global | SAN JOSE, CA | 501-1,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Broadcom Inc. | Global | PALO ALTO, CA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co | Global | SPRING | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Juniper Landscaping Holdings LLC | US | 5-10 | ||||||
| Dell Technologies Inc. | Global | ROUND ROCK | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| CDW Corporation | Global | VERNON HILLS, IL | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Wireless Access Points market is 4.7% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Average vendor risk for this market is low, considering it is in mid-maturity for its lifecycle. This market has a stable amount of vendors participating with others influencing a larger percentage of the market, which is compensated by other smaller vendors, which influences high competition.
There are about 3,200 suppliers of WAPs in the United States, including approximately 200 manufacturers and 3,000 wholesalers. Collectively, the top four firms account for 30.0% of the market’s revenue, indicating a moderate level of market share concentration, which slightly cuts into buyer negotiation power; however, the bulk of this concentration is attributed to Cisco’s stronghold, accounting for an over 25.0% share of the market.
Supply chain risk is high on average, limiting the benefits that buyers gain from low vendor risk. Inconsistent demand for industrial machinery and equipment has put related first and second-tier suppliers at high risk of discontinuity, although a large number of upstream suppliers provide WAP vendors with a plethora of alternative options should their preferred suppliers exit the market, which mitigates some of the supply chain risks.
The United States is a net importer of data transmission devices, showing a high degree of market competition from international suppliers. This comes with the benefit of access to cutting-edge technology but also introduces supply chain risks, especially given the sensitive nature of data transmission products.
Supplier Information
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include rail signaling systems, office phones, print servers, computer servers, database management systems. Founded in 1984, the... Subscribe to learn more
Netgear Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. is a global provider of advanced networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It organizes its business into two segments: the NETGEAR for Business segment, which offers networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies,... Subscribe to learn more
Rakuten Inc.
Rakuten Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include e-reader devices, wireless access points, order fulfillment services and e-book publishing services. Founded in 1997, the company is currently headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with an estimated employee... Subscribe to learn more
TP-Link Technologies Company Ltd.
TP-Link Technologies Company Ltd. is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include print servers, network routers and wireless access points. Founded in 1996, the company is currently headquartered in Shenzhen, China with an estimated 10000 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include central processing units, transistors, database management systems, network security equipment, wireless access points. Founded... Subscribe to learn more
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. is a global technology company developing intelligent solutions for business and public sector enterprises. It organizes its business into six reportable business segments: the Compute segment, which consists of general purpose servers for multi-workload computing and workload-optimized... Subscribe to learn more
Juniper Landscaping Holdings LLC
Juniper Landscaping Holdings LLC is a private company operating in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wireless access points. Founded in 2017, the company is currently headquartered in United States of America. Subscribe to learn more
CDW Corporation
CDW Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include fiber optic cable, uninterruptible power supply systems, phone headsets, print servers, tablet computers. Founded in 1984, the... Subscribe to learn more
Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a global provider of comprehensive information technology solutions, products, and services. It organizes its business into two segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group, which offers multi-cloud and big data solutions to simplify, streamline, and automate cloud operations, and... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Wireless Access Points Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Resolution Time and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Uptime and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Resolution Time |
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Number of resolved tickets Total resolution time |
The average resolution time refers to the time frame in which a vendor is able to address and resolve a buyer’s question, problem or concern. The average resolution time can be used to determine a company’s support responsiveness. |
| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) |
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Number of positive customer responses Number of customer responses |
Overall customer satisfaction with a vendor is indicative of how cooperative and sympathetic they are to customer needs. Positive customer satisfaction shows that the vendor cares for customer success rates with using their wireless access points. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Customer Support
Do you provide installation services?
Do you provide ongoing additional technical support? If so, what are the costs of your support services and what portion of your services can be accomplished remotely?
Warranty
How long of a product warranty do you offer at no additional cost with initial purchase?
Do you offer the ability to extend the initial warranty period? If so, for how long and at what cost?
Supply Chain Risk
How many suppliers do you source your input materials from?
How long have you been in supply agreements with these vendors?
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Wireless Access Points RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization, including size, location(s) and type of business.
Buyers should state if they require any related goods and services in addition to WAPs, such as installation and support.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should detail the acceptable brand(s), Wi-Fi standards and number of WAPs needed.
Buyers should state the system requirements of the WAPs (e.g., virtual controller capability, energy efficient ethernet, speed of radios, antennas & link speed).
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their budgets for WAPs and any related services and goods.
Buyers should indicate when payment will occur, such as upon award of the contract or over a period of time.
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