Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Aruba Instant On Access Points comparison

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points

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As of December 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 2.6% 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 On Access Points is 0.8%, down from 1.1% 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

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

An Easily Deployable and User-Friendly Solution with Rapid Installation

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. This efficiency is paramount in saving time. In the rare instances where problems arise, they are usually swiftly addressed.

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Hernan Garribia

IT Manager at Quinto Centenario Hotel

Reliable management , easy to set up, and good performance

In general, we have a good experience with Unifi switches in our conference rooms. However, we have faced several issues in the last year. We tried changing the cabling, switch, and power injector, but the problems persisted. We also use Unifi in hotels and conference rooms, but only one…

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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

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

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

"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."

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

"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."

"The simplicity is great."

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"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."

"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."

"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."

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

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

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

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"The solution's most valuable features include a simple deployment phase, easy management, and scalability."

"The mobile app is good. We have many things that are connected through mobile. Most users use mobile to connect to the Wi-Fi."

"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."

"The initial setup is very simple."

"It's a good solution and a good technology."

"The roaming feature and connectivity during disconnections are valuable."

"Its technical support is excellent."

"Configuring everything in the cloud with Aruba Central and having all the devices be independent of a centralized controller has made it simple to deploy."

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Cons

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

"Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial."

"The price could be better."

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

"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."

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

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

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

"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."

"It needs to be faster in order to process and transmit bigger packets."

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

"There are occasional OS bugs."

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

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

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"The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited."

"The setup is not very easy. It requires some experience with Wi-Fi, especially with cloud connection and security."

"I want the product to be made available at a cheaper price point."

"In terms of financial benefits, the Aruba project is a high-cost solution, and I haven't seen specific financial returns."

"When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy."

"The security aspect needs improvement."

"If anything, its reporting could be improved."

"I believe there's room for improvement in the validation process, especially for customers facing compliance issues when managing access points from the cloud. It would be beneficial if the access points could also be managed from an on-premises controller. Regarding additional features, customers express interest in enhancing the controller, specifically improving the capability to manage a higher number of access points from the same controller. This feature is crucial for better scalability. Another feature that customers would appreciate is the ability to increase the number of access points. However, the current process for obtaining this permission can be time-consuming, and customers would like to see improvements in this regard."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair."

"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."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

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

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

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

"The solution is expensive."

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

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"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Aruba Instant On Access Points are license-free. It's a very good and cheap solution for wireless networks. It can be compared with solutions from Ubiquiti and TP-Link, but it is in a different class. Aruba Instant On Access Points are cheaper than those from Cisco, Ruckus, and Motorola. It's perhaps the cheapest one. They do not use licenses, so it is a solution from the box. You don't need to pay extra money or deal with hidden payments."

"I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"It is expensive."

"It needs a license."

"The product's price falls on the cheaper end of the spectrum. The price of the product is one of the biggest benefits that it offers."

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"It is competitively priced. It was at a price point that made sense for me to put in my home, and that says something. The cost of the solution includes everything we need to manage and upgrade our Wi-Fi network, including the mobile management app. Having the licensing and all the functionality built into the base price of the product is really important for me. There are no extra costs for the security feature or automatic software/firmware updates, which is really important to me."

"It's a cost-effective solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

62%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

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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.

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

Juniper Mist is cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.

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

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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.

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.

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...

What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Access Points?

It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our clie...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Access Points?

Costs are proportional to your requirements. Discounts may be discussed with the distributor.

What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?

I cannot provide concrete areas that need improvement on a global scale since my experience is local. However, Aruba ...

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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.

Ingredients for success.

Fast 802.11ac Wave 2, secure employee and guest access, easy-to-use web, and mobile app management.

Say yes to secure Wi-Fi access.

Pre-built access control lists (ACLs) and built-in firewall in the access points prevent malicious traffic from entering your network – we call it “hassle-free” security.

Never drop an important call.

With Instant On, voice and video business applications are automatically prioritized, so you stay connected with your peers.

Sample Customers

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points