Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Omada Access Points comparison

Cisco and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while TP-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Cisco holds a 13.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco 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

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Omada Access Points both serve the wireless networking category, targeting different user needs and budgets. Cisco Meraki leads in comprehensive cloud management and security, while Omada appeals with cost-effectiveness and ease of use for smaller businesses.

Features: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN offers advanced centralized cloud management, critical for monitoring multiple access points across various locations. It supports traffic monitoring and security through Layer 7 protections and extensive reporting capabilities. Omada Access Points, known for essential management features, provide affordability and basic functionality suitable for smaller businesses requiring reliable connectivity.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN could enhance its support options and simplify its licensing model to ease the renewal process. Integration with other Cisco products can also be improved. Omada Access Points should expand their integration capabilities, network management features, and scalability to support larger deployments effectively.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN thrives in cloud environments, allowing for smooth remote management and deployment, though the quality of technical support can vary. Omada Access Points focus on on-premises deployment with responsive customer service, yet lack robust cloud solutions compared to Cisco's offerings.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN features high pricing, driven by licensing fees, yet offers solid ROI through reduced on-site staffing needs. Omada Access Points offer a cost-effective, one-time purchase model without recurring fees, appealing to budget-conscious smaller enterprises.

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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 Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 13.0%, up from 12.3% 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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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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Danila Fradeani

Strategie, Innovazione e Customer Experience â€“ Analytics & Customer Experience (CEX) Manager at Telecom Italia

Simple-to-use platform with a centralized management system

Deploying Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is relatively easy for our colleagues in the delivery department. They face challenges in planning, learning critical issues, and finding solutions during deployment. However, our team has gained valuable experience handling such deployments over the past three to four years. Currently, I am not directly involved in the configuration, design, or delivery analysis. However, maintenance may present more challenges for us. Our primary proposal for network solutions typically involves Cisco Meraki because our team has a long-standing familiarity and confidence in Cisco technologies. However, we also work with Fortinet, depending on the specific requirements of our customers. We offer both options to ensure we meet the diverse needs of our clients. I rate it an eight out of ten.

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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

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

"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."

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

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

"The solution is very secure."

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

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"Meraki is a decent solution for a small company, and we use it in a pretty typical way. We need Teams and Zoom to work, and we need a high level of security because we want our business to remain confidential."

"The most valuable features include key elements like creating SSIDs, networking configurations, and the ability to manage all devices through a single console."

"What I liked about these is that they worked. I didn't touch them or do anything with them. They were up and running when I came here. Once they are set up and running, you don't have to worry about them."

"The most valuable feature is the technology of the security that is offered."

"Integrating with the router, firewall, and Wireless Controller is advantageous."

"I like the status page Cisco added that shows you the health of the wireless connection."

"The most valuable features are the multiple types of user groupings and access management."

"It has good security with its Layer 7 protections."

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"This product is easy to use."

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

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

"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."

"The most valuable feature of TP-Link Auranet EAP is its high performance."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable."

"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

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Cons

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

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

"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."

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

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

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

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."

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"The dashboard could be a bit better. I'd like to see more information about the whole controller and APs. It should be as simple and convenient."

"Integration with the corporate LAN where Catalyst products are installed is a major challenge."

"I would like to see Cisco Meraki improve the accessibility by region level here in Latin America."

"The product's coverage area could be expanded. It would help ensure better connectivity."

"The ease of use is average. It could be more user-friendly."

"They should introduce a grace period of 60 days after license expiry because as it is now, it automatically goes down and there is no grace period."

"There is a processing limitation when you have multiple SSIDs, above three or four."

"Initially, I liked some of the filtering features, but that's one of the components that we ran into problems with."

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"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."

"The technical support could be improved."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."

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

"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution 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."

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

"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 fair."

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

"The pricing is too high."

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"We don't like the licensing model and we think that it needs to be improved significantly."

"You have to renew your contract every year, or for three or for five years. If you do not pay right away they will suspend your subscription."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is not a reasonably priced product for home use. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is a reasonably priced product for enterprise-sized businesses."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is expensive."

"The pricing is based on a subscription and is a bit high at the moment."

"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."

"Having a good price is important when we are providing quotations for projects."

"We pay licensing fees."

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"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

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

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

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

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

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

"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

12%

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Educational Organization

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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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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to...

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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?

Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are...

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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

Aruba Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 18% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 15% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 4% of the time

Fortinet FortiAP vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 4% of the time

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Aruba Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 32% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 10% of the time

Mist AI and Cloud vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 7% of the time

Ubiquiti Wireless vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 7% of the time

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

Compared 2% of the time

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Aruba Instant vs Omada Access Points

Compared 19% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 18% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 11% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 10% 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

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

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.

Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.

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.

Sample Customers

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Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins

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

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