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 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% 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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Categories and Ranking

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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

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 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 5.1%, down from 7.7% 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

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Pros

"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."

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

"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."

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

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

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

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

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

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"The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."

"The initial setup process was relatively straightforward, with only minor challenges typically caused by user errors, such as password mismatches."

"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."

"The solution is scalable."

"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 initial setup was very straightforward."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution."

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

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Cons

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

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"It is not a stable solution."

"I think the main area for improvement with Ubiquiti WLAN is that they need to be far more specific in explaining the advantages of one product versus another. They have many access points - over 30. We often get questions about the right product for specific circumstances, and it's difficult to answer them clearly."

"When they release new products, you should know if there backward compatibility, or do you have to replace the entire forklift, It is useful to understand their strategy and where they are headed."

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

"The product could be improved with more extensive documentation or resources for network engineers."

"If they can integrate or release a single platform because, currently, there are two different platforms for switches and routers. So, maintaining just one unified platform, like, for example, unifying the models or brands, and avoiding separate platforms for edge switches, edge routers, and other Ubiquiti products, would simplify the integration and implementation process."

"When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 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."

"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 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."

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

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN's pricing a five to six out of ten."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten. It is high."

"This solution is reasonably priced."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"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?

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...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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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.

UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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