WLAN switches and appliances market seen reaching $7.75 billion by 2030

The wireless local area network switches and appliances market is projected to grow from $5.85 billion in 2025 to $7.75 billion by 2030, driven by enterprise wireless demand, Wi‑Fi 7 rollouts, hybrid work and IoT expansion. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - WLAN switches and appliances are becoming more important as companies add more devices, more wireless traffic and more distributed workplaces. - The market’s projected rise to $7.75 billion by 2030 points to sustained demand for centralized wireless management, security and network performance tools. - IoT growth adds pressure on enterprise networks to handle more connected devices without losing speed or reliability.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the WLAN switches and appliances market will grow from $5.85 billion in 2025 to $6.17 billion in 2026. - The forecast implies 5.6% growth in 2026 and 5.8% compound annual growth through 2030. - The market is expected to reach $7.75 billion by 2030. - The report was published Oct. 9, 2026. - The company made the report available through a free sample and the full report.

The details: - WLAN switches and appliances are hardware and integrated systems that oversee, control and improve enterprise wireless local area networks. - The products support access point management, network security, bandwidth distribution and performance monitoring. - The report cited rising enterprise wireless demand, broader campus network deployment, growing mobile device use, digital workplace transformation and centralized network management as key near-term drivers. - Longer-term growth is linked to Wi‑Fi 7-enabled infrastructure, denser network environments, AI-based wireless optimization, hybrid work and the need for secure, scalable WLAN architectures. - The report said expanding IoT deployment is a major growth driver. - IoT devices include sensors, smart meters, cameras and industrial equipment that connect and exchange data over the internet. - The report tied IoT growth to enterprise, manufacturing and infrastructure use cases that depend on real-time monitoring, automation and efficiency. - The report cited UK Office of National Statistics data showing active IoT devices in the UK rose from about 24.9 million in 2023 to 26.5 million in 2024. - The report said North America held the largest market share in 2025. - The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 report package includes market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests WLAN infrastructure is shifting from a background IT function to a core enabler of device-heavy workplaces. - The combination of Wi‑Fi 7, AI optimization and hybrid work points to a market moving toward higher-density, more automated network control. - The regional split signals mature demand in North America and faster adoption potential across Asia-Pacific.

What's next: - Enterprises adding IoT devices, mobile endpoints and hybrid work setups will likely keep spending on wireless network management tools. - Vendors will likely compete on security, scalability, AI-assisted optimization and support for next-generation Wi‑Fi environments. - The market’s trajectory will depend on how quickly organizations upgrade campus and enterprise wireless infrastructure.