Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Aruba Instant comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and HPE Aruba Networking are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.0, while HPE Aruba Networking is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 0.7% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to HPE Aruba Networking’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of HPE Aruba Networking users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and Aruba Instant compete in the wireless networking solutions market. Based on user feedback, Alcatel-Lucent appears to have an edge in ease of deployment and cost-effectiveness, while Aruba is noted for its cloud management capabilities and flexibility.

Features: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is praised for its scalability and ease of deployment without a dedicated hardware controller. It offers a range of WLAN options and integrates well with existing systems for easy backup configuration. Aruba Instant is appreciated for its cloud management capabilities, central management, and spectrum monitoring, providing seamless control. Both products support robust scalability and flexible deployment.

Room for Improvement: Alcatel-Lucent could improve third-party integration and create a more intuitive web interface. Users also note issues with a slow GUI and complex guest network setup in Express mode. Aruba Instant users suggest improvements in documentation for troubleshooting and a need for more user capacity on access points. Pricing and cloud management features could be more competitive and refined.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is noted for its straightforward setup and strong technical support with quick issue resolution and comprehensive service. Aruba Instant offers flexible deployment options, including public and hybrid cloud settings, but users indicate some dissatisfaction with slower technical support and higher pricing for services. Alcatel-Lucent often receives favorable reviews for its support.

Pricing and ROI: Alcatel-Lucent is perceived as a cost-effective choice, positioned as a mid-range offering with attractive pricing and licensing terms. It emphasizes cost effectiveness without recurring costs for licensing. Aruba Instant, while slightly more expensive, is valued for its comprehensive feature set, offering benefits without additional licensing fees. Both solutions offer meaningful ROI, focusing on reliability and performance.

To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs. Aruba Instant Report (Updated: October 2024).

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As of November 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.0%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

Apr 17, 2024

Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation

I do have a suggestion: it would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.

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Attila Gyalus

Owner at TeloNet

Nov 14, 2023

An Easily Deployable and User-Friendly Solution with Rapid Installation

I would prefer to have the integrated heat map feature provided by the basic controller in the Solution instead of purchasing an external one. Accessing this capability directly within the controller's access point would be convenient I have been using the solution for the past 10 years. The…

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Prashant-Patel

Senior Presales Consultant - Networking Solutions at Mannai

Oct 23, 2023

A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides

We use the product in a very small setup where the customers require 10 to 20 access points. A controller will not be suitable for such a customer. So, we provide them with a solution without a controller AirMatch is a key feature. We do not need any extra licenses for it. If we had a controller…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."

"The solution is stable."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."

"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

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"I have not seen any downtime in the tool."

"The features aren't much different than those in Aruba, but deployment is easier to configure and the pricing is better."

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."

"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."

"There is a definite ROI with this product. This product creates a baseline of technology that will be a means to grow from five to ten years from now. By using this solution, it is an investment on the installation of that baseline."

"The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server."

"I have worked with different solutions in the past and switched to Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar because of its quick installation time. It requires no additional preparation. The product is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls."

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"I like that the solution is not complex."

"It's a good solution for small businesses because it's easy to figure out. It's simple to set Aruba up in any configuration, like link aggregation or static loads. It's suitable for less complicated configurations, whereas Cisco devices are bigger and more difficult to implement."

"The product is easy to configure."

"I like the notifications. I really like that it gives me those reports in terms of whether those access points are on or off."

"The stability of the solution is very good."

"The solution is stable, and we are satisfied."

"The products offer a lot of flexibility. Almost everything can be configured. It works very well for providing remote services."

"When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity."

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Cons

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"The solution is expensive."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."

"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."

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"It is not possible to integrate Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar with third-party software like Opera, a property management system (PMS)."

"I would prefer to have the integrated heat map feature provided by the basic controller in the Solution instead of purchasing an external one. Accessing this capability directly within the controller's access point would be convenient."

"Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture."

"There are occasional OS bugs."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar's radio management side could be improved."

"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."

"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."

"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."

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"I think they're missing roadmaps to the partners and the customers. They're releasing the products, but there are no quick updates to the partners and the customers."

"My biggest problem with Aruba Instant was the DHCP implementation. The DHCP server needs to ping an IP address to connect to the internet. In some cases, we don't have a DHCP server in the network, and it was really a problem."

"They should enhance reporting and add more features."

"The captive portal through Facebook doesn't work."

"It is a software characteristic, and it is during the reboot. During the startup of the AP, the AP tells you that you are using the wrong password. However, I have realized that this is not true."

"The restart time should be improved."

"Embedding a heatmap tool within the product would make it easier to conduct a wireless survey."

"I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"The pricing is too high."

"The solution is expensive."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

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"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."

"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."

"At times, it appears that the solution's pricing is slightly higher. This makes it challenging to persuade customers who primarily focus on the price."

"The price is in the range of other brands like Cisco, maybe a little cheaper but you get the same features, facilities, and security. Licensing is something Alcatel is making changes to. A few years ago you would buy a WLAN solution from Alcatel for half the price of Cisco, but you would spend the same amount on licensing. Today this is different and the licensing is cheaper."

"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."

"The price of this product is average and it is a one-time, perpetual license."

"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."

"I rate the product’s pricing a two out of ten."

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."

"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."

"In terms of costs, Aruba Instant is cheap because it doesn't require a license, but you'll incur charges for the access points. Access point charges could be more affordable."

"It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support. The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products."

"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."

"Two years ago, I paid INR 12,000 for access points, but now, I will have to pay double the amount, which comes up to INR 24,000, making it a costly product."

"The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products. But for a new c...

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

HP recently acquired Juniper, and I'm not happy about that. Juniper is a brand, and HP acquired them because of Junip...

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What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback.

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What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architec...

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Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAcces WLAN Switch/controller product family provides the industry's strongest integrated security feature set with a comprehensive line of WLAN switch/controllers, each designed for a specific environment such as the enterprise campus, building or branch office environments.

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

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Mineola School District

Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

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