Aruba Wireless vs Omada Access Points comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while TP-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 19.7% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 8, 2024

Aruba Wireless and Omada Access Points compete in the wireless networking market, each with distinct advantages. Aruba Wireless holds an edge due to its robust feature set and advanced security, while Omada is favored for its cost-effectiveness and ease of management.

Features: Aruba includes adaptive radio management, an integrated firewall, and ClearPass Policy Manager integration for enhanced security and manageability. Omada focuses on simplicity, providing foundational management and security features suitable for small to medium businesses.

Room for Improvement: Aruba users suggest enhancements in firmware updates and reducing system complexity. Omada could improve by expanding connectivity range and incorporating advanced carrier-grade features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba supports various deployment models including on-premises and hybrid cloud but is sometimes criticized for its complex setup and variable technical support. Omada is praised for straightforward on-premises deployment and consistent customer support, with opportunities for enhanced advanced services.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba commands a higher price, justified by its extensive feature suite and enterprise-level performance, often resulting in better ROI for enterprises. Omada offers budget-friendly pricing, making it attractive for small to mid-sized businesses, though less suited for large-scale environments.

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Mindshare comparison

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 Aruba Wireless is 19.7%, down from 23.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.6%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

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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Muhammad_Faisal

Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited

Experience seamless connectivity with top-notch roaming capabilities

The Aruba Wireless solution has excellent roaming capabilities, ensuring seamless connectivity. Once installed, Aruba Wireless works robustly without overheating issues. This is particularly effective compared to other products I've used, like FortiMonitor and FortiAPs, which sometimes heat up. I am very satisfied with the roaming feature, as it ensures connectivity when moving from one location to another. The product's stability, after setting it up, adds to its value.

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Prasad Wijesooriya

IT Manager at Hala Equipment Trading LLC

Well-suited for mobile and portable device usage but issues with stability

The problem is that when the number of users increases, TP-Link automatically drops the speed, and in terms of coverage, it falls short. We are not using any industrial-level equipment or accuracy. We are looking for something at the industrial level, advanced Access Points, not the basic ones from TP-Link. Omada Access Points could be improved in terms of connectivity and speed. That is the main thing. The other thing is security. Currently, most people are sharing their passwords, allowing unauthorized users to access Wi-Fi networks. So, the main areas for improvement are security, accessibility, and speed.

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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 simplicity is great."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

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

"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

"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."

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"The feature that I love the most is being able to broadcast different SSIDs with different protocol requirements. "

"The web-based GUI is much simpler to use than similar products by Cisco."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Wireless is application monitoring."

"The solution is very stable."

"I have found the most valuable features are the new Wi-Fi six technology and it also integrates with triple-A solutions. It has good bandwidth and virtual control."

"Role assignment: Each user is assigned a different role based on the radius attributes returned by ClearPass."

"ClearPass is a unique product that contains multiple solutions like BYOD, Guest, NAC, AAA, UEBA, etc. There is also quick support from Aruba TAC."

"Aruba is easier than Juniper."

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"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."

"When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"This product is easy to use."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."

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Cons

"The price could be better."

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

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"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."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

"The solution is expensive."

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

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

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"Customer service really needs to be improved. If the customer support was better, I would recommend it to others more than I do now. Considering that you have to pay yearly for support, I expect a higher level of support."

"What I would like to have with these kinds of devices is the most enhanced security. For example, if I could apply security from wireless devices, that would be great. I would also like more enhanced reports on user adoption, who is getting what bandwidth."

"I would like to be able to customize Captive Portals."

"I would like to see a faster web interface in the controller and more troubleshooting tools, including real-time troubleshooting tools."

"The ceiling grid mount clips have room for improvement. "

"Aruba Wireless could improve the dashboard. It is not straightforward or intuitive to use and could be more user-friendly. For IT employees the dashboards are fine but when it comes to the end-user it is difficult. The Mobility Controller dashboard is not meant for non-IT employees."

"They should provide usage guides and solutions to frequent problems."

"Aruba Wireless has room to improve the connection from one AP to another."

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"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"The technical support could be improved."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

"TP-Link Auranet EAP is not very efficient, they need to improve it."

"The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price."

"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."

"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."

"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement."

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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."

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

"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."

"The pricing is fair."

"The pricing is too high."

