Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.0, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 0.7% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and Ubiquiti WLAN compete in the wireless networking solutions category. Alcatel-Lucent appears to have an edge with its centralized management and perpetual licensing, while Ubiquiti leads in ease of deployment and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar excels in centralization and scalability, supporting various WLAN types with flexible management features. It offers perpetual on-premises licenses, integrated security, and network views, allowing efficient management. Ubiquiti WLAN is distinguished for its simple deployment and cost-effective structure. It supports robust remote management with minimal complexity, focusing on high performance and essential features without overwhelming users.

Room for Improvement: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar could improve its web interface and compatibility with third-party systems and simplify configuration. The lack of third-party management integration is a limitation. Ubiquiti WLAN faces challenges in stability and lacks comprehensive support and troubleshooting tools. Users experience issues with frequent updates and channel interference, noting support isn't as strong as some competitors.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is commended for its easy on-premises deployment and strong technical support, with high customer service ratings. Ubiquiti WLAN offers straightforward deployment for both on-premises and cloud solutions but users suggest its technical support and customer service lag behind Alcatel.

Pricing and ROI: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar offers mid-range pricing with perpetual licenses, positioned between Cisco and Linksys, providing good long-term ROI though initial costs are higher. Ubiquiti WLAN is considered more budget-friendly, benefiting from competitive pricing without ongoing licensing fees, favored by cost-conscious buyers with potential for more accessible pricing.

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Ranking in Wireless LAN

20th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.0%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Geoff Rubin

CEO at Forward Thinking Network Consultancy Ltd

Useful for network management and far more competitive than the other leading American brands

As an importer and distributor, we don't spend any time installing Ubiquiti WLAN products ourselves. We only resell the products to installers and don't do any installations directly. From my knowledge, though, the installation process is extremely straightforward. We get very few technical questions from our customers who do the installations. Based on our experience as distributors, I can say that virtually every installation we deal with now is centered around the UniFi Gateway. Although we don't handle installations directly, more companies rely on Ubiquiti gateways instead of standard options like FortiGate switches as routers. With the new UDM Pro Max product, Ubiquiti WLAN has covered the whole spectrum from home installations to the largest possible enterprise installations.

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

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

"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."

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

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

"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."

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"Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it."

"I have found Ubiquiti WLAN scalable. We have approximately 200 users using the solution in my organization and do not plan to increase usage."

"The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

"The main advantage of Ubiquiti WLAN is the network management. The whole concept has one complete range of products from end to end, with very basic and effective management systems. That's a key benefit in my mind. But the main thing is that it's so competitive—far more competitive than the other leading American brands."

"The solution works well and in the short time I have used it, I've enjoyed its capabilities."

"Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable."

"I use Ubiquiti WLAN because it's cheap and performs well. The range is its best feature for improving network performance."

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Cons

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

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

"There are occasional OS bugs."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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"The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."

"Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better."

"Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently."

"I have found they need to work on the stability of the solution."

"Big networks with more than 80 access points are a problem. The network controller stops sometimes, and I think it's because of the high number of access points."

"There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face."

"The support needs improvement. The official support is kind of complex. It's not that straightforward compared to Cisco and Aruba."

"The logs are not detailed enough. You can't clearly see what is being blocked in Ubiquiti WLAN, making the troubleshooting process a little bit harder."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."

"The software to control it is free. The license is when we buy the Cloud Key."

"The tool's price is very friendly."

"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."

"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."

"It is a stand-alone price."

"This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."

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Questions from the Community

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 architecture.

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Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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Overview

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.

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