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Cisco Wireless vs Omada Access Points comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
155
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Omada Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Wireless is 9.0%, down from 11.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Wireless9.0%
Omada Access Points3.5%
Other87.5%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

EvansEsezobor - PeerSpot reviewer
Group IT Head at Euracare
Has enabled centralized user management and improved wireless access point aggregation
To improve Cisco Wireless, the ports on the access points are all 100 Meg, not 1 gig. We have not gotten a gigabyte interface of about 1,000, but the controller we have is just 1 gig. We would prefer if we could increase the controller to a 10 gig interface because we want to connect our controller to a 10 gig interface, which currently limits us to 1 gig. When we want to move higher capacity data via wireless, it limits us to 1 gig.
reviewer1253430 - PeerSpot reviewer
Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions
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. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This solution is extremely scalable."
"The product offers educational licenses that are priced very reasonably."
"The mobility that it provides is really helpful; it's one full network of about 15 APs and they're all connected together, and the users can move seamlessly between them."
"The capacity, security, downloading, and exporting data are all very good."
"The product has valuable features for integration and authentication."
"The most valuable feature is the coverage."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the Cisco CleanAir and Cisco RRM."
"Setting up Cisco Wireless is pretty straightforward. It takes about an hour or two, and we can handle it in-house."
"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."
"The most valuable feature of TP-Link Auranet EAP is its high performance."
"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."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."
"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."
"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."
"The most valuable feature is the cloud-based management option, as it is very convenient to manage and this product is easy to use."
 

Cons

"For all products on the market, the availability of the products may not be ideal. We're waiting on a lot of products simply due to the fact that there's a material shortage. We've ordered products and have had to wait three or four months for anything to get delivered. This is not just Cisco. It's a problem on the market for all components which include semiconductors."
"It's very scalable, but when you shift gears sometimes, you have to do more work than people anticipate."
"It would be great if it is compatible with other products."
"The product could be priced better."
"An expensive solution that small companies cannot afford."
"Its licensing model and cost should be improved."
"Sometimes I've seen some issues come up with the interference. That's an issue users face at times. It becomes very complex when you have a lot of wireless interference in the area, or in your office. It's because of the environment of Cisco. Maybe, in the future, they can work on this area, and fix this issue."
"The solution is stable but it could be improved. However, this could be because there are not enough APs."
"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."
"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."
"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement."
"It is quite difficult to get support from TP-Link. They should provide more support to their clients."
"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."
"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."
"The quality of the hardware needs to be improved."
"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no license required to use Cisco Wireless solutions."
"Its cost is a little bit higher than other products. Fortinet and Huawei are cheaper. If we were not a bank, I would go for Huawei or Fortinet because they are cheap, and I don't need that much security. A financial institute, a university, or a medical institute would need security to protect the customer data. That's why we buy this high-end product that has integrated security features."
"There are annual subscriptions to use this solution. I have not been able to understand the licensing of Cisco. Some of the Cisco executives were not able to understand them either. When you first start out the price is zero but when it comes to a time of renewal you have to pay."
"The price of this solution is a little more than competitors."
"Cisco licensing is usually provided on a yearly basis rather than monthly. You can get a hardware SLA or hardware and software SLA for a period of years. Longer terms influence the level of support that you get when it comes to Cisco SLA."
"The solution is very costly."
"We are on an annual license. The license and the hardware are expensive."
"This product's pricing is good. It's not too expensive."
"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."
"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."
"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
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Comparison Review

it_user212721 - PeerSpot reviewer
President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 24, 2015
Cisco vs. Aruba Wireless Solutions
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business79
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise73
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

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 be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user friendly. This user-friendly quality also renders it easy to learn how to use and ma...
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 hours, the basic framework can be set up. Step-by-step instructions are availabl...
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.
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 to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...
What advice do you have for others considering TP-Link Auranet EAP?
Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Cisco WLAN Controller
TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Brunel University London, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Chartwell School, Children's Hospital Colorado, Cisco Live Milan, City of Biel, City of Mississauga, Dundee Precious Metals, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Erickson Living, Goldcorp, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS)
Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
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