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Omada Access Points vs Ruckus Wireless 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

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
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Omada Access Points is 4.0%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless is 12.8%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ruckus Wireless12.8%
Omada Access Points4.0%
Other83.2%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

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.
QaiserYousaf - PeerSpot reviewer
CIO at Haier
Has delivered strong performance for office connectivity and reduced technical issues
I cannot suggest much for Ruckus Wireless, but I think all the new versions have already incorporated all the improvements that are required in this device. So I cannot suggest something which I believe is already either in process or already been given to the customer. There is something on my mind about how the product could be optimized. The number of users they claim can simultaneously connect to the system actually varies. Sometimes when there's a load of work, even within the range of the concurrent users, we feel that the system is burdened and slows down. Perhaps there is something that can make it work better when there's a high load on that. However, this does not happen frequently. Sometimes it happens when I see the number of users increasing on one access point, which slows down a little bit, especially when we are having online meetings and teams are communicating over the internet. This trouble causes a little bit of irritation to the user, wondering why data downloading or uploading or transferring takes extra time. That is my concern.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"This product is easy to use."
"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity."
"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 solution's most valuable feature is its price."
"The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the simple interface of the SmartZone platform."
"The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is the Beamforming feature."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The controller is most valuable. Through Ruckus ZoneDirector, we can easily manage the websites and the web."
"The most valuable is the central administration. Provides quick views of activity, from the number of clients online to signal and noise readings."
"The product is extremely easy to manage after it is implemented."
"The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support."
"All IPs can be managed and monitored by the customer from a single console."
 

Cons

"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."
"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."
"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"The technical support could be improved."
"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."
"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."
"They should work to make their licensing more affordable."
"The initial setup could be more straightforward. It would be better if we could seamlessly integrate security tools like a firewall or IPS with Ruckus Wireless."
"The product licensing could be improved."
"It could be cheaper."
"The cost could be improved."
"There is some strain with Ruckus because of various buyouts involving the company used for data centers and the cluster."
"The response time of the support team needs to improve"
"If the system could directly download and update, that would be much easier. It could be more automated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
"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."
"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."
"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."
"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."
"Ruckus Wireless is a cheaper solution than Cisco."
"The price of Ruckus Wireless is less expensive than other solutions, such as Cisco."
"The tool’s pricing is competitive with other alternative solutions’ pricing."
"The price of Ruckus Wireless is more expensive than other options."
"It's a lot more expensive."
"We paid for a three-year contract last year. I am not sure about what we paid. It is certainly less expensive than Meraki."
"Licensing is subscription-based."
"If you walk into any restaurant or hotel you will find Ruckus Wireless solutions because it is economical when it comes to pricing. There is a basic subscription for the license and support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

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 delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...
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...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
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 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 a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
 

Also Known As

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

 

Sample Customers

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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