NETGEAR Insight Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Netgear and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Netgear is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.3, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Netgear holds a 1.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Netgear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and NETGEAR Insight Access Points are strong contenders in the wireless network solutions arena. With a focus on cost-effectiveness and support, Ubiquiti WLAN may appeal to budget-conscious buyers, while NETGEAR Insight Access Points attract users with advanced features that may justify their higher price.

Features: Ubiquiti WLAN is noted for scalability, robust performance in expansive environments, and easy configuration. By contrast, NETGEAR Insight Access Points offer cloud management, remote monitoring, and simple setup processes. Ubiquiti emphasizes scalability and performance, whereas NETGEAR focuses on cutting-edge management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti WLAN could enhance its advanced feature set and modern management tools, updating its interface for a more intuitive user experience. NETGEAR Insight may benefit from expanding its basic features and reducing dependency on cloud connectivity to function. They could also improve initial cost efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti WLAN promises streamlined deployment with solid technical support, catering to tech-savvy users. In comparison, NETGEAR Insight Access Points offer easy deployment with extensive customer service, suited for users of varying technical expertise.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti WLAN delivers an affordable setup with promising ROI suitable for budget-minded consumers. NETGEAR Insight Access Points present a higher upfront cost, but the features offer potential long-term value. Ubiquiti provides cost savings, while NETGEAR gives a feature-packed experience.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

21st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.3%, down from 1.8% 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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Piyush Jain

Product manager at Oracle

A product with load-balancing features that offers scalability to its users

My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, where even the mesh routers don't work out for me because it is a huge area to be covered. To cover huge areas, I will have to put extenders. I will have to use mesh routers with extenders to cover a whole huge area with Wi-Fi. I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide. One of the major problems I see is that when you try to use NETGEAR Insight Access Points, the huge amount of options that are there can only be handled by a person who is experienced or knows the process. So there should be a guide that walks anyone through different options and different things about how to go work with the UI.

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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 product's deployment is straightforward."

"I now have the ability to remote access my network. That works extremely well. I can access it from any place. I don't need to be physically at the device. This saves me on time and travel."

"The meshing capabilities are the most valuable feature. When I am going in-between buildings, my phone doesn't have to pick up different WiFi. They are all the same. Even in-between the buildings, I stay connected."

"The initial setup of NETGEAR Insight Access Points was straightforward."

"We use NETGEAR's Insight management solution to do off-property controls. It is user-friendly and provides network management, monitoring, and service deployment across multiple remote and local sites. That means I don't have to be physically at a location to do things if I want to make any changes to the network. It saves time and money."

"The internet connectivity is good."

"The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime."

"From the WiFi aspect, it's very intuitive and easy to use. The solution enables me to manage my entire WiFi from anywhere in the world..."

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

"There was a time when we were using Cisco switches and attempting to integrate Ubiquiti UniFi switches into our network infrastructure. Eventually, after some effort, we managed to understand the process. Initially, it was challenging to configure the unified console to manage virtual networks alongside internal networks effectively. We had to comprehend how both systems would integrate carefully. It became apparent that maximizing the usage of Cisco switches required a thorough understanding of how UniFi operates at the backend."

"The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy."

"You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want."

"The solution is very easy to install."

"The initial setup was very straightforward."

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

"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

"There is always room for improvement."

"While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate."

"I have some frustrations with the ease of use. It tends to be sluggish. The graphical interface is pretty, but not useful. They have this tree that shows connected devices, which makes no sense whatsoever because the labeling field of the tree truncates all the items to the point that it's almost useless. You can't even tell what it is. I would prefer a spreadsheet list of the gear as opposed to a graphical representation."

"The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns."

"The biggest issue I've had is that it works very well with the WiFi, but it does not offer any assistance at all with the routers. You can't control them or manage them at all. As soon as you want to use anything on the network side—because I have multiple 28-port switches—you can't manage them using this app."

"Due to certain shortcomings in the solution's stability, I feel that the solution's stability requires improvement."

"A con is the backend system which is very, very slow."

"Software-wise, they need to provide the ability to kick users out. If multiple users are abusing the system or the network, I should be able to block them for a time and, when I need to unblock them, I should be able to do so by using their MAC ID. That feature might already be there and I just don't know about it."

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"The downside is the interface changes, where they are constantly doing firmware updates."

"The product must provide better warranties."

"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."

"The product’s bandwidth could be better."

"The solution is stable but could improve."

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

"They could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device."

"The product needs to improve the user interface in the migration from old to new versions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."

"The pricing seems to be reasonable."

"I can source the stuff pretty quickly wherever I go through the distributor. There is pricing available at NETGEAR if you can spend between $2,000 and $5,000 on a solution. So, there is special pricing that they can help with. The vendor's reps are very responsive. They have a good channel system."

"It wasn't much more than 100 dollars a year. For the devices that we have, the pricing was pretty fair."

"We have some basic models they give without a license."

"Their pricing is perfect for smaller businesses who are money and budget conscious. There are a lot of other solutions out there that are two to three times more expensive."

"It is an expensive solution."

"I think that the price of the product is reasonable."

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"This solution is reasonably priced."

"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."

"It is a stand-alone price."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a low-priced product."

"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."

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

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The product's deployment is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

We have some basic models they give without a license.

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What needs improvement with NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.

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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?

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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

At NETGEAR, we turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live. Easy to use. Powerful. Smart. And designed just for you.

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

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