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"In terms of pricing, the pricing for Aruba Wireless is not bad for large-sized companies, but for medium-sized companies, it's on the higher end, but because Aruba has a good company image, medium-sized companies still go with Aruba Wireless."

"Aruba Wireless is much cheaper than our previous solution by Cisco. It is a significant saving, measured in thousands of dollars per year."

"The price is reasonable. I would rate the cost as 8 out of 10."

"The price of Aruba Wireless is expensive."

"The price of Aruba Wireless is fairly reasonable. It was within our budget."

"The price point is pretty high compared to Ubiquiti and other equipment."

"Aruba is comparable to competing solutions when it comes to price."

"We have some licenses for the solution, and we need not renew licenses. But we need to pay a hundred thousand if you want to renew our subscription and renew the hardware."

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"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

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Mar 24, 2015

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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)?

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

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

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?

Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they h...

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Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?

At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What di...

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How does Cisco Wireless compare with Aruba Wireless?

On the most basic level, Cisco Wireless can offer a rather straightforward initial setup. In the span of about three ...

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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for de...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want ...

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Comparisons

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Compared 44% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

Fortinet FortiAP vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 4% of the time

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Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 23% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 21% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 18% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 5% of the time

ExtremeWireless vs Aruba Wireless

Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 18% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 10% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 9% of the time

ExtremeWireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 1% of the time

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Also Known As

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

Aruba WLAN, HP WLAN, HP Wireless, Aruba Instant On AP Series Access Point

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

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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.

Aruba Wireless is a secure, high-performance, multi-user wireless LAN supporting Wi-Fi 6. As workplaces and user expectations change, users can now maintain hybrid workplaces and IoT without compromising performance, reliability, or security. Aruba Wireless delivers better performance and capacity and greater AIOps visibility throughout all devices and users. In addition, through built-in network intelligence, network operations are made simpler while keeping everything secure through user and guest encryption.

Aruba Wireless, offered through Aruba Networks, is helping achieve digital transformation and IoT with seamless connectivity through multiple Wi-Fi access points. For the user’s convenience, Aruba Wireless provides indoor, outdoor, and remote access points to help boost faster and safer connectivity.

Choosing Aruba Wireless can help improve your organization’s user experience with wireless LAN in many ways, including:

Transforming hybrid workplaces: Employees can move seamlessly between home and office, with reliable internet and without compromising security.
Connect and protect IoT: With built-in AP support for BLE, Zigbee, and USB-port extensions, users can extend visibility, control, and connectivity to IoT devices and applications.
Expand the 5G experience to the enterprise network: Empower users to experience 5G with Wi-Fi 6 by automatically enabling cellular devices to join Aruba Wireless LAN securely and reliably.

Aruba Gateways and Controllers

Small organizations as well as large enterprises require excellent performance and security for cloud, mobility, and digital transformation. Therefore, in addition to the access points, Aruba Wireless also offers a variety of gateways and controllers, including:

9000 Series: With SD-WAN capabilities, it’s excellent for small campus networks looking for enhanced Wi-Fi scalability and security.
7200 Series: Perfect for campus WLAN scalability or branch SD-WAN and VPN Concentrator capabilities, the 7200 Series optimizes Wi-Fi performance to guarantee smooth roaming.
7000 Series: Acting as a controller or gateway to provide WAN intelligence, the 7000 Series is a policy-based router and an excellent solution for small to mid-sized campuses.
Mobility Controller Virtual Appliance: Maximizes Wi-Fi and network services in an economical, virtualized environment.
SD-WAN Virtual Gateways: Orchestrate virtual gateways in public cloud infrastructure, like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Mobility Conductor Hardware Appliance: While enhancing the scalability and reliability for large campus WLANs, Aruba Mobility Conductors bring the full capability of ArubaOS.
Mobility Conductor Virtual Appliance: To scale large campus deployments, Aruba Mobility Conductors simplify the deployment and management of up to 1,000 Mobility Controllers.
ArubaOS Network Operating System: Great for remote workers in mid-sized and large companies who need seamless connectivity to and security over Wi-Fi.

Reviews from Real Users

Aruba Networks is aiding organizations in transforming to a hybrid work environment with Aruba Wireless. Users especially love its ability to work with many devices and its ability to group and manage access points.

A senior IT solutions architect at a manufacturing company says, "The most valuable feature is the fact that it can work with many devices. It supports everything that we need it to."

Gary F., a network administrator at wireless at Abilene Christian, notes, "I like the way it groups and manages access points."

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

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Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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