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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers vs Ubiquiti Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess E...
Ranking in Wireless WAN
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 40.9%, up from 39.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Available to users at a very low price but needs improvement in the firewall area
The product is very easy to install. When it comes to OmniSwitch 6200, OmniSwitch 6300, or OmniSwitch 6600, you can install it in an hour and a half quickly without any problem implementing the configuration, but it's not stable. When it comes to OmniSwitch 6400, OmniSwitch 6800, or OmniSwitch 9700, mostly the tools are limited in terms of the protocol. The switch cannot be managed to manage the power of our ethernet. For example, if we connect an iPhone to the switch, 740 watts will be required, but after six months, someone will discover that the port doesn't work anymore. Even if we configure it to push the power of a port, it will not work. It's not really, it's not, it's not work. At the same time, the problem was that the tool was very old, like Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise PABX system. In Alcatel, there are only two types of architecture, the old and new ones. For example, on the outside, if there is a need for 24 ports to be implemented on telephony, then we implement less than that number to connect to the end of the phone, which is a very serious problem that is not resolved by the product.
Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple to set up and good outdoor accessibility but does not penetrate rooms well indoors
Ubiquiti requires more improvement in wireless penetration. It has significantly less penetration in indoor devices. When it comes to indoor devices, Ubiquiti Wireless does not have penetration power, so when we deploy it in closed rooms, it fails to connect. This is one drawback that has to improve. When indoor access points failed to penetrate into rooms, we had to deploy single access points in each room, which seemed to be really costly. Still, when compared to Fortinet, it has an outdoor access point model also. The outdoor access point is relatively stable in comparison. The solution needs to offer more scalability. It does not have traffic shaping or traffic policies in its wireless requirements. We have to completely depend on an additional firewall for traffic shaping and policies.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's support is very great."
"The most valuable features are ease of deployment, ease of use, and the interface."
"The solution's software controller is very nice and provides good advantages."
"The solution has an easy configuration."
"Ubiquiti outdoor access points in particular, are really stable, and if there are no obstructions, Ubiquiti works well."
"I like that it's very easy and very stable. It's easy to install as well."
"What I found most valuable in Ubiquiti Wireless is that it's priced competitively, compared to other brands available in the market. From a price competitiveness standpoint, it's a product I would recommend. I also find Ubiquiti Wireless quite reliable, at least for me using it as a home access point, it seems to serve its purpose. I also like that with Ubiquiti Wireless, you can build a very modular network, so you could change out your router to use a Ubiquiti router if you want to. The solution also has gateway equipment and all, so I like the modular concept of Ubiquiti Wireless. Another feature I find valuable in the solution is monitoring. It is pretty good. For example, as a home user, I have the unified app on my computer, so I'm able to watch how my APs are performing."
"Ubiquiti devices are centrally managed, and you can log into the access points via SSH. If the GUI isn't working for some reason, you can intervene via SSH."
"Very simple, very basic setup for Ubiquiti Wireless. Its performance in a home or small business setting with fewer access points is fantastic."
 

Cons

"The tool's VPN Firewall Brick did not work well since it doesn't have an interface with the cloud to upload the last signature, so it doesn't have this mechanism."
"The technical support is less than stellar."
"Ubiquiti could develop a more elaborate firewall solution. Their firewall solutions at the moment are entry-level. Maybe they don't want to bring those products in because many people prefer putting a third-party firewall into a solution like that. We usually do."
"The Unifi controller software has a small issue."
"I would like a better explanation or better documentation on how to use the onboard spectrum analyzer."
"The firmware updates can sometimes be too quick and have flaws, especially for early access users."
"Better security is important because we need to have some degree of control over who is connected and how we can restrict the level of connectivity."
"The biggest downfall is support."
"The control system can be improved by making it easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is very low."
"Its pricing ranges from 1,000 euros to 30,000 euros. The average price might be 10,000 euros."
"The price of the solution is high and could be cheaper."
"I like the fact that it offers enterprise features at a cheap price. If you compare it with Cisco, it has most of the features that Cisco has been offering but at a lesser price. I am satisfied with its price."
"Ubiquiti Wireless has reasonable pricing."
"Right now the product is less expensive and of higher quality than other solutions."
"We don't have any licensing costs in our use-case. It's low cost, perhaps not the leading edge in the industry, but for the type of industry we work in, the cost suits us perfectly. It's aggressive on price so we can make a margin deploying it, and we can make money managing it for our clients."
"From a pricing point of view, Ubiquiti is excellent."
"I think the price is okay for the product, but the price could always be cheaper."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
The tool's price is very low. The tool doesn't have a license for switches. The tool has a license for a stack of racks, especially in the case of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9900 model, it has a lic...
What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
Alcatel-Lucent had a VPN Firewall Brick, but it did not work very well like Palo Alto or Cisco. The tool is not classified under Gartner. The tool's VPN Firewall Brick did not work well since it do...
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
I use the solution in my company to implement and integrate it into the campus network on a connected mode or dual core, but the routers, like Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers, ...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess ESRs, OmniAccess ESRs, OmniAccess Compact ESRs, OmniAccess Ruggedized ESRs
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Sample Customers

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